Spalding County police dispatcher’s Locust Grove home go up in flames
Fire destroyed a family’s Locust Grove home and now efforts are underway to help the couple and their foster children. Taylor Long, a dispatcher with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office, told FOX 5 that her family was asleep when she smelled smoke and burning plastic. She sent her husband Ken to investigate.
Spalding County Sheriff's Office employee loses home in massive fire
The Spalding County couple and their two foster children were getting ready for bed when they started to smell something burning. They were all able to get out of their home safely, but they were left with just their pajamas.
Man arrested after being accused of taking photos of people in Walmart bathroom
Montavious Dixon was arrested by Griffin Police Department.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools lifts mask mandate
Griffin-Spalding County Schools is lifting its mask mandate.
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.
Possible suspect in arson at Griffin Christian Women's Center seen on security video
Police and fire investigators in Griffin are working to identify and track a suspect in an arson the occurred outside of a Christian Women's Center.
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.
Spalding County teenager missing for months could be in Atlanta area
Kelsea Taylor has been missing since February and could be in the Carrollton or Atlanta area.
Georgia morgues running out of space due to 'significant increase in COVID related deaths'
Troup County Board of Commissioners purchase permanent morgue facility after significant increase in COVID related deaths across the County and State. Coroner Erin Hackley said they usually see about 300 bodies a year. They've already reached about 350 in 2021.
Third suspect arrested in 'brutal' murders of men found in burning truck
Law enforcement in Spalding County have arrested a third suspect in connection to the murders of two men found in the back of a burning pickup truck in April.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools temporarily move to virtual learning due to 'transportation operations' issue
Beginning later this week, all students within the Griffin-Spalding County School District will transition to remote learning due to operational issues after losing multiple bus drivers to COVID-19.
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.
Griffin-Spalding County school bus driver, monitor die after battle with COVID-19, according to co-workers
Some Griffin-Spalding school bus drivers are concerned after they say two of their co-workers died from COVID-19. School district leaders tell us that nine other bus drivers were out Monday due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Second suspect arrested in murders of men found in burning pickup truck
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office said 24-year-old Alicia Rojo Sanchez faces two counts of felony murder, robbery, arson and tampering with evidence as well as three counts of arson.
Wellstar Healthcare employees protest vaccine mandate
Some healthcare workers at Wellstar Spalding protested outside the facility Wednesday over the health systems decision to require its workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Arrest made in June shooting during a robbery at a Griffin apartment complex
Xzavia Thomas, 29, of Griffin, was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery, among other charges stemming from a June 28 shooting, police say.
Man arrested in case of finders keepers at ATM
A Spalding County man is under arrest after he was caught on camera taking money that was left in an ATM by the previous customer who had used it. It’s called theft of lost or mislaid property and it’s a crime in Georgia.
3 adults, teen charged with breaking into cars in Griffin
Jonathan Miguel Whitfield, 25. Dwayne F'elite Scott, 24. Nigel Demarcus Wilkerson, 25, and a 16-year-old boy, all from Griffin, were arrested and charged with five counts of entering auto.
Afternoon gunfight on Griffin road injures at least 1, police say
Officers are investigating a shootout in Griffin, Georgia that injured at least one person Wednesday afternoon.
Griffin police hunt for John Deere Gator thief
Police are working to find a woman suspected of stealing a John Deere Gator in Griffin.