From the Annals of 1910

Henry Williams, of Barnesville, after spending the night with his brother, G.H. Williams, left for Nashville, Tenn., to resume his studies at Vanderbilt University where he was also captain of the football team.

Arthur Littleton returned to his home in Atlanta after a few days visit here to his father, Captain G.H. Littleton, and family.

Public sales day at Jackson was well attended, according to the report of a Jackson man, and all property sold brought a good price. The lands of Mrs. Julia Duke, deceased, at Stark, brought $30 an acre.

Mrs. Richard Drake entertained with a lovely dinner especially in compliment to Miss Lillian Fraser and invited to meet the attractive honor guest were Miss Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. Roswell Drake and Mr. Richard Drake. The rooms were very attractive with ferns, pink begonias and white Roman hyacinths.

From the Annals of 1960

Charles T. Hudson Jr., son of Mrs. Louise M. Bradley of Griffin, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.

Jerry E. Long, seaman, USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd O. Long of Griffin, left aboard the escort vessel USS Hooper for a tour of duty with the U.S. Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific.

Thomas T. Rhodes, boatswain’s mate 3rd class, USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Wiley Rhodes of Experiment, was promoted to his present rate while serving at the Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va.

Joel F. Cardell, aviation electronics technician airman, USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cardell of Experiment, was serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Saratoga operating with the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean.

From the Annals of 1985

Richard Tash was named Employee of the Year of the City of Griffin’s Sanitation Department. Tash, head mechanic in the shop, along with other employees were recognized during their annual awards banquet.

Mr. & Mrs. J.N. Caldwell of Griffin, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at their home.

American Mills Plant Manager Billy Jones and Human Resource Manager Joe Brown presented Doug Taylor with a check for $1,753.80, donated by American Mills employees to the United Fund. Taylor was the industrial committee chairman for the United Fund.

Lee Callaway was presented the Eagle Scout Badge at County Line United Methodist Church, sponsoring institution of Troop 84. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Linwood Callaway of Griffin. Callaway’s brother, Robby Callaway, was the first in Troop 84 to earn the Eagle badge.

From the Annals of 2000

Jeff Betsill, owner and president of Spalding-based Jeff Betsill Homes, was named 1999 Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia.

Beaverbrook Elementary School Pre-k teacher Jackie Patterson was named the Griffin-Spalding County School System Teacher of the Year.

Jack L. Sears of the Boy Scout—Flint River Council accepted Winn-Dixie’s 1999 Good Citizenship Award from J.T. White, president of Winn-Dixie Atlanta and Ed Clark, president of Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Brenda Strozier of the Girl Scouts—Pine Valley Council, accepted Winn Dixie’s 1999 Good Citizenship Award from J.T. White, president of Winn-Dixie Atlanta, and Ed Clark, president of Atlanta Motor Speedway.

From the Annals of 2005

The Spalding County SeniorNet Learning Center, a program of Spalding County Parks & Recreation, was awarded the Georgia Recreation & Park Association’s District 4 Program Award. The program provides affordable computer classes for adults 50 & older.

Elaine R. Smith of Milner was granted a certificate for successfully completing the course of study of Professional Interior Design offered by Sheffield School of Interior Design located in New York City.

Mercer University’s Southern School of Pharmacy recognized Griffin resident Robyn Johnson during the school’s honors luncheon in Atlanta. Johnson, a second year pharmacy student, received a dean’s scholarship award during the ceremony.

Mercer University’s Southern School of Pharmacy recognized Griffin resident Melissa Pair during the school’s honors luncheon in Atlanta. Pair, a first year pharmacy student, received a merit scholarship, first year award during the ceremony.