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Closings for Spalding Recreation due to Incluement Weahter.

January 27, 2014, 1:18 pm
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SPALDING PARKS AND RECREATION

The following Spalding County Parks and Recreation facilities will closed onTuesday, January 28, 2014 at 5:00PM due to inclement weather:

SENIOR CENTER – All Scheduled Classes and unsupervised activities are cancelled.

CITY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER,

FAIRMONT COMMUNITY CENTER AND

AMBUCS GYM -

Youth Basketball games scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2014 will be rescheduled for later in the week. Please contact Spalding Basketball Association for game change information 678-778-9079.

 

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Two Griffin Residents arrested.

January 27, 2014, 1:33 pm
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Sheriff f Wendell Beam has advised WKEU news that Thursday January 23, 2014 the Criminal Investigative Division executed a search warrant at 5113 Newnan Road, Griffin, Georgia and arrested 39 year old Thomas Lafayette Busby and 48 year old Brenda Jean Vaughn both from 5113 Newnan Road.

During the execution of the search warrant numerous stolen items were recovered from the location, investigator’s located numerous parts from four wheelers, tractors, gold carts and machinery items that had been cut up and taken to area metal recyclers for cash. The items investigators were able to trace had been reported as stolen to the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office.

Both suspects have been charged with Burglary (felony); Operating a Chop Shop (Felony); Theft by Taking (Felony); Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor). Brenda Jean Vaughn was also charged with Violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act Possession of a Schedule III Narcotic.

Both suspects were arrested and turned over to the Spalding County Detention Center. Vaughn has since been released on bond.

 

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Additional Closings for Griffin and Spalding County.

January 28, 2014, 1:32 pm
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The Griffin Spalding School System dismissed students two hours ahead of schedule due to inclement weather Tuesday. Dr.  Curtis Jones Superintendent already issued a press release stating that Schools will be closed for Wednesday.  Jones also said that a decision for Thursday will be made late Wednesday after a meeting with The School System Transportation Director, Staff, and coordination with local law enforcement agencies to check road condition, and the National Weather Service for the latest forecast adn expected tempeaturez for overnight Wednesday and Thursday.  That meeting is expected at 4:00 pm.

Additional closures due to weather conditions include:

University of Georgia Griffin Campus All evening classes for Tuesday Closed.

Southern Crescent Technical College clossed All Classes for Wednesday.

Gordon State College will be closed on Wednesday.

Spalding County Juvenile Court, which was scheduled to convene Wednesday, has been canceled.

The Georgia Department of Labor Career Center in Griffin is closed and will not reopen until conditions allow.

Internal Medicine of Griffin shut down early on Tuesday and will be closed all day Wednesday.

Griffin Christian Academy will be closed on Wednesday.

Streets determined by local authorities to be treacherous:

The 6th street Bridge is closed until further notice.

North Hill Street extension near McIntosh Road.

Highway 92 westbound.

South Pine Hill Road near GA Highway 16.

West McIntosh near 92 highway

Bridge at Old Georgia 3 and McIntosh Road

Bonnie Ridge Drive at Cheatham Road

The Bridge at the Reservoir at Cheatham Road.

We will post additional closings as they are received.

 

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Spalding County Offices non-emergency offices closed Tuesday at 4pm and will open Wednesday at 10:00AM

January 28, 2014, 1:35 pm
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All non-emergency services Spalding County Offices will close today at 4:00PM and will reopen on Wednesday January 29th at 10:00 am.

Employees are encouraged to monitor the local radio stations, County Website and Facebook page or call 770-467-4200 for a recorded message regarding openings and closings.

 

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THE SPALDING COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY ENCOURAGES LIMITING TRAVEL

January 28, 2014, 1:53 pm
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SPALDING COUNTY HOMELAND SECURITY DEPT.

The Spalding Homeland Security issued a press release advising The National Weather Service currently has  Spalding County under a winter storm warning for snow, sleet and freezing rain for Tuesday and Wednesday.

The amount of snow that is forecast can make travel dangerous. With the onset of winter weather, there will be many hazards associated with this event.

The Georgia Department of Transportation advises: STAY OFF the roads if your travel isn’t necessary. SLOW DOWN to at least half your normal speed and use a low gear as you drive, if you must travel. BEWARE of “black ice,” especially on bridges and overpasses. WATCH for the possibility of fallen trees and power lines. Please stay tuned to WKEU AM 1450 or the Rock 88.9 FM news for up to the minute information on the weather conditions.

