Top Stories – The GRIP

Arsonist arrested and charged

October 11, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS::: Titus Sharrod Jones II, age 20, of 112 Kayla Court, Griffin, Georgia, was arrested and charged with 4 felony counts of Arson in the 3rd Degree. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division and the Spalding County Fire Marshall Captain Eddie James. […]

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City commissioners vote to decrease millage rate

October 10, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening approved a millage rate of 8.611, a decrease of .025 from the previous rate of 8.636. “We were able to drop the millage rate a few hundredths of a point. It’s not much, but every little bit helps,” said Griffin City Manager Kenny Smith, […]

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Superintendent to administrators: Apply upper level of discipline matrix to weapons infractions

September 30, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Originally printed in the September 26, 2013 edition of The Grip. Following the submission of Open Records requests to the Griffin-Spalding County School System and the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, additional information is now available regarding the Sept. 3 Rehoboth Middle School incident in which two students were allegedly in possession […]

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School official confirms another elementary weapon incident

September 25, 2013 by Sheila Mathews 2 Comments

SHEILA MATHEWS ::: An official of the Griffin-Spalding County School System has confirmed that another weapon incident occurred today. According to Superintendent Curtis Jones, the student was in possession of a pocket knife. Although he declined to identify which school was involved, or even if it was in the city of Griffin or outlying Spalding […]

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Zero tolerance does not equal standard disciplinary measures

September 16, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Originally printed in the Sept. 12 edition of The Grip In light of the recent rash of weapons brought to school by students, many in the Griffin-Spalding community are wondering what the phrase “zero tolerance” actually means in terms of policy and procedure within the school system. Student handbooks define zero […]

Filed Under: Education, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Atkinson Elementary School, griffin ga, Griffin Police Department, Griffin-Spalding County Schools, knives, Rehoboth Middle School, Spalding County sheriff office, weapons, zero tolerance

A tale of two knives, two different punishments

September 16, 2013 by Sheila Mathews 1 Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Originally printed in the September 12, 2013 edition of The Grip. Two children prepared for school on Tuesday, Sept. 3 by purposefully packing knives to take with them. Both were 12-year-old Griffin-Spalding students and were later caught with the knives, but the similarities of their situations end there. One incident occurred […]

Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying suspected car thief

September 10, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the assistance from the public with identifying the subject seen in the attached photograph. This subject is wanted for questioning for the recent thefts from motor vehicles on the east side of Spalding County. Anyone with information pertaining to the identity of the subject is asked to […]

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Sheriff says there is no one to charge: Pre-K student’s weapon cannot be traced to owner

September 4, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA MATHEWS ::: With many local families expressing outrage over the announcement that no charges will be brought against the parents of the four-year-old Jordan Hill Elementary School Pre-K student that on Aug. 27 took a loaded handgun to school, Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam said a thorough investigation resulted in dead ends that left […]

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Officials report fourth weapon incident in local school within one week

September 3, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: Officials of the Griffin-Spalding County School System have reported a second incident today in which a student was found to be in possession of a knife. The first incident took place at Atkinson Elementary School, where a classroom teacher discovered the knife. The knife was secured and school administrators were immediately notified. […]

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No charges will be filed in case involving four-year-old with loaded gun at school

September 3, 2013 by Sheila Mathews 1 Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: Spalding County District Attorney Scott Ballard has determined that no charges will be filed against the parents in the Aug. 27 incident involving a four-year-old Pre-K student who was found to be in possession of a loaded .22-caliber magnum pistol at Jordan Hill Elementary School. According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, his […]

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Four Griffin men arrested in connection with Sunday night murder

September 2, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Four Griffin men have been arrested in connection with the overnight murder of 23-year-old Darrius Shaw, also known as Slaw Dawg. “At 12:48 this morning, officers were called to 226 Kentucky Ave., and they found a 23-year-old victim with gunshot wounds,” said Capt. Dwayne Jones, of the Griffin Police Department. “Shaw’s last […]

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Futral Road third grader brings knife and bullets to school

August 30, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS Today a third grade student brought a 7-inch kitchen knife blade and two bullets to Futral Road. The items were discovered before the start of the school day by another student reporting the items. The items were in the book bag. The parent and law enforcement were notified so they could take appropriate […]

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Missing Spalding County woman found alive

August 17, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A MATHEWS ::: According to the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Juleen Adkins, the Griffin woman missing since Friday, has been located alive. “She was found alive and has been transported to Spalding Reg. Hospital and is thoroughly being treated,” said Capt. Tony Ranieri, of the SCSO Criminal Investigation Division. “She was responsive and […]

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Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Spalding County woman

August 16, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

By Sheila A. Mathews::: Editor The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Griffin resident, 45-year-old Juleen Adkins. Authorities say Adkins vehicle was found abandoned in the parking lot of Midway United Methodist Church located at 2517 High Falls Road. The missing woman is not a member of that […]

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Youth Summit to be held Aug. 24

August 15, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

FROM STAFF REPORTS::: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Xi Beta Omega Chapter, PANEL Inc. and other community service partners will present a Youth Community Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the University of Georgia-Griffin Campus The summit is free and specifically targets male and female youth in middle and high […]

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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.
County Commissioners Meeting March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Courthouse Annex on Solomon Street
Dam Walk at High Falls March 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM High Falls State Park Get up close and personal with the most predominant feature at High Falls State Park...the dam. Walk availability is dependent on river flow. No dogs. Must be 6 or older. Please wear durable shoes. $5 plus $5 parking. 478.993.3053.