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3 auto vehicle accidents investigated between 7 AM and 8 AM Wednesday Morning.

October 30, 2019, 5:29 am
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Wednesday morning about 7:00 units of the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding EMS, and Spalding Sheriffs Department, as well as a wrecker were called to West Poplar Street and Highway 16 the Newnan Road, to a one vehicle accident.  The Driver a 17 year old of a passenger vehicle lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway and crashed into a wooded area. The driver suffered cuts and bruises and was taken to Spalding Regional Hospital for observation and treatment. The west bound lanes of Newnan road were closed until the investigation was complete and the vehicle removed from the wooded area.

 
 
About 7:20 AM a accident was reported at 720 West McIntosh and Hallmark drive. A Juvenile was complaining of Head injuries was taken to Spalding Regional for observation. The west bound lane of West McIntosh was blocked for about 30 minutes. 
 
 
At 7:25 AM a two vehicle collision was reported on Zebulon Road near Ingles  and close to the BP station. There were no serious injuries The north bound Lane was blocked until the investigation was complete. 

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GRIFFIN SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF ONE OF ITS SENIOR PASTORS.

November 1, 2019, 6:52 pm
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DR. RANDY VALIMONT SENIOR PASTOR OF GRIFFINS FIRST ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY

 

The entire Griffin area and indeed the State of Georgia was saddened on Thursday over the loss of Dr. Randy Valimont, age 59 of Griffin, who passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was senior pastor of Griffins First Assembly for 29 years.

A visitation will be Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Griffin First Assembly. A funeral service will be Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 11:00 am at Griffin First Assembly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Griffin First Assembly Missions. In honor of Dr. Valimont’s service and dedication to missions, there will be a special opportunity for memorials during the visitation and the funeral service.

A complete obituary will be published as soon as possible.

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.

Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Dr. Randy Valimont by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.

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Spalding Jaguars and Howard Huskies of Macon

November 1, 2019, 7:04 pm
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FINAL

 

SPALDING JAGUARS     14

 HOWARD HUSKIES      31

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Robert Lewis Henderson Jr., 36, has been charged with felony murder in connection with a shooting at the Waffle House on I-75 at Hwy. 36 in Butts County.

November 5, 2019, 3:26 pm
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Robert Lewis Henderson Jr., 36, has been charged with felony murder in connection with a shooting at the Waffle House on I-75 at Hwy. 36 East that killed Nicholas Phinazee Bryan, 27, of Miller Halloween night. Another man in the restaurant has also been charged, according to Towaliga Circuit district attorney Jonathan Adams. Both are from Flovilla.

 

Henderson is the son of Butts County commissioner Robert L. Henderson Sr.
Henderson’s father, Robert L. Henderson Sr., has represented district two on the Butts County commission since 2009. He is also pastor of Rock Creek Baptist Church in Indian Springs. He and his son are partners in R.L. Henderson & Sons Tree Removal Service.

Antonio DeMarty Evans, 39, has been charged with tampering with evidence.

“Warrants have been taken for these two individuals and they were to turn themselves in to the Sheriffs Department,” . DA Adams also said the entire incident inside the Waffle House was captured by video surveillance.

A preliminary investigation by GBI agents revealed Robert Lewis Henderson Jr., 36, and Antonio DeMarty Evans, 39, both black males from Flovilla, had a confrontation with Bryan inside the restaurant. Bryan used racial slurs toward Henderson and Evans and was asked to leave by Waffle House staff. At some point, Evans and Bryan got into a physical fight. Henderson then fired one round at Bryan, striking him.

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ELECTION RETURNS 2019.

November 5, 2019, 5:12 pm
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ELECTIONS 2019

 

VOTER RETURNS AS OF 8:30 PM 

18 PRECINCTS OPENED ON TUESDAY AT 7 AM.  OF THE ELECTIONS TO BE DECIDED TONIGHT INCLUDES.  WITH 7 PRECINCTS REPORTING.

MAYOR OF CITY OF GRIFFIN 

DaOOD  AMIN            435

DOUG HOLLBERG     55 

 

DISTRICT 2 SEAT ON THE CITY BOARD

CORA FLOWERS INCUMBENT            44   
RONNIE LOWE                                           97

 

DISTRICT 3

DAVID BROCK INCUMBENT UNCHALLENGED.  

 

ESPLOST        913     YES

                           630     NO

 

 

 

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Three vehicle accident at Tri-County Road, and Newnan Road sends 1 to Spalding Regional.

