Governor Kemp announces statewide shelter in place executive order
Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday afternoon announced he will be signing an executive order requiring all Georgians to shelter in place. Kemp also declared all public schools K through 12 are closed for...
View ArticleDPH: First COVID-19 death confirmed in Spalding County
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed the first Spalding County COVID-19 death. State health officials say the deceased patient was a 73-year-old man who did have...
View ArticleHigh customer volume leaves shoppers waiting in line to enter some stores
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: High customer volume in Griffin grocery stores Wednesday afternoon resulted in shopping delays for some customers as they were required to wait to enter stores. Griffin...
View ArticleKemp executive order requiring Georgians shelter in place signed and released
STAFF REPORT ::: The office of Governor Brian Kemp has released his executive order requiring all Georgians to shelter in place in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order, which details...
View ArticleCurfews imposed by city of Griffin, Spalding County no longer in effect
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: With the enactment of Governor Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place executive order, the curfews imposed by the city of Griffin and Spalding County are no longer in effect. As of 6 p.m....
View ArticlePike County Sheriff responds to Kemp shelter-in-place executive order
STAFF REPORT ::: Pike County Sheriff Jimmy Thomas has issued a statement regarding Governor Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place executive order. “The Sheriff’s Office has received numerous phone calls with...
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Rapid result drive-through COVID-19 testing now available at Georgia Tech
STAFF REPORT ::: Access to rapid COVID-19 testing is expanding today with a drive-through site located at Georgia Tech. The test site will be operated by CVS, with testing offered by Abbott...
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Georgia’s public health state of emergency being extended to May 13
STAFF REPORT ::: Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston have announced their intention to extend Georgia’s public health state of emergency through May 13. The...
View ArticleKemp: Shelter-at-home executive order extended through April 30
STAFF REPORT ::: Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday morning announced he is extending his executive order that declared a public health state of emergency. This order that was originally set to expire on...
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GPD apprehends burglary suspect as store owner remotely viewed the crime
STAFF REPORT ::: An alert business owner reported a commercial burglary as it was in progress, which led to the speedy apprehension of one suspect by officers of the Griffin Police Department. Renish...
View ArticleGriffin Board of Commissioners cancels April 14 meeting
STAFF REPORT ::: Griffin Board of Commissioners has cancelled its April 14 meeting Citing concerns regarding COVID-19 and the state’s shelter-at-home order, the Griffin Board of Commissioners has...
View ArticleKemp urges Georgians not to attend in-person religious services
STAFF REPORT ::: Governor Brian Kemp is urging Georgians to not attend religious services, including Easter services, even those that are described as “drive-in.” Authorities say law enforcement...
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Georgia to expand COVID-19 testing; set up 200 medical pods in World Congress...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Describing Georgia’s COVID-19 testing as “unacceptable,” Governor Brian Kemp on Monday announced the state will expand the previously tightly-restricted requirements for the...
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911 centers to begin receiving list of confirmed COVID-19 patient addresses
STAFF REPORT :: Beginning this week, 911 communication centers will receive a list identifying the locations of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the jurisdiction. Authorities say this measure is being...
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Online Pre-K enrollment application process open now
Photo courtesy of the Griffin-Spalding County School System STAFF REPORT ::: The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) is now accepting online enrollment applications for new pre-kindergarten...
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Testing widely expanded for Georgia residents with COVID-19 symptoms
STAFF REPORT ::: All Georgia residents who are symptomatic are eligible for COVID-19 testing. This change, effective immediately, will allow those who were previously denied tests the ability to...
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Amber Alert issued for missing girl last seen Wednesday in Griffin
Publisher’s note: The Griffin Police Department is reporting Amina has been recovered and the suspect is in custody. Additional information will be reported as it becomes available. STAFF REPORT :::...
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Woman arrested after shooting leads to Amber Alert for endangered two-year-old
STAFF REPORT ::: The Griffin Police Department Wednesday night response to a shooting call resulted in an Amber Alert for a missing two-year-old little girl. Authorities say officers of the Uniform...
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Georgia man charged with sabotaging the delivery of PPE to health care providers
STAFF REPORT ::: A Georgia man is facing criminal charges for allegedly sabotaging shipping records, resulting in the delay of personal protective equipment to health care providers. A press release...
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Historic City Hall, Mule Barn and Dundee Cafe honored with preservation awards
STAFF REPORT ::: The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation on Friday announced awards for the rehabilitation of Griffin’s historic City Hall. Griffin’s City Hall received the Marguerite Williams...
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