East Griffin Baptist adds to its already long list of ministries

East Griffin Baptist Church (EGBC) is not the type of church that opens up to preach on Sunday and is closed for the rest of the week.  Dropping by the church on a Thursday morning, visitors will witness a bustle of activity; parishioners and needy individuals coming to find what they need at the weekly […]

>Williamson recycling program goes weekly

>In an effort to avoid an increase in waste collection charges, the city of Williamson has partnered with its waste collection company, Dependable Waste, to provide weekly recycling collection. Mayor Steve Fry hopes that Williamson residents will participate in this program, which will avert the 2.3 percent price that was scheduled for May 1.  Sending less […]

>Sixth graders want you to "Mooove it for Heifer"

>Seven students of the Sixth Grade class at St. George’s Episcopal School (located in Milner, GA) have organized a Mooovin’ It for Heifer International 5K Run at The Rock Ranch. The race will be Saturday, April 16 at 10:00am. The annual Rock Ranch Easter Egg Hunt will take place immediately following the run.  Proceeds from […]

>One year in India inspires local photographer to "Move 4 Freedom"

> Above is a backstage look at the “Shoot 4 Freedom” photo shoot that raised money to fight the sex trafficking of women and children in Kolkata, India.  Danielle Valimont spent one year working inside Sonagarchi, the largest red light district in Kolkata, India.  Sonagarchi is a mile-long, has several hundred multi-story brothels, and has […]

>Become a Downtowner and get free stuff

Whether you’re already a frequent downtown diner, or have yet to discover the wonderful restaurants located in downtown Griffin, there’s a new reason to choose locally when trying to pick a place to eat.  

>Uncle B’s may be hard to find, but you’ll soon return for seconds

> Editors’ Note: The original article, published in the March 31 edition of The Grip, failed to mention Uncle B’s address – 318 E. Solomon Street in Griffin.  Stop by and tell them The Grip sent you! Hidden between two buildings downtown, Uncle B’s is easy to miss. In fact, I’ve missed it the last […]

>Zoning amendment requested to allow group home for women and children

>Editors’ note: The original article, published in The Grip’s March 31 edition, incorrectly identified Nicole Arnold as Nicole Anderson. For mothers on the brink of having their children removed by the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), another preventative option may soon be available. Nicole Arnold, of 217Central Lake Circle, Griffin, proposed the concept […]

>Bill Murray stars in Griffinite’s music video

> Emily Hearn, Griffinite singer-songwriter is quickly on her way to becoming a regional music sensation. Currently a student at UGA in Athens, Hearn often plays two to three shows per week and is also recording a new album with Black Cat Studios here in Griffin. The video above was shot in Charleston and features Charleston’s […]

>CNN features Beremedy

>http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=us/2011/03/19/whitfield.tweet.a.need.cnnCNN tells the story of Beremedy, which uses social media such as Twitter, Facebook and blogs to streamline the donation of food, clothing and furniture to people in need. Beremedy was founded in 2009 by Griffinite Blake Canterbury.  Atlanta (CNN) — A pile of red, white and blue blankets on the cold, linoleum floor. This […]

>Transition fair will help special needs students find post-secondary options

>Middle and high school students with disabilities and their families are invited to the Griffin Spalding County School System’s Interagency Transition Council Transition Fair in the Griffin High School Commons on March 31, 2011, from 5:00 pm to 8:00pm.  This fair gives information to students with disabilities and their families about post secondary options.  Local […]

>Mobile & Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats & Dogs

>Project CatSnip, a mobile and low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats, will be coming to Griffin on Wednesday, March 30 at the Griffin Skate Inn. Costs range from $40 for neutering male felines to $60 for spaying female felines.  Proof of rabies vaccination within the last 12 months is required, otherwise a rabies vaccination will be provided for $10.  Financial […]

>County Comissioners to meet March 28 at 6 p.m.

>Among the items for consideration at Monday’s regularly-scheduled county board of commissioners meeting will be lowering gasoline usage and the prices paid; ethics appointments to the Board by each commissioner; and the employment contract for County Manager position.  Other items include the consideration of a written order and findings to support denial of special execption […]

>Spalding Animal Shelter needs tile before opening

>During last night’s county BOC meeting, Virginia Beams told the board that the Spalding Animal Shelter “looks absolutely fabulous.”  She reported that though there were setbacks during the repainting process, the entire facility has now been painted and the parts of the parking lot had been repaved. “The question at this point,” said Beams, “is […]

>Update on site selections for Spalding County Senior Center

>At the March 7th BOC meeting, Brian Upson of Paragon Consulting Group gave a presentation on the current building options for the proposed Senior Center in Spalding County. Although the original proposal for the center was based at a location on Carver Road, it proved too costly. However, the current possible locations have been graded […]

>All-abilities playground planned for Wyomia Tyus Park

> Rendering created by Landscape Structures  On Monday, March 7, the Spalding County Commissioners will vote on a playground/fitness area planned for Wyomia Tyus Park.  Spalding County has received a grant from the Resurgens Foundation to build a specially-designed “all abilities” playground inside the park, but the project needs final approval from the BOC […]