From the Annals of 1909

A smoking furnace in the basement of T.H. Wynne’s jewelry store filled his place and the Jamerson drug store full of smoke and thinking a big fire was in progress the fire department was called and had a nice run up Hill Street.

Prof. Lawrence Duffey, of McDonough, was in the city on the way to Barnesville to attend a meeting of the executive committee of the Sixth District School. He remarked to a News & Sun reporter that he never saw a town grow like Griffin. And the professor has seen 1,000 towns.

Miss Elizabeth Harris was the charming hostess at a morning bridge party at her home on Poplar Street. Four tables of bridge were played in the parlor, which was fragrant with creamy-tinted roses and violets. The prize was a pair of silk hose, won by Mrs. James Kimbrough Jr.

A much enjoyed event among the younger set was a Halloween party given by Miss Louise Drewry to which 18 guests were invited. Numerous pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns were used for decorations. The male guests presented a ghostly appearance in sheets and white masks. Fortunes were told and willing ears lent to ghost tales. Games were played and refreshments served.

From the Annals of 1959

Griffin city and police officials accepted an award from the American Automobile Association for nine consecutive years without a pedestrian fatality. The award was presented by Rob G. Gordon of the Georgia Motor Club. Mayor Glenn Bryant accepted the award.

Edward King Mercer of Griffin attended the Supervisory Training Course at the University of Georgia in Athens. Mercer was an employee of the Southern States Equipment Corp.

Army Pvt. Sidney D. Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd O. Long of Griffin, completed eight weeks of military police training at The Provost Marshall General’s School, Ft. Gordon, Ga. Long attended Griffin High School and was employed by C and L Engineers, Goldsboro, N.C., before entering the Army.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stinchcomb of Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Caraway of Zebulon returned from a trip to Texas and Mexico. While in Texas they visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reeves at Fort Worth.

From the Annals of 1984

Pvt. Charles R. Kendrick Jr., son of Charles R. and Reba B. Kendrick of Zebulon, completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. He is a 1984 graduate of Pike County High School.

Seaman Recruit Kirk R. Mangham, son of Reginald L. and Carol E. Mangham of Griffin, completed recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill. He is a 1984 graduate of Griffin High School.

Sgt. 1st Class Boyce Brock of the Griffin High ROTC sounded taps during a brief Veterans Day Ceremony at Memorial Park. Wreaths were placed at the monuments to veterans of all wars. Members of some of the veterans organizations were among some 50 spectators.

Dundee Mills President John Newton made a presentation to Doug Taylor, United Fund Industrial Division Chairman, representing a contribution of $80,418.65 to the United Fund from Dundee and its employees.

From the Annals of 1999

Marine Cpl. Octavius R. Shivers, son of Sandra L. Clark of Jackson, received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. He was assigned with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Shivers is a 1995 graduate of Jackson High School.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Sheppard, son of Lottie M. Hardemon of Jackson, completed a six-month deployment to the Atlantic Ocean aboard the guided missile frigate USS Stark. Sheppard is a 1984 graduate of Jackson High School.

Navy Constructionman Thomas E. Morton, son of Clarence and Martha Morton of Jackson, was supporting Hurricane Mitch disaster relief efforts in Honduras while serving with U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion SEVEN (NMCB-7).

Noah’s Ark Christian Preschool held a Bike-a-Thon to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The preschool raised $830.50 for the hospital.

From the Annals of 2004

Mrs. Harold Rahn, of the Griffin Utility Club, presented Evan Ogletree with the Memorial Scholarship during the ending meeting of the 2003-2004 season.

Futral Road Elementary School students got the chance to see hot air balloons ride the sky. The activity’s purpose was to promote reading and go along with their theme, “Reaching high toward reading treasures!”

Kate and Charles McBroom celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They are the parents of David McBroom, Mark and Tammy McBroom and Charles and Debbie Holmes. The couple were married at Mount Gilead Baptist Church by Rev. Clifford Chandler. A reception was given by their children for family and friends at Carver Road Baptist Church.

Lorenza and Aquila S. Wyatt celebrated their ninth anniversary. They are the parents of Lorenza Jr. and Sidney. The couple celebrated with a candlelit dinner that was prepared by their son, Sidney. The couple planned to renew their wedding vows.