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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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