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 County. 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,Dallas Cowboys Legend Rayfield Wright who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2006 and Jesse Tuggle's Uncle in law, 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 Daisy, 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.
As of the census 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.
