This is your guide to know what courses to take, to-do lists for students and parents, important dates and links to some great resources. SpaldingSheriff.org, Website by the SCSO & While Johnson and McClain never said outright that SullivanStricklers work would be done in an attempt to preserve evidence of voter fraud, a September email from Johnson alludes to their conspiratorial motives. [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the violent death of six-year-old Jacob Andrew Williams. Public Forum speakers shall address remarks to the entire Board and not individual members. DMarquivius D.J. King. It brought tears to my eyes because he wanted to help her and not even knowing her situation she was so glad he took the time to help her. Then, in early 2022, the board declined to include Sunday voting for elections, one of the rare provisions in the states new election integrity bill that actually could have increased access to the polls. Sources knowledgeable about the data kept on Dominion election equipment throughout Georgia said such data would not be useful in proving widespread voter fraud. and Special Operations units began targeting the Neighborhood Bloods Rollin 20s Zoo Krew, which officials describe as the most violent [], STAFF REPORT ::: An alert Spalding County Sheriffs Office deputy thwarted what authorities are describing as a violent armed robbery in progress. On Wednesday, April 26th, the Spalding County Sheriffs Office STING Unit arrested Phillip Raymon Prather B/M,42 years old for violation of the Georgia Street Gang Act, trafficking cocaine, and other charges. The [], STAFF REPORT ::: Two people are in custody after a domestic dispute that resulted in gunfire at the Home Depot. The workers inside were mostly black. Griffin, Spalding County and the country are changing around Johnson and the fellow Republicans who have taken over elections there. She became a hero among election deniers. Fax: Office Hours: Also in the crowd was the future head of the election board and the future county election supervisor. Damon Beck, Griffin Police officer's brother, apprehended for 2021 murder. Your Voice is Important! Apply today! DMarquivius D.J. King, even refusing to cite his current employment status. Fourth Grade, from left - Paisleigh Ross, Jace Moore, Zy'Koria Flynt, Braelyn Jenkins, Dailene Martinez, Hayden Loyd and Arianna Nuon. Some of the crowd stayed until the police arrived to escort the election workers to their cars. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated. Its clear Ridleys record is far from unblemished. Citizens can use the online services portalSheriff2Citizento search for public safety incidents and arrests, obtain copies of crash reports, and access other useful information. The award is presented to classified personnel who have made the most significant impact on UGA-Griffin programs through their superior job knowledge and performance, work attitude, initiative, dependability and time management. We hope to take some of the uncertainty out of the road to graduation and College and Career Readiness. To view, Spalding County Commission meetings live: CLICK HERE or inSpalding TV CLICK HERE, 2023 Spalding County Board/Commission/Committee Openings, For the latest details, please visit the Griffin-Spalding Tornado Relief page. Each member of the Department shall be honest and abide by and uphold the laws of the State of Georgia. [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department has identified five suspects arrested early Thursday morning following what officials have described as a high-speed pursuit that ended in Butts County. This year, seven UGA-Griffin employees were nominated for the award: Brett Byous, Department of Entomology; Ben Fields, Field Research Services; Bobby Goss, Department of Food Science and Technology, Angie Lewis, Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit; Somer Rowe, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences; Brian Vermeer, Department of Plant Pathology; and Seth Williams, Facilities Management Division. This Agency actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to facilitate the maximum use of resources. Log In, Executive Director of Human Resources Judi Battle. Phone: (770) 229-3700. Meet at the Visitor Center. This years podium presentation winners included William Godat of Spalding County on his podium presentation titled, Natural Parks in the Literature and Subconscious of the American Gilded and Progressive Ages, and Riki Joiner-Rider of Upson County on her podium presentation titled, Finding the Light., "I am incredibly honored to be one of the two winners of the 2023 Gordon State College Undergraduate Research Symposium. One Griffin Center, Corner of Hill and Solomon Downtown Griffin. