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Election hearing continued
CORDELE — Judge Sarah Wall has continued a hearing concerning Antwoine Yowe’s contention that the results of the Nov. 3 city election and Dec. 1 runoff should be voided.
Attorneys for Yowe and the city of Cordele met in judge’s chambers with Judge Wall Thursday morning, and a new hearing date of Jan. 26 has been set.
Judge Wall who is a superior court judge in the Oconee Circuit has been appointed to handle any issues arising from Cordele’s 2009 election results.
On behalf of Yowe, Albany attorney Maurice King argued in a public hearing Thursday that 2009 election results are invalid because voting changes made by the city since 1986 have not been pre-cleared by the U. S. Justice Department.
Specifically, King said any voter who has been annexed into the city since 1986 is not a legal voter.
City of Cordele Attorney Tommy Cotton said two pieces of property, one in the southeast quadrant and another in the southwest quadrant of the city have been annexed.
He said all the paperwork requesting pre-clearance has been submitted to the Justice Department, but it has not been approved.
Read the rest of the story in Sunday's Cordele Dispatch.
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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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