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Flint could peak above flood stage
CORDELE — Crisp County Power General Manager Steve Rentfrow has notified the Dispatch that the Flint River is expected to peak at least a foot above flood stage in Montezuma Saturday.
Rentfrow says flood stage is 20 feet, and because of considerable rainfall (3-5 inches) this week between Macon and Atlanta, flows on the Flint are increasing. “The current forecast is for the river at Montezuma to peak above 21 feet on Saturday. To better manage the flows we have begun lowering the lake. The plan is to have it down 2-3 feet by the weekend.
“We have also been coordinating our actions with GA Power in Albany and the National Weather Service,” Rentfrow added. ”We do not foresee any problems on the main area of the lake, however there may be some minor problems in the Turkey Creek – Drayton area.”
Rentfrow says he will keep the newspaper informed if the situation changes.
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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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