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BREAKING NEWS: Griffin Police Department officer placed on administrative leave

April 20, 2022 by Sheila Mathews 1 Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Griffin City Manager Jessica O’Connor has confirmed that Griffin Police Department Officer Brian Dorety, who has been the subject of recent investigative articles in The GRIP, has been placed on administrative leave with pay. “As is standard practice when someone or something is under investigation, Officer Dorety has been placed on […]

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The GRIP subpoenaed to produce investigative records, including confidential sources, in federal case

September 7, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has received a subpoena demanding numerous confidential materials – including those involving confidential sources – be produced in a federal civil rights law suit. The subpoena was issued as part of Civil Action No. 3-15-CV-163-TCB – Jessica Kelley, et al. v. Captain David Gibson, in his individual and official […]

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SCSO denies requesting GBI leak investigation

January 6, 2016 by Sheila Mathews 1 Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Following the Dec. 7 publication of an article citing the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office’s request for a GBI investigation regarding a confidential source that provided information to this newspaper, The GRIP learned the SCSO is denying having made that request. After speaking with GBI Region 2 Special Agent in Charge Fred […]

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GBI declined Sheriff’s request to investigate, identify The GRIP’s confidential source

December 15, 2015 by Sheila Mathews 2 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has confirmed that the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 30 requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) conduct a criminal investigation to identify a confidential source who has provided information to this publication. Following the receipt of information from a confidential source, The GRIP has since Sept. 30 […]

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Dam Walk at High Falls December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM High Falls State Park Get up close and personal with the most predominant feature at High Falls State Park...the dam. Walk availability is dependent on river flow. No dogs. Must be 6 or older. Please wear durable shoes. $5 plus $5 parking. 478.993.3053.
Saturday Morning Storyteller December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM A Novel Experience in Downtown Zebulon Bring the little ones for a story every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. to hear Sam's favorite tales.
City Commissioners Meeting December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM One Griffin Center, Hill Street
Saturday Morning Storyteller December 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM A Novel Experience in Downtown Zebulon Bring the little ones for a story every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. to hear Sam's favorite tales.
High Falls Historic Walk January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM High Falls State Park Join our naturalist on a short walk and learn about the history of the once-prosperous town of High Falls. Hike also includes a rare chance to tour inside the old powerhouse which provides great photo opportunities of the Towaliga River. Please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.

BREAKING NEWS: Griffin Police Department officer placed on administrative leave

The GRIP subpoenaed to produce investigative records, including confidential sources, in federal case

SCSO denies requesting GBI leak investigation

GBI declined Sheriff’s request to investigate, identify The GRIP’s confidential source

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