Make sure that you are prepared for the event, the Department of Homeland Security suggests that each household have a disaster kit with enough supplies to last at least 3 days for each person in the household, that there are fresh batteries in your flashlights and weather radio in the case of a power outage. For any questions, call the Spalding County Office of Homeland Security at 770-228-2129.

 

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City Issues Press Release relative to the Winter storm.

January 28, 2014, 3:03 pm
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Due to hazardous weather conditions, it is essential that all residents and organizations limit traffic on city streets. Residents are encouraged to stay off city streets to allow faster response times for emergency personnel. Furthermore, please note the following changes to city services.

City offices are tentatively scheduled to reopen Today (Wednesday) at 10 AM.

Tuesday nights commission meeting was been canceled.

Trash collection has been postponed one day and collection will start again on Thursday, and Thursdays pickup has been moved to Friday.

City officials will continue to evaluate conditions. Employees and residents should monitor WKEU, The Rock 88.9 FM and WHIE 1320 , Face book, or the city web page for updates. Regardless of weather conditions, emergency and essential personnel will continue to serve the public if needed.

To report a power or water outage, residents should call 229-6406. Due to the anticipated call volume, we ask residents to be patient when calling in. For other emergencies, residents should call 911.

 

 

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FMB issues press release on closings due to inclement weather.

January 28, 2014, 3:12 pm
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The First National Bank has announced that all offices and branches were closed due to inclement weather Tuesday at 4 pm. First National has scheduled re-opening on Wednesday at Noon Wednesday weather permitting.

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The entire North Central Georgia was affected by snow and Ice late Tuesday.

January 28, 2014, 6:25 pm
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Bridges at 41/341 Bypass (photo Walte Geiger)

The entire North Central Georgia Region was affected by freezing rain, snow, and ice on roadways late into Tuesday Night.

In Griffin and Spalding County many secondary streets became almost impassable late in to Tuesday night. Local Law Enforcement City of Griffin Police, Sheriffs Department, and Troopers from the Griffin Post of the Georgia State Patrol were busy with vehicles that ran off the roadway on many roads that contained black ice. In Griffin, the 6th Street bridge was a focal point when it was closed early Tuesday.  Several TV stations covering the Winter Storm reported live from the Bridge.  Highway 92 was extremely hazardous, as well as Highway 16 at the Spalding and Coweta Line which was closed by DOT personnel late Tuesday. In Griffin, North Hill Street near McIntosh Road was icing early Tuesday evening. South Pine Hill Road close to Georgia 16., West McIntosh Road at Highway 92, Bonnie Ridge Drive at Cheatham Road, and the Bridge at the Griffin Reservoir at Cheatham Road had a cover of  Ice by 7:30 pm. and Spalding, Griffin City, and DOT traffic units were busy putting down a mixture of salt on roadways and bridges.

In Lamar County and Barnesville, snow started falling in earnest at about 4 p.m. in the Northern portion of the County. The first treacherous driving conditions arose on overhead bridges in the county on the Bypass and other state highways. The DOT started spreading de-icer media on bridges and low lying areas late Tuesday afternoon.

Several drivers lost control of their vehicles in the City and Spalding County. Other Counties reported accidents from ice slick roads, but no serious injuries. Old Highway 41 north of Milner had frozen solid. County crews moved in with a spreader truck loaded with sand and helped the ice problem in th Milner area.

The bridges on Highway 41 near Milner and at Aldora had not been treated and were very slick. Officials of the DOT and Local Law enforcement continually reminded drivers to use extreme caution if driving was necessary.

Roads remained wet from additional heavy snow that affected the Griffin and Spalding Areas and Lamar County as temperatures started a fall. Temperature at 6:15 p.m. was 29 degrees and by 8:30 it was 22 in Griffin, and 24 in Barnesville. Temperatures are expected to be in the teens overnight with wind chills of 10 degrees. The Bypass was a complete sheet of white by 9:00 Tuesday night as most state highways and secondary roads in the Area.

Driving in Spalding County late Tuesday evening as well as Lamar and Pike was very hazardous even for citizens in four-wheel drive vehicles.

In Upson county Highway 19 was in fair shape except for low lying areas. The DOT urged all citizens in Upson to not drive unless it was necessary.  Many secondary roads in the area were iced over as temperatures began a fall from 29 at 6 pm to 24 degrees by 8:30.  Black Ice was a problem for drivers traveling throughout the north Central Georgia area from Griffin to Macon.

