Griffin-Spalding Community Magazine Vol. 3 2014

G r i f f i n / S p a l d i n G

A Publication of the Griffin-Spalding

Chamber of Commercevolume 3 • 2014

CommunityMagazine

A QuA l i t y Ed u c At i on i s Wi t h i n RE Ac h

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SPALDING REGIONAL MADE A BELIEVER OUT OF ME!

— Pam RichardsGriffin

Read more at www.spaldingregional.com

More and more people throughout our region are choosing Spalding Regional Hospital. We’re committed to the right combination of high level medical

services and attentive care that isn’t always possible in a larger, less personal setting. It’s how we make change for the better happen every day for YOU.

A Member of Spalding Health

“The entire staff put meat ease and I’m confi dent

that I received the best care possible anywhere.”

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Newcomers — 45Learn more about your community

Attractions — 40There is something for everyone

Griffin — 39What makes Griffin unique?

Education — 33Area offers many educational opportunities

Business & Industry — 26A look at Griffin-Spalding’s employers

County — 24What’s special about Spalding

Health Care — 13Health care services profiled

Chamber of Commerce — 6Chamber’s role in the community

The Griffin Daily news323 E. Solomon St.Griffin, GA 30224

Phone: 770-227-3276

Griffin-Spalding Chamber of CommerceContact us at 770-228-8200 or [email protected].

David Clevenger, PublisherJoy Gaddy, Advertising DirectorBruce Carter, SalesChandler English, Sales Lindsey Ragan, Sales

Kayla Payne, SalesBeth Hamil, SalesTim Daly, Managing EditorAnthony Rhoads, Assistant Managing Editor

Agape Computers . . . . . . . . . . 12

Beck, Owen & Murray . . . . . . . . 4

Ben’s Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

B&H Electric Supply Inc . . . . . . 44

Brightmoor Hospice . . . . . . . . 17

Brock Insurance Agency . . . . . . 27

Caremaster Medical Services . . . . 20

Central Georgia EMC . . . . . . . . 28

City of Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home . . 8

Designs Created. . . . . . . . . . . 32

Destiny Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Double Diamond . . . . . . . . . . 30

Eagles Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Express Employment Professionals 11

First Baptist Church of Griffin 32

First National Bank . . . . . . . . 27

Georgia Banking Co . . . . . . . . 12

Gordon State College . . . . . . . . 35

Griffin Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Griffin Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Griffin Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Griffin-Spalding Development Authority . . . . . 31

Griffith’s Drive-in . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home 21

Hill’s Tire Store . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Internal Medicine of Griffin . . . . 23

Iris City Chiropractic . . . . . . . . 20

Jones-Harrison Furniture . . . . . . 28

Kiwanis Club of Griffin. . . . . . . . 5

MGR Homecare . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Millenium Insurance . . . . . . . . 30

Minuteman Press . . . . . . . . . . 41

PetroSouth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Polyphase Electric . . . . . . . . . 44

R&B Portable Solutions, LLC . . . . 28

Record Heaven . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sharp’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Southern Crescent Technical College 33

Southern Pit BBQ . . . . . . . . . 11

Spalding County Board of Commissioners . . . . . . 24, 25

Spalding County Farm Bureau 36

Spalding Regional. . . . . . . . . . . 2

State Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Woods Assisted Living . . . . . 21

United Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

University of Georgia. . . . . . . . 36

Index of AdvertIsers

thIs mAgAzIne produced by the grIffIn dAIly news

Lifestyle — 4A look at local amenities

Contents


The secret of Griffin and Spalding is out

— it is the perfect spot to live, work, play and to raise a family. It is an excellent mix of a promising eco-nomic outlook, fine neigh-borhoods, quality schools, modern healthcare and a

variety of ways to spend leisure hours.

Activities abound on a year-round basis. Calendars are filled with concerts, local theatre, musicals and ballet at the Griffin Audi-torium as well as football, basketball and other ath-

letic events associated with youth sports.

For the adults, several outstanding golf courses and tennis complexes are busy every day. Residents enjoy small-town living with access to big-city amenities just a short drive

away, including the major metropolis of Atlanta.

Griffin, a Main Street City, has many buildings with unique architectural qualities and a rich history to match in the Historic

continued on page 7

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CHAMBER 6

Membership in the Griffin-Spalding Cham-ber of Commerce entitles you to many

opportunities to promote your business, invest in the community and network with others.

ACTION Newsletter — Each month, the ACTION Newsletter is published in the Griffin Daily News.

Weekly Email Blast — Timely information is emailed directly to chamber members. This is an opportunity for members to advertise, make important announcements and receive reminders of upcoming events.

Business After Hours — Chamber mem-bers join together the third Tuesday of each month to network. These well-attended events are hosted by various member businesses throughout the year.

Free Referrals — The Chamber of Com-merce receives countless phone calls and re-quests for information every day. Member busi-nesses are recommended to these requests; don’t miss this opportunity!

Free Listing on the Chamber’s Online Directory — The Chamber’s Membership Busi-ness Directory is available from their website, www.griffinchamber.com. Many other opportu-nities to advertise, including this publication, are made available exclusively to chamber members.

Prestige — Display your membership de-cal on your door or window to announce your investment in the community.

