City welding shop moderately damaged by fire

July 24, 2014 by 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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Beaverbrook Elementary the scene of small Monday morning fire

November 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: Beaverbrook Elementary School students were evacuated Monday morning due to a small fire. According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, the fire was reported at approximately 7:21 a.m. Early reports indicate the fire started in an air conditioning unit located at the rear of the main building. Beam said Beaverbrook Principal Ken […]

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Lighthouse Restaurant owner charged with first degree arson

August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Sheila A. Marshall ::: An arrest has been made in connection to the July 10 fire that destroyed the Lighthouse Restaurant – a local landmark – with its owner, Steven Brehaut, age 37, of Milner, facing a single charge in relation to the blaze. “He was arrested Monday and charged with first degree arson, and […]

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Safehouse begins rebuilding

April 13, 2012 by 1 Comment

A portion of Hill Street was temporarily shut down today as crews hoisted lumber necessary to build Safehouse Coffee and Tea’s new roof. Jacob Orr, Safehouse manager, has already sketched a new layout for the much-anticipated return to the old building at 109 S. Hill Street, but for now, he’s keeping them under wraps.  “We […]

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