 

 

 

 

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Griffin Fire Rescue respond to large house fire

January 29, 2014, 2:45 pm
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Griffin Fire Rescue and Griffin Police responded to a vacant house at 494 Hammond Drive near Experiment Street on Wednesday afternoon at ambit 1pm. When the Firefighters arrived at the scene flames were visible coming from the residence. Firefighters fought the blaze for about a hour and a half. The home was vacant at the time and heavily damaged. This was the first major fire reported during the Snow, Sleet, and Ice Storm that struck the North Georgia Area on Tuesday.

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Spalding County and City of Griffin delayed opening for Thursday.

January 29, 2014, 3:17 pm
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William Wilson Spalding County Manager has advised WKEU news that County Offices will be open at 11;00 on Thursday morning.  Wilson also said that Kenny Smith indicated the City of Griffin will be open at 11:00 Thursday morning. Solid Waste Pickup for earlier in the week was moved to Thursday and Thursdays Pickup will be on Friday. In the Cit of Griffin during times of natural disaster and storms power outages should be reported to 770-229-6406 and select #2 for an outage. Due to heavy call volume please be patient. To report a water outage that number is 770-229-6603.

Marcia Norris Spalding County Superior Court Clerk has advised WKEU news that Judge Tommy Hankinson had superior court scheduled for am. The court has been rescheduled for 1:30 Thursday afternoon.

Judge Sams Drug Court that was scheduled for Wednesday has been rescheduled for Monday February 3rd at 9 am.

 

 

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Georgia DOT urges caution when driving for next 24 hours.

January 29, 2014, 3:54 pm
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The Georgia DOT reminds all area residents to please and stay home until streets improve. Drive only if its necessary. The sun we had on Wednesday has improved streets to a great degree in many areas however, standing water during the evening hours of Wednesday and early Thursday morning will refreeze. There will be several bridges that will have ice and black ice forming. Roadways in the Spalding, Fayette, henry, Pike, Lamar and Upson counties will become hazardous. If possible plan your driving after sunup or later in the day which will enhance driver safety. If you have to drive overnight on Wednesday or during the early morning hours of Thursday please exercise extreme caution as the black ice that forms can be undetectable until its too late.

 

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Transit Workshop cancelled rescheduled for Feb 13.

January 30, 2014, 2:39 pm
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The Griffin-Spalding Transit Workshop scheduled for this evening is cancelled due to inclement weather. The meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2014.

 

 

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Driver of one vehicle accident sent to hospital for observation.

January 31, 2014, 8:09 am
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Thursday night units of the Spalding Sheriffs Department, Spalding Regional EMS, and Spalding Fire responded to a one vehicle accident at McIntosh Road, and Quail Road. Upon arrival by Emergency units they found a vehicle over turned and the driver on the ground. EMS personnel treated the driver at the scene and then transported him to Spalding Regional for observation. The accident was determined to be caused by black ice on McIntosh Road. Officials had the road West McIntosh closed from Quail to crab tree roads.

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Griffin Fire Rescue responds to vehicle fire at Anne Street Apartments.

January 31, 2014, 8:21 am
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Griffin Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a two vehicle fire at 717 Anne Street Apartment “A” about 8:15 Thursday night.  The fire department had the blaze under control by 8:30 and kept the flames from damaging a nearby structure.  There were no injuriers from the incident however the  fire is under investigation by the Griffin Fire Departmetn.

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Deputies respond to Ellis Road accident about 9:57 on Thursday night.

January 31, 2014, 8:27 am
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Spalding Deputes responded about 9:57pm Thursday night to Ellis Road where a caller to 911 reported several cars in the roadway with lights flashing. A vehicle had struck a deer. Investigators reported that the accident was unavoidable. There we no injuries from the accident. Both the deer and conditipns fo thet roadway contributed to the accident.

 

 

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A motorcycle hit a passenger vehicle Saturday on Zebulon Road then leaves the scene.

February 2, 2014, 10:16 pm
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Saturday evening units of the Spalding Sheriffs Department, and Spalding Fire responded to a call of a two vehicle accident on Zebulon road near Ingles at the Griffin Bypass. Upon arrival Sheriffs Deputies found that a Red Ninja motorcycle being operated by a black male, struck another vehicle then was able to flee the area. A look out was placed for the vehicle and driver. There were no injuries from the accident. The incident remains under investigation by the Spalding Sheriffs Department.

