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Griffin is a city in Spalding County, Georgia, United States. The population was 23,451 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Spalding CountyGR6. Griffin is the birthplace of Olympian Wyomia Tyus and several NFL players including Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael, former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jessie Tuggle, New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Johnathan Sullivan, Washington Redskins linebacker Chris Clemons and lineman Nic Clemons, Houston Texans defensive end Charlie Clemons, former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Ben Talley, and former Chicago Bears wide receiver Willie Gault. Western legend Doc Holliday who fought with Wyatt Earp at the OK Corral, was born and established his dental practice in Griffin before moving west for health reasons. Edward Andrews, star of screen and television was born in Griffin. Griffin has also been featured in several movies, including Driving Miss Daisey, and has been visited by many well known music stars and movie stars alike. A book recently published "Alone in the Iris City" by Eve Thomas, tells about her life, growing up in Griffin. Spalding County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ...
A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ...
Spalding County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ...
Wyomia Tyus (born August 29, 1945 in Griffin, Georgia) is an American athlete, and the first woman to retain the Olympic title in the 100 m. ...
City Miami Gardens, Florida Other nicknames The Fins, The Fish Team colors Aqua Green, Coral Orange, Navy Blue, and White Head Coach Vacant Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Mascot T. D. League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1966-1969) Eastern Division (1966-1969) National Football League (1970–present...
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Randy McMichael (born June 28, 1979 in Griffin, Georgia) is an American football player who currently plays tight end for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. He was drafted by the Dolphins out of the University of Georgia with the 16th pick in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL...
John Henry Doc Holliday (August 14, 1851 – November 8, 1887) was an American dentist, gambler and gunfighter of the Old West frontier, who is usually remembered for his associations with Wyatt Earp and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. ...
Geography Griffin is located at 33°14′51″N, 84°16′15″W (33.247602, -84.270891)GR1. Image File history File links GAMap-doton-Griffin. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.8 km² (14.6 mi²). 37.6 km² (14.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.55%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 23,451 people, 8,876 households, and 5,955 families residing in the city. The population density was 623.6/km² (1,615.0/mi²). There were 9,636 housing units at an average density of 256.2/km² (663.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.98% White, 49.88% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 8,876 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 24.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17. Matrimony redirects here. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,088, and the median income for a family was $33,963. Males had a median income of $30,488 versus $21,352 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,563. About 17.7% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.4% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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Citizens of Note Doc Holliday was born in Griffin. John Henry Doc Holliday (August 14, 1851 – November 8, 1887) was an American dentist, gambler and gunfighter of the Old West frontier, who is usually remembered for his associations with Wyatt Earp and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. ...
Hall of Fame offensive tackle Rayfield Wright was born in Griffin. Rayfield Wright (born in August 23, 1945 in Griffin, Georgia) is a former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. ...
Military Service
Spanish American War - Griffin raised two batteries of Field Artillery for the Spanish-American War, Batteries A and B, Georgia Volunteer Light Artillery, which was organized as follows:
- Mustered In: 13-15 May 1898 at Griffin, Georgia
- Mustered Out: 17 October 1898 at Griffin, Georgia
- Mustered In:
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- Officers: 8
- Enlisted Men: 246
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- Officers: 7
- Enlisted Men: 308
- Total Number Accounted for on Muster Out Roll:
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- Officers: 8
- Enlisted Men: 333
- One of the Officers resigned before the unit was mustered out. Three of the Enlisted Men transferred to other units, six were discharged for disability, Ten were discharged for various reasons, Two died of disease, and Four deserted.
- Neither unit actually left Griffin.
- Source: US ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY
- HISTORICAL RESOURCES BRANCH
- SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR:
- VOLUNTEER FORCES
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