The Spalding County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to draft a letter to Sheriff Wendell Beam requesting his office investigate allegations of criminal activity that have been levied against personnel of the Spalding County Fire Department. Also forwarded to Beam were documents obtained from the Hometown News of Spalding County and Beyond, most […]
GSCSS officials implement assistance for students in wake of KRMS grade changing
November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) administrators say steps have been taken to both notify parents of Kennedy Road Middle School students whose grades are believed to have been changed during the tenure of Dr. Brenda Ford, the school’s former principal, as well as to put measures in place to offer those students additional assistance. Superintendent […]
Five local female entrepreneurs share business insights
November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although the United States economy continues to struggle, small businesses are leading the way to recovery. According to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), the most recent Census data shows continued growth, with 902,694 small businesses in operation in Georgia, representing 97.7 percent of all employers and employing 45 percent of the workforce. (SBA […]
Three schools in Griffin-Spalding County achieve Reward School status
November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Three Griffin-Spalding schools were named Reward Schools, the category reserved for schools across the state with the highest performance or the biggest academic gains by students in the last three years. The schools are Anne Street Elementary, Jordan Hill Elementary and Spalding High School. “We are proud of your schools!”Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones said to […]
Serenbe photog to speak at GNPA meeting
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Donna Rosser will be the speaker at the October 16 meeting of the Georgia Nature Photographers’ Association (GNPA)—Central Region. She will discuss “Light in Nature Photography.” The meeting will be held at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library (7077 U.S. Highway 19–one mile south of the courthouse square in Zebulon) and will begin at 6:30 […]
On-the-fly dinner party on a budget
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Gypsy Gourmet (aka Camille Pask)::: There are few moments in life that are stunning. They live in your memory and are triggered by a scent, the kiss of summer sun on your skin, or the music of laughter ringing in your ears. These are the moments we all live for. Fontana, California is one of […]
A ghoulish roundup
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Spooky events happening in the area… Saturday, October 20 at 6 p.m. Ladies of the Paranormal visit A Novel Experience in Zebulon to reveal more about local ghosts and their most recent investigation findings.These ladies are the real thing – serious paranormal investigators who have been researching a sire near downtown Zebulon, and have been filming. […]
New library group holds logo design contest
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The newly formed group FROGSLIB (Friends of the Griffin-Spalding Library) invites artistically-inclined folks to come up with a unique logo for FROGSLIB. The creator of the winning design will earn $100 and the group’s undying gratitude. The design should be on an 8.5 by 11 cardstock paper. It can be drawn or painted (no graphic […]
Submit a photo, win $50!
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The contest is still open! Take a picture of yourself in or around your favorite business or restaurant holding some sort of sign (it doesn’t have to be fancy) that describes why you love that place in one word. Get creative, because the most interesting photos & words will be chosen for front-page publication in […]
County officials negotiating refund of tens of thousands spent on unusable software, hardware
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Spalding County officials are involved in negotiations with two companies – CSI Technology Outfitters, formerly Computer Software Innovations (CSI), and Gorrie-Regan – regarding the refund of approximately $72,000 spent for hardware and software that were purchased to enable the county to convert from its current semi-monthly pay schedule to a biweekly schedule. Spalding County Human […]
Griffinite participates in “Bike to Work” challenge
October 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Sheila Marshall::: For most, leaving for work in the morning involves walking outside and climbing behind a steering wheel. For Griffin resident Tracie Sanchez, it is a much simpler routine involving fresh air, two wheels and no gasoline. For the month of October, she is one of hundreds of Georgians participating in Clean Air Campaign’s […]
New housing council will work to improve city’s housing quality
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jessica Gregory::: On Sept. 25, the city was presented with a consolidated housing and community development strategic plan, “a more in-depth view of the housing situation that we are facing within the city,” said Taurus Freeman, city director of planning and development. Though the plan was approved, commissioner Doug Hollberg expressed some hesitation in adopting […]
Remembering a life of service and devotion
September 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
By Sheila A. Marshall Staff Writer We each have defining moments in our life, those moments that shape our future in ways we perhaps cannot imagine. For Chris and Jane Rodgers, 9/11 was one of those times, but for much greater reason that the devastating attack wrought against our country – it was the catalyst […]
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