Grand jury indicts ex-Georgia high school football coach for girlfriend's murder
Spalding High School varsity football coach Carl Kearney Jr. walked into a Maryland police station last month and confessed to strangling his girlfriend, officials say. He's now been indicted for her murder.
Georgia sets execution date for man who killed ex-girlfriend 30 years ago
A judge on Thursday signed the order for the execution of Willie James Pye, who was convicted of murder and other crimes in the November 1993 killing of Alicia Lynn Yarbrough.
Spalding High football coach denied bond after confessing to Maryland nurse’s murder
The Spalding County football coach who confessed to strangling a woman in Maryland has been denied bond.
Spalding High football coach arrested for girlfriend's murder in Maryland
A coach from the Griffin-Spalding County School System was reportedly arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend in the state of Maryland.
Spalding County house fire: 3 kids, 1 woman pulled from burning trailer
Three children were flown to an Atlanta hospital after a Spalding County house fire.
Heavy rain causes flooding damage, road closings across Spalding County
Spalding County EMA officials says public works crews continue repairs on one of several roads closed Monday due to flooding.
Griffin water tower gushing water | What residents need to know
The water tower in Griffin is leaking.
Random attack: Manhunt underway for gunman who shot man in the head in Griffin
A shooter in Griffin is wanted in what investigators are calling a random act on Thursday.
6 Spalding County bridges reopen
All six bridges surrounding Head's Creek Reservoir in Spalding County have officially reopened.
Recovery in Spalding County a year after powerful tornadoes
It’s been a year since a tornado outbreak produced by powerful storms rolled through Troup, Merewether, and Spalding counties.
Heads Creek Reservoir Dam in Spalding County faces critical test amidst heavy rainfall, construction delays
eavy rains in Spalding County this week caused concerns surrounding a dam under construction. Officials say they are prepared to order evacuations if needed.
Griffin Walmart stabbing victim airlifted to trauma center
A serious stabbing reported at a Walmart in Griffin is under investigation.
Hundreds attend memorial service for Spalding County deputy
Hundreds came out to a memorial service in honor of Spalding County Sgt. Marc McIntyre who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week.
Griffin Vietnam Vet owes $120K for benefits wrongly received. He's not the only one
Thousands of military veterans start the new year with an old worry: where will they find the money to return disability benefits wrongly paid to them over the years?
Georgia State Capitol flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen Spalding County sergeant
Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered all flags at the Georgia State Capitol building and in Spalding County to be flown at half-staff in honor of Sgt. Marc "Mac" McIntyre, a beloved officer who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 29.
Tea, candle shops sell goods to support family of fallen Spalding County sergeant
A Griffin tea shop and Georgia-based candle company are selling new limited edition products to help support the family of a fallen officer from Spalding County killed in the line of duty.
Memorial service announced for Spalding County deputy killed in line of duty
A memorial service has been announced for the Spalding County deputy who was killed last week in the line of duty.
Bond denied for suspect in murder of beloved Sgt. Marc McIntyre in Spalding County
Todd Lamont Harper, 57, of Griffin, is being charged with the murder of 55-year-old Sgt. Marc McIntyre.
Community honors life of beloved Spalding County sergeant killed in line of duty
Hundreds of people came out Saturday night to a vigil to honor the Spalding County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty on Friday.
Sgt. Marc McIntyre: A Spalding County sergeant remembered for leadership, compassion
The GBI has released the name of the deputy shot and killed in Griffin on Friday.