Mission Statement:The Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce

provides leadership through its members to ad-vance the economic potential and quality of life of our community.

Griffin-Spalding

Chamber of Commerce

The Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ben’s Seafood and Steak in Griffin.

Business Expo vendor


from page 4

Downtown Dis-trict. Families are attracted to the region by inviting new neighbor-hoods.

Quiet, shady streets, rural roll-ing farmlands, cool streams running through fields and forested acres offer a variety of at-tractive settings on which to build your dream house or retire in the serenity of country living not far from the bustling city life.

continued on page 9

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from page 7

Established subdivi-sions around the area, featuring from as few as 10 to as many as 50 homes, vary in price and available amenities. Sun City Peachtree is a large active adult community in northeastern Spalding County that is growing by leaps and bounds.

With extras to fit any lifestyle, apartment complexes provide an al-ternative or transition to home ownership. Area residents believe that service to others is

continued on page 11A farmer’s market is held every summer at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds.

The Iris City Walk & Roll was a fund-raiser for the First United

Methodist Church in Griffin.


LIFESTYLES 10

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a way of life that is essential to a well-rounded community.

Our various civic organizations work hard to support our citizens and respond to their needs and concerns. Visitors and newcomers quickly experience the excitement

in our community. It’s easy to find a comfortable neighborhood to call home, a great school for your children and adventurous things to enjoy all year long.

Griffin-Spalding is growing because it is the place to live for these reasons and many, many more.▼

Local 4-H students participate in many activities.

The Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce held its Business After Hours event at the School System Archives Museum.


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This is a reproduction of Joyce Smith’s original painting of the family home of J. Henry “Doc” Holliday. It was at the corner of Ninth Street and West Tinsley Street in Griffin. “Doc” was born in Griffin on Aug. 14, 1851.


Spalding Regional Hospital has been serving the health-care

needs of the community for more than 100 years.

The 160-bed acute-care hospital

is located right in Griffin, and is part of Spalding Health, an expanded health system that also includes Sylvan Grove Hospital in Jackson and seven outpatient facilities and

physician offices in the area.Fully accredited by the Joint

Commission on Accreditation of

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Hospital has been serving community for more than 100 years

A Century of Healthcare


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HEALTHCARE 16

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Healthcare Organizations (JCA-HO), Spalding Regional earns nation-al recognition for high-quality care in women’s and maternity services, cardiovascular care, oncology services and more.

Spalding Regional consistently ranks above both national and state averages for clinical quality scores. Medical specialties include cardiac services, with an interventional Car-diac Catheterization Lab including angioplasty, Primary Stroke Center, and Orthopedic and Joint Health.

The hospital also operates special-ized outpatient facilities: Spalding Regional’s Center for Rehabilitation, encompassing physical, occupational and speech therapy for adults and children; Center for Sleep Medicine,

which successfully diagnoses and treats patients with a multitude of sleep-related problems; and our award-winning Center for Wound Healing, providing highly specialized wound care and advanced treatments for the care of chronic wounds including Hyperbaric Medicine.

The Outpatient Services Center houses a magnetic resonance imaging unit (MRI), 64-slice CT scanner and the area’s only PET-CT scanner. Radi-ology services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The hospital’s ambulatory services unit is used for specialized treatment such as chemotherapy, outpatient surgeries and endoscopy. The hospital also serves the emergent needs of the community by providing Spalding County’s EMS services, and through the hospital’s Emergency Department.

Spalding Regional Hospital recent-ly opened its new expanded Emer-gency Department, almost doubling the size of the facility and increasing capacity by 50 percent.

Spalding Regional Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Perfor-mance Achievement Award for Heart Failure services, the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission for the Primary Stroke Center, and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer with a 3-Year Accreditation with Commendation for its Medical Oncology Services.

You can access the hospital’s free physician referral service, download its healthcare app, or find more information by visiting www.spaldingregional.com.


The staff at the dental clinic at the Hope Health Clinic.


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Spalding Regional Hospital’s Women’s Center.


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Spalding Regional has new emergency department

Spalding Regional Hospital completed its latest expan-sion project during 2013, with the opening of a new Emer-gency Department. The new “ER,” designed in response to increasing patient demand, almost doubles the size of the original Emergency Department and increases capacity by 50 percent.

Spalding Regional Hospital treats more than 53,000 emergency patients a year.

“Our ED provides some of the latest technology in the area and sees patients from Spalding and several sur-rounding counties; this new ED will increase our clinical capabilities as well as provide more privacy and comfort to our patients and their families,” Emergency Department Director Amy Pitts said.

The new Emergency Department includes more private medical exam rooms as well as specialized trauma and critical care rooms with centralized cardiac monitoring and nursing sub-stations for direct patient observation; com-puterized records for safe, accurate charting; direct access

to radiology; a pneumatic tube station for quick expediting of specimens with the lab; and separate specialized areas for issues such as decontamination and psychiatric care.

The Emergency Department includes a “Fast Track” care area for non-emergency issues. The hospital also operates Spalding County’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) with a staff of paramedics and EMTs, and a fleet of ambulances. The EMS responds to more than 15,000 calls annually.

In addition to serving Spalding County, the hospital’s EMS provides backup service for several surrounding coun-ties including Butts, Lamar, Pike and Henry counties.

