>Distribution List for Dec 16 Issue:*Please note, the distribution list changes slightly each issue, but each new edition of THE GRIP can usually be found at these locations. Our largest drop location is Piggly Wiggly – copies will ALWAYS be delivered there, around the downtown area, and to our current advertisers. Also, THE GRIP will […]
>New school offers gifted students another option for education
December 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment
>This video, “Schools Kill Creativity,” is a source of inspiration for Lesley Dinoff, headmaster and founder of Griffin’s new Dinoff School for Gifted Students. She often shows it to parents considering the Dinoff School because it humorously elaborates on the problems of the current educational paradigm. Dinoff opened the school for the gifted this past […]
>3/50 Project Could Keep More Doors Open
December 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
>The end of 2010 will also mark the end for two Griffin businesses, The Next Chapter Bookstore in downtown and Bunjee’s Comics on Hwy 16. The City of Griffin, the Chamber of Commerce and Mainstreet Griffin have all at one time promoted the 3/50 Project, but many people have still not heard of it. The […]
>Make Area Arts a Holiday Tradition
November 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> The Griffin Ballet Theatre will perform its annual production of “The Nutcracker” November 26-28 at the Griffin Auditorium. Though the company has performed “The Nutcracker” for the last 16 years, GBT director Mitch Flanders makes sure audiences always have a reason to return year after year. “Every year we add something new to the […]
>2010 Griffin-Spalding County Eggs & Issues
November 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
>Citizens will be able to meet, greet and question their state representatives and senators on December 2 at 7:30 a.m. at “Eggs and Issues,” an annual forum sponsored by the Griffin-Spalding County Chamber of Commerce. Bonnie Pfrogner said the chamber has sponsored this event for at least six years. “[Eggs and Issues] allows [citizens] to […]
>Eleven Students Advance to state level for Governor’s Honors Program
November 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
>Eleven high school students from the Griffin-Spalding County School System will advance to the state interview level for the Governor’s Honors Program for the 2010-2011 school year. The students are: AcademicsWillie Thompson – Social Studies (Spalding High) Ruth Guerra Communicative Arts (Spalding High) Jordan Tapley Communicative Arts (Spalding High) Aubrey Fowler Communicative Arts (Spalding High) […]
>The Cavern Receives Alcohol License, Hosts Open Mic Night
November 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
>Dane Slaughter has received all of his licensing from the state to serve alcohol for his entertainment venue, The Cavern. For the last few months, The Cavern has remained idle while Slaughter campaigned for the city’s alcohol ordinance to be changed to include entertainment venues where food would not be served. In mid-July, the city […]
>"Small Business Saturday"
November 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now American Express has created a new initiative to drive people to do their holiday shopping with small local businesses. They have deemed November 27 as “Small Business Saturday,” a day to support the independently-owned shops in your community. The website calls Small Business Saturday “A […]
>Area Band Plays Tonight at Wild Bills
November 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
>A local favorite country band, The Ben Ratliff Band, will take their show on the road to Wild Bills in Duluth tonight. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Band members include Jerry Walker on guitar and vocals; Matt Mcdaniel playing the banjo, piano and other various instruments; Mike Natale on drums; Mike Williamson on bass […]
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