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UPDATE: Spalding Sheriffs Employee recovering in AMC followng shooting incident.

June 14, 2019, 9:05 pm
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A Spalding County Sheriff’s Office employee is recovering the Atlanta Medical Center following an incident that occurred at the 1200 block of Ethridge Mill Road.  Amanda Moore was shot in the head Wednesday afternoon June 12th.

Sheriff Darrell Dix said a child witnessed the shooting and ran to a neighbor’s house where a nurse lives. The sheriff said the nurse immediately started working on the victim while someone else called 911.

Moore was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center, where she was listed in stable condition.

Authorities said Moore’s 16-year-old stepdaughter was arrested in connection with the shooting. “She didn’t say anything. She didn’t fight,” Dix said.

Moore has served as a Spalding County detention officer for a year.

WKEU offers Sheriff Dix and members of the Sheriffs Department, our heartfelt prayers for Amanda.  Sheriff  Dix said “This is a difficult time for everyone involved and we are asking for prayers of healing and strength for this family in the coming days.”

 

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UPDATE: The fatality from an accident on East McIntosh Road has been identified as Scott Beavers. Two individuals remain in the Atlanta Medical Center in Stable condition.

June 17, 2019, 1:06 pm
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FORD EXPLORER DRIVER LOST CONTROL HIT LARGE TREE ONE DOA TWO CRITICAL SENT TO ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER.

 

UPDATE:    About 1:40 pm on Monday units of the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding Regional EMS, Spalding Sheriff’s Department, and Spalding Coroner Sonny Foster responded to the scene of a 1 vehicle accident on East McIntosh Road between Camden and Hamil Roads. The person that was DOA at the scene was identified by Corner Sonny Foster as Scott Beavers of Spalding County.  The Ford Explorer in the accident was totally demolished and two others had to be extricated from the Ford Explorer.  At present the cause of the accident was believed to be the vehicle was traveling too fast for conditions, the driver lost control and left the roadway and struck a large pine tree in a wooded area. Spalding Fire Chief Jamie Clark said one individual was DOA at the scene. One individual was airlifted to the Atlanta Medical Center by Emory Air Flight, based at the Griffin Spalding Air Port,  and the second passenger was transported to the Atlanta Medical Center by Ground ambulance, as it would have been another 20 minutes before another helicopter air ambulance was available to respond to the scene. Those transported are listed in critical but stable condition. The incident is being investigated by the Griffin Post of the Georgia State Patrol and Coroner.

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11 units from Spalding County Fire Department, and City of Griffin respond to a suspicious large house fire on Elm Street.

June 17, 2019, 7:01 pm
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Monday Night about 8:35 a large house fire on Elm Street in East Griffin resulted in the Spalding County Fire Department, and City of Griffin Fire Department dispatching a total of  11 units to fight the blaze. Upon arrival Chief Jamie Clark said that the Griffin and Spalding Fire Fighters found the fire to be suspicious. There were no injuries to any of the firefighter’s responding. One individual was detained for questioning about how the fire started. The incident is under investigation and more information is expected to be released in the next 24 hours.

 

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In Lamar County a Barnesville Man implicated in Walmart Griffin Super Store video sting being held on $10,000 bond.

June 20, 2019, 2:52 pm
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JAMES THOMAS CREWS, AGE 35
PHOTO: COURTESY OF WALTER GEIGER BARNESVILLE HERALD GAZETTE

The Barnesville Herald Gazette reports a 35-year-old Barnesville man is being held in the Lamar County jail on a $10,000 bond after being caught up in a video sting at the Griffin Walmart where he allegedly planned to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old boy for sex.

James Thomas Crews of 205 Georgia Ave., Apt Barnesville was charged with one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes by Lamar County Sheriffs Department investigator Kathryn Knapp on Monday. His bond was set at a hearing before chief magistrate Karen Jackson Wednesday morning.

An online watchdog group baited Crews into the meet with ‘John’ then filmed him as he arrived at the agreed upon location – the hair color aisle at the Walmart. The video and an exchange of text messages were posted on Facebook but later took the video down. 

