Lockdown after threat on Monday to Griffin High School lifted
Griffin High School was placed on a Level 2 lockdown as law enforcement investigated a reported threat made by phone, according to the Griffin-Spalding County School System.
Griffin High School was placed on a Level 2 lockdown as law enforcement investigated a reported threat made by phone, according to the Griffin-Spalding County School System.
Spalding County deputy arrested on family violence charges
Spalding County Deputy Phillip Ramsammy has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children following a family violence investigation.
Spalding County Deputy Phillip Ramsammy has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children following a family violence investigation.
20 arrested in Spalding County drug bust linked to deaths
Two men known as "Twin" and "Chuck" were arrested in a major drug bust that authorities say is linked to several overdose deaths in Spalding County.
Two men known as "Twin" and "Chuck" were arrested in a major drug bust that authorities say is linked to several overdose deaths in Spalding County.
Griffin dedicates community center to honor fallen hero Sgt. Todd Thomas
The City of Griffin dedicated a community center to honor Sgt. Todd Thomas, who died in 2021.
The City of Griffin dedicated a community center to honor Sgt. Todd Thomas, who died in 2021.
Man wanted by Griffin police for allegedly beating girlfriend
Griffin police are searching for a man accused of holding his girlfriend against her will and assaulting her during a domestic violence incident.
Griffin police are searching for a man accused of holding his girlfriend against her will and assaulting her during a domestic violence incident.
10,000 gallons of jet fuel spills from Hartsfield-Jackson into Flint River
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
EPA officials say about 10,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel spilled from a faulty fuel pit hydrant Friday.
Is Griffin water safe? City manager clarifies latest testing results and odor reports
Lab results confirmed the water system remains safe following a fuel spill near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Lab results confirmed the water system remains safe following a fuel spill near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
From dialysis to recovery: Shaina McCoy’s 3-year battle for a new kidney ends
Former deputy Shaina McCoy returned to work 42 days after a life-saving kidney transplant.
Former deputy Shaina McCoy returned to work 42 days after a life-saving kidney transplant.
'Do not consume' water advisory lifted for Griffin-Spalding County
City officials lifted a "do not consume" water advisory late Friday night after test results confirmed the local water supply is safe.
City officials lifted a "do not consume" water advisory late Friday night after test results confirmed the local water supply is safe.
Spalding County approves massive $3.9B Data center near Atlanta
Spalding County commissioners unanimously approved a $3.9 billion, 5-million-square-foot data center complex along Interstate 75.
Spalding County commissioners unanimously approved a $3.9 billion, 5-million-square-foot data center complex along Interstate 75.
Griffin-Spalding School Board appoints Dr. Donald Warren as new superintendent
Dr. Donald Warren was appointed superintendent after serving eight months as the district's interim leader.
Dr. Donald Warren was appointed superintendent after serving eight months as the district's interim leader.
Mother of man fatally shot outside Griffin bar says he was attacked by large group
A 28-year-old man was shot outside a Griffin bar during an altercation in December.
A 28-year-old man was shot outside a Griffin bar during an altercation in December.
Botched robbery ends with 18-year-old dead, 3 teens arrested, police say
An 18-year-old Griffin man died after accidentally shooting himself during an attempted robbery, prompting the arrests of three teenagers.
An 18-year-old Griffin man died after accidentally shooting himself during an attempted robbery, prompting the arrests of three teenagers.
Griffin fire destroys three homes, displaces families days before Christmas
A fire in a Griffin neighborhood heavily damaged three homes and scorched a fourth before crews contained it.
A fire in a Griffin neighborhood heavily damaged three homes and scorched a fourth before crews contained it.
Registered sex offender wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties
Registered sex offender Jody Douglas Whitten is wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties, authorities say.
Registered sex offender Jody Douglas Whitten is wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties, authorities say.
Spalding Sheriff's Office employee dies after crash
Spalding County Deputy Joe Crumpton died after suffering a medical emergency that led to a crash in Fayette County.
Spalding County Deputy Joe Crumpton died after suffering a medical emergency that led to a crash in Fayette County.
Deadly shooting at Griffin restaurant prompted by fight, police say
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that followed a fight at a Griffin bar and grill, leading to one arrest.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that followed a fight at a Griffin bar and grill, leading to one arrest.
Spalding County inmate escapes work detail, sparking manhunt
Spalding County deputies are searching for inmate Justin Scott Woodruff after he walked away from a work detail Wednesday.
Spalding County deputies are searching for inmate Justin Scott Woodruff after he walked away from a work detail Wednesday.
Two arrested in connection with Griffin sex trafficking case
Two people were arrested in connection with a Griffin sex trafficking case, according to the Griffin Police Department.
Two people were arrested in connection with a Griffin sex trafficking case, according to the Griffin Police Department.
Gun fired at Skipstone Academy in Spalding County, classes canceled
A student is in custody after a gun was fired inside a bathroom at Skipstone Academy on Baptist Camp Road, the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
A student is in custody after a gun was fired inside a bathroom at Skipstone Academy on Baptist Camp Road, the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.