Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Shelters welcome Griffin, LaGrange, Locust Grove residents with tornado damage
Emergency response teams continue to survey parts of Georgia that were devastated by a deadly tornado on Thursday, including the city of Griffin and LaGrange County. The American Red Cross of Georgia announced the opening of multiple shelters for both areas.
Spalding County comes together to help after strong tornadoes tear through community
People in Spalding County spent the holiday weekend clearing debris and trying to get their lives back to normal.
Classes canceled through at least Thursday for Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Students in the Griffin-Spalding County School District won't be going back to school until Thursday at the earliest, one week after two strong tornadoes hit the area.
NWS confirms 2 tornadoes in Spalding County, including EF-3
National Weather Service surveyors confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Spalding County, including an EF-3 and an EF-2, on Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters rescue elderly, disabled residents stuck nearly 24 hours after tornado
Nearly 24 hours after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Spalding County, some elderly and disabled residents were still stuck in their homes Friday afternoon.
Storm destroys Griffin funeral home during family's wake
A family and the employees of a Griffin funeral home say they are thankful to be alive after the dangerous storms destroyed the business while they were inside having a wake.
Students stuck at school for hours after tornado-warned storm in Spalding County
Hundreds of students were stuck at the four middle schools in Spalding County after a tornado-warned storm tore through the area Thursday afternoon.
Spalding County officials search for red truck linked to crime
Spalding County authorities said the red older Dodge truck with a discolored front bumper was used in a theft at Dixie Amusement.
Georgia sheriffs give back to community for Christmas
This is the time of year that many law enforcement agencies step up to support families in their communities, especially with gifts for children in need.
'If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is!' Spalding County sheriff warns against fake checks
“Look what I got in the mail today!” Sheriff Darrell Dix's Facebook post read. “Instant Christmas money for no reason at all!”
Deputies: Missing 14-year-old Spalding County girl found safely
Deputies say 14-year-old Alexandria Elizabeth Nelson was last seen around the Chester Woods Court area and was wearing a black jacket and gray sweatpants.
17 arrested, 4 wanted in Spalding County narcotics investigation
Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix said investigators found nearly 11 pounds of methamphetamine, 21 guns, about 250 prescription pills, two pounds of marijuana, 20 ounces of GHB, four cars and $17,096.17 in cash.
Four victims found in drive-by shooting, may be gang-related, police say
On Monday, Griffin police discovered a vehicle of four victims in a drive-by shooting. Two of those victims were shot multiple times, according to officials.
Spalding County investigators searching for supposed vape thief
Do you recognize this man? Spalding County investigators said he's wanted for a recent theft, and they need help identifying him.
18-year-old arrested for double shooting in 'drug deal gone bad,' deputies say
Keondra Hunter, 18, is accused of shooting one man in the face and another in the neck during a “drug deal that went bad.”
More questions than answers in shooting inside vehicle in Spalding County
One was treated and released. The other was taken to an Atlanta-area hospital where they remained on Tuesday. The names of both have not been released.
Suspect arrested after authorities advise people to 'shelter in place' during manhunt
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office said deputies were searching for a suspect who fled from them on Moreland Road.
Officials Spalding County teen missing for over a year, could be in Atlanta
It's been over a year and a half since 17-year-old Kelsea Taylor was last seen and officials say she may be somewhere near Atlanta or Panama City, Florida.
Operations Endless Consequences: Major gang bust in Butts County, dozens arrested
FOX 5 was with local police and state and federal agents as they made drug arrests associated with street gangs.