It was learned Crews, who was formerly employed in the facilities department at Gordon State College, lived in Barnesville and Spalding sheriff Darrell Dix contacted sheriff Brad White for assistance. “We went to his apartment and brought him in. We got his phone and his computer. It turned out we found enough to charge him with enticement,’ according to Lamar County Sheriff White.

Investigators are remaining quiet about exactly what was found on the suspect’s cell phone and computer but that evidence will likely be crucial. Defense attorneys will most certainly challenge the authenticity and admissibility of the watchdog group’s video.

WKEU would like to thank Walter Geiger and the Barnesville Herald Gazette for their Assistance in this news story.  You can subscribe to the Herald Gazette on line at Barnesville.com.

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SPALDING COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN WALMART SAFETY DAY

June 21, 2019, 1:37 pm
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PRESS RELEASE Deputy Chief Jamie Clark
Deputy Chief Glenn Polk

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION (770) 228-2129
SPALDING COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN WALMART SAFETY DAY
A number of local public safety agencies will be participating in the upcoming: Walmart Safety Day
1569 North Expressway Griffin, Georgia
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Saturday June 29, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Agencies schedule to participate include the Spalding County Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency, Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, Griffin Fire Rescue, Griffin Police Department, WellStar Spalding Regional and Safe Kids Spalding.

This event is sponsored by Walmart in recognition of June being National Safety Month. The agencies involved will have personnel present to discuss safety measures and will have equipment on site for the public to view.

For more information, contact Walmart at (770) 229-5040 or the Spalding County Fire Department at (770)228-2129.

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Spalding Fire Department responds to large house fire on Kelley Road about 3:30 Friday Afternoon.

June 21, 2019, 1:46 pm
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About 3 pm Friday afternoon units of the Spalding Fire Department, and Spalding Sheriffs Department responded to a working a house fire at 122 Kelly road in western Spalding County..   Spalding  Deputy Chief Jamie Clark said, at the scene, that the home was originally a mobile home that had been added on to several times and firefighters had the largest  portion of the fire down but fire department fire fighters were having problems getting into the attics of the additions.  There were no individuals injured either residents or firefighters.  The Red Cross was called to assist the family of an adult and 4 children.

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A Spalding County jury found a Griffin woman not guilty this week in the shooting death of her boyfriend. Mary Higdon

June 27, 2019, 2:51 pm
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SPALDING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

 

A Spalding County jury found a Griffin woman not guilty this week in the shooting death of her boyfriend. Mary Higdon was facing charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a gun during the commission of a crime. The charges were in connection to the death of Steven Freeman inside their Griffin home. Higdon initially told investigators that the gun accidentally went off when Freeman was shot last August. Several testified at trial that Higdon was unstable and their relationship had become toxic. The jury came back with not guilty verdicts for every count against Higdon on Wednesday.

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A two vehicle accident about noon on Saturday sends one person to Spalding Regional for treatment.

June 29, 2019, 2:50 pm
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ABOUT 12:00 NOON ON SATURDAY UNITS OF THE, GRIFFIN POLICE DEPARTMENT, GRIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND SPALDING REGIONAL EMS RESPONDED TO A TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON NORTH HILL STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE.

THE ACCIDENT INVOLVED A GMC SUBURBAN AND A DODGE NEON. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN CLOSING NORTH HILL STREET UNTIL ALL DEBRIS, AND SKETCHES OF THE SITE WAS COMPLETE BY INSTIGATORS.

ONE INDIVIDUAL WAS SENT TO SPALDING REGIONAL FOR TREATMENT OF NON LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.

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Spalding Fire Fighters save a mans life at a large house fire at 101 Runaway Lake Drive Monday Morning.

