Spalding County parents sentenced in adopted son's child neglect case
A Spalding County couple whose 10-year-old foster son was found wandering the streets barefoot looking for food will each serve 40 in prison after pleading guilty to child cruelty and other charges.
Griffin starvation case: Jury selection to begin for accused couple
The boy, who weighed just 36 pounds, was found wandering the streets looking for food and asked police not to take him home.
Juvenile found with gunshot wound to head Tuesday night in Griffin
Griffin police are investigating a shooting involving a juvenile on April 16.
EF-1 tornado confirmed in Spalding County, 2nd tornado in Henry
The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in the southern part of metro Atlanta during Monday morning's severe storms.
Tornado believed to have touched down in Spalding County on Monday
The National Weather Service (NWS) said there was a tornado in Spalding County on Monday as storms passed through metro Atlanta.
Griffin man arrested after high-speed chase following armed robbery in Butts County
A Griffin man was arrested after allegedly shooting a man during an attempted armed robbery in Butts County and leading authorities on a high-speed chase.
Teenager critically wounded in Griffin shooting
A teenager was critically injured in a shooting in Griffin on Wednesday evening.
15-year-old girls were being trafficked from Griffin home: Arrest warrant
New details have emerged in the investigation of horrific crimes committed against two 15-year-old girls in Griffin.
3 arrested in Griffin for child exploitation, 1 person still on the run
An ongoing investigation into child exploitation and drug distribution in Griffin has led to multiple arrests, with authorities still searching for one suspect.
11-year-old girl reported missing in Spalding County found
Ivey Giles was last seen Thursday night and may be wearing a pink jumpsuit with maroon flowers on it.
Displaced Section 8 tenants in Griffin forced to move again days before Christmas
Griffin residents who were ordered to move out of a Section 8 housing complex earlier this year due to unsafe living conditions say they’ve been forced to move again.
Spalding County's 'Sheriff Santa' honors fallen deputy with annual event
This year’s shop with a cop event in Spalding County held a special meaning for the county’s sheriff’s office.
12-year-old Griffin girl honored for heroism after car crash
A 12-year-old from Griffin is being hailed as a hero for her quick action that helped her younger sister and other kids during a multi-vehicle crash in October.
Memorial service honors Griffin lineman killed in workplace accident
Lineman Griffin Weems was killed last week in an equipment failure while on the job.
Co-workers of lineman killed in Griffin raising funds for family
Co-workers of a lineman who died while working on power lines have started an online fundraiser to support his grieving family.
Car kills 4-year-old crossing street after family's apartment complex condemned in Griffin
A four-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car while trying to cross a busy street with her mother and six-year-old sister in Griffin last Wednesday night.
1 lineman killed, another injured during 'accident' in Griffin, officials say
A Griffin lineman was killed and another injured Wednesday in a workplace “accident" involving equipment failure, according to city officials.
Lithium-ion batteries spark fire at Shoal Creek Landfill in Griffin, officials say
A fire broke out at the Shoal Creek Landfill earlier this week due to the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries, according to the City of Griffin.
Driver rams into homeless man, leaves him in the street in Griffin, troopers say
Newly released video appears to show a truck driver strike a homeless man who had fallen in the street in Griffin. Georgia State Patrol is looking for that driver who left the scene.
Spalding County sheriff defends deputies after woman killed in front of courthouse
Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix has issued a statement addressing alleged misinformation surrounding the tragic death of Mrs. Mallory, who was reportedly shot and killed by her husband outside the Spalding County Courthouse last Friday.