Top Stories – The GRIP

Registration upcoming for SCSO Junior Deputy trip to Washington D.C.

January 18, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Long anticipated by hundreds of students, registration for the 2017 Junior Deputy trip to Washingon D.C. will soon take place. A press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix states that registration for local sixth grade students will be held Jan. 21 and Jan. 28, at the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office located at […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Griffin, Junior Deputy Program, Sheriff Darrell Dix, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff's Office, Washington D.C.

SCSO: Saturday home invasion leads to kidnapping, aggravated assault

January 14, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A Griffin man on Saturday was arrested following an alleged home invasion that authorities say resulted in a kidnapping and numerous additional felonious acts. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, deputies on Jan. 14 responded to a report of a home invasion on Lakeside Drive. Upon […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: crime, Emergency Medical Services, Griffin, Griffin Police Department, home invasion, kidnapping, Sheriff Darell Dix, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff's Offic, WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital

RICO investigation results in multiple arrests; property seizures at Griffin convenience stores

January 12, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Three Griffin residents – including two local business owners – have been arrested following a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) investigation that officials say initially involved 48 criminal charges. The large-scale Thursday morning operation included dozens of agents from the Griffin Police Department and multiple local, state and federal law enforcement […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: EBT, fraud, gambling, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Griffin, Griffin Police Department, Lt. Mike Natale, public assistance, Sgt. Gene Mathews, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff's Offic, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Office of the Inspector General

Sheriff: Pursuit of vehicle ended prior to wreck that caused serious injuries

January 10, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: One Griffin man sustained potentially life threatening injuries and others were less seriously wounded in a Tuesday morning wreck on Taylor Street. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, at approximately 8:39 a.m., deputies observed a suspect identified as Alex Alsobrooks, with outstanding arrest warrants operating a […]

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Middle school student charged in Monday weapon incident

January 9, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, a 13-year-old male Rehoboth Road Middle School student was on Monday, Jan. 9, charged with possessing a weapon on school property. The teen was observed by other students carrying a knife. The students notified a school administrator who conducted the initial investigation. The […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: crime, Griffin, Griffin Spalding County School System, Rehoboth Road Middle School, Sheriff Darrell Dix, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff's Office, student, weapon

SCSO, GPD serve arrest warrant netting multiple arrests on narcotics, gang and weapon charges

January 6, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the SCSO Special Operations Division and the Griffin Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit conducted an arrest warrant at approximately 5:07 p.m. Jan. 5, at 519 Hallyburton St. Lidarrane Yarbrough, the subject of the arrest warrant, was sought on a misdemeanor […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: crime, gangs, Griffin, Griffin Police Department, narcotics, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff's Office, Special Investigation Unit, Special Operations Division, weapons

Spalding Office of Homeland Security issues Winter Storm Helena information

January 6, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 2 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: According to the National Weather Service and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, some areas of Georgia may experience a “winter precipitation event” this weekend. During that time, parts of the state may experience rain that will transition to snow overnight due to freezing temperatures. As a precaution, the Spalding County Office of […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Griffin, Preparedness, spalding county, Spalding County Office of Homeland Security, Winter Storm Helena

Griffin Fire-Rescue issues Emergency Action Plan for Winter Storm Helena

January 6, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: Officials of Griffin Fire-Rescue have issued a press release in advance of the predicted winter storm warning that includes Griffin-Spalding County. The National Weather Service on 2:36 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, issued a winter storm warning for the Griffin area. Predicted precipitation calls for an estimated two to four inches of snow and […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Chief Tommy Jones, Griffin, Griffin Fire-Rescue, Preparedness, spalding county, Winter Storm Helena

Elderly Griffin man killed in Thursday morning wreck

January 5, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 5 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, at 8:57 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, deputies with the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office along with the Griffin Post of the Georgia State Patrol responded to a report of a traffic crash involving a tractor-trailer and pickup truck at the North Expressway and Birdie Road. […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Birdie Road, Coroner Sonny Foster, Griffin, North Expressway, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, Spalding County Sheriff's Office, William Chandler, wreck

