Dam breach forces Spalding County residents to evacuate
The Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is located northwest of Griffin.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Weather Service surveyors confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Spalding County, including an EF-3 and an EF-2, on Thursday afternoon.