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Griffin Fire Department respond to fire call at Stowe Woodward manufacturing Sunday Night.

February 2, 2014, 10:21 pm
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Sunday evening about 9:00 several units of the Griffin Fire Rescue were dispatched to the Stowe Woodward manufacturing company on Everee Inn Road. Upon arrival Firefighters found there was a fire in the Boiler room area of the building. Fire fighters also checked the roof area where a vet was from the Boiler room but found no fire close to the roof area. The fire was contained to the boiler room area near a water heater. Water sprinkler apparently were on in one area that gave firefighters a problem shutting off. Firefighters were at the area for more than two hours. There were no injuries and apparently no severe damage to the structure.

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Griffiin Police respond to “Drive By Shooting” victim air lifted to Grady Hospital in Atlanta.

February 2, 2014, 10:28 pm
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Units of the Griffin Police Department, Spalding Regional EMS, Emory Air Flight, and Griffi Fire Rescue were called to 1319 Spellman Avenue Sunday Night about 10:25 to a possible “Drive By Shooting” incident. 911 dispatch also advised the responding officers that a individual was laying in the roadway. Upon arrival officers were advised that a Red in color SUV type vehicle was involved in the shooting and had returned to the scene then left before police arrived. Officers found a man on the Ground suffering from a gunshot wound to the hip. Spalding Regional EMS immediately treated the man and made the decision to airlift the individual to the Atlanta Medical Center. Emory Air Flight was called and a landing zone was established at Spalding Fire Station number 6. During the flight to the Atlanta Medical Center the Helicopter Air ambulance Nurse made the decision to divert to the Grady Trauma Unit. Police continued the investigation at the scene and placed a lookout for a Red SUV type vehicle occupied by a black suspect armed with a handgun. Investigators later found a .45 spent case at the scene. The incident remains under investigation and more information is expected to be released later.

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Griffin Police arrest a individual and clear a 20 year old case of 2 murders.

February 3, 2014, 5:29 pm
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An arrest has been made in the 20 year old cold case murders of 2 Griffin residents:

The Griffin Police Department, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the District Attorney’s Office of the Griffin Judicial Circuit will be conducting a press conference at 10:00am Tuesday February 4, 2014 at Griffin Police Headquarters located at 868 W. Poplar St. in Griffin Georgia. The purpose of this press conference is to announce that an arrest has been made in the 1994 cold case murders of Peggy Stanford and Phillip Leaks of Griffin. The suspect is in custody and will be transported from Griffin Police Headquarters to the Spalding County Jail at approximately 9:30am. The press conference will follow shortly thereafter.

 

 

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Spalding commissioners met Monday night.

February 4, 2014, 1:00 pm
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The first order of business at their regular scheduled meeting February 3rd the Spalding County Commissioners heard a Presentation of FY 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Miller G. Edwards, IV, CPA of Mauldin & Jenkins LLC. As of June 30, 2013 the county had a fund balance that was available to cover expenses for about 18 days. This meant cash flow was tight at the beginning of the new fiscal year, and the county must delay the possibility of incurring certain costs and investing in itself until later in the year.

Property taxes make up the largest portion of the counties revenue source and public safety is the primary expenditure of the county. The annual report can be found by going to the counties web site.

Appointed : Todd Harris to the Griffin Spalding Area Transportation Committee Mr. Harris is the new Transportation Director for the Griffin-Spalding County School System.

Appointed: Nancy Morris to the Spalding County Library Board of Trustees to fill the unexpired term of Nancy Gresham.

The commissioners tabled Post #1, #2, and #3 appointments to the Spalding County Animal Care and Control Advisory Board.

The commissioners tabled the appointment to the Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Families & Children Inc.

The commissioners:

Approved: of a new 2014 Alcoholic Beverage License – Retail Sale of Beer and Wine the Shell convenience store located at 3200 Highfalls Road ( Formerly Highfalls Shell).

Approved: of a new 2014 Alcoholic Beverage License – Retail Sale of Beer and Wine for Copeland Grocery located at 1578 Highfalls Road.

Approved: a request from the Griffin-Spalding County Library Board of Trustees and Administration for $51,700 grant match to replace the carpeting at the Flint River Regional Library. Total cost of the project is approximately $103,400 to replace the carpet in the entire facility with a 50% grant from the state. There are sufficient funds in the Capital Projects Fund for the $51,700 match

 

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