Griffin-Spalding County Schools lifts mask mandate
Griffin-Spalding County Schools is lifting its 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.