SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: With the recent restructuring of the Griffin Police Department, manpower needs have come to the forefront of discussions among residents, but local officials have been considering the issue for a number of years. Determination of manpower needs Prior to the restructuring, City Manager Kenny Smith provided commissioners with data comparing Griffin’s […]
Airport Authority considering SPLOST project recommendations
November 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: The Griffin-Spalding Airport Authority (AA) has compiled a list of projects that may be recommended as potential projects for the upcoming 2014 SPLOST referendum. The costs of the projects, depending on the exact specifications selected, would range from $2,075,500 to $4,082,000. Each of the projects is designed for use at either the […]
City Archives offering Oak Hill Cemetery tour Dec. 5
November 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
ALEXANDER CAIN ::: Local residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the history and heritage of Oak Hill Cemetery when the Archives division of the City of Griffin hosts a guided walking tour of the property on December 5th. Archivist Cynthia Barton will provide a one-hour tour of the older sections of the […]
UGA studies revitalization of Fairmont community
November 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
STAFF REPORTS ::: Students from UGA’s College of Environment and Design have been addressing issues of affordable housing in Georgia this semester. One of their targeted projects is the Fairmont Neighborhood and Historic Rosenwald School in Griffin. Over the weekend of October 25-27, 2013, they and their professors spent three days in the neighborhood talking […]
Orrs students purchase “Trees for Troops”
November 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Orrs Elementary students are visiting Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm this morning to pick out Christmas trees to send to U.S. Troops stationed around the world. Each class raised money to purchase “Trees for Troops,” a program of the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation that provides farm-grown Christmas Trees to armed forces members and their families in […]
Oak Hill prepares for “It’s Christmas” program
November 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SUBMITTED::: Oak Hill Baptist Church is bursting with excitement as they prepare for “ITS CHRISTMAS” at Oak Hill. This Broadway style musical presentation is filled with costume and dance and is sure to entertain people of all ages. “IT’S CHRISTMAS” begins with classic Christmas songs you have heard since childhood and ends with songs about […]
Affordable Care Act workshops offered free to the community
November 15, 2013 by 1 Comment
STAFF REPORTS ::: UGA Health Navigators are offering informational sessions around the state to help Georgians learn about the best health insurance option for them and get signed up. Workshops will be held in Spalding County on Dec. 10-12. The workshops are free and open to the public. The Marketplace and Health Insurance Basics Informational […]
Kick off the holiday season with The Nutcracker
November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SUBMITTED ::: This holiday tradition is not to be missed! Join Clara, Fritz, the Mouse King, and the Nutcracker as they dance their ways into your heart. This ballet features over 100 local, talented dancers from the ages of 4 to 18 and professional guest dancers from Carolina Ballet Theatre in Greenville, South Carolina. The […]
FNB debit card fraud cases: Investigators seek help identifying subjects
November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
STAFF REPORTS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office and the Griffin Police Department are currently investigating cases of debit card fraud affecting numerous customers of First National Bank of Griffin. Numerous reports have been made to both agencies, and investigators are currently investigating leads at locations where the debit card numbers were used. The public’s […]
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