BREAKING NEWS: Sheriff Dix reports findings of Animal Shelter criminal investigation

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office investigation into criminal allegations involving the Spalding County Animal Shelter has been completed. Sheriff Darrell Dix reports the investigation found no criminal acts or policy violations had occurred. According to Dix, the investigation was initiated after Spalding County Manager Steve Ledbetter reported criminal allegations that had been […]

Spalding Animal Shelter under investigation; several employees on admin leave

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Several employees of the Spalding County Animal Shelter have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation being conducted by the Sheriff’s Office. After receiving information alleging serious issues involving the Animal Shelter, The GRIP submitted an Open Records request for information related to any 2023 investigation. Spalding […]

Smart Web remains under GBI and POST investigation; is not employed as LEO

BREAKING NEWS: Smart Web deputization revoked; no longer employed by Spalding County

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Smart Web is no longer employed by Spalding County. The change in Web’s employment status was announced during the Monday night Board of Commissioners meeting. Web, who headed up the newly-established Marshal’s Office, County Manager Steve Ledbetter and other officials have been subjected to community criticism since a June 14 incident […]

GRIP Exclusive: Spalding County Marshal Smart Web currently under GBI investigation

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Spalding County Marshal Smart Web is currently under criminal investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The investigation was initiated prior to Web being hired to head up the newly created Spalding County Marshal’s Office. In response to an Open Records request, the city of Woodbury confirmed Web is a subject […]