If you have an event in Griffin or Spalding County and want it listed on the inGriffin Events Page, follow these steps:
- Gather Event Details
Before submitting, have the following ready:- Event name / title
- Date(s) and start & end time(s)
- Venue / Address
- Description (what the event is, who’s organizing it, any cost or admission requirements)
- Contact information or a link (website / social media) for more info
- An image to use for the event listing. The ideal image size is 1200×630 but we’ll crop any image to fit.
- Go to the inGriffin Events Page
- Find the “View Guidelines and Submit Your Community Event” Link at the bottom of the page or under the Events menu in the man navigation bar of the site.
- Fill Out the Event Submission Form
Once you click that, fill in all the fields: title, date/time, location, description, cost (if any), organizer contact, etc. Be sure to double check spelling, times, and address so visitors can find it easily. - Choose Categories / Tags
If the form has options for event categories (e.g. Festivals, Performing Arts, Sports & Recreation) or tags (e.g. “Free”, “Kids”, “Music”), select the ones that best match your event. This helps people filter and find the event. - Upload Images (required)
Providing a photo / flyer / logo helps your event stand out more visually. - Submit for Review
After filling out everything, submit. The site administrators will review the submission before publishing, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and that the event meets any community guidelines. - Check the Listing Once Published
After it goes live, check your event listing to make sure everything looks right (times, address, spelling). If corrections are needed, contact the site admin’s support or contact address for inGriffin.
Why a Free Community Calendar Is Beneficial
Here are some of the reasons that having a community calendar like inGriffin’s is valuable for both organizations and residents:
- Centralized Information: Everyone has one place to go to find what’s happening in Griffin and Spalding County – events, concerts, community festivals, classes, etc. No more having to check multiple websites or bulletin boards.
- Increased Visibility for Events: Local organizations, nonprofits, small businesses, clubs, schools can reach more people without cost. A free event becomes known to a bigger audience.
- Better Planning & Coordination: Residents can plan their weekends (or weekdays) knowing what’s coming. For event organizers, it helps avoid scheduling conflicts or overlap with other events.
- Community Engagement: Enhances civic life; people discover new activities or groups; promotes volunteerism, local arts, culture.
- Economic & Local Business Support: Events bring foot traffic and awareness. More attendees mean more business for local restaurants, shops, services.
- Cost Efficiency: Since it’s free, it’s accessible to small groups that may not have budget for their own promotion.
- Archival & Resource Value: Over time, the calendar becomes a record of what has happened locally, which helps for historical documentation, tourism, planning future events.