November 7, 2019, 3:20 pm
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SPALDING FIRE DEPARTMENT

WELL STAR SPALDING EMS

 

A three vehicle accident about 8:00 am Thursday at Tri-County Road, and Newnan Road, close to the Round About, resulted in one vehicle to roll over in a ditch, another ran off the roadway to the side of the road. Deputies of the Spalding Sheriffs Department, Spalding Fire Department, and Spalding EMS responded to the scene. The initial call to 911 indicated the driver of the vehicle that overturned was trapped inside the vehicle. When Spalding Firefighters were on the scene they advised that the drive of the overturned vehicle was out of the vehicle and was coherent.  One individual was transported to Spalding Regional for observation and treatment. Initial reports indicated the third vehicle left the scene. 

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A HIGH SPEED CHASE RESLULS IN A DEPUTY FIRED UPON, TWO ARRESTED ON VIOLATION OF GEORGIA CONTROL SUBSTANCES ACT, AND OTHER CHARGES.

November 7, 2019, 3:42 pm
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

 

BUTTS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

 

GEORGIA STATE PATROL

 

US MARSHAL FUGITIVE TASK FORCE

 

FORSYTH GA POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

 

 

 

At approximately 7:50 pm, Tuesday, November 5, 2019, a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop for speeding vehicle on I-75 South near mile post 191. The vehicle, a 2013 Lincoln Sedan, did not stop and the Deputy gave chase. Near mile post 184 south, the Deputy attempted to perform a P.I.T. maneuver. However, as the Deputy began to move in, the passenger of the vehicle leaned out of the vehicle and fired three shots at the patrol car with one of those shots hitting the patrol car in the front passenger headlight. The vehicle continued to travel down I-75 south and exited at the Rest Area. The suspect lost control of the vehicle and wrecked into some trees. The driver and passenger of the vehicle immediately exited the vehicle on foot and each individual went separate directions.

Upon a search of the vehicle, Deputies discovered 5.1 ounces of suspected Meth, 1.3 ounces of suspected Cocaine, multiple size bags, a black scale and one gun.

With the assistance of Forsyth Police Department, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia State Patrol, Butts County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshall Fugitive Task Force and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the driver of the vehicle was captured near Pea Ridge Rd. and Hwy. 41 at approximately 12:30 am with a second gun in his possession. The driver was identified as Eugene Coreyl Wilson of Covington, Ga.

Wilson will be charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Fleeing/Attempt to elude an officer, Driving without a License, Reckless Driving, Speeding 130+/70, Violation  of the Georgia Drug Control Act, and Possession of Drug Related Objects.

During this time, the passenger of the vehicle was identified as Justin Michael Donley of Rockmart, Ga. The search for Donley continued through the night into the morning. At approximately 8:20 am, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Donley entered the BP station at the Rumble Rd. exit. The clerk at the store attempted to stop Donley, however, Donley took off on foot and he tried to wave down a vehicle. Deputies arrived at the scene and apprehended Donley minutes later near Jenkins Rd. and Rumble Rd.

Donley will be charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Possession of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, 2 counts of violation of the Georgia Control Substances Act.  and Possession of Drug Related Objects.

Both Wilson and Donley are currently being held at the Monroe County Jail and additional charges may be pending.

 

 

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Results of a re-count for the Griffin Mayors race shows no changes.

November 8, 2019, 1:18 pm
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Daood Amin

 

WKEU has received the following notification from Da’ood Amin Griffin Mayor Candidate in the Election of 5 November in relation to the re-count.  “We just finished the recount at the Voter Election’s Office and there were no changes in the vote count from last Tuesday. 
 
 
I would like to express my deepest appreciation to each and every person that voted for me, that campaigned on my behalf, that made a financial contribution, that welcomed me into their Church,  and that said a prayer on my behalf.  I have gained many new friends and acquaintances while out on the campaign trail and I have enjoyed each and every second of our time spent talking to citizens in the city. 
 
 
Congratulations to Mr. Doug Hollberg, who ran an honorable and respectable campaign.  I will continue to work tirelessly to make my hometown the best it can possibly be.  Again, on behalf of all of the team, thanks for all of your support.”  

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GRIFFIN BEARS VS RIVERDALE RAIDERS AND SPALDINDG JAGUARS VS UPSON LEE KNIGHTS

November 8, 2019, 5:00 pm
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GRIFFIN BEARS  47

 

 

 

 

 

     RAIDERS                 14

 

 

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    JAGUARS                     31

 

 

 

 

 

UPSON LEE KNIGHTS  43

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A driver on I-75 about 5:15 Called 911 Dispatch for help stating he was having problem breathing and feeling chest pains.

