Why a Georgia sheriff is fighting to keep ex-commissioner in prison
Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix is strongly opposing a parole proposal for former commissioner Don Hawbaker.
Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix is strongly opposing a parole proposal for former commissioner Don Hawbaker.
2 arrested in 31-year-old father's shooting death at Griffin park
On Wednesday, Griffin Police arrested Kenijay Ponder and Josiah Starks in connection with a deadly shooting that happened on July 11.
On Wednesday, Griffin Police arrested Kenijay Ponder and Josiah Starks in connection with a deadly shooting that happened on July 11.
Major drug bust in Griffin nets thousands in cash, trafficking charges
Spalding County sheriff's deputies seized drugs and cash during a search warrant execution at a home in Griffin on Monday.
Spalding County sheriff's deputies seized drugs and cash during a search warrant execution at a home in Griffin on Monday.
31-year-old father of 7 shot, killed in Griffin park during gathering
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night during a gathering at a Griffin park, prompting a police investigation, authorities said.
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night during a gathering at a Griffin park, prompting a police investigation, authorities said.
Crime spree in Spalding County ends after shooting, 2 arrested
Following a weekend crime spree led into gunfire, two young males were arrested in Griffin and now face felony charges.
Following a weekend crime spree led into gunfire, two young males were arrested in Griffin and now face felony charges.
Rabid fox captured in Griffin after attacking family dog
A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.
A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5-year-old fatally shoots self after finding gun in Griffin; man charged
A 5-year-old boy is dead, and a Hampton man is facing charges after police say the child shot himself in the head.
A 5-year-old boy is dead, and a Hampton man is facing charges after police say the child shot himself in the head.