Spalding Regional Hospital recently added two new ambulances to serve the community and region. The fleet now includes 10 vehicles specifically designed for Spalding Regional Hospital’s Emergency Services.

The new ambulances feature more room for the para-medics and the patient, and include some of the latest technology, allowing for faster and better treatment of patients. This includes the first use of Telemedicine in the region, incorporating webcam capability to allow for con-stant communications on route to the hospital between the paramedic, physician and patient.


In 2013 Spalding Regional Hospital opened a new Emergency Department.


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As with the rest of the EMS fleet, these units are also equipped with recent technology, in-cluding mobile hotspots for onboard Internet access, specially-designed Lifepack 15 advanced 12-lead EKG cardiac monitors and transport ventilators.

For the non-emer-gency patient, Spalding Regional also recently added a new online ER Express service that allows non-emergency consumers to schedule a time in the hospital’s ER schedule, while waiting in the comfort of their own homes.

According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, increased demand and decreased capacity are creating traffic jams in ER waiting rooms across the country, adding stress to an experience that al-

ready invokes anxiety.Spalding Regional’s

ER Express service allows non-emergency patients to simply visit the hospital website home page, click on the ER Express button, complete an online regis-tration form and choose a time of arrival. Then the patient simply arrives at that time and is seen by a health professional within 15 minutes.

“We know people want more convenience and predictability in the ER experience,” Chief Executive Officer John Quinn explains. “With this service, users enjoy the conve-nience of choosing where they wait and a projected time to see a health-care professional in the emer-gency room.”

Individuals requiring immediate medical treatment are directed to go immediately to the Emergency Department or call 911.

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Spalding Regional recognized for service, safety

In recent years, Spalding Regional Hospital has grown and expanded services to meet community needs with a commitment to provide exceptional quality of care.

Spalding Regional promises our patients to provide an exceptional healthcare experience with the best pos-sible outcome. We deliver on this promise every day by keeping you at the center of everything we do, investing in our people, our facility and technology, and never settling for less than continuous improvement in the quality of care you receive.

When we do this, you will experience more than you expected and be confident that you made the right choice to trust Spalding Regional Hospital with your health.

This promise is evidenced by the awards and com-mendations the hospital has received on both the national and state level. In 2013, Spalding Regional was rated above both the Georgia and national averages for clinical quality care of heart failure, pneumonia and

surgical care improvement by the Hospital Quality Al-liance (HQA), an initiative that reports data on hospi-tals’ performance across the country.

The HQA consists of organizations representing consumers, hospitals, doctors, employers, accrediting organizations and federal agencies including the Cen-ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They publish their results for the public to view at www.HospitalCompare.hhs.gov.



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from page 21

Spalding Regional Hospital has been rated higher than state and national averages going back over four years. In September 2010, Spalding Regional was proud to have received certification as a Primary Stroke Center, earning the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO), the independent organization that accredits and certifies more than 20,000 healthcare organizations in the United States.

This certification recognizes Primary Stroke Centers that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke patients.

In 2012, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of EMS/Trauma also designated Spalding Regional Hospital as a Primary Stroke Center, commending the hospital and staff for their commitment to excellence in stroke care provided at the hospital.

In 2013, Spalding Regional Hospital received the Gold Plus Quality Achieve-ment Award from the American Heart Association, for both Heart Failure and Stroke. The rec-ognition signifies that Spalding Regional has reached an exceptional goal of treating both heart failure and stroke patients according to the guidelines of care recommended by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology.

This marked the fourth year that Spalding Regional has been recognized with a quality achievement award from the prestigious AHA.

Most recently, the Georgia Hospital Association’s Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) has named Spald-ing Regional Hospital in their prestigious Elite Circle for accomplishments in patient safety for both 2012 and 2013.

The Elite Circle is the highest category in GHA’s Hos-pital Engagement Network’s recognition program, plac-ing Spalding Regional in the 90th percentile or above of GHA’s Hospital Engagement Network.

Several of Spalding Regional’s other specialty services also received recognition in 2012. The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer granted a three-year accredita-tion “with commendation” to the Cancer Program at Spalding Regional Hospital.

The commendation followed the on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor for the commission during which Spalding Region-al demonstrated a high level of compliance with one or more standards that represent the full scope of the cancer program.

These standards included clinical services, community outreach, quality improvement, hospital cancer committee leadership, cancer data management and research.

Spalding Regional’s Imaging and Radiol-ogy Services also received accreditation from the American College of Radiology in five separate areas in 2012 for their specialties with, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Nuclear Medicine, Computed Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound services.

“These recognitions are validation of the work that our staff does every day to improve the quality and safety of the care we provide to our patients,” Quinn said. ▼

Most recently, the Georgia Hos-pital Association’s Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) has named Spalding Re-gional Hospital in their prestigious Elite Circle for ac-complishments in patient safety for both 2012 and 2013.

Pictured is Spalding Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer John Quinn.

The Spalding County Health Department has offered free, drive-through flu shots.


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With a location about 35 miles south of Atlanta and a short drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Griffin-Spalding County strives to pro-vide the right services and access needed for a successful, competi-tive economy.

