city of Griffin – The GRIP

Toddler’s body recovered from reservoir

March 9, 2015 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

A three-year-old boy’s death has been confirmed and emergency services continue to search for an adult male following an accident that occurred at the Still Branch Reservoir at approximately 4:30 Monday afternoon. Becky Watts, editor of The Pike County Times, is closely following and reporting on this developing story. The Grip greatly appreciates her allowing […]

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Man critically injured Monday morning at city of Griffin Water Treatment Plant

October 20, 2014 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A delivery driver severely injured Monday morning at the city of Griffin Water Treatment Plant on North Expressway is en route to Grady Memorial Hospital via Life Flight. According to Griffin Fire-Rescue Chief Tommy Jones, the man, described only as being in his late 40s, was very badly injured during a […]

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City welding shop moderately damaged by fire

July 24, 2014 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A quick response by personnel of Griffin Fire-Rescue prevented a major fire at the city of Griffin’s welding and tire shop from becoming a catastrophic environmental incident. The fire was first reported at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday night, and Battalion Chief Todd Wheeler oversaw the response of firefighters from two of […]

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City of Griffin to stop providing nonemergency lockout assistance

May 5, 2014 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: Beginning June 1, the Griffin Police Department (GPD) and Griffin Fire-Rescue (GFR) will respond to emergency lockout calls only. Individuals who call 911 for assistance with nonemergency entry requests will be referred to local locksmiths. GPD and GFR will respond to emergency situations such as if a child or pet is locked […]

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Griffin lowers yard waste fees

November 1, 2013 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: The City of Griffin officially partners with Dependable Waste Services today for yard waste pick-up. With this change, the city lowered service costs from $7.35 to $6.15 per month. Along with lowered cost, this partnership ensures regular, bi-weekly service. This change will be reflected on customer bills after the beginning of November. […]

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Links to city and county emergency management ordinances

August 2, 2012 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

Look for stories about both Spalding County and city of Griffin emergency management ordinances in the next issue of The Grip. For now, here are the links to both codes: Spalding County’s Emergency Management Ordinance code: http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=11591 (Section III, Chapter 5) City of Griffin’s Emergency Management Ordinance code: http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10181 (Ordinance no. 12-02 – second ordinance listed in […]

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