>In an effort to avoid an increase in waste collection charges, the city of Williamson has partnered with its waste collection company, Dependable Waste, to provide weekly recycling collection. Mayor Steve Fry hopes that Williamson residents will participate in this program, which will avert the 2.3 percent price that was scheduled for May 1. Sending less […]
>Sixth graders want you to "Mooove it for Heifer"
April 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
>Seven students of the Sixth Grade class at St. George’s Episcopal School (located in Milner, GA) have organized a Mooovin’ It for Heifer International 5K Run at The Rock Ranch. The race will be Saturday, April 16 at 10:00am. The annual Rock Ranch Easter Egg Hunt will take place immediately following the run. Proceeds from […]
>Become a Downtowner and get free stuff
April 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Whether you’re already a frequent downtown diner, or have yet to discover the wonderful restaurants located in downtown Griffin, there’s a new reason to choose locally when trying to pick a place to eat.
>Uncle B’s may be hard to find, but you’ll soon return for seconds
April 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
> Editors’ Note: The original article, published in the March 31 edition of The Grip, failed to mention Uncle B’s address – 318 E. Solomon Street in Griffin. Stop by and tell them The Grip sent you! Hidden between two buildings downtown, Uncle B’s is easy to miss. In fact, I’ve missed it the last […]
>Bill Murray stars in Griffinite’s music video
March 30, 2011 by 1 Comment
> Emily Hearn, Griffinite singer-songwriter is quickly on her way to becoming a regional music sensation. Currently a student at UGA in Athens, Hearn often plays two to three shows per week and is also recording a new album with Black Cat Studios here in Griffin. The video above was shot in Charleston and features Charleston’s […]
>Transition fair will help special needs students find post-secondary options
March 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
>Middle and high school students with disabilities and their families are invited to the Griffin Spalding County School System’s Interagency Transition Council Transition Fair in the Griffin High School Commons on March 31, 2011, from 5:00 pm to 8:00pm. This fair gives information to students with disabilities and their families about post secondary options. Local […]
>County Comissioners to meet March 28 at 6 p.m.
March 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
>Among the items for consideration at Monday’s regularly-scheduled county board of commissioners meeting will be lowering gasoline usage and the prices paid; ethics appointments to the Board by each commissioner; and the employment contract for County Manager position. Other items include the consideration of a written order and findings to support denial of special execption […]
>All-abilities playground planned for Wyomia Tyus Park
March 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
> Rendering created by Landscape Structures On Monday, March 7, the Spalding County Commissioners will vote on a playground/fitness area planned for Wyomia Tyus Park. Spalding County has received a grant from the Resurgens Foundation to build a specially-designed “all abilities” playground inside the park, but the project needs final approval from the BOC […]
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