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Vienna city hall will be moved to bank location
VIENNA — In a regular meeting of the Vienna City Council on Monday night, members voted to proceed with the relocation of city hall.
This will start with the purchase of the old Bank of Dooly building on Cotton St.
Council members also passed a motion to ask an appraiser to assess the Vienna Heritage House (old City Hall) so that it can be placed on the market for sale. They were told that Georgia Power has connected the meters for the new street lamps in the downtown area, and Cook Electric was slated to hook them up Tuesday.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will end Thursday with a candlelight ceremony in Cordele, and Council members were invited to attend, along with the general public. The ceremony will be conducted at the Victims’ Memorial Wall at the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office at 6 p.m.
Council also was informed of several upcoming events including the Turkey Creek Festival in Byromville, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 and Municipal Clerk’s week which is May 4-10.
In other business, Council:
• Were informed that an income tax credit passed in legislature. It will give credit to businesses and residents who purchase old buildings and property and restore them. • Expressed concern about a bill that will permit gun carriers, with licenses, to carry their guns into public establishments such as restaurants and supermarkets.
• Appointed Jean Cox to serve on the Housing Authority as a resident member. One resident of the area must serve on the board.
The next regular meeting of the Vienna City Council will be held on April 28, at 7 p.m. at city hall. Meetings always are open to the public.
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Burden named SGTC student of quarter
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
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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James Lamar Pass
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.
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Lake Blackshear will be lowered
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
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.”
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Police make aggravated stalking arrest
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.
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Cordele joins global effort
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.
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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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