Cordele Dispatch, Cordele, GA Local news

Burden named SGTC student of quarter

2010-09-03T09:11:50-04:00

CORDELE — South Georgia Technical College accounting student Jazmine Burden of Vienna is the summer quarter recipient of the Student of the Quarter Award for SGTC’s Crisp County Center.

SWGAU opens new office

2010-09-02T12:00:00-04:00

Southwest Georgia United, in conjunction with the Crisp/Dooly Joint Development Authority officially opened the doors for their new facility Wednesday.

James Lamar Pass

2010-09-04T19:11:15-04:00

CORDELE — Funeral services for James Lamar Pass of Cordele will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 6, 2010 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery in Wilcox County. The family will greet friends Monday prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.

Lake Blackshear will be lowered

2010-09-04T19:09:30-04:00

CORDELE — The Crisp County Power Commission will be lowering Lake Blackshear this fall as it does every other year.
The lake will be drawn down approximately 3 1/2 feet below normal on a gradual basis starting the first week in November (Nov. 1st) . It will remain down through the 15th of December.
The purpose of the drawdown is to allow lake property owners a chance to repair existing structures. Also, the drawdown should slow some of the aquatic plant growth in the lake.
Anyone wishing to construct new structures, including seawalls, or make substantial repairs to their existing structures are advised to contact Marcus Waters, resource manager, to determine the necessity of any needed permits from the Crisp County Power Commission and/or other state and federal agencies.

Bishop visits local industry

2010-09-04T19:08:00-04:00

Bishop complimented Marvair employees on their work. “I am totally impressed with what you do and how you do it,” he said. “I congratulate you and thank you for what you do for your company, your community, and heating/air all around the world.”

Police make aggravated stalking arrest

2010-09-02T19:03:22-04:00

CORDELE – Police have charged a 36-year-old local man with aggravated stalking and battery in connection with a Tuesday night attack on the boyfriend of his ex-wife.

Cordele joins global effort

2010-09-02T17:53:36-04:00

Local volunteers will kick off Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week with a celebration at the Cordele Relay Center, Wenona Baptist Church Sunday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m.

Contractor waiting on DOT approval

2010-09-02T14:00:00-04:00

With the final week of summer winding down, construction on I-75 through Crisp County is “complete for the most part,” says Archer Western Project Manager Brian Woods.

Renewal tag fees added or increased

2010-09-02T13:29:08-04:00

Not too many years ago, nearly all Georgia vehicles had one license plate which was easily recognizable from a distance. Now, there are over 100 valid special license plates in the state, and many Georgia automobile owners have purchased one or more of these special tags.

Pet contest winner named

2010-09-02T10:00:00-04:00

When the Cordele Dispatch’s pet pageant ended at noon Tuesday, “Bug” Owens, a Beagle belonging to Faye and Charles Owens of Cordele was the winner.