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ALEXANDER CAIN ::: The Griffin Piggly Wiggly store may be closing its doors, but the memories and the appreciation of what the business meant to the community will remain. That’s the opinion of store manager James Jenkins, who has been working in the grocery store industry for more than 40 years. Jenkins has been working […]
STAFF REPORTS::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office along with the Drug Enforcement Agency (D.E.A.) are sponsoring the annual Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 10 a.m. till 2 pm., at Wynn’s Pharmacy, 566 South 8th Street, Griffin, Georgia. This program allows citizens to properly dispose of prescription medication. Citizens with prescription […]
STAFF REPORTS ::: Eleven Griffin-Spalding County fourth and five grade students recently had the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual “Step Up and Lead Conference at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia. Elementary and middle school students from across the state had the opportunity to attend the 5th annual “Step Up and Lead” conference […]
KAY BRUMBELOW ::: Features contributor Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Faye Harmon can certainly testify to the truth in his statement. Faye was initially inspired to give by her son, Kevin Harmon. He was known for taking food to needy […]
STAFF REPORTS ::: The Spalding Senior Center was the host site for a “Summer Beach Party” fundraising event sponsored by the Southern Crescent Alzheimer’s Association. Hostess for the gala was Jo Ellis, Spalding County Alzheimer’s Association Chairperson. The gala included a rock ‘n roll band playing “oldie goldies”, luau food items, and a DJ spinning […]
Parks & Recreation Director Louis Greene has passed away. Louis was hired with the County in July of 1991 as Parks & Maintenance Superintendent and was promoted to Director in February of 1992. A press release from the county calls Louis a “visionary.” As a visionary, Louis had a vision and plan for the Spalding […]
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 business “The Bag Lady Unique Boutiques ” will be hosting a VIP Pocket Book Party on Friday, October 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The new fall collection will be on display and door prizes, refreshments and up to 50 percent discounts will be enjoyed by all who attend. Ten percent of […]
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