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Sheriff: Man killed in officer involved shooting was armed in back of his...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A Spalding County man, Guy Lynn Scott Jr., age 48, was shot and killed at his residence Wednesday night by a deputy of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office. Scott was previously...
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Woman runs over multiple people during street brawl
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Five people were injured Wednesday night – two critically –in what authorities say was a hit and run on Quilly Street. According to 1st Sgt. Kendrick Lowe, the Georgia State...
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SCSO identifies deputy involved in fatal shooting; POST records detail...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has identified the officer involved in Wednesday’s fatal shooting incident as Bryan Head, a three-year veteran of the agency. While responding...
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Whatever you do, DON’T. GIVE. IN.
This editorial column written by Dusty Takle was previously published in a print edition of The GRIP. For the past six months, I’ve watched a very close family friend navigate through his third bout...
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The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
This column written by Dr. Bob Hayden was previously published in the print edition of The GRIP. That title is not original with me. You may recognize it from Bob Dylan’s song of 1962. Originally...
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Further the kingdom of Christ by providing hope that humanity is still...
This editorial column written by Maria McCoy was previously published in the print edition of The GRIP. The United States has been severely impacted by Hurricane’s Harvey and Irma. We watched in horror...
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Orrs Elementary student allegedly brought knife to school
STAFF REPORT ::: An Orrs Elementary School student on Friday, Sept. 29, was allegedly in possession of a knife on the school bus. According to a letter to parents issued by Griffin-Spalding County...
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Alleged teacher-student altercations on Australia trip not investigated by GSCSS
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two employees of the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) – Spalding High School Principal Lindy Pruitt and Kristie Hall, a Cowan Road Elementary School Pre-K teacher –...
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The GRIP responds with objection to subpoena demanding production of records...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has responded to a subpoena in a federal civil rights trial demanding Publisher Sheila Mathews produce work product associated with multiple investigative reports...
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Former GPD officer’s pre-hire tests raised concerns
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Pre-employment testing records for former GPD Officer Tyler Cooper indicate some portions raised questions regarding whether he should have been hired to police the city of...
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Five arrested in connection with brutal 1983 murder of Timothy Coggins
STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office announce that arrests have been made in the 1983 murder...
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Spalding County Assistant County Manager Eric Mosley hired to fill Troup...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: It has been announced that Spalding County Assistant County Manager Eric Mosely has been hired to fill the newly-created and short-term position of assistant county manager in...
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Orrs Elementary School teacher Roxie Davis disciplined after controversial...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Roxie Davis, a fourth-grade teacher at Orrs Elementary School, has received an official letter of directive related a classroom lesson that included the sharing of a CNN 10 Kid...
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Cowan Road Elementary principal resigns; GSCSS alleges multiple ethical...
STAFF REPORT ::: Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) has accepted the resignation of Aleshia McCray as principal of Cowan Road Elementary School. Hoby Davenport will on Monday, Oct. 30,...
View ArticleDeceased body located in closed Griffin motel
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a body in a closed motel on North Expressway. According to Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates, the...
View ArticleBody discovered in motel tentatively identified as Timothy Johnson
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Authorities say the body discovered Sunday, Feb. 11, in a closed Griffin motel is believed to be that of Timothy Allen Johnson, who was reported missing Dec. 11, 2017. According...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Elementary school locked down following nearby drive-by shooting
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Cowan Road Elementary School is on lockdown as a result of an alleged drive-by shooting incident that occurred in its vicinity. According to Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix,...
View ArticleSpalding High placed on “soft lock down” following fight; one student arrested
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A Thursday morning fight at Spalding High School has resulted in the arrest of one student. According to Sheriff Darrell Dix, the fight led to the school being placed on a brief...
View ArticleSheriff: Timothy Johnson apparently stealing copper at time of death in motel
STAFF REPORT ::: The body located in the former Howard Johnson’s motel on North Expressway has been positively identified as that of Timothy Allen Johnson. According to a press release issued by...
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Innovative GPD therapy dog program will serve special victims
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Thanks to the initiative taken by two of the city’s finest – Lt. Karen Yancy and Sgt. Kelly McKinney – the Griffin Police Department now has a Therapy Dog Program in place....
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