Murder investigation underway after man’s body with gunshot wounds located in roadway
STAFF REPORT :::A Griffin man was shot and killed overnight, his body discovered in the roadway in the area of 1618 N. Hill Street. Authorities say 22-year-old Jacqueris Holland sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. A call was … Continue Reading
GBI: 13-year-old girl wounded in exchange of gunfire with Fayette sheriff’s deputy
STAFF REPORT :::A 13-year-old girl was shot Wednesday night when law enforcement officials say she fired upon a man attempting a custody exchange and a sheriff’s deputy. The father, 38-year-old Vincent Emanuel Frasca, of Marietta, was wounded by … Continue Reading
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Main Street Players presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Photo provided by Main Street Players NORMA RICHARDSON, special contributor to The GRIP ::: The Main Street Players 20th anniversary season continues with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a gleefully entertaining comedy inspired by the work … Continue Reading
COMMUNITY NEWS
Today’s 2nd Saturday event highlights local industry, businesses, community partners, more
STAFF REPORT :::If you are looking for family friendly fun, check out today’s 2nd Saturday event – May’d in Griffin – from 2 to 5 p.m. A celebration of Griffin, the Downtown Council and Main Street Program have teamed up with the Chamber of … Continue Reading
Downtown Griffin 2nd Saturday Art on Tap brings artists, demonstrations, live music and more
Photo provided by city of Griffin STAFF REPORT ::: Downtown Griffin will host more than 25 local artists Saturday for the 2nd Saturday Art on Tap event. The Griffin Main Street Program and Griffin Downtown Council partner … Continue Reading
Register March 26 for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Day Parade
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Spalding County’s historic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Day 2022 will be held on April 2, with the theme of Woven Together in the Struggle for Justice, Change, Equity and Hope. Parade participants will begin … Continue Reading
Join today’s Second Saturday Cupid Shuffle for family fun in Downtown Griffin
STAFF REPORT ::: Love is in the air today as the city of Griffin Economic Development team has partnered with the Griffin Downtown Council and the Griffin Main Street Program to host the Second Saturday Cupid Shuffle, a Valentine event that will … Continue Reading
Griffin BoC to consider compromise in Camellia Hill rezoning request
Developers are seeking rezoning of the property located at 670 S. Hill St., known locally as Camelia Hill. If the city staff recommendation is approved, 12 homes would be constructed on the 4.296-acre lot. Photo credit: Sheila Mathews SHEILA A. … Continue Reading
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