November 11, 2019, 3:38 pm
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SPALDING FIRE DEPARTMENT

WELL STAR SPALDING EMS

 

 

At about 5:15 911 dispatch received a call from a individual on I-75 driving a Silver Kia that had pulled off I-75 onto the shoulder of the roadway and was complaining of chest pains and numbness in his hands and shoulders. Spalding Fire Department, and Butts County Fire, and Spalding Regional EMS responded to the scene and transported the individual to Spalding Regional for treatment of with was believed to be respiratory problems.

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A motor vehicle accident on Jackson Road results in one individual being airlifted to the Atlanta Medical Center and two others sent to Spalding Regional;

November 11, 2019, 3:50 pm
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SPALDING FIRE DEPARTMENT

At 5:05 Monday units of the Spalding Fire Department, Spalding Sheriffs Department, Spalding Regional, and Emory Air Flight were called to the scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident on Jackson Road.  One 58 year old female was airlifted to the Atlanta Medical Center, and two other patients were taken by ground ambulance to Spalding Regional.

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Auto Accident on Jenkinsburg road results in two individuasl being sent to Spalding regional one by Air ambulance the other by Ground ambulance.

November 11, 2019, 3:56 pm
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SPALDING FIRE DEPARTMENT

SPALDING SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

WELL STAR SPALDING EMS

 

About 4:30 Monday units of the Spalding Fire Department, and Spalding Sheriffs Department were called to tn were called to Tomochichi and Jenkinsbug road in relation to a Motor Vehicle Accident that seriously injured two elderly individuals. Emory air flight was called to the scene and a landing zone was established.  Air Flight crews advised that the ETA for the hospital was 13 minutes.  

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GHS, SHS Assigned New Regions

November 13, 2019, 5:13 am
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A week after the Georgia High School Association released its tentative classification assignments for school years 2020 through 2022, it this week assigned each of its member schools to its proposed regions for the next two years. Griffin High and Spalding High were unaffected in the class realignments but each will compete in slightly altered regions.
The Bears will remain in the 5A classification but will be moved from Region 3, where they competed for the last 4 years, into Region 2. Joining Griffin in that region will be Harris County, McIntosh, Northgate, Northside of Columbus, Starr’s Mill and Whitewater. Subtracted from the region were Fayette County, and Clayton County schools Jonesboro and Riverdale.
The Jaguars will remain as members of the 4A classification but will be moved from their present Region 2 to Region 4. Joining Spalding in the new look Region 4 will be Baldwin, Howard, Perry and West Laurens. Lost from the region that existed for the past 4 seasons are Upson-Lee and Mary Persons while Baldwin,  located in Milledgeville, is the lone addition.
Schools are permitted to appeal their region assignments to the GHSA but no changes are expected in Spalding or Griffin’s respective proposed regions.

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Tractor Trailer and Toyota SUV collided at the 36 intersection of the Bypass in Barnesville. .

November 15, 2019, 8:18 am
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Photo courtesy of Walter Geiger and the Barnesville Herald Gazette.

 

The Barnesville Herald Gazette has reported that a male driver of a white Toyota Avalon walked away form a collision with a tractor-trailer rig at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 7 and the Hwy. 36 Bypass on Thursday. The crash happened at about 12:20 p.m.

The Toyota was northbound and struck the big rig which was crossing the four-lane to head south. The driver of the Toyota walked to the ambulance but was transported to Spalding Regional for observation and what appeared to be minor injuries. Firefighters dealt with a diesel fuel leak from one of the truck’s tanks at the scene.

You can subscribe to the Herald Gazette on line at barnesville.com.  

 

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Butts County man has been charged with murder in Bibb County

November 15, 2019, 8:28 am
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A Butts County man has been charged with murder in the August Shooting of a mother whose body was found by her young children in their southwest Macon home.  The Sheriff David J.Davis of Bibb County said that Roderick William Chester, age 32, of Jackson, was being held at the Bibb County jail without bond and he was served the warrant for murder Thursday at 2:16 pm. 

Sheriff Davis also said the arrest was made by the Departments Violent Crime Investigators, who identified and arrested Chester as the suspect in the killing of 26-year-old Morgan Smith. 

Chester is currently being held at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, without bond, for the charge of Murder.

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Spalding County Planning Commission Met Tuesday at 7:00 PM

November 15, 2019, 8:40 am
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SPALDING COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

 

Spalding County Planning Commission Met Tuesday at 7:00 PM Spalding County Courthouse Annex 119 E. Solomon Street, Room 108

New Business:

The Commission Approved Amendment to UDO #A-19-08: Article 1. General – Section 106:A – amend Uniform Development Standards adopted by Spalding County.

Approved Amendment to UDO #A-19-09: Article 23. Official Zoning Map – Section 2303:E – semi-annually adoption of official zoning map in revised Geographic Information System (GIS) platform as applicable to unincorporated Spalding County.

