Large oil spill deliberately released, Griffin Fire-Rescue official says

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Griffin officials say a large Sunday morning oil spill that made its way into a storm water drain and then a stream was deliberately released. Griffin Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Shackelford said the spill, which originated at TT&D Garage located at 915 Ray St., was reported at approximately 10:30 a.m. and […]

Large oil spill contaminates Griffin stream

SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::  Personnel of Griffin Fire-Rescue, the Griffin Police Department, Griffin Stormwater Division and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division have for hours been at the scene of a large oil spill on Ray Street. According to GFR Chief Tommy Jones, the environmentally-hazardous incident occurred at a small mechanic’s business on Ray Street. “They found a […]