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Griffin man arrested on 15 child pornography charges
STAFF REPORT ::: A criminal investigation that began in November 2017 has resulted in the arrest of Gregory C. Byard on charges of child pornography. According to a press release issued by Spalding...
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Six arrested on variety of gang, drug, weapon and other charges
STAFF REPORT ::: A traffic stop has resulted in multiple arrests on gang, drug, firearms and a variety of other charges. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the...
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Missing elderly man safely located in wooded area
STAFF REPORT ::: After many hours of searching, a missing elderly Spalding County man has been located. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, 82-year-old Eddie...
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Sheriff: Search warrant nets drugs and gang related information
STAFF REPORT::: An investigation conducted by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office C.A.G.E. Unit resulted in the execution of a search warrant and the arrest of Kerry Wellmaker. According to a press...
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SCSO Special Ops investigations result in seven narcotics related arrests;...
STAFF REPORT ::: Two investigations being conducted by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit concluded this week, resulting in the arrests of seven people. Additional warrants...
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The Iris at Park Pointe completes refurbishment of Sunshine Homes
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: With the ribbon cutting for The Iris at Park Pointe, the Griffin Housing Authority has completed its multi-phase refurbishment of Sunshine Homes on Meriwether Street. Griffin...
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Local students earn high praise at 2018 Atlanta Junior Theater Festival
Members of Camelot Theatre Company recently performed well at the 2018 Junior Theater Festival is attached. Photo credit James Barker Photography SUBMITTED ::: Students from Camelot Theatre Company...
View ArticleSometimes parents need tweaking
This editorial column by Dusty Takle was previously published in a print edition of The GRIP. I have found myself the past few weeks correcting Jett and how he responds to me. “Remember who I am,” I’ve...
View ArticleSome driver’s licenses erroneously reported as suspended
The following is a press release issued by Spalding County State Court Judge Josh Thacker pertaining to errors involving the resubmission of traffic citation dispositions to the Georgia Department of...
View ArticleUpdated information released on mistakenly suspended driver’s licenses
UPDATE – Spalding County State Court Judge Josh Thacker has issued a second press release pertaining to errors involving the resubmission of traffic citation dispositions to the Georgia Department of...
View ArticleWe all should fight for social justice
This editorial column written by Maria McCoy previously appeared in a print edition of The GRIP. Why do the problems of social justice and reform belong to us all? After visiting the Civil Rights...
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Missing Spalding teen Aubrey Carroll returns home
Aubrey Carroll, a teen missing from Spalding County since May 2016, has returned home. On Tuesday, Carroll met with Lt. Mike Morris, left, and Sheriff Darrell Dix. Dix described stories of Carroll’s...
View ArticleLast weekend to catch Main Street Players “The Diviners”
NOR NORMA RICHARDSON ::: Main Street Players is proud to present “The Diviners,” its fourth production of the 2017/2018 season. This moving, critically-acclaimed drama is sure to captivate you and...
View Article“I know” always stops the flow
This editorial column by Dusty Takle was previously published in the print edition of The GRIP. “I know.” I can remember growing up responding to my parents with “I know” when they would say something...
View ArticleChildren’s wants should never be more important than a family’s needs
This editorial column by Maria McCoy was previously published in the print edition of The GRIP. A few weeks ago, my family decided to eat a little later than normal. We met at Applebee’s and...
View ArticleGBI investigating death of Griffin City Court Judge Bill Johnston
STAFF REPORT The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an ongoing investigation into the death of Griffin City Court Judge Bill Johnston. According to GBI Director of the Office of Public...
View ArticleGBI reports preliminary autopsy findings for Judge Bill Johnston
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab on Thursday conducted an autopsy on Griffin City Court Judge Bill Johnston. According to Nelly Miles, director of the GBI...
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County BoC denies firearm discharge ordinance
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Board of Commissioners by a 4 to 1 vote have denied approval of a firearm discharge ordinance. Commissioners Raymond Ray, who initially proposed the...
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Missing evidence jeopardized felony case against Matthew Boynton, former GPD...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Violation of his oath of office – one of two felony charges for which the Griffin Police Department in 2017 arrested Matthew Boynton, one of its own officers – was reportedly at...
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GPD Chief Mike Yates denies The GRIP equal access
Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates – Photo courtesy of the city of Griffin SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP’s efforts to provide news coverage of matters involving the Griffin Police Department...
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