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THOMAS HOEFER/DAILY NEWS
Antonio Yates posts an improvement idea for Griffin High School to a board at the school’s cafeteria. This was part of a brainstorming workshop during which numerous educators and community members expressed ideas on what could be done with potential money from a school improvement grant.
Revitalization of GHS topic of meeting
A crowd of educators and community stakeholders gathered Saturday morning at Griffin High School to brainstorm and discuss ideas to revitalize the school. As Griffin High will be applying for a fe...
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United Way accepting funding applications
The Griffin-Spalding County United Way is accepting applications for 2011 funding. New applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, April 23. Application forms are available by contacting t...
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News of Yesteryear
From the Annals of 1910 A lovely event and a pretty compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Jones, was the dinner given in their honor by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Patterson at their home on South Hill Stre...
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Simmons to be next GHS principal
Keith Simmons will be the next principal at Griffin High School, beginning on July 1, 2010. The decision on Simmons, who is currently principal at the Monroe County Achievement Center, was made by...
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Trucks now barred from part of Tomochichi Road
The Spalding County Board of Commissioners barred trucks from part of Tomochichi Road, tabled a request for the county to reduce the rent and pay the utility bills of the Development of Veterans S...
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City e-waste collection effort under way
by Matthew W. Quinn
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The city of Griffin began collecting electronic waste for the third consecutive year on Monday. “We’re having our third annual e-waste collection event,” said Director of Central Services Phill Fr...
Girl Scouts offers many benefits, Scout tells local Kiwanis Club
by Matthew W. Quinn
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A local Girl Scout told the Kiwanis Club of Griffin about the importance and benefits of the Girl Scouts organization Wednesday afternoon. “I’d like to tell you some of the things I’ve learned in ...
News of Yesteryear
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From the Annals of 1910 A lovely afternoon wedding was that of Miss Bessie McDowell and Mr. Emmett Womack Hemphill, which took place at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Elizabeth J. McDowell, ...
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Friday wreck requires response from multiple agencies
by Matthew W. Quinn
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A Friday night wreck on Newnan Road resulted in one man being transported Atlanta by Emory Flight. Spalding County Fire Department Battalion Chief Wayne Jones said the wreck required multiple Emer...
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