Fayette County – The GRIP

U.S. Marshal Service arrests third Pike County murder suspect

July 24, 2022 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the July 16 murder of James Knight. Antonio Murgado Jr., age 19, was arrested in Fayette County by the United States Marshal Service. An officer involved shooting occurred during Murgado’s arrest. At the time of Knight’s murder, Murgado Jr. was on bond in […]

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GBI: 13-year-old girl wounded in exchange of gunfire with Fayette sheriff’s deputy

May 26, 2022 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A 13-year-old girl was shot Wednesday night when law enforcement officials say she fired upon a man attempting a custody exchange and a sheriff’s deputy. The father, 38-year-old Vincent Emanuel Frasca, of Marietta, was wounded by gunfire. Authorities say the deputy returned fire, striking the 13-year-old girl. The deputy was uninjured. The […]

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Chief Superior Court Judge Christopher Edwards announces pending retirement from bench

December 3, 2020 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Griffin Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Christopher Edwards announced today that he will be retiring from the bench prior to the completion of his current term ending Dec. 31, 2022. Upon the end of his 22-year judgeship – at a date not yet determined – Edwards will resume practicing law as […]

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Fatal FCSO officer involved shooting under GBI investigation

November 30, 2020 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A fatal officer involved shooting in Fayette County is being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The investigation was requested by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office after a Sunday afternoon incident at 1720 Highway 92, Fayetteville. Authorities say 32-year-old Alonzo Leroy Landy called 911 at approximately 3:08 p.m. Sunday, reporting that […]

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Spalding County Sheriff’s Office on hand to assist if needed during Fayette protest

June 6, 2020 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Personnel of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is on hand in Fayette County should assistance be needed during today’s planned protest. Sheriff Darrell Dix said he received the request from Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb. “I don’t think I would call it a mutual aid response because that kind of gives […]

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Marie Broder becomes first woman to serve as circuit’s district attorney

June 3, 2020 by Sheila Mathews 1 Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Marie G. Broder was sworn in today as district attorney of the Griffin Judicial Circuit. Broder’s husband held the bible and her little girl looked on during the Wednesday morning ceremony at the Georgia Capitol as Governor Brian Kemp swore her into office. “I am very honored to appoint you to […]

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Fayette woman pleads guilty to selling unregistered pesticides as COVID-19 treatment

May 29, 2020 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A Fayetteville woman has plead guilty in Federal Court to selling unregistered pesticides on eBay as protection against COVID-19. According to a press release issued by the Office of U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak, Rong Sun, who sold an unregistered pesticide as protection against viruses such as COVID-19, has pleaded guilty […]

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Ben Miller appointed to fill Superior Court judgeship vacated by Mack Crawford

May 1, 2020 by Sheila Mathews 3 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: Ben Miller Jr. has been appointed to serve as a Superior Court judge in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. Miller’s appointment by Governor Brian Kemp will fill the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Mack Crawford. “In a competitive selection process, Ben Miller, Jr. clearly stood out among the candidates, and I […]

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Fayette County COVID-19 case count now at five

March 13, 2020 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: There are now six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the 12-counties served by District 4 of the Georgia Department of Public Health. Those six cases include five in Fayette County and one in Coweta County. The District 4 region includes Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup […]

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Kemp: Fayette County has presumptive positive COVID-19 patient

March 9, 2020 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A Piedmont Fayette Hospital patient has tested presumptively positive for COVID-19 and officials are awaiting confirmatory testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Fayette patient is among five new presumptive positive results. Those include one each in Cobb and Gwinnett counties and two in Dekalb County. These individuals are […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Judge Robert “Mack” Crawford pleads guilty to theft by taking

February 6, 2020 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: ZEBULON – A hearing is underway in Pike County Superior Court in which Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Mack Crawford will plead guilty to one count of misdemeanor theft by taking. Crawford was originally charged with felony theft by taking and two counts of violating his oath of office. The […]

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Griffin Judicial Circuit seeks to add fifth Superior Court judgeship

June 18, 2018 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Griffin Judicial Circuit may soon be adding a fifth Superior Court judge. According to a press release issued by Judge Christopher Edwards, the circuit’s senior Superior Court judge, the four current judges have a case load adequate to apply for a fifth judgeship. “A caseload study conducted by the state shows […]

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DDA Meeting May 30, 2023 at 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Griffin Welcome Center DDA meeting
High Falls Historic Walk June 3, 2023 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.
Saturday Morning Storyteller June 3, 2023 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.
County Commissioners Meeting June 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Courthouse Annex, Solomon Street, Griffin
Saturday Morning Storyteller June 10, 2023 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.