SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Spalding County Manager William Wilson has confirmed a tornado has touched down in Spalding County in the vicinity of Highway 92 and Bicycle Road. Wilson said he received the information from E-911 at 10:18 p.m. Trees and power lines are down, but no damage reports are unavailable at this time. The Grip […]
Tornado touchdown confirmed in Spalding County
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GPD releases identity of shooting suspect
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department has identified 31-year-old Justin Adam Holloway as the suspect being sought in connection with an early Tuesday morning shooting at the Super Speedway located at 678 N. Expressway. Investigator Keith Dryden, of the GPD Criminal Investigation Division, has obtained warrants for Holloway’s arrest on three felony charges including […]
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Griffin city manager to name new GPD chief this week
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Griffin City Manager Kenny Smith has selected a candidate to head up the Griffin Police Department and said he will release a formal statement naming the new chief-of-police this week. “I’m in the process of naming a chief. If not tomorrow, then Thursday,” Smith said. “It will probably be Thursday.” Upon the […]
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City denies GPD racial discrimination allegation in “strongest possible terms”
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Two former officers of the Griffin Police Department – Dwayne Jones and Terry Brock – have retained legal counsel and allege city officials wrongfully terminated their employment based on racial discrimination. Both long-term employees of the city of Griffin, their employment was terminated Jan. 31 as part of the GPD restructuring recommended […]
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Attorney on GPD restructuring: the only men left standing were black
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Attorneys representing two former officers of the Griffin Police Department have issued a letter of demand to city officials, alleging the recent GPD restructuring illegally resulted in their clients’ termination of employment based on racial discrimination. The Grip has obtained a copy of the letter submitted to City Manager Kenny Smith from […]
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Stray dogs, unknown locals and Olympic athletes all captured by same lens
The Grip worked with professional Griffin photographer Kevin Liles while he was covering the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Thanks, Kevin, for taking the time to share your experience with us! Q: So, how did you end up covering the Winter Olympics in Sochi? A: I am here more as an editor than a photographer. I work […]
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North Hill Street corridor projects met with opposition
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: A town hall meeting regarding North Hill Street corridor changes held in the Fairmont Park gym began with Griffin City Manager Kenny Smith acknowledging that while change can be difficult, it is necessary to bring improvement to the community. Many of those In attendance were not placated by that sentiment, however, as […]
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Griffin Power: Director to request rate hike
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Griffin Power Director Bill Bosch on Tuesday announced that he will be presenting the Board of Commissioners with a rate hike request. In a presentation made during the Board’s Tuesday, Feb. 25 workshop, Bosch explained the necessity for the rate adjustment, citing decreased revenue as a problem. Bosch added that unfunded […]
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Three arrested in connection with two Liberty Technology burglaries
STAFF REPORTS ::: The Griffin Police Department on Tuesday made three arrests in connection with two burglaries that were committed over the past weekend at Liberty Technology located at 120 E. Taylor St. Arrested were Joseph Love, Ke’onta Deon Glass and a juvenile, all of Griffin. All three suspects have been charged with one count […]
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Yard waste collection impacted by ice storm
STAFF REPORTS ::: As a result of the recent winter storm, the city of Griffin is mobilizing additional equipment for yard waste clean-up. Yard waste will be picked up on regularly scheduled days, but due to the amount of debris expected, some delays in service are expected. To check your pick-up date, go to http://www.cityofgriffin.com. Do […]
GSCS Super: Friday was not wasted school day
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Despite criticism from some residents who questioned the Griffin-Spalding County School System administrative decision to hold school on Friday, Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones said no incidents occurred following this week’s ice storm. “Transportation went well today,” Jones said Friday evening. “The decision to go ahead and have a regular start worked well.” […]
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GPD makes arrest in 20-year-old cold case double homicide
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Officials of the Griffin Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have announced the arrest of Larry Stanford in connection to the 1994 stabbing deaths of his wife, 28-year-old Peggy Stanford and 36-year-old Phillip Leaks. Larry Stanford’s arrest in the 20-year-old cold case resulted from new information that came to light […]
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Two Griffin men shot in separate Sunday night incidents
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department and Spalding County Sheriff’s Office are each investigating separate shootings that took place late Sunday and early Monday. The first shooting, reported at approximately 10:20 p.m., occurred within the city limits, in the vicinity of 1318 Spellman Ave., resulting in the serious injury on one pedestrian, 26-year-old Darcy […]
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Input sought for transit study
UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather, this workshop is now scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Griffin City Hall in the Municipal Courtroom located at 100 S. Hill Street in Griffin. STAFF REPORTS ::: A second workshop is scheduled for the Griffin-Spalding Transit Feasibility Study which is being conducted to […]
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Monday night drive-by shooting marks third in three weeks
Sheila A. Mathews ::: Investigators with the Griffin Police Department are following up on leads from Monday night’s drive-by shooting that resulted in one man being critically injured. According to Lt. Mike Richardson, the victim, who is not being identified, is described as a black male in his early 30s. He sustained four gunshot wounds […]
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