The Commission tabled the Consideration for approval of the minutes for the October 29, 2019 meeting. Due to a tie vote until next meeting.

 

Other Business:

The Commission Approved a proposed revised Concept Plan for the VN zoned section of Heron Bay.

Motion/Second by Ballard/Harris to approve the VN Concept Plan for Heron Bay. Motion carried unanimously by all.

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Spalding County Board of Appeals Public Hearing Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:00 PM

November 15, 2019, 8:59 am
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Spalding County Board of Appeals..

Spalding County Board of Appeals Public Hearing Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:00 PM Spalding County Courthouse Annex, Room 108 119 East Solomon Street, Griffin

New Business:

 The Board approved an Application of: Sidney Lanier and Phyllis Lanier, Owners – 127 Lake Chase Drive South (1.26 acres located in Land Lot 56 of the 2nd Land District) – requesting a Variance from minimum front yard setback in the R-1 District.

Approved Application of Charles R. Martin and Patricia A. Martin, Owners – 102 Champions Court (.36 acre located in Land Lot 186 of the 3rd Land District) – requesting a Variance from rear yard setback in the AAR District.

Approved Application of Walter T. Goins and Rosemary W. Goins, Owners – 18 Hope Drive (3.13 acres located in Land Lot 20 of the 3rd Land District) – requesting a Variance from front yard setback in the AR-1 District.

Approved Application of Jody L. Hann, Owner – 105 Hillsborough Court (1.1 acres located in Land Lot 19 of the 2nd Land District) – requesting a Special Exception to allow a general home occupation in the R-4 District.

Approved Application from Florida Rock Properties, Inc., Owner – Florida Rock Industries, Inc., Agent – 876 Rover-Zetella Road (16.85 acres located in Land Lot 66 of the 1st Land District) – requesting a Variance from front yard and rear yard setbacks in the AR-1 District.

Approved an Application from Rodney N. Ison and Angie I. Ison, Owners – 7176 Newnan Road (1.639 acres located in Land Lot 13 of the 1st Land District) – requesting a Variance from minimum lot area, minimum lot width and minimum road frontage in the AR-1 District.

Approved Application #19-24V: Newton Ison, Jr. & Rebecca Foster Ison, Owners – 7192 Newnan Road (1.388 acres located in Land Lot 13 of the 1st Land District) – requesting a Variance from minimum lot area, minimum lot width and minimum road frontage in the AR-1 District.

Approved the minutes of the October 10, 2019 meeting.

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Spalding County Planning Commission Met Tuesday at 7:00 PM

November 15, 2019, 9:00 am
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Spalding County Planning Commission Met Tuesday at 7:00 PM Spalding County Courthouse Annex 119 E. Solomon Street, Room 108

New Business:

The Commission Approved Amendment to UDO #A-19-08: Article 1. General – Section 106:A – amend Uniform Development Standards adopted by Spalding County.

Approved Amendment to UDO #A-19-09: Article 23. Official Zoning Map – Section 2303:E – semi-annually adoption of official zoning map in revised Geographic Information System (GIS) platform as applicable to unincorporated Spalding County.

The Commission tabled the Consideration for approval of the minutes for the October 29, 2019 meeting. Due to a tie vote until next meeting.

 

Other Business:

The Commission Approved a proposed revised Concept Plan for the VN zoned section of Heron Bay.

Motion/Second by Ballard/Harris to approve the VN Concept Plan for Heron Bay. Motion carried unanimously by all.

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First Round State Play Offs: Griffin Bears won 21 to 20 over the Bainbridge Bearcats.

November 15, 2019, 4:55 pm
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FINAL

 

 

 

 

GRIFFIN BEARS   21

 

           BAINBRIDGE        20

 

Due to the Hiram Hornets upsetting South Dekalb Friday Night , Round 2 of State Play Offs will be at memorial stadium next Friday night. The Bears will take on the Hiram Hornets.  Pre-game show will be on WKEU AM 1450, 102.3 FM,  also The Rock 88.9 FM, and Streamed live from our website wkeuradio.com and click on the 88.9 listen live bar on page 1.

 

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Georgia State Patrol investigated a one vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Lamar County at the 1400 Block of Highway 18 that took the live of a Meansville Man.

November 16, 2019, 1:12 pm
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Georgia State Patrol Troopers investigated a one vehicle accident with a fatality on Friday afternoon.  A brown Kia mini van was traveling westbound on Highway 18 at the 1400 block in Lamar County when the driver apparently lost control of his vehicle and ran off the shoulder of the roadway of the oncoming lane of traffic. The vehicle came to rest in a heavily wooded area. Barry Dale Chambers of Meansville, age 60 was killed in the accident. 
Conner Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin will be in charge of the arrangements.

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