Griffin man charged with murder of wife

A 65-year-old Griffin man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his 63-year-old wife.  According the Sheriff Stewart, officers were called to the couples’ residence on Barnesville Road for a “welfare check.” When the officers arrived, they met with family members who allowed them into the residence.  When officers checked the residence they […]

Georgia Supreme Court strikes down Charter School Commission

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled today that only local boards of education have the power to fund and open public charter schools. The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled 4-to-3 to strike down as unconstitutional a 2008 Act that authorized creation of a new kind of state charter school called “commission charter schools.” The 2008 Georgia […]

Parks and Recreation Sponsors Free Kid’s Fishing Event

On Saturday, June 18, the Spalding County Parks and Rec department will host the Spring Kids’ Fishing Event from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park on Cowan Road.  This event is for youth ages 5 to 12.  Pre-registration is required. Parent or legal guardian may register with child at City Park […]

Upcoming programs to improve business

The Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce is hosting three upcoming programs that will help local small businesses and entrepreneurs: Free Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, May 17th, 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Griffin Welcome Center.  “How to Modernize Your Business PCs” hosted by Liberty Technology and lunch hosted by Sam’s Club. At 1:30 p.m. on […]

Griffin High and Spalding High will distribute tickets for 2011 graduation and baccalaureate

The first event for 2011 high school graduates and their families will be Baccalaureate on Wednesday, May 25, at 7:00 pm at First Assembly of God Church. The service is a combined one to include both high schools. Tickets for family members of graduates will be distributed to graduates at their high school by school […]

Memorial Blood Drive

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home will be hosting the Bloodmobile for the American Red Cross on May 16 from 2 p.m. until 7:00.  This “Memorial Blood Drive” to allow our families and friends to donate in memory of a lost loved one.  Those who donate will also be entered in a drawing to win two free airline […]

Georgia tobacco gets surprise bump

Brad Haire, UGA – For many years, Georgia’s tobacco industry has been declining. And this year looked to be its lowest point. But demand for U.S. tobacco in Asia has given Georgia tobacco farmers what could be a much-needed lift. Georgia farmers recently finished planting what is expected to total 14,000 acres of tobacco, 2,000 acres […]

Wheelchair Presentation to 8-year-old Griffin Boy

Griffin, GA – On May 14 Wheelchairs 4 Kids presented a brand new wheelchair to 8-year-old Nolan Blake at the Lake Dundee Park pavilion located at 255 Dundee Lake Road in Griffin, GA. Nolan was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in October 2009.  He endured brain surgery, chemo and radiation.  He went into remission, but […]

FEMA Assistance Guidelines

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Georgia. Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required: ·        Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable.  Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months […]

Counties have mixed feelings about potential toll road

PAULDING COUNTY’S TOLL ROAD PRESENTATION Spalding County Manager William Wilson is currently investigating the local impact of a multi-county toll road proposed by Paulding County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Austin. “It’s going to take a while to work through the nuances of this project,” said Commissioner Raymond Ray.    “We’re looking at it being […]

Christian Womens Shelter In need

The Christian Womens Center was hit very hard by the storm last night. The women living there had to walk away with only the clothes they were wearing. If you have any thing you can donate please let myself or David Dunson know. We are not looking for clothes. These women need toiletries, towels, daily […]

Spalding County declares local state of emergency

Due to the amount and severity of damage caused by storms that hit Spalding County during the early hours today, the county has declared a local state of emergency.  The decision was made by Chairman Eddie Freeman in conjunction with county officials.  A representative of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency has been on scene for […]

Sol Driven Train performs tonight at The Cavern

The Charleston-based band, Sol Driven Train will perform tonight at The Cavern located at 312 E. Solomon Street in Griffin.  Dane and Ashley Slaughter, owners of The Cavern, recently acquired their liquor license, which will be put to use tonight.  Tickets are $10 at the door, and doors open at 9 p.m. Stop by and […]

County commissioners approve Cook’s site as new senior center

After only 20 minutes of discussion at tonight’s Spalding County Commissioner’s meeting, the board approved the Cook’s Shopping Center as the site of the new Spalding County Senior Center with a 4/1 vote, with Chairman Eddie Freeman opposing.

Census Data for Spalding and surrounding counties