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Tri-County Scene coming Sunday
The October edition of the Tri-County Scene Magazine releases on Sunday, November 1, 2009. If you subscribe to the Cordele Dispatch look for your copy of the Tri-Co. Scene in Sunday's edition of the Cordele Dispatch. If you are not a Dispatch subscriber, or would like an extra copy of the magazine they go on sale Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Cordele Dispatch Office. The price, per copy, is $2.
Featured in this edition of the Tri-Co. Scene:
Who's Got the cutest Baby Face — Meet the winners of the Cordele Dispatch's Cutest Baby Contest. The first place winner is featured on the cover and inside along with 2nd and 3rd place winners. All participants are in color in the magazine along with their names, the names of their parents and birthdates(if available).
Also featured in this month's edition;
• Phillips Appliance celebrates almost 25 years of family service in this month's business spotlight by Editor Peggy King.
• Tri.County Scene/Cordele Dispatch Reporter Becky Crissman introduces readers to 95-year old Osco Bennett, Wilcox County native and some of the exciting tales of his life and times.
• Community Reporter Cole Edwards reports on the tradition of Dooly County's Big Pig Jig which is scheduled for November 6-7.
• Community Reporter Lynn Langford presents "A family tradition" the story of Mashburn & Fitzgerald, a local business founded in 1890 and still family owned today.
Don't forget your chance your chance to win $25 cash in the "Where is this." Check out the picture and be the first to call in the location of the what is pictured. You MUST speak with a live person, NO PHONE MESSAGES ACCEPTED.....
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SWGAU opens new office
Southwest Georgia United, in conjunction with the Crisp/Dooly Joint Development Authority officially opened the doors for their new facility Wednesday.
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Contractor waiting on DOT approval
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.
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Renewal tag fees added or increased
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.
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Pet contest winner named
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.
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LOCAL DEATH: Johnnie Mae Reese
BUTLER — Johnnie Mae Reese of Butler passed away Friday, July 27, 2010 in a Macon County hospital. -
Contractor waiting on DOT approval
CORDELE — 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.
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Vienna businesses cited for underage sales
Complaints that a local business was selling alcohol to minors prompted police here to take action.
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Accused dog murderer arrested
Police here have made an arrest in a late August burglary during which a family’s beloved pet dog was brutally murdered.
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J.S. Pate students study vipers
J.S. Pate students in Mrs. Beth Rucker's homeroom made vipers after reading the story, "A Walk In the Desert."
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LOCAL DEATH: Eddie C. Clayton
VIENNA — Eddie C. Clayton of Vienna died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at his residence. - More Local news Headlines
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