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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.