As many as 4 tornadoes tore through Spalding County, NWS says
The National Weather Service has a better understanding of the outbreak of tornadoes which tore through Georgia on Jan. 12. A new groundbreaking report was issued on Thursday.
Volunteers work to help homeless, displaced pets after Griffin tornadoes
Hominy and Grits are examples of the many dogs found homeless after the January 12th tornado that hit the Griffin area.
Spalding County residents who lost mailboxes need to go to post office
The U.S. Postal Service is holding onto mail for residents whose mailboxes were damaged or displaced during the recent storms.
Spalding County tornadoes: FEMA disaster recovery center opens to ease residents' 'nightmare'
FEMA opened a disaster recovery center Wednesday at the Senior Center in Spalding County to help families impacted by tornadoes Jan. 12.
Georgia mothers recall tornado-downed tree falling on Jeep with kids inside nearly killing them
An incredible story of survival from two young mothers who were riding in the same car with their children during the tornado that hit Spalding County.
How Georgians impacted by recent tornadoes can apply for FEMA aid
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
This is when students in Spalding County are now expected to return to the classroom
The district made that decision Wednesday after assessing the continued cleanup following last week's tornadoes.
'God's Pit Crew': Virginia teams helps hard-hit Georgia residents rebuild after tornadoes
The hum of chainsaws and generators filled the air as Chris Chiles and many of the volunteers with the "God’s Pit Crew" organization from Danville, Virginia came to help cleanup Griffin, Georgia.
Family tries to move forward after Griffin home destroyed by tornado
Many of the homes inside the Pine Glen Mobile Home Park are destroyed.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Shelters welcome Griffin, LaGrange, Locust Grove residents with tornado damage
Emergency response teams continue to survey parts of Georgia that were devastated by a deadly tornado on Thursday, including the city of Griffin and LaGrange County. The American Red Cross of Georgia announced the opening of multiple shelters for both areas.
Spalding County comes together to help after strong tornadoes tear through community
People in Spalding County spent the holiday weekend clearing debris and trying to get their lives back to normal.
Classes canceled through at least Thursday for Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Students in the Griffin-Spalding County School District won't be going back to school until Thursday at the earliest, one week after two strong tornadoes hit the area.
NWS confirms 2 tornadoes in Spalding County, including EF-3
National Weather Service surveyors confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Spalding County, including an EF-3 and an EF-2, on Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters rescue elderly, disabled residents stuck nearly 24 hours after tornado
Nearly 24 hours after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Spalding County, some elderly and disabled residents were still stuck in their homes Friday afternoon.
Storm destroys Griffin funeral home during family's wake
A family and the employees of a Griffin funeral home say they are thankful to be alive after the dangerous storms destroyed the business while they were inside having a wake.
Students stuck at school for hours after tornado-warned storm in Spalding County
Hundreds of students were stuck at the four middle schools in Spalding County after a tornado-warned storm tore through the area Thursday afternoon.
Spalding County officials search for red truck linked to crime
Spalding County authorities said the red older Dodge truck with a discolored front bumper was used in a theft at Dixie Amusement.
Georgia sheriffs give back to community for Christmas
This is the time of year that many law enforcement agencies step up to support families in their communities, especially with gifts for children in need.
'If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is!' Spalding County sheriff warns against fake checks
“Look what I got in the mail today!” Sheriff Darrell Dix's Facebook post read. “Instant Christmas money for no reason at all!”