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Spalding Fire units respond to Teamon Road Wednesday Morning to a large home fire..

April 24, 2019, 7:53 am
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Units of the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding Sheriffs Department, were called to 211 West Teamon Circle to a Fire Call about 9:49 Wednesday Morning. Upon arrival Chief Jamie Clark said that a working fire was in progress.  Lines were run to nearby Fire hydrants and fire fighters began fighting the blaze. Chief Clark also said that there was an elderly lady on the porch of the residence and individuals in a vehicle passing by stopped an helped her off the porch. Had it not been for those citizens, said Clark, it could have been much worse for the resident as fire had broken through the roof, and the resident had some medical issues.   There were no injures to the elderly resident, or any firefighters. The home was heavily damaged.

 

 

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GHSA Air Rifle Competitors Move Up to NCAA Rifle Competition Rosemary Kramer former student at Upson-Lee High School sets record in GSU NCAA air rifle competition.

April 25, 2019, 11:52 pm
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In 2019 Rosemary Kramer of Georgia Southern University set an NCAA record in air rifle competition in qualifying for the finals at the NCAA Championship. She fired a 599 out of 600 and then finished third in the finals. She was also 1st team All American. Rosemary was GHSA Champion in 2015 when competing for Upson-Lee High School.

GHSA began three-position air rifle competition in school year 1991-92. Its first competitor to move up to compete in NCAA rifle competition was in SY 1993-94.  

Through SY 2018-19 ninety-one former GHSA three-position air riflery competitors have gone on to compete in NCAA competitions (41 females and 50 males); 16 at military service academies, 29 at other out of state universities, 44 at Georgia universities and two who competed both out of state and then in Georgia.

Most GHSA competitors begin competing in GHSA air rifle with no prior experience in the sport. The NCAA competition is both three-position small bore and standing air rifle. Some of the above gained experience with small bore while in high school but many did not. They had only participated in air rifle.

The Georgia high school graduates have transitioned well. The 91 have earned 41All-American honors, one was a NCAA Individual Champion (Beth Tidmore – Woodward Academy to University of Memphis), one was selected for the US National Team and nine to the National Development Team. Three have served as assistant rifle coaches at universities and one as head coach. Another former GHSA competitor was the first to be approved by the NCAA to compete in NCAA competitions as a disabled athlete.

Obviously there have been many GHSA riflery competitors of remarkable skills who chose not to compete in the NCAA. It is interesting that only 26 of the above 91 were GHSA championship medalists (28.6%). They did however earn a total of 36 medals   (16 gold, 9 silver & 11 bronze). Also, only 46 of them (20%) were included in the 228 athletes selected to the high school all-state teams through 2018.

There would probably be even more GHSA graduates competing in the NCAA if Georgia had more universities involved. Only two universities in Georgia compete in NCAA rifle competitions, the University of North Georgia and Georgia Southern University.
Larry Pendergrass
GHSA State Riflery Chair

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Suday evening about 8:15 Spalding Fire Department Personnel and Spalding Deputies were called to a large house fire at 281 Wild Wood Circle.

April 28, 2019, 7:05 pm
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About 8:20 on Sunday evening 11 Dispatch issued a call to the Spalding Fire Department, and Spalding Deputies of a structure fire at 281 Wild Wood circle and Johnny cut road off Locust Grove Road. Upon arrival Spalding Fire unis asked 911 dispatch to call Central Georgia EMC to disconnect power at the structure.
Chief Jamie Clark said that upon arrival flames were showing from the residence. 
Wild Wood road was blocked due to the water feeder hoses laid to feed the fire pumper truck to fight the fire. 
The Supervisor at the scene notified all inside personnel fighting the blaze that the chimney was leaning toward the inside of the home.  Inside personnel advised they felt that all residents were out side the home. 
Fire fighters that were inside and outside the building continued to fight the blaze in an attempt to save other areas of the Structure. 
By about 9:40 the fire was knocked down to the point that they could not determine if it was smoke or steam cumming from the damaged area of the residence. The home was heavily damaged and the incident is under investigation. 
There were no injuries from residents of the home, or fire fitters.

 

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At about 8: 20 Monday evening units of the Spalding Sheriffs Department, Spalding Fire Department, and Spalding Regional responds to motor cycle accident on High Falls Road.

