Police attend graduation of slain Griffin officer’s son

Dozens of officers were in the stands this morning to watch the son of a slain Griffin police officer graduate from high school.

A week ago today, Hezekiah Jordan's father, Officer Kevin Jordan, was shot and killed outside of a Waffle House while working an off-duty security job in full uniform. A funeral is planned for 2:30 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Williamson.

On Saturday, there was no mourning. Hezekiah, one of the officer's seven children, graduated from Griffin High School, surrounded by his father's brothers and sisters in law enforcement. He wants to be like them, which is why he plans to study criminal justice at Georgia State University, according to Channel 2 Action News.

“Thank you,” Hezekiah said. “They helped the day be a better day.”

About the Author

Bear Hollow Zoo mourns loss of 22-year-old black bear

The zoo, located within Athens’ Memorial Park, hosts about 50 different animals species native to Georgia that have been deemed “non-releasable."

Two Fulton Jail inmates die in past week

Two Fulton County jail inmates died in the past week, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

AJC CUP

Meet some of metro Atlanta’s 2025 best all-around high school seniors

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cup began in 1927 and is one of the oldest news organization award programs in the country, honoring very special high school graduates.

The Latest

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Nature Gurlz: Black women in their 50s to 80s finding friendship on trails

Bear Hollow Zoo mourns loss of 22-year-old black bear

Two Fulton Jail inmates die in past week

Featured

Credit: Dan Anderson/AP

Trump’s pardons may backfire, former federal prosecutors warn

The president's actions could erode faith in the justice system and deter federal investigators and prosecutors, Atlanta attorneys say.

A Georgia kid placed 3rd in national spelling bee. He hopes to return in 2026.

Georgia fifth grader Sarv Dharavane placed third in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the youngest participant to make the final round.

South Georgia mayor among those arrested, indicted for election interference

Prosecutors say Owens and the 2 election officials improperly blocked voters from casting ballots in a special election. Polling places were locked the morning of the vote.