July 1, 2019, 12:56 pm
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Monday morning about 3:00 Spalding Fire Fighters were dispatched  to 101 Runaway Lake Drive where they found the structure fully involved.
A Male subject at the scene had passed out and was not breathing. Spalding Fire Fighters immediately began CPR on the individual and within moments had literally saved the man’s life.  The individual was then transported to Spalding Regional  for additional treatment.  The home was a total loss the the cause of the fire remains under investigation. 
Spalding Deputy Chief Jamie Clark said upon arrival a quick check was made to see if anyone was in the house, it was then they located a male resident that had stopped breathing. 
I am very proud of our fire fighters said Chief Clark their training and total dedication saved this individuals life as they immediately started CPR before tying to suppress the flames.  The decision was made immediately and the result was excellent. 
WKEU joins with our community to say thank you to the Spalding Fire Department and all our first-responders for the job they do every day placing themselves in harms way for their fellow man.

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Head on Collision on Old Atlanta Road sends one individual to Spalding Regional for treatment.

July 1, 2019, 4:25 pm
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At 5:02 pm Spalding County fire crews were called to 4245 Old Atlanta Road in front of the Number 4 Fire Station. Deputy Chief Jamie Clark said that the accident was a head on collision and Emory Flight was placed on standby, 

A few minutes later a thunder storm moved into western Spalding County and Emory Air Flight advised they were grounded due to the heavy lightning and heavy rains, and associated winds the storm.

The individual injured was taken by EMS ground ambulance to Spalding Regional for treatment.

 

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Man killed in Lamar County by lightning strike

July 1, 2019, 9:29 pm
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photo COURTESY OF WALTER GEIGER AND BARNESVILLE HERALD GAZETTE.

 

Thunderstorms were prevalent again in this area of Georgia on Monday. The vivid lighting stuck in Lamar County and Walter Geiger has reported in the Barnesville Herald Gazette that a man was killed by a lightning strike there Monday evening. The victim was a 26-year-old Hispanic male. The incident occurred at the Andrews Farm on Andrews Road off Aldora Street just before 6 p.m. The victim was transported to an area hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead at 7:06 p.m., according to Lamar County Coroner Jim Smith. His identity is being withheld pending notification of relatives.

WKEU would like to thank Walter Geiger and the Barnesville Herald Gazette for this new story.  You can subscribe to the Herald Gazette online at barnesville.com

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Drive by shooting suspsects arrested in Lamar County.

July 1, 2019, 9:35 pm
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Photo Courtesy of Walter Geiger and the Barnesville Herald Gazette.

In Lamar County Drive-by shooting suspects have been arrested, and identified

Law enforcement officers were at a home on 151 Grove Street in Barnesville Monday evening, hoping to locate suspects in a drive-by shooting incident that took place on Greenwood Street in Barnesville Saturday night. No one was in the residence when law enforcement personnel arrived.  Officers then relocated to Fuller’s Trailer Park and made two arrests.

Capt. Al Moltrum of the Lamar County Sheriff’s Department identified those arrested as Kahlif Lee, 25, and Raphael Khalil Kelley, 19. Kelly is the suspected shooter.

The suspects have not yet been identified. The raids were a Barnesville police operation that involved a state patrol SWAT team and an armored assault vehicle. The Grove Street operation included a sniper perched atop a nearby storage facility. The first raid took place about 6:25 p.m.

Barnesville Police Chief Craig Cooper confirmed those arrested at the trailer park were connected to the shooting.

The two arrested were at Fuller’s Trailer Park on June 30, 2019 at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the Greenwood street shooting this past weekend. Kahlif Lee of 151 Grove Street age 25 was apprehended after receiving information of his location in Fuller’s Trailer Park just off Hwy 19-41. Lee was taken into custody without incident.

A second arrest was made on Raphael Khalil Kelley of Lot 28 Hwy 19-41 age 19 for his involvement in the shooting incident. Kelley will also be charged with obstruction with other charges pending. ​

WKEU would like to thank Walter Geiger and the Barnesville Herald Gazette for their assistance in this news story .  You can subscribe to the Herald Gazette on-line at barnesville.com

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18 Wheeler takes down power lines, telephone, and cable television service at vienyard road and 19/41. Exgtensive damage Service providers say it will be severasl days before operations are restored.

