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Some COVID-19 vaccine passports prohibited by Georgia governor
STAFF REPORT ::: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order prohibiting state agencies, state service providers and state properties from requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports. The...
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Vehicle pursuit results in two arrests on numerous narcotics and weapons charges
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: An attempted traffic stop on Wednesday led to a vehicle pursuit and arrest of two people on numerous narcotics charges. Officers of the Griffin Police Department Special...
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Two men credited with rescuing woman from burning vehicle after wreck
STAFF REPORT ::: Good Samaritans are being credited with rescuing a woman from her wrecked vehicle just as it caught on fire. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Shelby Hatchett was...
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Lithonia woman arrested in connection with Griffin shooting
STAFF REPORT :::One woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting that allegedly stemmed from a romantic breakup. Deputies of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday afternoon...
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GBI investigating fatal Spalding County shooting involving Lovejoy PD officers
STAFF REPORT :::An officer involved shooting that took place in Griffin early Saturday is under investigation by the GBI. The initial report advised officers of the Clayton County Police Department...
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Critical Race Theory has not been, will not be taught in Griffin-Spalding...
STAFF REPORT ::: Griffin-Spalding County School Superintendent Keith Simmons has confirmed that Critical Race Theory is not being taught in Spalding County public schools. Simmons addressed the issue...
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BREAKING NEWS: GBI charging former city of Griffin employees with multiple...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::The GRIP has confirmed the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has obtained multiple arrest warrants against former city of Griffin employees Phill Francis and Stevie Williams....
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Three suspects in custody, fourth at large following Tuesday afternoon shooting
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::Three Griffin men have been arrested and a fourth is being sought in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting. According to the Griffin Police Department, Investigator D.J....
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Former Griffin Central Services director, Motor Fleet manager face felony...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Phill Francis, former city of Griffin Central Services director, and Stevie Williams, former Griffin Motor Pool director, have been named in multiple felony arrest warrants...
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BoC announces finalists for Spalding County manager
STAFF REPORT ::: Two finalists have been announced for the position of Spalding County manager to replace William Wilson, who will retire at the end of June after 35 years of service. The Spalding...
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Hawbaker pleads guilty to five counts of aggravated assault against a peace...
Don Hawbaker Feb. 4, 2020, booking photo courtesy of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::Don Hawbaker, who has been held without bond in the Spalding County Jail without bond...
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COVID case count increase sparks mask requirement in Griffin-Spalding schools
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Officials of the Griffin-Spalding County School System today announced a revision to its mask policy, now requiring students and staff to wear masks while on campus and in...
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Third arrest made in April murders of two men set ablaze in truck
STAFF REPORT :::The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has made a third arrest in the brutal April 2021 murders of Joshua Wyatt and Carlos Benford. Kristin Cordero-Rojas, age 29, was on Thursday...
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Veteran GPD officer succumbs to COVID-19
STAFF REPORT ::: The Griffin Police Department has lost a veteran officer to COVID-19. GPD officials say Sgt. Todd Thomas was hospitalized and died Tuesday morning a result of complications of the...
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Two suspects arrested for May fight at local restaurant that left man...
STAFF REPORT :::The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has taken into custody two motorcycle club members suspected of severely beating a man in a May 2021 fight at Big Jim’s Wing Shack. Deputies...
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Domestic related incident leads to arrest of one Griffin police officer and...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two Griffin Police Department (GPD) officers have resigned following an incident that resulted in one officer’s arrest. Lt. Jeff Smith was arrested at his Pike County residence...
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GPD Chief Yates says audio recording now part of Internal Affairs...
Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates – Photo courtesy of the city of Griffin SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Griffin City Manager Jessica O’Connor on Monday confirmed the city is investigating an audio...
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GSCSS, law enforcement increase school presence following social media school...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Schools countywide had an increased law enforcement presence today, and that will continue tomorrow, in response to a school shooting threat circulating on social media. Spalding...
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GPD lieutenant placed on unpaid admin leave as IA investigation of leaked...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::Lt. Chris Wilson, of the Griffin Police Department, has been placed on unpaid administrative leave. This disciplinary action follows the initiation of an Internal Affairs (IA)...
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Sun City Peachtree gate attendant killed early Monday when vehicle collided...
STAFF REPORT ::: One man was killed early Monday morning in a single-vehicle collision at the entrance to Sun City Peachtree. Upon arrival, deputies of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office found that...
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