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Area dodges weather bullet
For several hours Saturday, it was touch and go as far as the weather was concerned, but in the end, the only damage reported was a couple of downed trees.
About 1:30 p.m., a tornado reportedly touched down in the Pineview area in Wilcox County. A Cordele Dispatch reporter was dispatched to the community, but he found no visible damage.
Heavy rain fell in the area and at various times, tornado watches and warnings were issued for Crisp, Dooly and Wilcox Counties. No funnel clouds reportedly touched the ground, however, except in Pineview.
There were reports of a downed tree in Cordele, and water over the road on I-75, but law enforcement personnel handled those situations quickly, and no accidents or injuries were reported.
Rain was supposed to continue falling through the night and into Sunday morning with cooler temperatures to follow.
Parts of Georgia may see some snow flurries today.
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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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