Griffin parents accused of trying to starve son to death denied bond
Prosecutors say it was one of the worst cases of child abuse they've ever seen.
Woman arrested for stealing money while employed by Spalding County tax office
A Spalding County woman is facing charges for reportedly stealing from county residents while employed as a clerk at the Spalding County Tax Commissioner's Office.
18-year-old shot to death in Spalding County church parking lot
An investigation is underway in Spalding County after an 18-year-old was found shot to death in the parking lot of Sunnyside First Baptist Church in Hampton.
How to get tickets to fish fry to benefit families of Spalding County deputies
The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is holding a fish fry on Friday, July 14 to help the families of Lt. Nick and Rachel Bruce as well as Deputy Kyle Mason.
Step-brother used bare hands to strangle 10-year-old Griffin boy found starving, police say
After a Griffin mother and father were charged with attempted murder of their starving 10-year-old son, FOX 5 learned there was a third defendant in the horrific case. Police have arrested the child's older step-brother for strangulation.
Video: 4-year-old walks from getaway car as 3 men arrested for armored car heist
Deputies say they found more than $300,000 in cash inside, but what they were shocked to find was a 4-year-old boy sitting next to an assault-style weapon.
Bond hearing delayed for Georgia parents accused of trying to starve 10-year-old son to death
Prosecutors say the way the Georgia parents treated their 10-year-old son was one of the worst cases of child abuse they had ever seen. He was just 36 pounds when he was found.
Griffin starvation case: Arrest warrant outlines horrifying conditions of child's home life
Newly released arrest warrants for the Georgia parents accused of trying to starve their 10-year-old son to death detail the reportedly disturbing conditions the young boy was forced to live in.
Griffin starvation case: Parents arrested for attempted murder; 10-year-old recovering
Tyler and Krista Schindley are charged with attempted murder, false imprisonment, and cruelty to children, and other charges.
Spalding County deputy dies after long battle with cancer
With heavy hearts, Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix announced the passing of Deputy Phil Hammond Monday after a long battle with cancer.
Over 57 people arrested in Spalding County gang crackdown
Spalding County authorities say they have cracked nearly a decade's long criminal enterprise involving gangs and drugs smuggled from Mexico.
'Dangerous' suspect accused of killing 11-year-old Spalding County girl under arrest, sheriff says
Deputies described the murder suspect accused of killing the girl while she was sleeping as a "monster" who "has a complete disregard for human life." Weeks after the shooting, he's now been taken in custody.
FOUND: 2 girls reported missing in Spalding County
Update: Spalding County officials have found the 12-year-old and a 14-year-old girls who were reported missing from the same area.
Griffin man scams car companies for thousands in insurance, officials say
Authorities say the man submitted multiple invoices for vehicle repairs that never occurred, using made-up names.
Dam breach forces Spalding County residents to evacuate
The Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is located northwest of Griffin.
Weekend storms in Georgia leave behind destruction, flooding
Gov. Brian Kemp toured the damage midday on Monday.
Funeral held for 11-year-old Spalding County girl hit, killed by stray bullet
Just weeks before her 12th birthday, family, friends and teachers of the 11-year-old said they were saddened to be coming together for a much more somber occasion instead.
Deputies offer $10K reward for man accused of killing 11-year-old girl
Law enforcement say the man accused of firing the stray bullet that killed an 11-year-old Spalding County girl is a "monster" who "has a complete disregard for human life."
Family of 11 year-old killed by stray bullet devastated, funeral set for Saturday
Loved ones of an 11-year-old girl who was killed by a stray bullet last week are preparing for her funeral this weekend.
Girl, 11, dies after being struck by stray bullet in Spalding County
Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix says one of the rounds that was fired at the intended target missed and traveled through the child's bedroom window. She was killed instantly.