Evolving from its beginnings as a center for textile companies, the area now has a diversified em-ployer base of light manufacturing and assembly, high-tech industry,

research and development. This was accomplished by a strong pro-business attitude, relatively low land cost, a qualified labor force along with the appropriate support infrastructure.

The Griffin-Spalding Develop-ment Authority offers land for companies to grow in its publicly owned industrial parks as well as in other sites across the county. Southern Crescent Technical Col-lege is the area’s home for Georgia Quick Start, the state’s workforce education program. World-class

research for the food and agricul-tural communities is provided by the University of Georgia’s Griffin Campus. The campus also now offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to those who want to stay right here.

Concentrating on education of its young people and the train-ing of its workforce, along with incentives for businesses, Griffin-Spalding County has positioned itself to be competitive in the global economy for the present and future. ▼

Pictured is the Odd Fellows Building at the corner of Hill and Solomon streets in Griffin.

Reeves Cleaners has been in operation since 1946.

The Sock Shoppe, established in 1936, is at 432 E. Broad St. Pictured is a loom inside the 1888 Mills facility in Griffin.


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Griffi n-Spalding Development Authority

109 East Solomon Street • P.O. Box 1009 • Griffi n, GA • (770) 412-9200 Fax: (770) 412-9222www.gsda.net

Located in the heart of the newSouth, Griffi n-Spalding County stands solid in the 21st century.

A combnation of both an educated workforce and local leadership have made the difference in attracting new economic growth to Griffi n-Spalding County. The Griffi n-Spalding County Development Authority works jointly with the City of Griffi n and Spalding County to attract capital investment and jobs to the area.

TransportationMajor Highway Arteries Interstate Access: I-75, I-85, I-285 U.S. Highways: 19, 41 Georgia Highway: 16Rail Transportation Norfolk Southern • Locally at Griffi n and piggyback service out of Atlanta and Macon CSX

Air Transportation Hartsfi eld-Jackson Atlanta International Airport • 35 miles from Griffi n • service provided by all major carriers • 400 non-stop or direct fl ights weekly Griffi n-Spalding County Airport

Business ClimateGriffi n-Spalding County is moving forward through a combination of factors, including low landcost, an ample and qualifi ed labor force, and a solid commitment to education and excellent access to markets.

Griffi n-Spalding County businesses benefi t from lower operating costs than most communities of comparable size and location. For example, both city and county allow 100 percent Freeport Tax Exemption on all classes of business inventory.

Electric PowerGeorgia is only one of a few states in the nation that allows suppliers of electric power to compete. Depending upon location, Griffi n-Spalding industries requiring connection of a 900kw load or higher can choose from among these listed suppliers: • City of Griffi n (MEAG Power) • Georgia Power • Georgia EMC (Central Georgia EMC)Natural Gas • Marketer of ChoiceTelecommunication • AT&T • City of Griffi nWater and Wastewater • Griffi n Water & Wastewater • Spalding County WaterAvaiable Land • The Lakes at Green Valley“Georgia’s fi rst “eco” mixed-used park”

Education & TrainingIndustry in Spalding County benefi ts from Georgia’s Quick Start Program, administered locally at Southern Cresent. This program, provided at no cost to the employer is designed to help new or expanding companies begin quality operations as quickly as possible through this national recognized work force training program.

Having been certifi ed a “Work Ready Community” Griffi n-Spalding County offers a good work force and ready access to education and training programs. Listed below are a few of the programs available:

• Georgia Quick Start • Griffi n-Spalding School System • Private Schools • Southern Crescent Technical College • Gordon State College • Georgia Institute of Technology • Clayton College and State University • The University of Georgia

The Griffi n-Spalding development authority is dedicated to capitalizing on opportunities while protecting those things that make living here special. We are your partner in promoting education, recruiting new industry,assisting existing industries, creating jobs, increasing the tax base and ultimately enhancing the quality of life enjoyed by all who call Griffi n and Spalding County home!

Opportunities for high tech manufacturing and research and development industries make Griffin-

Spalding a perfect location for growth and expansion.

Education is a vital part of our strong business and industrial environment.

With abundant transportation opportunities, Griffin-Spalding County places you within two hours of over 80 percent of the U.S.

population.


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First Baptist Church of Griffi n106 West Taylor Street • Griffi n, GA 30224 • P: 770.227.5517

Website: www.fbcgriffi n.org • Email: info@fbcgriffi n.org

Nurturing FaithStrengthening FamiliesCultivating Friendships

First Baptist Churchof Griffi n

Meet Our Staff• Dr. Bill Hardee, Senior Pastor

• Rev. Hambric Brooks, Associate Pastor

• Rev. Denel James, Minister to Children

• Rev. Brian McCartney, Minister of Education

• Rev. Marty Watts, Minister of Music

•Rev. Chris Borders, Associate Pastor of Youth and Recreation

• Nurturing Faith • Strengthening Families

• Cultivating FriendshipsCome Grow With Us!

First Baptist Church of Griffi n has something for everyone.

A church that encompasses and embraces all age groups from babies to senior adults, First Baptist’s focus is to offer a choice of worship services, programs, and activities which meet the

needs and appeal to the personal worship styles of members of the Griffi n-Spalding community and surrounding areas.