April 29, 2019, 6:09 pm
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About 8:20 on Monday evening unis of the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding Sheriffs Department Deputies, and Spalding Regional EMS responded to the scene of a motor cycle accident at 3914 High Falls Road.  The motor cycle was the only vehicle involved in the accident.  Several callers to 911 reported the accident and one said the dive of the motor cycle was able to talk and was complaining of pain on the left side of his body, and he was having trouble breathing.  EMS personnel treated the individual at the scene and transported him to Spalding Regional for further treatment.

 

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On Monday May 6 th Griffin Police were called to a residence where a man was threatening suicide, he was also wanted on violation of probation warrants.

May 6, 2019, 7:12 pm
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On May 6, 2019, Uniformed Patrol Officers with the Griffin Police Department received a call in reference to a domestic dispute with one subject threatening suicide at 124 Tuscany Ln, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.

While in route to the location, officers were advised by the dispatch center that the subject threatening suicide (identified as Javon Goodman) if law enforcement attempted to arrest him for his outstanding warrant. Mr. Goodman is wanted for Violation of Probation (original charge of Robbery by Force and Assault). Upon the arrival of the initial officer, Goodman fled inside the house and locked the door.

A short time later, a perimeter was set up around the house. The Uniform Patrol Division then notified the Criminal Investigations Unit and the S.W.A.T. Team. After interviewing multiple witnesses on scene, a search warrant was obtained for the residence, along with an arrest warrant for Javon Goodman for the new charge of Simple Battery. It was learned through witnesses at the scene, Goodman had threatened suicide and was possibly under the influence of an unknown substance.
Officers from the Griffin Police Department continuously attempted to make contact with Goodman inside the residence to no avail. The residence was eventually entered and cleared by the Griffin Police Department SWAT team. There was no one located inside the residence. Mr. Goodman is still at large. The residence was decontaminated by Griffin Fire and released to the homeowner.

The Griffin Police Department would like to thank the citizens of Griffin for their continued involvement and partnership with us in an effort to keep our city safe. The Griffin Police Department works to continue strengthening the bond with the community. The above story is proof that working together saves lives.

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Tuesday night about 10:09 pm a motorcycle and pickup truck collided at the intersection of Birdie and Patterson Road. The driver of the motorcycle suffered extensive injuries and was airlifted to Atlanta by Emory Air Flight Helicopter Air Ambulance for further treatment.

May 7, 2019, 8:30 pm
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On Tuesday evening about 10:09 PM units of the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding Sheriffs Department, Spalding Regional EMS, Emory Air-flight, all resounded to the scene of a motor cycle accident at Birdie and Patterson road, the driver of the motorcycle came to rest after being thrown several feet from the Cycle.

The driver of the motor cycle suffered multiple injures that required the individual to be air lifted to the Atlanta Medical Center for Treatment of the serious injuries.

Chief Jamie Clark of the Spalding Fire Department said that the motor cycle struck the side of a Chevrolet Pickup Truck. There was massive damage to both vehicles.

 

A Hasty landing zone was established at Beaver Brook school for Emory Fir Flight Helicopter Air Ambulance to transport the injured to the Atlanta
Medical Center.

 

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Two vehicle accident at Memorial Drive and Hamilton Blvd sends 1 to Spalding Regional for Observation.

May 8, 2019, 11:48 am
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About  2:15  Tuesday afternoon Griffin Police, and Spalding Regional  EMS responded to Memorial Drive, and Hamilton boulevard to the scene of a two vehicle collision involving a ford F-150 and a Ford Explorer.  911 dispatch indicated there was one individual complaining of  back injuries Spalding Regional EMS transported the individual to Spalding Regional hospital for Observation of injuries not thought to be life threatening.

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Body of Missing Teen Found

May 9, 2019, 6:43 am
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Pike County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a missing child on North Madden Bridge Road yesterday afternoon. A fifteen year old autistic male was reported to have been missing from the family home. Numerous resources were allocated to find  the child including search volunteers, Sheriff’s Office drone and Spalding County Sheriff’s Office helicopter. Pike County Fire Rescue coordinated a massive search to find the child.
Unfortunately the body of the missing child, who was later identified as Ephraim Burgreen, was found in a small pond shortly before 11 PM. Investigators are currently working on this case but at this time no foul play is suspected.
Thank you to all of the citizens that came out and assisted Emergency Services last night. The outpouring of support and help from our citizens is what helps make Pike County a special place.

