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SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A forecast of rain will not spoil the fun of tonight’s Christmas tree lighting in historic downtown Griffin. With no rain anticipated from 6 to 8 p.m., officials announced this afternoon that a sing-along with the Spalding High School Chorus will begin at 5:45 p.m. The evening’s guest of honor, Santa […]
STAFF REPORT ::: The city of Griffin and Spalding County are joining together to bring back a traditional Christmas experience with an illuminated Hometown Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. tonight in downtown Griffin. The Hometown Christmas Parade will feature more than 100 participating community groups, local businesses, golf carts, marching bands, walking groups and of […]
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 Commerce and Griffin-Spalding County School System to showcase things that […]
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 with the city of Griffin to host 2nd Saturday events for the community. These events are to encourage citizens to support small businesses downtown […]
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 lining up at 2 p.m. The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. and it will […]
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 run through 8 p.m. today. Families are invited to shop, dine and explore […]
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Griffin officials and at least one resident have proposed compromises with developers seeking a rezoning request that would permit the construction of 15 houses on an approximately four-acre lot on South Hill Street. If approved, the request would see the property at 670 S. Hill St. – known locally as Camellia […]
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals captured on surveillance footage in Griffin’s Veteran’s Memorial Park the night two war memorials were vandalized. The video was recorded in the area where one of the memorials is located. When asked if these two individuals are considered suspects, […]
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two memorials in Griffin – one in Veteran’s Memorial Park and the second in the old Confederate Cemetery – were vandalized overnight Friday. Both were damaged with red spray paint with phrases including “F*CK THE POLICE,” “PEOPLE OVER PROPERTY” and “BLM.” Griffin Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Daniel Jett said […]
STAFF REPORT ::: The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation on Friday announced awards for the rehabilitation of Griffin’s historic City Hall. Griffin’s City Hall received the Marguerite Williams Award, which is presented annually to the project that has had the greatest impact on preservation in the state. The building also received an award for Excellence […]
STAFF REPORT ::: Spalding County Parks and Leisure Services is asking residents to utilize organizations that aid the homeless and those in need. According to a press release issued by Spalding County, some leave donated items in areas frequented by the homeless, but that is being discouraged. Officials say anonymous or abandoned packages may be […]
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