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The Worship Schedule is:

SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Early Service in Chapel

11:00 a.m. Connexion Service in the Family Life Building

11:00 a.m. Celebration Service in the Sanctuary

9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

Children’s Church for ages Pre-K through Second Grade is also provided during the 11:00 a.m. services.

Childcare is provided for ages 3 and below during the 11:00 a.m. services.

The First Baptist Weekday Program is designed for ages 2 through Kindergarten. It offers the opportunity for youngsters to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, and academically. For details, please visit our church website at www.fbcgriffi n.org or call 770.227.5517.

Pictured is the old Coca-Cola building at 410 E. Taylor St., Griffin.


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Technical College offers more than 100 programs

SCTC Southern Crescent Technical College is a public, accredited, two-year post-

secondary institution that trains students in the latest technology through programs that are specifically designed to meet the needs of local business and industry.

Currently offering more than 100 pro-grams in the areas of allied health, busi-ness, computers, technical/industrial, and professional and personal services, South-ern Crescent Technical College prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce. From short certificate programs to diplo-ma programs to associate degree programs, the college offers students the state-of-the-art training needed to make a success-ful and swift transition into the workforce and help stimulate the economic growth and development of this community.

As the college grows, Southern Cres-cent Technical College will continue to expand its educational programs and fa-cilities to provide students with enhanced opportunities for career success. ▼

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A degree is closer than you think!

Within reach . . .

UGA

The University of Georgia Griffin Campus has a long history with the

Griffin community and is committed to providing students with high quality, personable instruction from world-re-nowned faculty in a small classroom set-ting. Many UGA-Griffin students have the opportunity to work on campus and perform cutting-edge research. Students not only walk away with real-world ex-perience and job marketability, they also graduate with a University of Georgia degree.

UGA-Griffin offers undergraduate degree completion programs in general business, consumer economics, bio-logical science, environmental resource

science, food industry marketing and administration, microbiology, special education and agribusiness. Students transferring to the Griffin campus must have completed at least 60 hours of transferable coursework and must satisfy GPA requirements set by the admissions office. The campus also offers gradu-ate degree programs in mathematics education, agricultural leadership and workforce education. Two undergradu-ate degree programs — interdisciplinary studies with psychology concentration and interdisciplinary studies with sociol-ogy concentration — were added last fall through the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences that offer students a strong

foundation for graduate programs in areas of criminal justice or public administration. A new student affairs leadership graduate degree program also is available for mid-level adminis-trators in college student affairs - in a blended online and classroom format - through the College of Education.

The University of Georgia is ac-cepting applications for summer and fall semesters. The application dead-line for summer semester at the Griffin campus is May 1. Applications for fall semester are due by July 15.

Consistently ranked as one of the best universities in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the top public campuses in America, UGA is considered one of the best values among 100 public colleges and uni-versities in Kiplinger’s magazine. The UGA-Griffin campus was also named Best College 2013 by readers of the Griffin Daily News.

For more information about UGA-Griffin’s programs and upcoming events, as well as opportunities to visit the campus, go to uga.edu/griffin. ▼

Dr. Gerald Arkin, right, is the assistant dean at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus.

The Research and Education Garden at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus.


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College offers more than 40 programs, 8 degreesGordon StateLocated in Barnesville, just 17

miles south of Griffin, Gordon State College is a residential state col-lege that offers more than 40 programs of study, including eight four-year degrees — early childhood education, mathematics, biology, history, English, nursing, health services and informat-ics administration and human services.

With an enrollment of 4,000 students, Gordon State offers an intimate academic setting in state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Gordon also offers a vibrant campus life with on-cam-pus, apartment-style living, NJCAA sports, clubs for a variety of interests, an active theater and music program and a beautiful, inviting campus.

Founded in 1852, Gordon State College joined the University System of Georgia in 1972 and continues a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. ▼


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Griffin-Spalding County Schools are daring to do better!

GSCS

When the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education developed a new mission state-

ment, members deliberately chose the word char-acter-based to describe the education they wanted to provide. They feel strongly that academics are enhanced by a focus on character building. The school system practices character education in its principles each day. Staff and students hear a focus word of the day and a message about using that word in life.

An example from the program Project Wisdom would be the word compassion. The teacher or principal reads, “’There never was any heart truly great and generous that was not also tender and compassionate,’ said poet Robert Frost.” It feels so good to share a side-splitting laugh, or love or good fortune. But what about when others are go-ing through difficult times, times of suffering and sadness? Are we as quick to share then? That is when truly great and generous people show tender-ness and concern.

“Maybe life has been very difficult for a family member, friend or student. Consider this: You can be the one person who makes all the difference in the world. Simply hold the other person’s suffering as if it were your own. That’s how empathy works. Then be a big-hearted person by easing a little suf-fering with some tenderness and compassion.”

Griffin’s own Orrs Elementary School earned the National School of Character Award because of accomplishments its school community has made over several years. Students with character help build a better Griffin and Spalding County.



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GSCS students increase SAT scores

Griffin-Spalding County School System

students had increases in all three areas of

the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This

year, 260 GSCS students took the SAT and

were tested in critical reading, math and

writing.

GSCS students increased critical reading

from 445 to 452. Math scores went from 441

to 444, and writing scores increased from

434 to 435. Total scores are determined by

adding the three component scores giving

GSCS students an average score of 1331.

