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ROBERT HAYDEN, DC PhD, FICC ::: Christmas is almost here. In fact, retail stores began the season by displaying Christmas products before Halloween, to the dismay of many. It is coming fast, and with it comes stress in physical, social, spiritual, relational, and psychological forms. How can we cope with all of this? How can […]
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department restructuring plan proposed by City Manager Kenny Smith as a cost-saving measure has been approved by the Board of Commissioners. The plan, which calls for the elimination of several high-ranking officers’ positions, has sparked citizen outrage and outspoken commentary, with many wondering whether the savings justify the […]
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: The final project to be funded by the 2008 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) will soon be underway, as city and county officials have approved action on intersection projects for three locations – North Hill Strett/6th Street; North Hill Street/Northside Drive/Tuskegee Avenue; and North Hill Street/East McIntosh Road. The Griffin […]
ALEXANDER CAIN ::: There were cheers loud enough to shake the stands at the Georgia Dome December 14 after the Griffin High School Bears defeated the Carrolton Trojans 56-35 to win the AAAA State Championship. In less than three hours, the win, which gave Griffin its first state title since 1978 when the Bears shared […]
Susie is one of 10 puppies born of a momma lab mix who showed up after the Tornados in Griffin.She will be a great watch dog. She is just about full grown at 40lbs. Adoption fee is $125 and includes all shots and spay/neuter. If you would like to meet Susie, email dyelv@bellsouth.net or call […]
STAFF REPORTS ::: The state release of graduation rates shows that the Griffin-Spalding County School System graduation rates continue to rise. “Data from 2011 – 2013 shows we are moving up each year in our graduation rate,” said Curtis L. Jones, Jr., superintendent of schools. “While we are not where we want to be, we […]
STAFF REPORTS ::: Beginning next school year, Griffin-Spalding County School System will implement “Smart Snacks in School” standards, which will offer healthier snack options for students during the school day. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 required USDA to establish nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools — beyond the federally-supported meals […]
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