July 2, 2019, 2:28 pm
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About 3:47 PM on Tuesday an 18 wheeler took down power, telephone, and television lines at 1941 at Vineyard road.  The power lines were on top of the 18 wheeler, and smaller vehicles at the Exon Station at Vineyard Road.  Deputy Chief Jamie Clark said that while on scene another accident occurred on 19/41 as traffic slowed at the location. There were no serious injuries reported but damage was extensive to the power lines, telephone and cable television lines power poles and support brackets for the service lines.

Georgia Power, ATT, and Comcast have all stated the damage was extensive to their service and it will be several days before total service is restore to the affected areas.

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The driver of a 2004 Honda that wrecked Sunday has been identified by Lamar County Coroner Jim Smith.

July 5, 2019, 2:30 pm
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Photo Courtesy of Walter Geiger and Barnesville Herald Gazette. Accident with fatality.

The driver of a 2004 Honda Accord that lost control of his vehicle and crashed on Thursday morning has been identified by Lamar County Coroner Jim Smith. The individual is Thomas Jefferson Harris of 300 Patrol Road in Forsyth.  The accident occurred about 2 am according to Lamar County Officials.

Walter Geiger and the Barnesville Herald Gazette first reported the accident when Lamar County walkers out for morning exercise came upon the fatal crash scene in the 900 block of Chappell Mill Road early July 4. Harris was  partially ejected and his body was pinned under the vehicle, a 2004 Honda Accord.

The original dispatch call to first responders went out at 8:30 a.m Sunday morning.

The driver was eastbound on Chappell Mill when he lost control in a long, sweeping curve and ran off the south side of the road and into a wooded area near 990 Chappell Mill. Deputies said it appeared the car had been in the woods for some time before the local citizens found the vehicle.

WKEU news would like to thank Walter Geiger and the Barnesville Herald Gazette that first reported the story for their assistance in this news item. You can subscribe to the Herald Gazette on line at barnesville.com

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Sheriff Brad White of Lamar County is awaiting results of DNA testing in a sexual assault case.

July 5, 2019, 2:46 pm
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Lamar County Sheriff Brad White and his investigators are awaiting results from DNA testing in a sexual assault case that occurred on Camp Road June 24. 

Sheriff White said that a female victim reported that a white male entered the home, placed something over her head and sexually assaulted her.
“We collected DNA from the victim. It was sent to the crime lab and the GBI will enter it into the CODIS database. From this the Department hopes to receive a match. Sheriff White also said his Investigators have  reviewed security video from nearby businesses and are working other leads. Neighbors have been interviewed and search warrants have been served. The Sheriff also said they want to bring this case to proper closure. 

Sheriff White also said that a lookout has been issued for a possible vehicle of interest a white Ford F-150 pickup with a regular cab about a early 2000 model. The truck has a roll top style bed cover on it.

If you know of such a truck or have any information regarding this case, please call the sheriff’s office at 770-358-5159.

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Pike Commissiones to meet July 10th at Courthouse.

July 5, 2019, 11:13 pm
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Pike Commissioners Meeting

 

 

The Pike County Commissioners will meet July 10th at the Courthouse main court room 1601 Barnesville Street.
During the meeting the Commissionews will consdier:

The amendment to Emergency Medical Services Agreement (Grady).

b.            Reconsideration of Auditor Services Bid in related contract.

c.             Animal Shelter Donation. Interim County Manager to provide update.

Under new Business

The Commissioners will consider use of Courthouse Grounds from Bryan Richardson with Pike County American Legion Post 197 for Pike County Patriot Day Observance Program on September 11, 2019 from 8:00

The Commissioners will also consider a  call for Special Election to fill unexpired term of the Late Commissioner Tommy Powers, District 3. and qualifying fee for 2019 Special Election to fill unexpired term of the late Commissioner Tommy

Powers, District 3.

 

Approve/Deny/Discuss

d, Execute Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging SFY 2020 contract.

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Fast moving storms struck the Griffin and Cental Georgia Area traveling from Noprth to South, causing several power outages.

