| TOGETHER WITH | | Good morning, Spalding County!
While fighting heats up in the Middle East, we get to wake up in a peaceful community and go about our day without a second thought. That's not lost on us. Thank God for the men and women in uniform serving around the world, many of them from right here in Griffin. If you get a quiet moment today, say a prayer for them and their families. They're carrying a heavy load so we don't have to. Now let's get into what's happening around town this week.
- Chad Robert | | |
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| | CIVIL NEWS | The Spalding County Board of Commissioners kicks things off with a work session at 3:00 PM, where commissioners will review agenda items and discuss county business before reconvening for their regular meeting at 6:00 PM, the public portion where official votes are taken and citizen comments are welcomed. No City of Griffin Commission meetings are scheduled this week. | | DUMP SCHEDULE | Monday & Thursday: Carver (610 Carver Rd) and Woodroof (4245 Old Atlanta Rd) 11am-7pm
Tuesday & Friday: Blalock (5756 Newnan Rd) and Cabin (3865 Jackson Rd)
11am-7pm
Saturday: All centers open 7am-1pm (plus Akin for bulky items only)
Sunday & Wednesday: Closed
Got big stuff? The Akin Collection Center (841 S McDonough Rd) is for bulky items only—no regular household garbage. Open Saturdays 7am-1pm.
All centers closed on county holidays. | | WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ | MONDAY | Chess Club for Kids and Adults
When: Monday, March 2, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
What: Sharpen your strategy at the library's chess club, open to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're teaching your kid the basics or looking for a worthy opponent, it's a great way to spend a Monday evening. All materials provided.
Where: Griffin-Spalding Library, 800 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30224 | TUESDAY | Mahjong Club at Tipsy Daisy
When: Tuesday, March 3, 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
What: Learn and play Mahjong at one of downtown Griffin's favorite gathering spots. Whether you're a seasoned player or picking up tiles for the first time, all skill levels are welcome. Drop in throughout the day when it works for your schedule. Tickets from $30.52 at Eventbrite.
Where: The Tipsy Daisy, 132 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223
Griffin Choral Arts presents "My Life Flows On"
When: Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
What: Experience a moving concert exploring life through the lens of water. The centerpiece is John Rutter's Requiem, with Psalm references of being led beside "waters of comfort." All ages welcome, accessible venue, and free parking on site. Tickets at griffinchoralarts.org.
Where: Griffin Auditorium, 234 East Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30224 | WEDNESDAY | SABA March Luncheon
When: Wednesday, March 4, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
What: Join the Spalding Area Business Alliance for their monthly networking luncheon, hosted by the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce. Connect with local business owners, community leaders, and professionals over lunch. Registration required at griffinchamber.com.
Where: Conner Westbury Family Life Building, 1891 W McIntosh Road, Griffin, GA 30223 | THURSDAY | Family Storytime at the Library
When: Thursday, March 5, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
What: Bring the little ones for an interactive storytime packed with theme-based songs, fingerplays, stories, movement, crafts, and more. Designed for ages 2–5 and their parents or caregivers, it's a fun way to build early literacy skills and make new friends. No registration required.
Where: Griffin-Spalding County Library, 800 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30224 | |
| WEATHER | MONDAY | 68° 🌡️ 51° | ☁️ | 1% | 💨 11 mph (10 knots) | TUESDAY | 68° 🌡️ 51° | ☁️ | 1% | 💨 9 mph (8 knots) | WEDNESDAY | 79° 🌡️ 52° | ☁️ | 5% | 💨 7 mph (6 knots) | THURSDAY | 81° 🌡️ 61° | 🌧️ | 45% | 💨 8 mph (7 knots) | | THANKS! | Thanks for reading the Griffin Grapevine! If you've got a neighbor, coworker, or friend who'd like to stay in the know about what's going on around Spalding County, send them our way. The more folks we have on the list, the stronger this community gets. And if you hear about something happening around town, an event, a new business, anything worth sharing, just hit reply and let me know. Y'all have been great about that, and it really does help get the word out. Have a blessed week, Griffin. |
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