STAFF REPORTS ::: According to Capt. Dwayne Jones, of the Griffin Police Department, a new scam has been reported within the state. Several people have reported receiving a call indicating that they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine over the phone or risk being arrested. This is a scam. If you have […]
RichterUzur duo blend classical, world & rock in Nov. 14 concert
November 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SUBMITTED ::: The Griffin Area Concert Association presents the internationally acclaimed duo RichterUzur in concert at the Griffin Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013. The RichterUzur Duo plays a whimsical mashed-up blend of classical, world, and rock music. Viktor Uzur and Brad Richter are each master musicians of the highest caliber with […]
Food Depot: tentative agreement reached to open second store on S. Hill St.
November 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A tentative agreement has been reached that would result in Food Depot opening a second Griffin location at 816 S. Hill St., the former site of Piggly Wiggly, which closed in October. According to Food Depot founders Gerald Taylor and Raymond Johnson, negotiations have been ongoing and they hope to soon have […]
Cronic to host 2013 Women’s Business Expo Nov. 19
November 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SUBMITTED ::: The Cronic Automotive Group is again hosting the Women’s Business Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cronic Nissan showroom. The event, co-sponsored with the local chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), will focus on local firms that are owned or operated by women, according to Wanda Cronic […]
Local photography club open to amateurs & professionals
October 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
ALEXANDER CAIN ::: alexander@the-grip.net Ivy creeps around a utility meter on a cement wall. Sunlight is glancing off the meter’s display. Suddenly there’s a clicking noise and the sound of a shutter snapping. A member of the Southside Photographic Society (SPS) (namely, Catherine Jarret) has captured yet another photograph for the club’s collection. The club […]
Officials regrouping on new airport plan
October 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SHEILA MATHEWS::: The Griffin-Spalding County Airport AIP (Airport Improvement Project) 29 – with a cost of approximately $200,000 – is underway, with necessary work on the beacon tower having been completed and only tree removal remaining. The cost to the city of Griffin and Spalding County was approximately $7,000. According to Airport Director Robert Mohl, […]
Zombies walk Griffin Oct. 26
October 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
ALEXANDER CAIN ::: A Griffin man is hoping a “Zombie Walk” being planned for next month will not only entertain local residents, but also bring attention to downtown businesses and help with donations to local food pantries. Neal Goff is the idea man and creator behind an October 26 “Zombie Walk” that will take place in […]
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