Operation Jail Storm nets contraband in Spalding County Detention Facility

January 5, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 1 Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, personnel from his office, the Griffin Police Department and the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Jan. 4, conducted a search of the Spalding County Detention Facility. This joint exercise – named Operation Jail Storm – was conducted to locate […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Chief Mike Yates, Clayton County Sheriff's Office, Griffin, Griffin Police Department, Operation Jail Storm, Sheriff Darrell Dix, Sheriff Victor Hill, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff's Office

Federal racial discrimination lawsuit against city of Griffin, City Manager Kenny Smith closed

January 3, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A federal racial discrimination law suit filed Jan. 9, 2015, by Dwayne Jones and Terry Brock against the city of Griffin and Griffin City Manager Kenny Smith is under appeal after a summary judgment was issued after the court determined the plaintiffs “failed to establish a genuine issue of material fact […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: City Manager Kenny Smith, Dwayne Jones, EEOC, federal racial disrimination lawsuit, Griffin, Griffin Police Department, restructuring, spalding county, Terry Brock, Title VII

David Gibson accuser subject of new SCSO IA case

December 22, 2016 by Sheila Mathews 1 Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Through an Open Records request, The GRIP has obtained the final report of a Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs investigation that resulted from a formal complaint involving numerous allegations of wrongdoing – including sexual harassment – filed against Deputy Jessica Kelley by Deputy Catherine Lewis. In turn, Kelley filed a […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: David Gibson, Deputy Catherine Lewis, Deputy Jessica Kelley, EEOC, federal lawsuit, Griffin, sexual harassment, Sheriff Wendell Beam, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff's Office

Woman reportedly followed home, badly beaten during robbery attempt

December 22, 2016 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged strong arm robbery at a Magnolia Drive residence that was reported Wednesday night. According to the report filed by SCSO Deputy Nick Bruce, the victim, Shirley Newman, was assaulted and injured during the incident. “Upon my arrival I met with Shirley Newman. She […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: assault, crime, Deputy Nick Bruce, Griffin, Shirley Newman, spalding county, Spalding County Sheriff's Offic, Spalding County Sheriff's Office, Spalding Regional Hospital, strong arm robbery

Griffin Fire-Rescue’s Annual Toy Round-Up now underway

December 15, 2016 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SUBMITTED ::: Griffin Fire-Rescue’s Annual Toy Round-Up has gotten off to a great start. Hundreds of toys have already been collected, however more toys are needed for the drive that ends Dec. 20. The toys will be divided between the local Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS) and the Salvation Army, which will distribute […]

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Police: Wells Fargo locked down following threat of violence

December 14, 2016 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Wells Fargo located at 1506 Georgia Highway 16 closed early Wednesday following a threat of violence. According to a law enforcement source, a man described as the former significant other of a female Wells Fargo employee phoned in the threat, stating he intended to shoot up the bank. According to […]

Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: crime, domestic violence, Griffin, Griffin Police Department, spalding county, threat, violence, Wells Fargo

High Falls Historic Walk March 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM High Falls State Park 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 the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
Saturday Morning Storyteller March 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM A Novel Experience in Downtown Zebulon Bring the little ones for a story every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. to hear Sam's favorite tales.
City Commissioners Meeting March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM One Griffin Center, Corner of Hill and Solomon Downtown Griffin
New Writers' Group March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM A Novel Experience in Downtown Zebulon Led by writer Mary Drew. She invites all comers who want to invest in getting the work out of your heads and on to paper to join the group every second Tuesday. Mary will assist aspiring writers to stretch creative muscles and allow imaginations to roam. $10 per class.
Saturday Morning Storyteller March 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM A Novel Experience in Downtown Zebulon Bring the little ones for a story every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. to hear Sam's favorite tales.