Spalding County deputy dies after long battle with cancer
With heavy hearts, Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix announced the passing of Deputy Phil Hammond Monday after a long battle with cancer.
Over 57 people arrested in Spalding County gang crackdown
Spalding County authorities say they have cracked nearly a decade's long criminal enterprise involving gangs and drugs smuggled from Mexico.
'Dangerous' suspect accused of killing 11-year-old Spalding County girl under arrest, sheriff says
Deputies described the murder suspect accused of killing the girl while she was sleeping as a "monster" who "has a complete disregard for human life." Weeks after the shooting, he's now been taken in custody.
FOUND: 2 girls reported missing in Spalding County
Update: Spalding County officials have found the 12-year-old and a 14-year-old girls who were reported missing from the same area.
Griffin man scams car companies for thousands in insurance, officials say
Authorities say the man submitted multiple invoices for vehicle repairs that never occurred, using made-up names.
Dam breach forces Spalding County residents to evacuate
The Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is located northwest of Griffin.
Weekend storms in Georgia leave behind destruction, flooding
Gov. Brian Kemp toured the damage midday on Monday.
Funeral held for 11-year-old Spalding County girl hit, killed by stray bullet
Just weeks before her 12th birthday, family, friends and teachers of the 11-year-old said they were saddened to be coming together for a much more somber occasion instead.
Deputies offer $10K reward for man accused of killing 11-year-old girl
Law enforcement say the man accused of firing the stray bullet that killed an 11-year-old Spalding County girl is a "monster" who "has a complete disregard for human life."
Family of 11 year-old killed by stray bullet devastated, funeral set for Saturday
Loved ones of an 11-year-old girl who was killed by a stray bullet last week are preparing for her funeral this weekend.
Girl, 11, dies after being struck by stray bullet in Spalding County
Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix says one of the rounds that was fired at the intended target missed and traveled through the child's bedroom window. She was killed instantly.
As many as 4 tornadoes tore through Spalding County, NWS says
The National Weather Service has a better understanding of the outbreak of tornadoes which tore through Georgia on Jan. 12. A new groundbreaking report was issued on Thursday.
Volunteers work to help homeless, displaced pets after Griffin tornadoes
Hominy and Grits are examples of the many dogs found homeless after the January 12th tornado that hit the Griffin area.
Spalding County residents who lost mailboxes need to go to post office
The U.S. Postal Service is holding onto mail for residents whose mailboxes were damaged or displaced during the recent storms.
Spalding County tornadoes: FEMA disaster recovery center opens to ease residents' 'nightmare'
FEMA opened a disaster recovery center Wednesday at the Senior Center in Spalding County to help families impacted by tornadoes Jan. 12.
Georgia mothers recall tornado-downed tree falling on Jeep with kids inside nearly killing them
An incredible story of survival from two young mothers who were riding in the same car with their children during the tornado that hit Spalding County.
How Georgians impacted by recent tornadoes can apply for FEMA aid
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
This is when students in Spalding County are now expected to return to the classroom
The district made that decision Wednesday after assessing the continued cleanup following last week's tornadoes.
'God's Pit Crew': Virginia teams helps hard-hit Georgia residents rebuild after tornadoes
The hum of chainsaws and generators filled the air as Chris Chiles and many of the volunteers with the "God’s Pit Crew" organization from Danville, Virginia came to help cleanup Griffin, Georgia.
Family tries to move forward after Griffin home destroyed by tornado
Many of the homes inside the Pine Glen Mobile Home Park are destroyed.