Griffin police searching for owner of severely abused dog

Griffin Police are searching for the owner of an emaciated dog that was abandoned outside the police department.

Deputies searching for missing 84-year-old Spalding County woman

Deputies in Spalding County are searching for an 84-year-old woman last seen midday Tuesday. Officials have since issued a Mattie’s Call, Georgia’s emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, for her.

Spalding County commissioner denied bond

A Spalding County judge has denied bond for a commissioner arrested following a SWAT standoff earlier this month.

Sheriff asks Gov. Kemp to remove arrested Spalding County commissioner

The sheriff of Spalding County is calling on Georgia’s governor to remove a county commissioner who was arrested following a SWAT standoff earlier this month “as soon as the law allows.”

1 caught on camera robbing pharmacy, 6 charged

Six people were booked in the Spalding County Jail. They are charged in connection with a bold robbery at a pharmacy in Griffin.

Spalding County commissioner denied bond after SWAT incident

A Spalding County commissioner accused of shooting at deputies as they attempted to serve him an arrest warrant sparking a SWAT standoff will remain in jail for the foreseeable future.

Deputies: Spalding County commissioner arrested after SWAT standoff

A Spalding County commissioner was taken into custody after a brief SWAT standoff with deputies who were trying to serve him a warrant Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Sheriff: 'Dangerous' gang leader caught in Spalding County home

Deputies say the "dangerous leader" of a Georgia gang has been running for weeks after escaping from law enforcement. He's now been caught hiding in an attic.

FOX 5 viewers come to the rescue of abused animals

FOX 5 viewers have graciously come to the aid of an animal rescue group which took in 15 dogs after a terrible animal abuse case in Spalding County.  Royal Animal Refuge is caring for 10 puppies and five adult dogs surrendered by an owner who has been charged in the case. FOX 5 viewers have helped raise $5,000 dollars for their care. 

Deputies release new photos of thieves using remotes to open locked cars

The Spalding County Sheriff's Office released new surveillance images of two crooks they believe are using remotes to unlock cars.

Georgia woman gives hundreds of hugs

A Spalding County woman is giving out free hugs to hundreds of people outside a Walmart in Griffin.