SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Parents of five Orrs Elementary School students picked up their children today after they reported feeling ill and were checked out by personnel of Griffin Fire-Rescue. According to Griffin-Spalding County School System Executive Director of Communications and Partnerships Department Judy Parker, the children complained of feeling unwell in the midst of […]
Five Orrs Elementary students picked up after reporting feeling ill
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City and county fire departments respond to reports of weather damage
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: City of Griffin and Spalding County first responders are working calls related to this afternoon’s weather. According to Griffin Fire-Rescue Chief Tommy Jones, his personnel has responded to a few calls, but nothing serious. Jones said reports of people being trapped in a residence in Griffin are false. Spalding County Fire […]
Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Chief Kenny West, Chief Tommy Jones, damage, Griffin, Griffin Fire-Rescue, severe weather, spalding county, Spalding County Fire Department
Two families lose homes to fire
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two Spalding County families lost their homes this week as a result of devastating structure fires. The fires occurred within hours of each other Tuesday morning and required responses from both city and county fire departments. The first call was received by the Spalding County Fire Department (SCFD) at 9:53 a.m. […]
GBI investigating inmate death in Spalding County Jail
STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate who died Saturday while being housed in the Spalding County Jail. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, 60-year-old Darrell Jones became ill during a routine medication call, and after unsuccessful attempts to save him, he was […]
Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Darrell Jones, Emergency Medical Services, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Griffin, Griffin Fire-Rescue, spalding county, Spalding County Coroner Sonny Foster, Spalding County Jail, Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, Spalding County Sheriff's Office, WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital
Griffin Fire-Rescue issues Emergency Action Plan for Winter Storm Helena
STAFF REPORTS ::: Officials of Griffin Fire-Rescue have issued a press release in advance of the predicted winter storm warning that includes Griffin-Spalding County. The National Weather Service on 2:36 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, issued a winter storm warning for the Griffin area. Predicted precipitation calls for an estimated two to four inches of snow and […]
Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Chief Tommy Jones, Griffin, Griffin Fire-Rescue, Preparedness, spalding county, Winter Storm Helena
Griffin Fire-Rescue’s Annual Toy Round-Up now underway
SUBMITTED ::: Griffin Fire-Rescue’s Annual Toy Round-Up has gotten off to a great start. Hundreds of toys have already been collected, however more toys are needed for the drive that ends Dec. 20. The toys will be divided between the local Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS) and the Salvation Army, which will distribute […]
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Griffin Fire-Rescue works to reduce fire-related deaths
STAFF REPORT ::: As a part of the Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, Griffin Fire-Rescue and the Georgia Fire Educators Association installed over 200 new smoke detectors and replaced over 50 batteries in homes across northeast Griffin. The event took place on Thursday, May 12, and included houses located between Lyndon Avenue and Broad […]
Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Fire Chief Tommy Jones, Georgia Fire Educators Association, Griffin, Griffin Fire-Rescue, smoke detector blitz, smoke detectors, spalding county
Elderly man critically injured when struck by vehicle in parking lot
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A 78-year-old man was critically injured Thursday when he was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot behind Ryan’s Steak House. According to Griffin Fire-Rescue Chief Tommy Jones, a vehicle was backing out of a parking place when he struck the elderly man. “He hit his head on the asphalt. […]
Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: Chief Tommy Jones, Firefighter Jeremy Cousson, Griffin, Griffin Fire-Rescue, Life Flight, spalding county
Three victims of fatal Saturday night fire identified
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Three Griffin residents lost their lives Saturday night in a residential structure fire at 220 Day St. According to Griffin Fire-Rescue Chief Tommy Jones, fire units arrived on the scene at approximately 10:05 p.m. and found the home fully-involved with flames showing through the roof. Spalding County Coroner Sonny Foster has […]
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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 […]
Filed Under: Top Stories Tagged With: environmental hazard, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Griffin, Griffin Fire-Rescue, Oil Spill, spalding county, stormwater, TT&D Garage
Griffin PD officer searches smoke filled home, rescues toddler from reported fire
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A Griffin Police Department officer responding to a kitchen fire call pulled a child from a residence amid heavy smoke. Sgt. Joe Hudson, the first responding officer on the scene, was informed by a resident that the child remained inside the home. “At 6:12 p.m., Sgt. Hudson responded to a kitchen […]
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Man critically injured Monday morning at city of Griffin Water Treatment Plant
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A delivery driver severely injured Monday morning at the city of Griffin Water Treatment Plant on North Expressway is en route to Grady Memorial Hospital via Life Flight. According to Griffin Fire-Rescue Chief Tommy Jones, the man, described only as being in his late 40s, was very badly injured during a […]
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City welding shop moderately damaged by fire
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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City of Griffin to stop providing nonemergency lockout assistance
STAFF REPORTS ::: Beginning June 1, the Griffin Police Department (GPD) and Griffin Fire-Rescue (GFR) will respond to emergency lockout calls only. Individuals who call 911 for assistance with nonemergency entry requests will be referred to local locksmiths. GPD and GFR will respond to emergency situations such as if a child or pet is locked […]
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