High schools offer SAT prep sessions to

students at no cost. These scores give our

district an indication of the success of our

college prep instruction.

Graduation RatesData from 2011-2013 shows the local

school system is moving up each year in its

graduation rate. The district moved from

58.2 percent in 2011 to 63.88 percent in

2012 to 66.63 percent in 2013.

Among the changes made in GSCS to

help improve graduation rates is an increase

in instructional time and credit recovery

opportunities. In addition, common assess-

ments five times a year offer predictions

of performance by students. Teachers and

students can then make adjustments that

will enable students to excel.

In 2013, the 459 GSCS graduates earned

almost $1.5 million in scholarships. ▼


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Welcome to the City of Griffin

Growing togetherFounded in 1843, Griffin is home to more

than 24,000 residents and serves as the county seat for Spalding County.

With more than 160 years of history, Grif-fin combines hometown charm with big-city convenience, making it the perfect place to live, work and raise a family. Our beautiful tree-lined streets and well-established neigh-borhoods provide a comfortable and relaxing lifestyle. Our quality schools, arts and recre-ation programs combine to nurture both the mind and the body.

A full-service community, Griffin provides essential services, including fire and police protection; electric, water, wastewater and sewer; residential curbside recycling and gar-bage pickup; commercial solid waste services; and recreational facilities, including a munici-pal golf course.

Drawing from a regional labor pool of more than 430,000, Griffin features a robust economy. Nationally-recognized industry leaders like Bandag, Caterpillar, Hoshizaki America, 1888 Mills and many others provide quality employment for the residents of Griffin and the surrounding area. Our vibrant retail business community attracts consumers from throughout the region, with national and local merchants providing additional employment and a variety of quality shopping, entertain-ment and dining options.

Become involved in your community through our local churches, community or-ganizations and arts and recreation programs. Soon, you too will say that Griffin is “growing together.” ▼

The Imperial Theatre Parks is on East Solomon Street in Griffin.

Downtown Griffin offers a variety of restaurants and shopping opportunities.


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Area attractions only add to the delight of area living

Griffin and Spalding County under-stand that recreation plays a vital

role in the quality of life in which its residents take pleasure. Both have put the proper facilities in place for their use and enjoyment.

Airport Road Park and Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park, are two of the most popular and most used parks in the area. Airport Road Park features a unique half-mile walking trail constructed of about 7,000 recycled tires. The park also provides a playground and commons area for people to enjoy nature at its best.

Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park, named for a local resident who is an Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder in track, features wooded landscaping with a complex that holds soccer and baseball fields, paved walking trail, a quarter-mile rubber walking track with a special-needs playground, a lake and two picnic pavilions.

Three facilities have regulation indoor basketball courts, and there are adult softball fields, weight rooms, playground equipment, restrooms and concession stands at most of the recre-ational areas.

AMBUCS and Tyus parks are the sites of regular season and year-end tour-nament play for Griffin Youth Baseball.

Dundee Lake, on 184 acres, offers peace and tranquility for the nature lover of all ages, features fishing, a picnic shelter, and restrooms.

The Park at Sixth hosts local con-certs, Flicks at 6th(outdoor movie series) and is available for private event rental.

Griffin’s City Park, convenient to the downtown shopping/business area, attracts residents and visitors alike as a place to hold picnics, attend ball games or meet for quick outdoor lunch. It is also a popular as a location to take a pleasant stroll on the tree-lined walking trail.

During the summer, the swimming pool at City Park brings youngsters and

It’s a pleasure

Civil War re-enactors fire a cannon during a living history program at Camp Stephens.

The Spalding County Kiwanis Fair is held every fall at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds on South Hill Street.


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For local golfers, City Park offers a challenging 18-hole golf course. For a family outing at City Park, visit the AMBUCS miniature 18-hole course. Other local golf courses, Cabin Creek and The Club at Shoal Creek, offer 18 holes with plenty of chal-lenges. Also nearby are two Canongate Courses — one at Heron Bay, the other at Sun City Peachtree. The Cedars, The Pines, Raintree and Morgan Dairy are other 18-hole courses in nearby counties.

Griffin and Spalding County provide excellent access to outdoor recreation areas. The Flint River is great for fishing and boating along the western border of the county, and local anglers make their big catches at the City Reser-voir or at Still Branch Reservoir in nearby Pike County.

For marksmen who want to hone their skills, Cherokee

Rose is a state-of-the-art sporting clays range and a fully-automated course with exciting targets for all shooters. “The Rose” is on 125 acres of towering pines and beautiful old hard-woods offering a shoot-off arena with renovated stands. One is covered for shooting in rain or shine, while the other is in a

well-landscaped shoot-off area. Both are lighted for eve-ning shooting. For directions, more information and hours of operation, visit www.cherokeerosesporting.com.

Several natural outdoor settings with an array of ameni-ties are within a short driving distance of Griffin. Callaway Gardens, a 14,000-acre, world-renowned resort, offers beautiful grounds in Pine Mountain, Ga. Also in Pine Mountain, more than 30 miles of hiking and riding trails can be found at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. Indian Springs State Park and Jackson Lake provide opportunities for fishing, camping, swimming, and boating.


