Griffin man recorded himself killing sister's dog, playing with its skull, police say

The Griffin man is accused of recording himself killing his sister's dog and playing with its decapitated skull like a puppet. Police say it's "one of the most disturbing animal cruelty cases" they've ever seen.

Convicted felon charged with drug, firearm possession after chase in Griffin, police say

Police say the convicted felon is charged with possession of cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and more after he led officers on a chase through Griffin last week.

4-year-old boy found shot at Griffin apartment dies

A 4-year-old boy found shot at a Griffin apartment on Feb. 3 has died, investigators say.

Spalding County deputies investigate deadly hit-and-run

A man riding a bike was hit and killed late Saturday night, the Spalding County Sheriff' Office confirmed.

Man wanted for fatally stabbing roommate, police say

Police said 22-year-old Trevor Walker was out on parole for armed robbery. He's the suspect in the murder of 24-year-old Cortez Collier.

Mother, Griffin man charged in shooting of 4-year-old boy

A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in a Griffin apartment. Police have charged his mother and a man with child cruelty connected to the shooting.

'Pastor' and wife arrested after 'frightening' discovery of people locked in Griffin home, police say

Police say as many as eight people were found locked in the basement of an unlicensed Griffin group home disguised as a church. The so-called pastor is accused of denying them medical care and medications.

18-year-old dies from shooting in Griffin; police searching for vehicle

Griffin police are searching for a car believed to be connected to the shooting death of an 18-year-old boy early Friday morning.

Burglar wearing leopard print slippers runs after seeing own reflection

“It appears that the person saw their reflection in the front door glass and fled the scene. (If only all burglars would do that),” the police department said in its Facebook post.

Griffin police searching for van involved in theft of 7 AC units

Griffin police are asking the public for help finding a van believed to be connected to the theft of seven air conditioning units. Investigators believe the units might be used at a new construction site.

Former MLB player now makes custom Braves shirts

Braves fans are clamoring for souvenirs. On the top of that list is T-shirts. A former baseball player now in the T-shirt business.

Griffin police officer dies from complications with COVID-19

Griffin police said Sgt. Todd Thomas died after he was hospitalized with COVID-19. The 52-year-old officer was planning his retirement in 2022.

Griffin police search for missing mother and daughter

Griffin police are seeking the public's assistance as they continue to search for a missing woman and her daughter.