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. We are more transparent and accountable in all areas including use of force, professional standards, fiscal accountability, training, patrol function, and investigative function, among others., According to the GACP website, State Certification status represents a significant professional achievement. Good Morning! Group member Sohel Batliwala has demanded a jury trial and is represented by Taylor English Duma LLP of Atlanta. Back in Spalding, Johnson and McClain told OBrien that the security issue of the logged-in devices and a litigation hold stemming from lawsuits required them to copy the data in order to prevent the board from being subject to any liability. All rights reserved. Its the story of the takeover of Americas election system and, by extension, its democracy. Parks was arrested April 12, by Spalding County Sheriffs Office criminal investigators, Special Operations and STING agents, the Fugitive Apprehension Unit and SWAT Team, working in partnership with [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two people were wounded in separate Saturday night shootings in the city of Griffin. Spalding County. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. To their critics, its something far more sinister. All rights reserved. GSC student works of critical analysis, synthesis, evidence-based practice, original interpretation and primary research were eligible submission options. This is a page to discuss Griffin + Spalding County improvements and news events. The mama found the baby unresponsive. Those trends have only increased in recent years, as Griffins population has trended more Black and less white, according to residents of the city. The investment group is seeking relief for claims that include the citys alleged violation of Georgias Open Records Act; equal protection violations; due process violations; and for a writ of mandamus from the court. 478-993-3053. Our pledge is to provide professional, courteous law enforcement while continuing to develop community programs that will grow with our county. The meeting will close with a showing of our Overview Of The World video and comments from our regional JBS Coordinator. Kionta Jahaun Parks is wanted on charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, cruelty to children, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Act and [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has confirmed through multiple official sources that rumors a Rehoboth Road Middle School administrator was removed from the school in handcuffs are false. In April, Johnson and his fellow Republicans on the board out-voted Democrats to cancel a voting machine warranty and maintenance contract with Dominion. All views, opinions, data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. There were no ballots in the dumpster, for Trump or anyone else. In Spalding, Ridley became the target of Republican ire over allegations of a stolen election. Spalding County and Griffin Discussion Page. Spalding County Sheriff's Office Prayer Luncheon at Griffin The Spalding County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing quality service around the clock. There is also no evidence that Ridley intentionally did anything to attack the election, and she wasnt alone in violating election rules: An election board member was also implicated in the failures of Election Day 2020, as well as several poll workers. To address this, Georgia law requires election officials to keep enough paper ballots on hand to cover 10 percent of the voters expected to vote in a given precinct, meaning hundreds of provisional ballots would be needed. Prather is currently being held in the Spalding County Jail without bond. GPD officers on Monday, May 17 responded to 732 Experiment St., where the bodies [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 18-year-old William Trawick in a Butts County shooting that left three others wounded. Events. The benefits of certification include confirmation that agency practices are consistent with progressive professional standards, greater operational and administrative effectiveness, enhanced understanding of agency policies and practices, greater public confidence in the agency, recognition in the field of outstanding achievement, reduced liability potential, and greater governmental and community support. Hike also includes a rare chance to tour inside the old powerhouse which provides great photo opportunities of the Towaliga River. According to Coroner Michael Pryor, Zychion Montgomery, who was four-months and three weeks old, died early Saturday morning. Under Johnsons leadership, the board contacted Secretary of State Brad Raffensbergers office about the logged in devices. This isnt Venezuela, this isnt Cuba, this is the United States. Don't report stuff just because you don't like it. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Williams is the son of Barnesville Dispatch publisher Greg S. Williams. On the day of the event, check-in begins at the park at 8:30am, and fishing hours are from 9:00am 11:30am. I said this is a way to throw out the questionable results and still follow the constitution. Like many Republicans, Johnson had fixated on voting machines as a source of widespread voter fraud since the 2020 election. We want to hear it. In addition, Spalding County is home to the University of Georgias Griffin Campus and Southern Crescent Technical College. The Spalding County Board of Commissioners encourages all of its citizens to attend the Commission Meetings and learn more about your county government and how it works. Also out of a job was Vera McIntosh, a Democratic member of the election board who didnt meet the residency requirement. Each person speaking shall state his or her name and address and have up to three (3) minutes to make remarks. Jeffrey Dean, assistant provost and campus director for UGA-Griffin, joins 2023 Classified Employee Award recipients Ben Fields (left) of Field Research Services, and Barnesville resident Seth Williams of Facilities Management. Trending Citizens Introduction to Firearms Class scheduled for No Hate Speech or Bullying. Spalding County Sheriff's Office Prayer Luncheon at Griffin Of the three vacancies, Democrats would get two positions and Republicans would get one. Nominees for the award are selected by their operating unit and must have been employed full-time on campus for three consecutive years. Most of them came from people outside of the county, true believers in election lies from across the country, who had fixated on the county because of its mention on right-wing platforms where Ridleys errors and the dumpster video had made the rounds. CatapultCMS & EMS. The main thing that we want the SOS to NOT do is to EDIT OR MODIFY the existing systems in any way, Johnson wrote. It was the same plan that House and the Senate Republicans had fixated on alongside members of the Trump administration, falsely believing Pence could constitutionally refuse to accept electoral college votes for Biden. On July 13, 2020, the board chose Ben Johnson as its new chair. She invites all comers who want to invest in getting the work out of your heads and on to paper to join the group every second Tuesday. But if Spalding returns to normal, itll be coming back from the brink while the rest of the country lurches toward it. What OBrien didnt know is that what Johnson and McClain were proposing hiring a private company not certified by the Secretary of State to copy sensitive voting data from election equipment was possibly illegal, according to a previous comment from Secretary of State spokesperson Mike Hassinger. Kiwanis Center, Tuesday, January 17, 2023. It began in a dumpster two nights after the election. The bill altered the rules for Spalding County elections to, among other provisions, require that the election supervisor and all board members be county residents. But Ridley was a county employee, hired by the county commission. The standards incorporate contemporary professional thought and practices in the State and will ensure the goal of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of Georgia law enforcement agencies. Beck is currently being held in the Spalding County Jail on charges of murder and aggravated assault. Office General Disclaimer related to our online presence. One way to learn what is happening in Spalding County is by attending meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The Board respects and appreciates the good intentions that bring speakers to participate in the Public Forum. Judi Battle, SHRM-CP, PHRExecutive Director of Human Resourcesjudi.battle@gscs.org770-229-3710 Ext. Certification of results is important, because it signals that local officials trust the results of an election, that the election was free and fair, that voters regardless of their preferred candidate had had their voting rights respected. Rolling Stone has been unable to reach Ridley for comment, but sources knowledgeable about her thoughts say she is unwilling to speak to the press due to ongoing litigation that concerns her work as election supervisor. The meeting will include the WHO plans to move to take over the world's medical institutions and operation plans in 194 countries, including the United States. On Wednesday, April 12th, Gordon State College hosted its first Veteran Student Advocacy Symposium at the Barnesville campus Student Center Highlander Room from 9:00am - 2:30pm with registrants from various Georgia colleges, universities and technical institutes. Trump may have won in Spalding but Georgia is becoming a toss up. Slaughter warned. At an early October board meeting, a woman accused Johnson of trafficking in conspiracy theories, asking questions about his companys work for the county, the level of access he and his company have to election equipment, and the issue of maintenance work on the election equipment itself. Thursday, 04/27/2023. | Counseling and Emotional Support Services for GSCS Employees. The Board asks that speakers show their respect for the Board, the staff, and other citizens by speaking in a manner that is civil and courteous. King was patrolling in the vicinity of 403 W. Taylor St. at approximately 2 p.m. observed what appeared to be an altercation including gunfire [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: An attempted traffic stop on Wednesday led to a vehicle pursuit and arrest of two people on numerous narcotics charges. One was taken into custody []. All views, opinions, data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. All rights reserved. Spalding County Sheriff's Office. He also holds a charter franchise for Wild Bills Yellow Root Tea. Elsewhere in the state, Trumps victory was less secure. Saturday Morning Storyteller April 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM A Novel Experience in Downtown Zebulon Bring the little ones for a story every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. to hear Sam's favorite tales. Thats because knowledge CANNOT be a commodity available only to those with the ability to purchase it.While the