Entries by Walter Geiger

Oliver Quimby Melton Jr., died February 7 at his home just five days before his 91st birthday. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, May Melton; a son, Quimby Melton III; three daughters, Mary Forehand, Laura Geiger, co-publisher of The Herald-Gazette in Barnesville and The Journal-Reporter in Zebulon, and Leila Stone.

UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS: Visitation Saturday, February 9 from 3-5 p.m. at the Melton home at 1940 South 6th Street in Griffin or Sunday, February 10 from 2-3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church in Griffin with a memorial service following at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Melton was the longtime editor and publisher of the Griffin Daily News which his father purchased on February 1, 1925.
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Spalding County authorities have made several arrests in two separate shooting incidents.

With the assistance of the community, officers located and arrested Patrick John Douglas without incident during a traffic stop. At the time of the stop he was found to be in possession of a firearm. He was wanted for questioning for his involvement in a shooting that occurred on 5th Street in East Griffin on Saturday, Jan. 26 as a result of a drug related argument. During the argument Christopher John Henry Zickefoose 20 years old of 6th Street Griffin, shot Patrick John Douglas in the chest. [Full story »] 

A suspect has been arrested related to several thefts that have occurred in the area.
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Sheriffs Jimmy Thomas, Wendell Beam, Dan Kilgore and Barry Babb of the Griffin Judicial Circuit met and have unanimously agreed with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association’s stance on gun control.

The sheriffs took an oath to support the Constitution and will stand by the 2nd Amendment. The sheriffs will aggressively oppose federal or state legislation which infringes upon law abiding citizens’ right to bear arms.

The sheriffs further agree to support any legislation that would effectively penalize criminals who use firearms in the commission of crimes.

A Griffin man was found mortally wounded just after midnight Saturday morning near the intersection of North 9th and West Tinsley streets. [Full story »] 

Emergency personnel, deputies have responded to a call on Shackelford Road in northeast Pike where a 9-year-old has reportedly been seriously injured. A lifeflight helicopter has been dispatched. [Full story »] 

A Griffin man is in jail on aggravated assault and other charges after allegedly shooting a woman. [Full story »] 

Missing man:
Reward offered for information on Philip Chiges.

Bevy of beauties:
Baylynn Merritt crowned Miss Pike County Sweetheart.

Miracle:
Warning, switch to pickup save Caitlin Finley.

Canine kiss:
Puppy Love photo show reception is February 2.

It's back:
Pizza, with recipe tweaked, returns to school system menus.

The inimitable Sheila Tolley now has her own blog. [Full story »] 

Jailed:
Jessica Amanda Casteel of Williamson arrested after boyfriend found dead in bed.

Thieves will be thieves:
Two charged in recent outbreak of thefts from vehicles.

Lauded:
Local leaders feted at chamber dinner.

Finally:
Commission approves BOE tax levy after citizens turn out in force .

Great night, good cause:
Paris in Pike draws crowd, opens pocketbooks.

A 19-year-old Williamson woman is among three young people charged in connection with the death of a Barnesville man who was found dead in his bed Wednesday after a Tuesday night party at his home. [Full story »]