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STAFF REPORTS ::: Officers of the Griffin Police Department on Thursday morning apprehended and arrested Michael Wyatt, of 309 Mae Court, Locust Grove, in connection with a number of crimes in multiple jurisdictions. He was taken into custody at 1352 Maple Drive. According to Capt. Dwayne Jones, Wyatt was wanted for several felony theft by […]
With reports of violent crime appearing to come from every place, even those once thought to be safe, such as schools and churches, many people find themselves wondering what they would do if faced with such a life threatening situation; would they be prepared with the knowledge and skill set necessary to defend themselves if […]
By Sheila A. Marshall Managing Editor The world around us is constantly changing. Although we may not notice the minutia on a daily basis, over time, the differences can be shocking. Such is the case with a video filmed in 1979 by lifelong Griffin residents David and Reba Baugh. Entitled “A Drive Thru Griffin,” David […]
On April 5th @ 5:30 p.m.The Cancer Warriors Support Organization will hold their 5th Annual Fashion Show at Oak Hill Baptist Church. The event will include Hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and a night of fashion. All of the models have been touched by cancer in some way. Either they are currently fighting the battle, have […]
What to do this weekend: High Falls Historic Walk Join our naturalist on a short walk and learn about the history of the once-prosperous town of High Falls. Hike also includes a rare chance to tour inside the old powerhouse which provides great photo opportunities of the Towaliga River. Please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at […]
By Sheila A. Marshall Managing Editor Officers of the Griffin Police Department Uniform Patrol Division have arrested two men – Sumahja Moore, of 1746 Park Lane and Alante Miller, of 306 S. Pine Hill Road – both 19-years-old, on 12 counts each of entering auto. Moore and Miller were arrested after UPD personnel were dispatched […]
FROM STAFF REPORTS ::: Personnel of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 36-year-old Daniel Edward Keeley, a former physical education teacher from St. George’s Episcopal School located in Milner. Authorities say Keeley, of 101 Four Oaks Drive, is charged with enticing a child for indecent purposes, child molestation, sexual battery and sexual assault. The […]
By Sheila A. Marshall Managing Editor The world around us is constantly changing. Although we may not notice the minutia on a daily basis, over time, the differences can be shocking. Such is the case with a video filmed in 1979 by lifelong Griffin residents David and Reba Baugh. Entitled “A Drive Thru Griffin,” David […]
Griffinites expressing sentiments ranging from outrage to disbelief, sadness to pessimism spread across social media on March 20 regarding an 11Alive news footage reporting that “one cannot find a less healthy county than Spalding.” The report used statistics and ranking complied by the University of Wisconsin (UW) and the Robert Wood Johson Foundation, highlighting a […]
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