Local hotel owner arrested in connection to multiple alleged safety violations

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Country Inn and Suites located at 1900 North Expressway remains closed after officials allege numerous safety violations were not resolved. Furthermore, the owner, Hibbet Thacker, has been arrested on 17 outstanding warrants. The action to close the local hotel followed an annual fire inspection conducted by the Spalding County Fire […]

SCFD Fire Marshal’s Office shuts down local hotel

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Fire Department has issued a cease and desist letter to Country Inn and Suites located at 1900 North Expressway, shutting down the local hotel.   According to a press release issued by Spalding County, this action resulted from a failure to correct “numerous violations.” All occupants of the establishment […]