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UPDATE: The body of a 15-year-old Pike County autistic male was found in a pond near his home by Pike Fire Department Officials about near his home About Wednesday night. Numerous Departments, and citizens helped in the search.

May 9, 2019, 4:39 pm
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UPDATE – on missing teen in Pike County. 

Pike County Sheriff Jimmy Thomas said that his Deputies responded to a missing child on North Madden Bridge Road around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, afternoon May 8. A 15-year-old autistic male was reported to have been missing from the family home. Numerous resources were allocated to find the child, including search volunteers, the sheriff’s office drone and Spalding County Sheriff’s Office helicopter.

The Pike County coroner confirmed the identity of the young man as Ephraim Moisey Burgreen, his body was found 10:49 p.m. in a small pond. Investigators are currently working on this case, at this time no foul play is suspected.

Sheriff Thomas thanked all citizens for their support when he thanked the citizens saying “To all of the citizens who came out and assisted Emergency Services last (Wednesday) night. The outpouring of support and help from our citizens is what makes Pike County a special place.

The Pike County Fire Department coordinated a massive search to find the child. As soon as they were made aware of the situation, they sent out five teams to search in the woods until it was too dark.

Pike County EMA requested mutual aid from Upson County EMA, Georgia DNR, Spalding County Sheriff Department and Meriwether Fire Department. Spalding deputies supplied their helicopter with FLIR camera to search by air. Once the air search was completed, the Pike Fire Department deployed a team of search dogs who went to a beaver pond about 300 yards from the house and alerted at the pond.

Anita Neath public Information Officer of the Pike Fire Department said: “We sent a team to see if we could get a boat into the pond and while looking for a way to get in, discovered his body in the middle of the pond.”

WKEU news would like to thank Sheriff Jimmy Thomas of Pike County, Walter Geiger and the Pike Country Journal for their Assistance in this tragic news story.

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A vehicle accident on the North Expressway at Highway 92 /West McIntosh Road sends one to Spalding Regional.

April 18, 2019, 8:18 pm
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About 10:15 on Thursday night units of the Griffin Fire Rescue, Griffin Police Traffic Investigators, and Spalding Regional EMS responded to the North Expressway at Highway 92 West McIntosh Road to a two vehicle accident  When units arrived at the location they found there were minor injures with one of the occupants complaining of back injuries. The individual was taken to Spalding regional for further treatment. Traffic at the location was cleared when the debris were cleared and the investigation completed.

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Spalding Fire Fighters save a young girl that fell into a large area of water from the rain swollen Flint river trying to recover her dog.

April 19, 2019, 6:56 pm
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About 7:35 Friday evening Spalding County Fire Department Personnel responded to a 911 call on Moon Road close to the river.  911 indicated that a child had fallen into the rain swollen water in an area that drains into the Flint River.  The little girl was trying to recover her dog that had fallen into a large area of water when she fell into the water also.  She managed to hang onto a small limb until help arrived.   The Fire Department personnel used a boat and maneuvered close enough to recover the girl before her small limb she was clinging to broke away.

Chief Jamie Clark told WKEU news that they immediately took the youth to the bank where Spalding Regional EMS Personnel gave her immediate attention. The Chief also said that the youth was lucky as the water was flowing into the river.

WKEU would like to thank all members of the Spalding Fire Department for their quick work to save the life of this little girl, and to all  of our first responders, that for the past few days have been up and in many cases working without any sleep since the massive storms struck the Griffin area. Words are not enough to these great men and women that put their lives on the line every day for each of us.

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Incoming 911 land line calls to the Spalding dispatch center experienced an outage on Friday Morning about 12:30.

May 10, 2019, 5:19 am
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About 12:30 AM Friday morning the Spalding 911 center experienced  telephone line problems. 911 dispatch notified the Griffin Police, Griffin Fire, Spalding County  Sheriffs  Department,  Spalding Fire Department, and EMS Command that the 911 Center had lost both incoming and outdoing telephone land lines, the 911 landline telephone numbers were transferred to the Butts County Center
911 dispatch still had radio contact with responding units but no telephone service. With the monitoring of incoming land line telephone numbers for the 911 center switched to Butts County 911 there was never any serious calls that were not responded to.  Butts County relayed any incoming calls for the Spalding 911 information
by 800 MHz radio and Spalding dispatched the call.   One call of a 12 year old that had breathing troubles was responded to by Henry County EMS units until Spalding Fire Department personnel and Spalding Regional arrived at the scene. The location of the call was close to the Butts, Spalding I-75 Henry County lines.
The 911 Director and maintenance director were in contact with the landline provider service and by 1 AM partial telephone service had been restored. Work continued on the remains lines.

