MISSING: 64-year-old man from out of state missing in Spalding County
Spalding County deputies are currently searching for a missing 64-year-old man, Roy Christopher Irvin, who is facing memory challenges.
Former Griffin officer accused of improperly investigating brother in murder case turns self in
A former Griffin police officer indicted for violating his oath of office has turned himself in.
Georgia execution: Willie James Pye put to death for 1993 murder of ex-girlfriend
Willie James Pye was executed Wednesday evening for the murder of his former girlfriend, Alicia Lynn Yarbrough.
Idaho man pleads guilty to cyberattacks targeting Georgia health care facilities, police
The Idaho man reportedly stole the personal information of more than 132,000 people through hacks in Georgia and across the country.
Clemency for Willie James Pye denied, execution scheduled for Wednesday
Clemency has been denied for 59-year-old Willie James Pye, a condemned inmate facing execution.
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.















