STAFF REPORTS ::: Four people were injured Monday – three seriously – when a law enforcement chase ended in a wreck. Authorities say the incident began at 10:24 a.m. when Spalding County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 40-year-old Jason Martin, of Griffin. According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, Martin was wanted […]
Little girl’s selflessness spreads Christmas cheer to hospitalized children
January 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
CASSIE BARROW ::: Selfless acts of kindness are part of Christmas, with strangers wishing every one holiday cheer in many different forms. The radio and television stations are full of individuals randomly singing Christmas carols to unknown individuals, paying for the person behind you in the drive thru, or even settling a layaway debt for […]
Local charities benefit from fourth annual Iris City Walk and Roll
January 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
BETSY HARRIS ::: On a chilly, but sunny Saturday morning in late October, First United Methodist Church held the fourth annual Iris City Walk and Roll, designed to raise money for selected causes. Including volunteers, approximately 75 people participated in the fundraiser. “We chose five charities this year,” said Forrest Cobb, the chairman of the […]
GPD investigator: Griffin gangs cross stereotypical racial boundaries
January 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
Publisher’s note: This is the latest in a series of articles on Griffin’s gang activities The Grip has run since fall 2011. We will continue to cover this issue both as the criminal activities impact the community and local officials work to erradicte the problem. As part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate gangs and […]
Search for missing pup unites community
January 6, 2015 by 1 Comment
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two weeks, six days, 23 hours and 57 minutes – three minutes shy of three weeks, but that period of time that Armani, the Italian greyhound belonging to Billy and Josie Evans was missing, seemed a heartbreaking lifetime. Billy Evans said his family’s experience began with what was a routine chore – […]
Mama’s Country Showcase 2015 alcohol license renewal hearing: Denial overturned
December 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Board of Commissioners on Monday morning voted not to uphold its previous decision to deny the 2015 alcohol license renewal sought by Justin Wynne, doing business as Mama’s Country Showcase. Following the appeal hearing, which lasted roughly an hour and a half, Commission Vice-chairman Raymond Ray made a motion to deny […]
Sheriff: Young woman shot, killed by boyfriend
December 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Monday night shooting that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Amber Nicole Clay. Deputies responded to a call reporting a person shot at 11:37 p.m. at 120 Railroad Drive in western Spalding County. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered Clay’s body in a bedroom. […]
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