news will always be free [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Nakia Cloud, the mother of Zychion Damal Montgomery, a four-month-old baby who died in his fathers home early last Saturday morning, has now been charged with murder. Inside the dumpster, a woman shuffled through papers wearing surgical gloves. To register, call 770-467-4385 or email ahightower@spaldingcounty.com no later than Wednesday, May 3rd. By August, the pair began insisting to fellow board members it was a major security concern. County Commissioners Meeting May 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Courthouse Annex, Solomon Street, Griffin DDA Meeting May 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Griffin Welcome . County Commissioners Meeting May 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Courthouse Annex, Solomon Street, Griffin DDA Meeting May 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Griffin Welcome Center DDA meeting High Falls Historic Walk May 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM High Falls State Park Join our naturalist on a short walk and learn about the history of the once-prosperous town of High Falls. Join our naturalist on a short walk and learn about the history of the once-prosperous town of High Falls. Still, the prospect of proving fraud through the digital ones and zeros held on machines has been an obsession among right-wing conspiracy theorists. Upon arrival, officers located the little boy who [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Three Griffin men have been arrested and a fourth is being sought in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting. 10375, In the aftermath of the tornadoes that struck the community, employees of the Griffin-Spalding County School System are reminded that counseling services are available at no cost through Stay Anchored Counseling Services as well as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through UNUM (24/7 Toll Free Number: 1-800-854-1446), Copyright 2018 The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time The pursuit involved a vehicle suspected of involvement in multiple drive-by shootings, including one in the early morning hours of May 17 that [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Marie Broder has confirmed to The GRIP that she has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate circumstances surrounding a criminal case of the Griffin Police Department Criminal Apprehension and Gang Enforcement (C.A.G.E.) New Jeans, Rina Sawayama, Saweetie Among Gold House A100 Honorees, 'Redfall' is a Decent Looter Shooter With an Identity Crisis. Many of them are prepared to make that vision a reality by any means necessary. Please review the Sheriff's Hello and welcome to the Griffin + Spalding Information Page. $10 per class. Kiwanis Center, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Kiss Paul Stanley Has 'Thoughts' About Parents Who Support Kids Gender Identities While the new board got to work, it was simultaneously inundated with thousands of emails demanding investigations and audits into the 2020 election. The authors of the order used Coffee Countys refusal to certify its own election as an argument for this unprecedented declaration of martial law to overturn an election that the order demanded. CatapultCMS & EMS. But these werent just any locals. Worse, when the Secretary of State admonished Slaughter for seeking to work with SullivanStrickler, she nor Windham, Johnson, or McClain told OBrien and Jester that Raffensbergers office had sent an all caps warning not to hire the firm. and Special Operations units began targeting the Neighborhood Bloods Rollin 20s Zoo Krew, which officials describe as the most violent [], STAFF REPORT ::: The Pike County Sheriffs Office has arrested two suspects in connection with a Jan. 23 theft at Cadies Convenience Store located on Highway 19. Its not known who originally posted the video, but like all good pieces of misinformation it doesnt really matter. STAFF REPORT ::: More than 75 people are in custody or being sought for arrest following a several months long investigation initiated by the Spalding County Sheriffs Office. Academy Slaps Down New Rules After Andrea Riseborough, Tom Cruise, Michelle Yeoh Controversies That victim walked to the hospital for treatment. Honorees Fields and Williams are valued by their departments and the campus overall. Cussing and such is allowed here. 3. 2023 Rolling Stone, LLC. Interested persons may sign up to speak by contacting the Superintendent's office or sign up prior to the meeting starting. SAT, OCT 8 AT 4:00 PM EDT Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates said one person was shot near 2nd Street and Central Avenue. But in their communications, the pair referenced conspiracy theories that suggested they were pursuing the data under the auspices of trying to prove unfounded allegations of voter fraud, according to emails obtained by Rolling Stone. Emergency: 911 Main Telephone: (770) 467-4282 Jail Telephone: (770) 467-4286 Spalding County Tip Line: (770) 412-4399 ADDRESS 401 Justice Blvd Griffin, GA 30224 DOWNLOAD OUR SMARTPHONE APP By then, Slaughter was the final piece of a Republican takeover of election administration in the county. It has held it ever since. King, while assigned