City Park is a favorite attraction for local residents.


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Arts & CultureGriffin and Spalding County continues growing their

community for the arts, from ballet to choral music, and from drama to fine arts and crafts.

The Griffin Area Arts Alliance is an umbrella or-ganization for the arts. It was a catalyst in restoring the 1,100-seat Griffin Auditorium, which hosts many performing groups as well as the Griffin Area Concert Association’s four-concert series featuring international guest artists.

The Griffin Ballet Theatre offers a first-rate annual production of “The Nutcracker” and other performances throughout the year.

Two theatre groups, Camelot Theatre Company and the Main Street Players, put on theatrical productions showcasing local performers’ talents throughout the year. Camelot Kids allow young hopefuls to express their creativeness and talents on the stage.

For music enthusiasts and performers, the Griffin Choral Arts and Griffin School for the Arts sponsor several programs and concerts throughout the year.

The Griffin Regional Welcome Center, in downtown Griffin, is home to the Griffin/Spalding Art Associa-tion’s Art Gallery. This local venue allows local artists to display and sell their work. The Association also funds a scholarship for a graduating high school senior.

There are several annual community-wide events that draw people from surrounding areas.

The Kiwanis Spalding County Fair in October at-tracts both the young and the young at heart to view local exhibits and the excitement of the midway rides and games.

The Annual Great Griffin Mayfling Arts and Crafts Festival held the last weekend in April, is sponsored by the Griffin/Spalding Chamber of Commerce. The event attracts a variety of quality artists and craftsmen to display and sell their goods. Top local entertainment is ongoing during the two-day event held in the shady surroundings of Griffin’s City Park.

Local clubs and organizations take advantage of the Festival to raise money for local charitable programs and projects. The festival is for everyone as children enjoy games and activities and friends and families enjoy good food and renew and establish friendships in a relaxed atmosphere.

The Griffin Downtown Council sponsors an old-fash-ioned Christmas. Festivities include a downtown open house with tasty treats such as hot cider and popcorn along with crafts, and of course, a visit from Santa Claus.

The Griffin/Spalding Chamber of Commerce helps to get everyone in the holiday spirit with its annual Christ-mas Parade in December. The streets are filled with onlookers as the parade participants proudly maneuver their decorated floats along the route. Bands supply seasonal music while many groups, organizations and individuals add to this festive activity. Santa provides the finale to the delight of all children.

Spalding County Parks and Recreation holds a tree lighting, entertainment, games, and a visit from Santa Claus at Airport Road Park to help begin the holiday season.

The Main Street Players offer performances throughout the year.

Rides and attractions make the Kiwanis Fair a popular destination every fall.


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HistoryGriffin and Spalding County residents are proud of the

area’s rich and colorful history that has played a major role in the shaping of Georgia.

Spalding County was named for Thomas Spalding, con-sidered by many to be Georgia’s Benjamin Franklin. He was a prominent figure in agriculture, politics, and bank-ing. His name was immortalized in 1851 by awarding it to our newly-formed county.

Prior to the founding of Spalding County, Griffin was established by Gen. Lewis Lawrence Griffin when he chose an ideal location for a town along his Monroe Railroad’s north-south route. Although the major emphasis eventu-ally shifted instead to the town of Terminus (later called Martha’s Station and finally renamed Atlanta) to the north, the original plan’s design was sound.

Perhaps one of Spalding County’s most famous residents was John Henry “Doc” Holliday. Born in Griffin in 1851, he was baptized in the Presbyterian Church in Griffin. Af-ter receiving a degree from Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, he moved back to Georgia and had a successful practice in downtown Griffin before tuberculosis forced him to move West. He died in 1887 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

The original Spalding County Courthouse, built in 1859, is still standing on the southwest corner of Broad and 5th streets. Though it is no longer used as the county seat of government, the building is one of Georgia’s few

antebellum courthouses. It is now home to the University of Georgia’s Extension Service’s local offices.

All of Griffin and Spalding County’s historic events did not occur a century ago. Twelve local community heroes carried the Olympic torch along the route traversing Geor-gia and Spalding County leading up to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. As an integral part of the 1996 celebration, Griffin native Wyomia Tyus, an Olympic gold medalist in 1964 and 1968, was honored by having the county’s newest park named after her.

While Griffin and Spalding County has a history of which local residents are justifiably proud, tomorrow’s his-tory is being written today and is building on its successful story.

For more information, call the Griffin-Spalding Cham-ber of Commerce at 770-228-8200 and the Griffin Main Street office at 770-228-5356, and visit the History of Grif-fin Museum in the Griffin Regional Welcome Center, His-torical Society of Griffin Spalding County Bailey-Tebault House, City of Griffin Archives, Griffin-Spalding Athletic Hall of Fame, and Griffin-Spalding County School System Archives Museum. ▼

The General Griffin statue, at One Griffin Center. The statue was com-missioned to honor Griffin's founder, Gen. Lewis Lawrence Griffin.

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Local informationGriffin offers the perfect blend of amenities with hometown

values. Built around the community concept, Griffin has advantages of fine neighborhoods, progressive leadership, and quality schools, which have created a reputation for welcoming new families and businesses. in that regard, Spalding county offers valuable facts in hopes that your move here will be as well informed as possible!

