Cordele — Escorted by a line of law enforcement vehicles and motorcycles, the body of Marine Cpl. Coty Sockalosky was brought into Cordele about 1:15 p.m. today. People lined the streets and solemnly waved their flags as family members followed the hearse to Rainey Family Funeral Services on 24th Ave. E.
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People lined the streets all along the route as the body of Marine Cpl. Coty Sockalosky was brought from Warner Robins to Cordele along Hwy. 41 today. Peggy King
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Burnette passes
Long-time resident and community leader Jean Burnette passed away Sunday. Burnette served the City of Cordele first as assistant city administrator from 1974 until 2000 when she became city administrator. She retained that position until her retirement in 2010.
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Convenience store clerk, resident wounded in early Sunday shootings
A convenience food store owner leaving his business for the night and a man inside his home were wounded in shootings that occurred within a span of just over two hours early Sunday morning.
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Beautiful gardens start now
Get out the shovel and trowels – Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and that means gardening for many.
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FSA seeking photos for ag anniversary
One hundred and fifty years ago, in the midst of a great Civil War, President Lincoln signed legislation to establish a Department of Agriculture.
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Fullington graduates get their diplomas
PINEHURST - "It is my prayer for each of you that in the face of adversity and defeat, you know who you are and what you stand for," Fullington Academy valedictorian Taylor Faircloth challenged her fellow graduates during commencement exercises in the school gym Friday night.
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Faith Christian graduates four
VIENNA - Four young adults received their high school diplomas from Faith Christian School here Thursday night. Guest speaker for the event was Rev. John Dent, pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Americus.
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69 Wilcox grads receive diplomas
ROCHELLE — It was an emotional morning Saturday in the gym of Wilcox County High School as the 69 members of the graduating class received diplomas.
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$750,000 worth of pot seized in Wilcox County
ROCHELLE — Authorities were continuing their search Saturday for the owner of a home where more than 150 marijuana plants with an astonishing street value of $750,000 were seized on Thursday.
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Mayor warns cemetery vandals
Council members here handled a short agenda Monday night taking action on only two items of business.
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City discusses taxes, litter
During its monthly work session Tuesday, City Commissioners heard a presentation on Local Option Sales Tax presented by Barry Hall with Governmental Enterprises.
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