> By Barbara Harris, Master Gardener Kites will be flying again this year in the UGA Research and Education Garden on Sunday, March 13th from 1 to 4 p.m. Kite flying is an annual event at the Garden, where there are wide open spaces and lots of wind. All that is required is either a […]

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>The Grip is now offering stand-alone insertions.  Insert your flyer, brochure or coupons for fast, easy distribution.  We’re also offering up to 20% discounts for advertisers who would like to pay up front for several issues. Call 770.713.5943 to put together your advertising campaign today! Click the picture below to enlarge and read more about […]

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> Blake stands in front of the ceremonial sword of General Griffin “Participating in any cause that enhances the quality of life of the citizens of Griffin is important to me, as it has been for six generations of our family,” said Otis Blake, Jr. as he accepted the title of 2011 General Griffin at […]

> by Melanie Harrison Dunn Certain species of birds that either live year round in Georgia or migrate here during the winter are in danger of disappearing.  Georgia birds are being increasingly threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, competition with invasive species and overall disruption of ecological processes.  A local man named Charlie Muise, Coordinator […]

> Correction to the print edition:  Brant Keller hopes to receive an additional $25,000 in July, bringing the total cost of the Third Ward Park project to $50,000.  In the  Feb. 3 issue of The Grip, it was printed that Keller hoped to receive an additional $50,000 in July.    On Monday, January 24, Public Works Director […]

> Delivering in T minus one hour. Make sure to get The Grip volume 1 number 2 – look for the yellow header!

> The consulting and engineering firm of PBS&J and Atkins Company will be presenting seven potential sites to reuse the twin, Steel Warren truss bridges. In September of 2011 the 6th Street Bridge is being replaced by Georgia Department of Transportation with a new bridge. There has been much community discussion on what will happen to […]

>Blake Canterbury, Griffinite and founder of beremedy, a non-profit dedicated to filling community needs using social networking, was on the air this morning with Cindy and Ray on Atlanta radio station Star 94.  A full story on Blake and beremedy can be found in the current print edition of The Grip, which is out now.  […]

>(FOX 5 Atlanta) Brittany Haynes, 16 years old, was last seen Tuesday, January 18th, 2011. Her car was found on Hwy 81, in Hampton, Ga. She lives in Henry County and attends Luella High School. If you have any information about Brittany, please contact 404-509-2026.

>Airport Site Selection Study Final Analysis http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=17499817&access_key=key-2byz65nn43bh62scrx63&page=1&viewMode=slideshow

>The Airport Advisory Board put together this comparison of local regional airports regarding property tax revenue generated from airplanes parked at the airports.  South Metro Airport Comparison – Property Tax Analysis Presentation http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=17499823&access_key=key-jcsjjg5k3r6h0eoy8sy&page=1&viewMode=list