In 2004, there were a few census numbers that may be interesting to you. The city's population is spread out in a fairly even manner. Approximately 25% of its population is under the age of 18, while the other half - 49.5% - are in the twenty-four to forty-five age range. There were also a good number of people who were 65 years old or older. In terms of education, the average age was thirty-three years old, and 77% of residents had graduated high school. Another interesting statistic is that 67% of people in the area completed college, while only 14% completed advanced degrees.
The Spalding County Special Olympics Bowling Team competes on Thursday afternoons from September to March. The Griffin Warriors played in Spalding County High School in 2006. Lewis White Beck was a German philosopher, textbook author, and translator. In 2010, the town was home to a Jehovah's Witness. The city's ordinance against the distribution of religious literature was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The town's growth has attracted attention from tourists and locals alike. Hell's Backbone Grill has a reputation for being a local favorite and a popular gathering spot. In the summertime, the restaurant features a gazebo and a garden with a statue of Buddha. On Independence Day, the Hell's Backbone Grill even gives away more than 400 sundaes.