 

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Spalding County to add high density maerial bond to protect county roads.

May 15, 2019, 7:35 pm
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SPALDING COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO APPLY HA5 A PRESERVATION PRODUCT TO COUNTY ROADWAYS
Spalding County Public Works announced that they will be applying HA5, a high-density mineral bond that protects the road from degradation by UV rays and rain for 5-7 years, to two roads in Spalding County, N. McDonough Rd from Hwy 155 to Horseshoe Bend Circle and Vaughn Rd from W. Ellis Rd to Campground Rd as a cost-effective effort to maintain roads rather than wait for them to fail before fixing. HA5 takes approximately 8 hours to cure.
Currently, Blount Construction is scheduled to apply the preservation product to the N. McDonough Road and Vaughn Road beginning Wednesday, May 29th:


The addresses that will be affected are: 1515 N. McDonough Rd. 977 Vaughn Rd.
1513 N. McDonough Rd. 811 Vaughn Rd.
1511 N. McDonough Rd. 711 Vaughn Rd.
1509 N. McDonough Rd. 565 Vaughn Rd.
1507 N. McDonough Rd. 533 Vaughn Rd.
1465 N. McDonough Rd. 369 Vaughn Rd.
1405 N. McDonough Rd. (Union Baptist Church) 365 Vaughn Rd.
1347 N. McDonough Rd. 315 Vaughn Rd.
1355 N. McDonough Rd. 1333 N. McDonough Rd.


All construction is scheduled to be completed on May 29th. This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other delays. Notices will be delivered to the affected residents 10 days prior to work beginning. Road signs will also be posted 7 days prior to the work beginning. This product takes approximately 8 hours to cure; therefore, travel on these roads will be restricted.


Note for residents from Blount Construction: Roads will be closed during application of HA5 beginning at 8:00 AM until the product has cured at 6:00 PM. Residents are asked to move their cars out of these areas before 7:30 AM. Golf carts will be provided to bring people to and from their houses and nearby cars while the road is closed. Do not park cars on the road or have anything else on the road on the day of
application. Water will damage the product until it has cured, so please turn off your sprinklers the night before the application in your area.
The contractor is working with the mail service, but there may be a day delay in mail service when the product is applied.


Although the application of this project will cause an inconvenience, the long-term benefits are well worth it.


Should you have any questions or concerns, contact Spalding County Public Works at (770)467-4774 or Keith Stephens with Blount Construction at 404/358-5894.

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Sheriff Darrel Dix has advised WKEU News that 40-year-old Chadwick Haldeman of 71 Ramsey Circle Griffin Georgia, on multiple criminal charges relating to the abuse of a 7-month-old child. The Sheriff also said.”In 32 years of being in law enforcement I have never encountered anything this evil, nor have any of my Investigators. Haldeman was cold, calculated and intentional in his actions.

May 15, 2019, 7:51 pm
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40-year-old Chadwick Haldeman

The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 40-year-old Chadwick Haldeman of 71 Ramsey Circle Griffin Georgia, on multiple criminal charges relating to the abuse of a 7-month-old child. According to Sheriff Darrell Dix, “We received a call from Spalding Regional Hospital about the child and investigators responded to meet with hospital staff. The mother had brought the child to the hospital believing that it was suffering from an infection and pink eye. The child was lethargic and in obvious distress. Tests on the baby showed that it was suffering from multiple breaks including left arm, left leg, left elbow, right shoulder, spinal fractures, broken ribs, multiple burns that appear to have been caused by a cigarette, and a traumatic brain injury.

The child was flown to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for treatment and surgery to relieve brain swelling.” “Based on what happened to the child, a search warrant was executed at a home located at 71 Ramsey Circle, where Chadwick Haldeman was taken into custody. In an interview conducted with Haldeman by Investigators, he admitted in detail to methodically hurting the child, how and what he did, but stopped short of a motive. The confession was graphic, detailed, and my Investigators describe it as sickening. What was done to this 7-month old baby was nothing short of barbaric.” “In 32 years of being in law enforcement I have never encountered anything this evil, nor have any of my Investigators. Haldeman was cold, calculated and intentional in his actions. In his confession he attempted to minimize the injuries to the child but did not minimize his involvement. The investigation is ongoing, and we are actively gathering information as to the child’s mother and others and their possible roles, negligence, or culpability in this case.

