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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police are working to find a woman suspected of stealing a John Deere Gator in Griffin.
Spalding County commissioner sentenced to prison for SWAT standoff
A Spalding County commissioner has been sentenced to a decade in jail after shooting at deputies during a SWAT standoff at his home.
A Spalding County commissioner has been sentenced to a decade in jail after shooting at deputies during a SWAT standoff at his home.
Griffin pharmacy burglary caught on camera may be linked to other similar break-ins
A recent burglary at a Griffin pharmacy may be linked to several other similar break-ins across metro Atlanta, investigators say.
A recent burglary at a Griffin pharmacy may be linked to several other similar break-ins across metro Atlanta, investigators say.
Police searching for suspects in Griffin pharmacy burglary
Investigators are searching for two suspects involved in an overnight burglary at a Griffin pharmacy.
Investigators are searching for two suspects involved in an overnight burglary at a Griffin pharmacy.
GBI: DUI suspect killed by police after pointing gun at officers
Officials say the Georgia man hit a police officer, led them on a multi-county chase, and then pointed a gun at two officers before they shot and killed him.
Officials say the Georgia man hit a police officer, led them on a multi-county chase, and then pointed a gun at two officers before they shot and killed him.
GBI: Suspected drunk driver fatally shot by police after attempting to escape traffic stop
The man killed was 29-year-old Stephen Neil Weigand from Griffin. Police said he led officers from multiple law enforcement agencies on a cross-county chase before aiming a gun at officers.
The man killed was 29-year-old Stephen Neil Weigand from Griffin. Police said he led officers from multiple law enforcement agencies on a cross-county chase before aiming a gun at officers.
Law enforcement investigating domestic-related shooting in Spalding County
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office is investigating a domestic-related shooting near North Hill Street and Northside Drive.
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office is investigating a domestic-related shooting near North Hill Street and Northside Drive.
Police: Suspect abandoned multiple puppies in Griffin parking lot
Police say the suspect dropped off the seven week-old puppies in the parking lot of a Hobby Lobby and drove away.
Police say the suspect dropped off the seven week-old puppies in the parking lot of a Hobby Lobby and drove away.
Missing baby, toddler found safe, 'armed and dangerous' man arrested
Police in Griffin said two children who were believed to be with an “armed and dangerous” man have been located and are safe. Police said the suspect is in custody.
Police in Griffin said two children who were believed to be with an “armed and dangerous” man have been located and are safe. Police said the suspect is in custody.
Missing baby, toddler thought to be with 'armed and dangerous' man, police say
Sage and Violet Dowell are said to be with their mother, Jenna Gromoll. They are believed to be in the company of Curtis Dowell. Dowell, 51, has active warrants for armed robbery and police consider him to be armed and dangerous.
Sage and Violet Dowell are said to be with their mother, Jenna Gromoll. They are believed to be in the company of Curtis Dowell. Dowell, 51, has active warrants for armed robbery and police consider him to be armed and dangerous.
Suspect arrested in U-Haul gas tank drilling and fuel spill, police say
Tips from Griffin citizens helped police arrest a suspect accused of causing a significant fuel spill while he was trying to steal gasoline.
Tips from Griffin citizens helped police arrest a suspect accused of causing a significant fuel spill while he was trying to steal gasoline.