to the GPD Criminal Intelligence Division (CID), covered up the May 9, 2021, murder of Javarreis Reid [], SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Marie Broder has notified the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) of her intent to request an investigation of Griffin Police Department Sgt. Battle holds professional certification from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Mary will assist aspiring writers to stretch creative muscles and allow imaginations to roam. All views, opinions, data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. According to Sheriff Darrell Dix, Deputy Logan Smith was patrolling Highway 19/41 near Birdie Road with his K9 partner, Rambo, at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday when he became spotted two men coming from [], STAFF REPORT ::: Kionta Parks, the suspect wanted for the March 14, murder of 11-year-old Asijah Love Jones, has been arrested by the Spalding County Sheriffs Office. One Griffin Center, Corner of Hill and Solomon Downtown Griffin. Featured. E-Verify ID #123541. American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act: ESSER III FY23 Stakeholder Input/Feedback Survey. On August 19, 2022, the Human Resources and Finance Departments relocated to our newly renovated offices across from Griffin Memorial Stadium. 258 likes. GSCS Cognia Accreditation Engagement Review. Let's treat everyone with respect. He and many others asserted data contained within them would prove that the election was stolen from Trump. This Agency recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without supportive input from the citizens we serve. Among them are conspiracies about the 2020 election and, specifically, voting machines and other election infrastructure. Griffin-Spalding County School System values its employees, and it is a great place to work! Oh, you misunderstood. Make sure everyone feels safe. She couldnt be removed by vote. If you have any questions, please call (770) 467-4777. That victim walked to the hospital for treatment. After meetings with Rose and planning and zoning officer Arthur Brutz English, a tentative plan was developed to connect the property to a lift station approximately 1100 feet away. What comes next in Spalding is anyones guess. Almost as quickly, the claim was debunked, both by the local Republican sheriff and Georgias secretary of state. A former county manager left his government job to work for Johnsons company (a period of time referred to as a sabbatical on his county profile, but made more clear on his LinkedIn page). At 7 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2020, voting machines went down in all of Spalding Countys 18 precincts. Sweet treats for our AMAZING Classified Employees of the Year. Easter pre ordering is now available via google doc that is linked below! Johnson is CEO of Liberty Technology, which since 2016 has been the primary IT support and maintenance provider for Spalding County. Spalding County Discussion page makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be . 2. Not familiar with the world of election denying conspiracies, OBrien missed the warning signs. Media 478-993-3053. Bring the little ones for a story every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. to hear Sam's favorite tales. A month after he and others went through the dumpster after election night, Dutton posted his plan for Vice President Mike Pence to decertify the election results. Beginning in December 2022, the SCSO S.T.I.N.G. Those charges remain pending, according to the Secretary of State. After responding to the area in response to a shots fired call, Officer Willie Deese, of the Griffin Police Department Uniform Patrol Division, was flagged down by a man who reported having [], STAFF REPORT ::: Seventeen people have been arrested and four additional suspects are being sought in a Griffin-Spalding County narcotics investigation involving the Spalding County Sheriffs Office Special Operations and S.T.I.N.G. Join our naturalist on a short walk and learn about the history of the once-prosperous town of High Falls. According to the Griffin Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Home Depot on Highway 16 shortly before 4 p.m. Spalding County Discussion page makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be . We will share post from the Sheriff Dept. In the event of partisan stalemates which are frequent the chair is chosen by a number of legal mechanisms that include a judges decision and, in the case of Spalding County, sometimes a coin flip. In 2020, Dutton appointed Johnson to the countys Ethics Review Board. The fifth and final board seat would go to whomever was chosen by a secret vote of the countys judges, as was newly stipulated by HB 769. Frank Clark, who contacted all SCSO school resource officers, as well as Donald Britt, with the Griffin-Spalding County School [], STAFF REPORT ::: An 11-year-old little girl was shot and killed Tuesday morning when a stray bullet entered her bedroom window, striking and killing her instantly. When James Dutton began filming outside the Spalding County Board of Elections and Registration, the 2020 election had yet to be decided. We will even pray for you if you ask us to.
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