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GPD: Alleged gang members drew guns in store during angry confrontation
STAFF REPORT ::: The Griffin Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault in which two groups of suspected gang members allegedly drew weapons on one another in a local convenience store....
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Spalding BoC to discuss ethics complaint against Commissioner James Dutton
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::An ethics complaint against Spalding County Commissioner James Dutton will be discussed during the Board’s Monday night meeting and a date and time will be set to determine if...
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Ethics complaint against Spalding Commissioner James Dutton dead on table
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::The ethics complaint filed against Spalding County’s District 2 Commissioner James Dutton will not move forward to a formal hearing. The complaint, which alleged Dutton violated...
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Teenager shot and killed in Pike County
STAFF REPORT ::: A teenager has succumbed to injuries sustained in what authorities are describing as an accidental shooting. Deputies of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office responded at 6:20 p.m. today...
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Dutton ethics complaint died in tied vote
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::The ethics complaint filed against Spalding County Commissioner James Dutton by Sharon Royl will not move forward due to a tied two-two vote during the Monday night Board of...
View ArticleRetired GPD Assistant Chief Johnny Jett dies
STAFF REPORT :::John “Johnny” Jett, former assistant chief of the Griffin Police Department, passed away Feb. 3, 2020. Jett began his career in law enforcement on June 1, 1972, and rose through the...
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Drew Ferguson speaks out against removing Marjorie Greene from committee...
STAFF REPORT :::U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA) has released a statement regarding his vote opposing House Resolution 72, which sought to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a freshman Republican...
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Sheriff: Phone scam that stole thousands from elderly woman traced to Griffin
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one woman, 42-year-old Ruth Garcia, of Stockbridge, in connection with the alleged scamming of an elderly Baldwin County...
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New partnership will bring high-speed internet to 18 middle-Georgia counties
STAFF REPORT :::Spalding, Pike, Lamar and Upson counties are among those that will benefit from a new partnership that will invest more than $210 million to provide high-speed internet to 18...
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GPD investigating “swatting” call that falsely reported shooting, hostage...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::The Griffin Police Department is investigating the false report of a shooting and hostage situation at a Maple Drive residence. A call was placed to Spalding County Sheriff’s...
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Four people shot, one person killed, in Butts County
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Four people have been shot and one person has died in a Butts County shooting. Three of the victims only recently moved from Griffin to Butts County. According to Sheriff Gary...
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Butts County murder victim identified as 18-year-old former Griffin resident
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::The victim killed in a Butts County shooting has been identified as 18-year-old William Trawick. According to Maj. Jeff Nix, the incident occurred at a Brooks Road residence at...
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Two men arrested in Jackson shooting that killed one and wounded three
Booking photos provided by Butts County Sheriff’s Office SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 18-year-old William Trawick in a Butts County shooting...
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Griffin High teacher and coach Bart Pinckney dies
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::Griffin High School Coach Bartonia “Bart” Pinckney has passed away following an extended hospitalization. Pinckney was a math teacher and coached football, basketball and track...
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Griffin Police Department K9 Buddy found deceased in doghouse
STAFF REPORT :::A Griffin Police Department K9 Buddy was found deceased Feb. 14. He was found in his doghouse by his handler, Officer Brian Dorety, at approximately 10 a.m. The GPD said K9 Buddy died...
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Third suspect being sought in Butts County shooting that killed one, wounded...
BOLO photo provided by the Butts County Sheriff’s Office. SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A third suspect has been identified and is being sought in connection with the Tuesday, Feb. 16 shooting in Butts County...
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BREAKING NEWS: Violations of election law or rules alleged against election...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Georgia Board of Elections has forwarded to the Attorney General Chris Carr a report alleging violations of election law or rules by Spalding County Election Supervisor...
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Saturday night murder at Griffin hotel under investigation
Photos of suspect Terrance Terrell Dixon provided by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office. SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder that occurred Saturday...
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BoC approves The Lakes at Green Valley Industrial Park site for new aquatic...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::The Spalding County Board of Commissioners has voted to construct the 2015 SPLOST referendum-approved aquatic facility at The Lakes of Green Valley Industrial Park. The vote in...
View ArticleSpalding County Manager William Wilson announces retirement effective June 30
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::Spalding County Manager William Wilson has announced his retirement, which will be effective June 30. A comprehensive report on this announcement will be forthcoming.Please...
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