LocationSpalding county is in a prime Georgia location, with Atlanta

35 miles to the north of Griffin and macon 55 miles to the southeast. the major interstates of 75, 85 and 285 are easily accessible; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta international Airport is an easy 45 minutes away.

ClimateAverage rainfall…53 inches annuallytemperature…62 degrees annual average (winter 45 degrees average, summer 79 degrees average)

Population (usa.com 2010)city of Griffin…23,643Spalding county…64,073

Governmentcity of Griffincity manager and Board of commissioners…770-229-6425100 S. Hill St., Griffin

Spalding countycounty manager and Board of commissioners 770-467-4232119 e. Solomon St., Griffin

Communicationsnewspaperthe Griffin daily news…770-227-3276the Grip…770-227-1587shopperthe town and country Shopper 770-227-3276the deal tracker 770-276-0268radioWHie Am/1320…770-227-9451WKeu Am/1450…770-227-5507WKeu fm/88.9 the rock…770-227-5507WmVV fm/90.7, 91.7, 107.1 new Life…770-229-2020WJGA fm/92.1…770-599-1923WeKS fm/the Bear 92.5…770-412-8700, 770-599-1923WVfJ fm/ the Joy fm 93.3…770-487-4500WtGA fm/fun 101.1…706-647-7121magazineKitchen drawer…770-412-0441

Employmentcity of Griffin Personnel…770-229-6427express employment…770-227-9103Georgia department of Labor…770-228-7226impact outsourcing Solutions…770-412-0868Personnel options…770-412-1510Spalding county Personnel…770-467-4231Workforce investment Board…770-229-9799

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The Angel Statue in Stonewall Confederate Cemetery


RegistrationsVoter registration

Board of registration office…770-467-4245courthouse Annex, room 105, e. Solomon St., GriffinLegal residents of Spalding county 18 years or older are eligible to register to vote.

driVer’s LicenseGeorgia State Patrol Headquarters…770-229-34151313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway, Griffinthose moving to Georgia should apply within 30 days of establishing residency. requirements include a valid out-of-state license, and passing scores on a written exam and a vision test.

automobiLe tagtag Agent’s office…770-467-4380Spalding county courthouse, e. Solomon St., GriffinLicense plates should be secured within 30 days of moving to Georgia. newcomers to the county should report their addresses changes within 10 days. tags are renewable based upon residents’ birth dates.

schooL registrationSuperintendent’s office…770-229-3700216 S. 6th St., Griffinwww.gscs.org

children entering Georgia Public Schools must present a birth certificate and proof of immunizations, as well as proof of eye, ear, and dental examinations. Proof of residence is also required.

UtilitieseLectricity

city Light & Water…770-229-6403100 S. Hill St., GriffinA deposit and service fee is required. central Georgia emc…770-775-7857923 S. mulberry St., Jackson$100 deposit and $25 membership fee required.Georgia Power…1-888-660-5890P.o. Box 249, Zebulon

naturaL gasGeorgia Public Service commission…404-656-4501for a list of certified gas marketers, visit www.psc.state.ga.us

watercity Water, Wastewater and Stormwater…770-229-6403100 S. Hill St., GriffinA deposit and service fee is required. Spalding county Water department…770-467-4208119 e. Solomon St., Griffin

Vital Servicesin case of emergency, dial 911Griffin Police department…770-229-6450Spalding county Sheriff’s office…770-227-9406Georgia State Patrol…770-229-3410fire departmentcity of Griffin fire-rescue…770-229-6415Spalding county fire department…770-228-2129

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WE’RE MORE THAN JUST YOUR POWER COMPANY

RELIABLE ELECTRIC POWER, LOCAL CONTROLGriffin Power is your utility company, owned and operated by the Cityor Griffin. The money you pay stays in your community to keep yourelectric rates among the lowest in Metro Atlanta, and insures the highquality of service you have come to expect. It pays to extend service tonew residential, industrial and commercial customers. It pays for theutility crews who venture out during the height of storms to re-establishpower interrupted by fallen trees or ice. And, unlike large investor-owned and cooperative utilities, our rates are set right here in Griffin bylocal officials, assuring that when you speak, your voice is heard.

POLICE PROTECTION, FIRE SERVICE, PARKS AND MOREIn addition to funding your electric system, money from utility pay-ment funds other City services as well. Police and fire services, parksand recreation, steel maintenance and lighting, and other City servicesall benefit from funds transferred to the City’s general fund. Theseimportant services enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Griffin.

CUSTOMER-DESIGNED PROGRAMS AND SERVICESFocused on customer needs, Griffin Power offers a variety of programsand services designed to help you use the power you buy wisely andefficiently. For more information on these important programs and ser-vices, call us at (770) 229-6406 or visit us on the internet atwww.griffinpower.org

Top Left: Griffin Power has more manpower andequipment based in Griffin to maintain the City’selectrical system than all of our competitors combined.

Middle: Our low electric rates attract business andindustry, providing valuable employment andimproving the quality of life for our community.

Bottom: Our crew and equipment respond within minutes, and work around the clock until power isrestored during emergency situations.


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Griffin-Spalding Community Magazine Vol. 3 2014

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