July 5, 2019, 11:24 pm
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Massive storms traveling from North Georgia to the South struck Griffin and this area of Georgia Friday evening.  Lightning was a major factor in the storm cell as it passed through the Griffin area several areas were affected with power outages, from the high winds, and vivid lightning. Lightning from the storms struck near the WKEU studios taking out some traffic lights, and we were off the air for about an hour. The National Weather service says there may be a dry morning to start our Saturday but more rain is possible in the afternoon hours. 

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Pike County will be one of the pilot counties to offer agricultural education courses in kindergarten through fifth grade.

July 7, 2019, 9:43 pm
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Pike County will be one of the pilot counties to offer agricultural education courses in kindergarten through fifth grade. Based on the recommendation of state school superintendent Richard Woods, the state board of education this month approved implementation of the course standards, which are a direct result of Senate Bill 330. The bill passed in 2018 and provides for a pilot program to develop and implement agricultural education in elementary schools. The courses will be offered in 20 elementary schools across the state that were selected for the pilot program last fall – including Pike’s.
“I’m thrilled about this work and the opportunity to add agricultural education at the elementary level,” said state superintendent Richard Woods said. “At the upper levels, our kids have a chance to learn the business and practice of agriculture, but now we can begin to build that understanding for our younger students in an age-appropriate way.”

State Sen. John Wilkinson, a former FFA program manager and agricultural education teacher and current chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committee, sponsored the legislation.

“Food doesn’t come from the grocery store,” Sen. Wilkinson said. “Four or five generations removed from the farm makes it hard for students to understand where their food really comes from. This new program will help kids understand the powerful impact of agriculture on the prosperity of our state.”

Georgia Rep. Terry England, a member of the House Education and Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committees as well as Appropriations chairman, added:

“I feel it’s important that kids understand where food, shelter, and fiber come from. This is a step in the right direction.”

Other counties to offer the pilot program include Appling, Banks, Berrien, Bibb, Brooks, Colquitt (three schools), Crawford, Decatur, Fulton, Grady, Irwin, Lowndes, Montgomery, Morgan, Pickens, Putnam and Wheeler counties.

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Griffin fire rescue and Griffin Police respond to a fire at Griffin Hardware a Pine Straw trailer was on fire.

July 7, 2019, 9:55 pm
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Early Sunday evening units of the Griffin Fire Department, and Griffin Police Department were called to a fire at 8th and College Street where a trailer of pine straw was reported on fire.  As units responded heavy smoke was showing.  Four Fire Trucks an 3 support vehicles responded from the Fire Department and Griffin police Blocked 8th Street at College and Oak Street at 8th street. . The fire was mostly out by 8:30 as fire fighters were pulling additional pine straw from the trailer to insure all areas of the trailer was clear of the flame. 

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The AAA club of America reports Georgia gas prices are up this week compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.60 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.

July 8, 2019, 4:38 pm
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Georgia gas prices are up this week compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.60 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents more than a week ago, 7 cents more than this time last month, and 12 cents less than this time last year.

“Georgia gas prices have been increasing, but the national average is still less than last year’s high,” said AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The majority of motorists can expect more expensive gas prices throughout July although the national average is likely to stay under $3/gallon.”

Pump prices have increased as gasoline stocks decreased and demand remains robust. According to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) data for last week, total domestic gasoline stocks fell by 1.6 million bbl to 230.6 million bbl. On the demand front, it grew slightly to 9.5 million b/d. If gas stocks continue to dwindle alongside typical demand rates seen during the busy summer driving season, American motorists will likely see pump prices continue through the weekend.

South and Southeast

In the region, four states saw gas prices jump by at least a nickel on the week: Florida (+13 cents), Georgia (+6 cents), Alabama (+6 cents) and Texas (+5 cents).

Georgia most expensive metro markets –Atlanta ($2.67), Hinesville- Fort Stewart-Brunswick-Gainesville ($2.60).

Georgia least expensive metro markets – Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.44), Augusta-Aiken-Dalton ($2.47).

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