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By Steven Norris      Last week, I was shocked and saddened to hear that a member of our larger Griffin community took his own life by jumping from a parking deck just a couple of blocks away from my office. I do not know the circumstances surrounding that event and...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					Apr 17, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris      This week, I had the honor of attending the Outstanding Student Banquet sponsored by First National Bank of Griffin. This was the 41st year that the bank has sought to recognize students for their academic achievement and take a small step to...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					Apr 8, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris      “Do you have just a moment to wait? I need to grab something out of my office.” The truth was that I was in a bit of a hurry, but my local, hometown pharmacist was really trying to help me get to the bottom of an issue with my child’s medication....				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					Mar 13, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris The Taylor family (my paternal grandmother’s side) knows a thing or two about farming. For generations, they have cultivated an area of land just outside of Meridian, MS and sold its produce directly to local residents through a number of roadside...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					Mar 6, 2024 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris      “Are you having fun?” my wife asked, expectantly.  Her eyebrows arched up with anticipation and her eyes sparkled as they so often do with pure hope and genuine affection. We had spent the whole day at an amusement park with our children, riding...