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Members of the community come out to ride in the monthly “SlowSpokes,” starting at Blue Moon Bicycles every second Sunday. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/griffinbicyclecoalition The Griffin/Spalding Bike/Ped Committee (BPC) and Griffin Bicycle Coalition (GBC) will on March 26 sponsor an inaugural Griffin Bikes to City Hall event to raise support for the development of […]
FROM STAFF REPORTS ::: Griffin’s Main Street Players will be presenting “Cotton Patch Gospel,” the beloved work of Georgia native Dr. Clarence Jordan. Jordan is credited with bringing the books of the Bible to life in the 40s with his unique “Cotton Patch” version. Born in 1912, Jordan is a native of Talbatton, but later […]
FROM STAFF REPORTS ::: The University of Georgia Griffin Campus invites you to the Impact Speaker Series featuring author Dr. James B. Hunt. Spend an hour going back in time as Hunt reflects on legendary American conservationist John Muir and his walk through the south during the Post-Civil War and Reconstruction era of the South. […]
By Sheila A. Marshall Managing Editor Officials of the Griffin Police Department say no one was injured Thursday when a vehicle was driven through the front window of the Subway located on South Hill Street. “It occurred at 7:24 p.m. at the Subway at 820 S. Hill St.,” said Capt. Dwayne Jones. “It was a […]
JESSICA GREGORY ::: We’ve started seeing some social media posts about how Obama signed away First Amendment rights with the passage of HR Bill 347. After looking into it, we realized HR Bill 347 was passed last Feb. 29 2012, and that experts disagree on how the bill affects free speech. HR 347 is actually […]
FROM STAFF REPORTS The international award-winning chamber trio, The Prima Trio, will perform live at the Griffin Auditorium on Monday, Mar. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets for this performance are $20 with all children admitted free when accompanying a paid adult. Founded in 2004, the Prima Trio triumphed at the prestigious Fischoff Chamber Music […]
SHEILA MARSHALL ::: More than 62 years after he was killed in action, Pfc. Bobby Byars was finally laid to rest in his hometown, with surviving family members, friends and the community present to honor the Korean War hero. For Charlie Byars, this was the culmination of many years of hopes and prayers that he […]
JESSICA GREGORY ::: On Friday, April 12 Journey Church in Dovedown will be filled with art and music by local artists. Local photographers Catherine Park and Lisa Housman and Michael Moody of Journey Church are planning an inaugural Art and Music Opening for guests to enjoy amazing local music while mingling and enjoying local art. […]
SHEILA MARSHALL ::: Spalding County Commissioners on Monday authorized County Manager William Wilson to execute an agreement that will result in the installation of two emergency warning sirens. According to Wilson, the grant award includes a federal share of $37,664 and a state share of $5,022. Spalding County has an in-kind match of $7,533. The […]
SHEILA MARSHALL ::: Residents of the Fairmont community will have an opportunity to come together with their neighbors to raise a community garden. With funding provided by the Griffin Housing Authority (GHA), the Healthy Life Community Garden is being coordinated by the University of Georgia-Griffin Campus, with the Spalding County Extension Service taking the lead […]
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