No explosive device located in Spalding County Courthouse

August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment

By Sheila A. Mathews Managing Editor Following the complete Wednesday morning evacuation of the Spalding County Courthouse, a thorough search found no explosive device and public safety personnel have issued clearance for normal business to resume. The Grip has learned that the threat was made specifically against the Magistrate Court, alleging a bomb would detonate just after […]

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Wednesday morning courthouse bomb threat under investigation

August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment

By Sheila A. Mathews Managing Editor The Grip has received confirmation that on Wednesday morning, a bomb threat was called in to the Spalding County Courthouse. Personnel of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, the Spalding County Fire Department and the Griffin Police Department and Griffin Fire-Rescue are on scene and have several blocks in the […]

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School system addressing transportation problems

August 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

FROM STAFF REPORTS ::: The first day of school for Griffin-Spalding School System students was met with a number of  transportation issues that are being  addressed. Early this morning, a bus carrying two elementary students was hit by another vehicle. There were no injuries and no damage to the bus. The parent was notified and the students […]

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Friday, Monday bomb threats under investigation by GPD and SCSO

July 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

By Sheila A. Mathews Managing Editor Authorities of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a bomb threat made Monday morning against the Spalding County Courthouse. According to Sheriff Wendell Beam, the threat was made after the courthouse opened for business. “At approximately 9:30 this morning, the personnel at the courthouse received a call […]

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Bomb threat made against Spalding County Courthouse Monday morning

July 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

By Sheila A. Marshall Managing Editor Authorities of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a bomb threat made Monday morning against the Spalding County Courthouse. This latest incident follows a Friday bomb threat that claimed a pipe bomb had been placed in the parking deck of city of Griffin offices located at 100 […]

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Darkness to Light: Help prevent child abuse

July 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment

JESSICA GREGORY::: Statistically, one in four girls will be sexually abused before she turns 18 years old. The Spalding Collaborative has joined the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy in a statewide initiative to curb these numbers by presenting Darkness to Light’s “Stewards of Children” child abuse prevention training. According to the Collaborative, “Stewards of Children” […]

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4-H youth spend week with city, county, local businesses

July 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

ALEXANDER CAIN::: If 4-H member Ashley Hodo ever had any doubts about wanting to become a criminal prosecutor after she graduates high school in five years, a recent trip to the Spalding County Courthouse put her doubts to rest. Hodo and at least 14 other 4-H youth spent a full week visiting different businesses, city […]

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Airport Authority asks city, county to back $12 million land acquisition loan

July 1, 2013 by 2 Comments

JESSICA GREGORY::: Now that the Airport Authority has received a FONSI (Finding of No Significant Impact) certificate for the land in and around the new airport site off Jackscon Road from the Environmental Protection Agency, it is officially ready to move forward with land acquisition. Though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will fund 90 percent […]

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“Sweet” kids invited to diabetic day camp

June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Past Camp Ivy “Sweeties” EBONI FREEMAN::: This year Skipstone Academy has the fortune of housing Camp Ivy- a day camp for children with Diabetes. Camp Ivy gives children with diabetes, their brothers/sisters and friends a chance to have worry-free fun. From July 15, 2013 to July 19, 2013 Camp Ivy will open its doors to children 3 […]

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Game Changer: Hopeville Boys Center

June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Kay Brumbelow::: Five years ago, Clyde Forbes moved to Georgia with hopes of beginning graduate studies at Emory University. Upon moving to Griffin, however, he noticed that the teens in our community had nowhere to go and nothing to do with their time, other than attending school. He realized that this was a key reason […]

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City, county officials: Consolidation is a complicated issue that would not reap immediate benefits

June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA MARSHAL::: Over the past two decades, the Spalding County government has moved towards providing services that were once reserved for residents of municipalities. According to County Manager William Wilson, that has blurred the lines between the city and county. However, despite some residents questioning if those changes would make consolidation beneficial, Wilson said it […]

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Taxpayer Board of Equalization appeals from 2010-2012 may soon move forward

June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Thousands of Spalding County taxpayers who have requested a hearing before the Board of Equalization (BoE) with regard to their property taxes continue to await that procedure. The process for appeals requires property owners to first appeal to the Tax Assessor’s Office. If no resolution is reached, the appeals are certified and sent to on […]

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Youth provide input about community

June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

JESSICA GREGORY::: Roughly 20 young community members gave their feedback to local officials and members of the Griffin Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee regarding the community as they see it on Thursday, June 6 at Safehouse Coffee Roasters. Youth ages 13-21 were encouraged to attend to share their favorite place in the community; the worst place […]

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Griffin-Spalding County School System launches Educator Hall of Fame

June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent of the Griffin-Spalding County School System, today announced the creation of an Educator Hall of Fame. He said, “Exemplary educators have been associated with the Griffin-Spalding County School System since its founding in 1953. Sixty years later the school system is honoring those who have gone beyond the call of duty […]

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Anne Street Earns Funds by Driving For Kids

June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Cronic Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM helped raise $1,120 for Anne Street Elementary School during a “Drive For Kids” test drive programat the school earlier this month. A check for that amount was presented to Anne Street principal Evelyn Jones by Lee Howell, advertising director for the Cronic Automotive Group, during brief ceremonies at the school […]

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