SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: School officials now say an investigation will take place to determine why a student found to be in possession of a firearm on Tuesday was allowed to return to school after he allegedly admitted having possession of a firearm on school grounds the previous Friday. According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell […]
Approved airport referendum will not be on November ballot
May 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Grip has confirmed there will be no yes-or-no referendum regarding the proposed new Griffin-Spalding County airport on the November general election ballot. During the airport discussion at the April 7 Spalding County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Raymond Ray expressed concern, citing public comments made that evening indicating residents felt […]
Friday night murder suspect sought by SCSO
April 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Friday night shooting that took the life of an as-of-yet unidentified Griffin man. According to Sheriff Wendell Beam, personnel of the Uniform Patrol Division responded at 10:07 p.m. to a call reporting a person shot at 166 Camden Road. Upon arrival, deputies located […]
Sheriff: burglar strikes Ringgold Grocery Store
April 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
STAFF REPORTS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance related to the Sunday morning burglary of the Ringgold Grocery Store. Investigators say the forced-entry burglary occurred during the early morning hours. According to Sheriff Wendell Beam, the perpetrator was wearing a green full body suit to conceal his identity. Anyone with […]
Board of Education enters executive session
April 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Members of the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education called its special called meeting to order promptly at 3 p.m. and following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, immediately entered executive session. Personnel issues are one of few reasons elected boards may privately confer without public and media scrutiny. Today’s meeting was called […]
Severe weather damages homes; sends three to hospital
April 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: Severe weather struck Spalding County Monday night causing severe damage to at least one home, moderate damage to a second and directly caused two wrecks on Highway 92 in the vicinity of Bicycle Road. Initially reported as a tornado to Spalding County Manager William Wilson by E-911 personnel at 10:18 p.m., officials […]
Storm damage confirmed in Spalding
April 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SHEILA MATHEWS ::: The Grip has been allowed to access the scene of Monday night’s severe weather incident that damaged at least two homes, one occupied. None of the residents were injured. The storm, which has not yet been confirmed as a tornado, also damaged two vehicles when they struck a tree that fell across […]
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