We have questions that still need to be answered, and more criminal charges may be coming based on those answers. As of right now the child is listed in critical condition and is on life support. Haldeman is currently being held in the Spalding Jail without bond and is facing the following criminal charges: Aggravated Assault with Intent to Murder – 2 Counts Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree – 5 Counts Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon – 4 Counts Aggravated Battery Possession of THC Oil – 23 Counts Possession of THC Oil with Intent to Distribute – 23 Counts Possession of Marijuana Less Than 1 Ounce

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UGA Griffin Campus Announcements

May 15, 2019, 7:56 pm
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  1. UGA GRIFFIN CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
*2019 Relay for Life will be held this weekend with festivities beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday May 17 at Wyomia Tyus Park on Cowan Road in Griffin.  It’s not too late to participate for this awesome cause and help us all to BEAT CANCER! For more information please call the campus at 770-412-4400.
*The UGA Griffin Campus Research and Education Garden will hold “Celebration of Spring at the Garden” on Sunday, May 19th from 1-4 p.m.  There are over a dozen activities and topics covered at this year’s event including gourd decorating, Master Gardeners, Callaway Gardens, Books and Stories, Georgia Pollinator Census, iris care, Discovering Dauset Trails, watershed macros,  Recycling, gems and minerals, and astronomy.  This fun, family event is free and open to the public.  The Garden hosts a number of activities and exhibits throughout the year to promote environmental education and activities for all to enjoy.  It is located at 129 W. Ellis Road.
*Kids Cooking Basics Camp with Trudy Gill will be offered again from June 10th through the 13th.  This 4-day camp offers a morning and afternoon session.  For information and registration visit the UGA website at griffin.uga.edu and click on Continuing Education.
*The Dundee Cafe, located in the historical UGA mule barn, will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, June 13th.  Chef Marcie Bradberry with “From the Farm” offers fresh culinary delights for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday along with take-home pre-ordered  casseroles.  The scrumptious meals and specialty coffees are also served inside and on the outside veranda.  The Dundee Café sits in the heart of the Griffin Campus and is a welcoming place to meet and eat for the entire community.  This renovation of the 100- year old mule barn was made possible through a gift from the Dundee Community Association.  The Dundee Mills operated in Griffin for over a century in the area across from the Experiment Station, now the University of Georgia Griffin.
*The Campus Store, located on the first floor of the Flynt Building at 1109 Experiment Street, has new UGA and Georgia Bull Dawg items arriving weekly.  The shelves are stocked with Officially Licensed UGA apparel, souvenirs and gifts.  A lounge is set up adjacent to the store to gather and visit.  The Campus Store hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come on out and pick up some holiday gifts.
*For information on degrees offered at the UGA Griffin Campus.  Information on current undergraduate and graduate degrees offered through five University Colleges, can be obtained by visiting griffin.uga.edu or call 770-412-4400.
*Continuing Education offers classes throughout the year.  For a complete listing visit the UGA Griffin Campus website at www.griffin.uga.edu<http://www.griffin.uga.edu/>  or call at 770-412-4400.
Website:  www.griffin.uga.edu<http://www.griffin.uga.edu/>
770-412-4400

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TWO ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES. JAMES “JIMBO” ANDREWS III AND SHANNON MIDDLEBROOKS OF GRIFFIN.

May 15, 2019, 8:12 pm
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Sheriff Darrel Dix has announced that on May 11th, 2019 members of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division arrested Thomas James “Jimbo” Andrews III W/M, and his girlfriend Shannon Middlebrooks W/F, of 131 North 11 st. Griffin, GA, for trafficking methamphetamine, possession of GHB and ecstasy with intent to distribute, and other drug related charges.

According to Sheriff Darrell Dix, “Apparently Jimbo Andrews picked up where his niece, Amanda Andrews, left off with her methamphetamine distribution organization after she was arrested in the Spalding County Special Operations investigation entitled “Say No More”. That investigation specifically targeted methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution and Ghost Face Gangsters.

On May 10, 2019 at approximately 2:00 am, Jimbo Andrews ability to traffic methamphetamine into Spalding County ended when surveillance conducted by agents resulted in a traffic stop just as Andrews crossed into Spalding County. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and Andrews was found to be in possession of 1.3 pounds of methamphetamine, 12 Ounces of GHB, and a quantity of ecstasy pills.

