shootings – The GRIP

BREAKING NEWS: Griffin woman arrested in two road rage shooting incidents

July 11, 2023 by Sheila Mathews 2 Comments

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Two wounded in Griffin in separate Saturday night shootings

April 2, 2023 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two people were wounded in separate Saturday night shootings in the city of Griffin. Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates said one person was shot near 2nd Street and Central Avenue. That victim walked to the hospital for treatment. A second person was shot on Tinsley Street at approximately midnight. The […]

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GPD Chief will consider responding to concerns of alleged weekend shootings when he is on duty

May 8, 2022 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Many of you have reached out about reports of multiple shooting incidents in the city of Griffin this weekend. After the first report early Friday evening, The GRIP emailed Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates. He never responded. After the second report Saturday afternoon, The GRIP again emailed Griffin Police Department […]

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Three Griffin residents seriously wounded in two separate weekend shootings

April 25, 2022 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Three city of Griffin residents were injured in two separate shootings over the weekend. The first – a drive-by shooting – occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. Saturday on Thurman Street. Griffin Police Department Officer Kody Billings responded to a call regarding a person shot. Upon arrival, Billings was greeted by shouts […]

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Sheriff: Dozens arrested in operation targeting series of gang related shooting incidents

January 26, 2022 by Sheila Mathews 6 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: Dozens of arrests have been made in connection with what the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office describes as a series of gang related incidents in which people, homes and vehicles have been shot in both the city of Griffin and Spalding County. Officials say these shooting incidents have been random but related to […]

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Kemp declares state of emergency, activates National Guard to curtail violence in Atlanta

July 6, 2020 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in response to an increase in violent and property crimes in the city of Atlanta. According to a press release issued by Kemp’s office, he made this declaration “following weeks of dramatically increased violent crime and property destruction” including more than 30 Georgians […]

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GPD: Crips and Bloods behind multiple shootings over past few days

December 11, 2019 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Griffin Police Department investigators now say several shooting incidents this week are believed to be gang retaliations involving the Crips and Bloods criminal street gangs, with at least one related outside incident involving a murder. These incidents have resulted in residences being struck by projectiles from various caliber weapons. The shootings have […]

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Dozens of shots fired and three homes struck in two drive by shootings

December 10, 2019 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Two separate drive by shootings – one early Sunday morning and the second early Tuesday – left three Griffin homes riddled with gunfire. On Dec. 8, at approximately 4 a.m., Griffin Police Department Officer Phillip Johnson responded to the 300 block of East Quilly Street, where he met with Jemel Whitlock and […]

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Two Griffin men shot in separate Sunday night incidents

February 3, 2014 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department and Spalding County Sheriff’s Office are each investigating separate shootings that took place late Sunday and early Monday. The first shooting, reported at approximately 10:20 p.m., occurred within the city limits, in the vicinity of 1318 Spellman Ave., resulting in the serious injury on one pedestrian, 26-year-old Darcy […]

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Saturday Morning Storyteller December 20, 2025 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.
City Commissioners Meeting December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM One Griffin Center, Hill Street
Saturday Morning Storyteller December 27, 2025 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.
High Falls Historic Walk January 3, 2026 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 January 3, 2026 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.