From the Annals of 1910

The members of the Sewing Club met with Miss Roy Kincaid at her home on South Sixth Street and were very pleasantly entertained for a couple of hours. Pretty spring flowers added to the attractiveness of the rooms and dainty refreshments were served during the afternoon.

The first steps were taken toward organizing a lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Capt. and Mrs. James M. Kimbrough left for the Philippine Islands, where Capt. Kimbrough joined his command.

J.R. Graves and Co. filled a long-felt want by putting an automobile for hire in their livery stable.

From the Annals of 1960

Miss Annie Laura Lewis of Hampton, “Junior Miss Georgia, 1959,” traveled by plane for the “Junior Miss America Pageant” taking place in Mobile, Ala.

Wandell Coates of Griffin completed a week of diesel motor training at the training center of General Motors in Atlanta. He was to go to Detroit, Mich. for further training in this field. He was employed by Dixie Engine Co., Atlanta. This company was an associate of General Motors.

Tom Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Harris of Griffin, received his Eagle Scout Badge at the First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow, National Honor Campers Society and Explorer Post No. 4. Dr. Jack Austin was his advisor.

Spalding County contributed a total of $5,413.20 to the 1960 March of Dimes campaign. Murray Keene, head of Civilian Defense in this area, was general chairman of the campaign.

From the Annals of 1985

Carl Logan, outdoorsman and journalist, did the ribbon cutting honors to signal the relocation of Berry’s Sporting Goods to South Fifth Street. Mrs. Kathryn Berry and her son, Jim Berry, continued to operate the family business which was in its 40th year.

Miss Karen Starks, drug supervisor, Personal Growth Center here, was named an Outstanding Young Woman of America, citing her outstanding ability, accomplishments, and service to the community.

Racheal Phillips was the $950 jackpot winner at Huff’s IGA supermarket on East Broadway Street. Jerome Parks, store manager, presented the jackpot check to Miss Phillips.

Laura Nadine Biles was honored with a luncheon and presented a gift from fellow employees on her retirement after 15 years of employment with Fashion Industries, Inc.

From the Annals of 2000

Griffin-Spalding County School System nurse Vicki Jarrett showed Taylor Street Middle School student Alyse Williamson the proper way to administer CPR in a family and consumer science class.

The International Paper Company Foundation awarded $2,000 in grants to the Griffin-Spalding County Education Foundation. One grant of $500 went to the Program Challenge Center and the other grant of $1,500 was for the purchase of age-appropriate books for International Paper employees to read to and with Futral Road Elementary School students as part of the Reading Buddy partnership with the school.

Caitlyn Vanderven, a kindergartner at St. George’s Episcopal School, was named Little Miss Buggy Days during the 2000 Miss Buggy Days Pageant. She was also most photogenic and best dressed in the 5—6 age group.

Marie Evans of Griffin pledged Alpha Xi Delta sorority during Auburn University’s annual Sorority Rush.

From the Annals of 2005

The University of Georgia Griffin Campus held its ninth-annual Diversity Celebration. The year’s theme was “Georgia’s African Roots.” Dressed in African attire were Louise Willingham, Evonne Thompson and Rachael Landers.

The Primary Class at CrossPointe Christian Academy attended a formal tea at Tea Thyme on the Square in Zebulon as part of Manners Month. They wore hats they made for the special occasion.

University of Georgia entomologist Kris Braman shared her knowledge of butterflies with the Orrs Elementary School 4-H Garden Club.

The Griffin Country Club was the location for the 10th Annual Get-Away-Gig to benefit St. George’s Episcopal School. The theme was “Spring Fling” and featured silent and live auction items, original young masterpieces made by SGES students, a dinner buffet and live music.