Jimbo Andrews and Shannon Middlebrooks are currently residing in the Spalding County Jail awaiting their first court appearance. They have been charged with:

Trafficking Methamphetamine

Possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to distribute

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of GHB

Possession of GHB with intent to distribute

Possession of Ecstasy

Possession of Ecstasy with intent to distribute

Possession of Drug Related Objects

Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Agents are currently working with the Griffin District Attorney’s Office and anticipate other arrests related to Andrews and Middlebrooks methamphetamine trafficking and drug distribution business.

Sheriff Dix further states,” We made a promise to the people of Spalding County that we would bring the fight against drugs and gangs to the street and to the criminals. We will not sit back and let them be unchecked while they destroy our community. That’s exactly what we have done and will continue to do. We aren’t going away.”

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The Driver of a SUV lost control of her vehicle and overturned on Jackson Road Sunday afternoon about 1:44 pm.

May 19, 2019, 7:21 pm
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Sunday afternoon May 19th about 1:44 PM units of the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding Sheriffs Department, Spalding Regional EMS, and Emory Air Flight were called to a one vehicle accident on Jackson road with a report of the driver trapped inside the vehicle.

 

Chief Jamie Clark said upon arrival the decision was made that the top of the vehicle would have to be removed to allow extrication of the injured driver, as the SUV vehicle was on its side and the driver trapped.

The driver was coherent and talking with fire department personnel and upon extrication the decision was made to transport the injured female juvenile to Atlanta for further treatment.

Clark said the first res-ponders were on the scene for quite a while until the extraction and removal of the injured driver, and debris removal could be completed.

The driver according to social media was identified as Elizabeth Neel, WKEU and our entire listening area prayers go out to Miss Neel’s family and wish for her a speedy recovery.

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Monday Morning May 20th about 5: 20 AM, a home fire at Sun City sent two individuals to hospitals with burns.

May 20, 2019, 5:03 am
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Monday morning a home fire at Sun City Peach-tree at 5:20 AM sent the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding Regional EMS, Spalding Deputies, and Emory Air Flight to 403 Tallulah Court Sun City.

Chief Jamie Clark said that the residents of the home suffered burns. A female had to be assisted out of the home she was air lifted to Grady Burn Unit in Atlanta by Emory Air Flight from a Landing zone established at the Sun City Club House parking lot. The female had extensive burns on her face hands and feet according to Chief Clark. Her Husband was sent to Spalding Regional Hospital by ground ambulance also for treatment of burns.

The State Fire Marshall has been called in to assist the Spalding Fire Department with the investigation.

More information is expected to be released later as the investigation continues.

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Appeal of Child Killer Denied by State Supreme Court

May 20, 2019, 4:51 pm
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The Georgia Supreme Court this week ruled to deny the appeal made by convicted child murderer Shane Clifton Collett who was found guilty of the murder of 9 year old Skylar Dials .
Collett’s defense team sought to overturn his conviction in the December 2012 murder, citing a lack of convincing evidence in the case but the state’s highest court ruled that sufficient evidence was presented beyond a reasonable doubt, and that the conviction and sentence of life without the possibility of parole, would stand.
Skylar Dials was walking to a friend’s house on the morning of Friday, December 21, 2012 when she was abducted by Collett and murdered. Following his arrest early the following morning, he was charged with the offenses of malice murder, felony murder, concealing a death and first degree cruelty to children.
He was convicted by a jury in Spalding County Superior Court in January of 2015.

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Collision between 18 wheeler and pickup truck sends Airlifts one to the Atlanta Medical Center.

May 21, 2019, 7:53 am
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Tuesday morning about 6:00 am units of the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding Regional EMS, Spalding Sheriffs Department, and Emory Air Flight responded to the scene of a massive collision between a 18 Wheeler, and a Pickup Truck on Highway 16 West at Lake View Road.

Spalding Fire personnel said that the collision blocked lanes of traffic, and the driver of the Pickup Truck was air lifted to the Atlanta Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.

A Landing Zone was established near the fire station for the Emory Air Flight helicopter air ambulance and it was believed that the driver did not have life threatening injuries.

Large towing wreckers were called to the scene for removal of the 18 wheeler tractor and trailer, and another wrecker was called for removal of the Pickup Truck.

Traffic at the intersection was tied up until all debris, vehicles, and preliminary investigation was completed.

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