Authorities in Spalding County searching for dangerous murder suspect
Spalding County law enforcement are searching for a man wanted for murder, and they warned the public he could be dangerous.
Griffin PD mourns death of 4-year-old K9 officer
Griffin Police Department said 4-year-old K-9 Officer Buddy was found dead in his dog house by his handler. Officials said he died of natural causes.
Couple charged in case of Georgia infant with 27 broken bones
Lamar County deputies said a two-month-old baby girl is in the hospital with more than 27 broken bones in what they are calling a tragic case of child abuse. Two people were arrested including the baby’s mother and her boyfriend.
Griffin police warn of possible flasher at area stores
Police in Griffin are warning shoppers about a reported flasher.
Spalding County Elections representative responds to calls the director resigns
A group is coming to the defense of Spalding County Elections Supervisor Marcia Ridley after the Georgia Secretary of State and several elected officials called for Ridley’s resignation for what they call serious management issues.
State officials call on removal of Spalding County election head
Several elected officials are calling for the removal of the Spalding County election director after serious management issues came to light.
Spalding County Sheriff: No ballots found in dumpster outside Election's Office
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office is putting to rest rumors surrounding a so-called "angry mob" and paperwork found in a dumpster at the county Election's Office.
Polls in Spalding County open late due to technical problems with voting machines
A judge ruled the polls in Spalding County must stay open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday after technical issues prevented people from voting during the early morning hours. The decision was made to keep the polls open longer to allow everyone the opportunity to vote.
Shooting in Spalding County ends with suspect in custody, victim airlifted
Georgia deputies have a suspect in custody after a shooting in Spalding County Wednesday afternoon.
Police: Child shot, hospitalized; 2 adults arrested
A child was injured and hospitalized following an accidental shooting Wednesday, Griffin police confirmed.
2 Griffin police officers hurt after patrol car hit by truck
Two Griffin police officers were hurt after their patrol car was hit by a truck Tuesday morning.
Police searching for suspects after Griffin war monuments vandalized
Griffin Police need help identifying two people after several war statues were vandalized in the city this week.
Police searching for suspected vandals of Griffin veterans memorial
Police are looking for two people caught on camera before two veterans memorials were vandalized in a Georgia cemetery.
Georgia man charged with shooting neighbor’s dog
A Spalding County man faces a felony animal cruelty charge after he allegedly shot several times through his neighbor’s privacy fence and struck his dog.
Griffin police arrest man after 5-year-old accidentally kills brother
Police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting after a little boy found an abandoned gun and killed his older brother.
Police: 5-year-old accidentally kills brother in Griffin
Griffin Police say a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his 12-year-old brother after finding a gun outside.
Griffin police officers hold parade for little girl's birthday
Griffin police officers went above and beyond the call of duty to wish one lucky 5-year-old a happy birthday.
Griffin mother turns off internet, so the kids get very creative
Days are turning into weeks and weeks are turning into months. That’s led to some going stir crazy while others have taken some creative approaches.
Griffin teen discharged after battling COVID-19, preparing to take on mounting medical bills
Griffin teen returns from battling coronavirus in a hospital bed. Family and friends show their support.
Officials: Man steals tip jar from Spalding County Waffle House
Authorities in Spalding County are searching for a man accused of stealing a tip jar from a Waffle House.