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Chairman Joshua Deriso claims election misconduct
Cordele City Commission Chair Joshua Deriso, whose position is an at-large position, lost his bid for re-election against ...
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Liquor store fire leads to roadblocks
A structure fire occurred in the Highway 41 North area outside the City limits of Cordele. The Cordele ...
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Arrest prevents prison drop
On December 24, 2025, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a stopped vehicle ...
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Santa visits the Cordele Holiday Train
The Cordele Holiday Train left the station on December 20, marking the SAM Shortline’s last train ride for ...
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One dead and two injured after Cordele shooting
On December 20th, just before 2 am, officers with the Cordele Police Department responded to a report of ...
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Cordele-Crisp League donates hams to local churches
The Cordele-Crisp Community League continued its tradition of giving back this week by donating hams to two local ...
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Crisp County K9 wins first
K9 Rowdy and Corporal Spurling finished 1st in Tracking at the 16th annual South GA K9 conference out ...
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Cordele commissioners welcome two new appointees
Danny Hicks officially became Cordele’s new police chief after being sworn in during the Cordele City Commissioners’ meeting ...
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Shooting at Waffle House
The Cordele Police Department is currently investigating a violent incident that occurred early Sunday morning at the Waffle ...
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Wilcox board hears solar project update; tax votes voided
The Wilcox Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday November 4, 2025. In attendance were Jamie ...
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Cougars head into playoffs with grit and momentum
The Crisp County Cougars are gearing up for a big night this Friday, November 14, as they host ...
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Cordele City Commission discusses budget and fees
The Cordele City Commission met on November 4. Commissioner Wesley Rainey argued that fees and services should be ...
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Crisp County Sheriff’s deputy returns fire
A man wanted on multiple felony warrants was shot and killed Friday afternoon after exchanging gunfire with Crisp ...
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National Recognition for Food, Fun and Reading Program at Crisp County Pre-K
Crisp County Extension Agent, Liz Clarke, received the Southern Regional and National School Wellness Awards from the National ...
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Unofficial Election results for November 4 2025 election
Unofficial Election results for the November 4, 2025 election. Follow the Cordele Dispatch for the final, certified count. ...
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Cordele Commission hashes out budget
The Cordele Commission met on October 28. Commissioners Wesley Rainey said they should raise commissioner education spending back ...
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Crisp County Commissioners vote to opt out of Land Bank Authority
The Crisp County Commissioners recently decided to opt out of the Land Bank Authority. Without the Commission’s support, ...
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Troop 270 to hold open house
Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 will host an open house Saturday, Nov. 8, to celebrate the anniversaries of ...
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Players of the week
The Crisp County Touchdown Club recently recognized its Players of the Week for the previous two regular-season games ...
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Downtown Spooktacular set for October 30
Downtown Spooktacular is set for October 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 105 East 9th Avenue ...
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Introduction of the Candidates applying for the position of Chief of Police
A forum was held at the Cordele Community Clubhouse on October 23, where Angela Redding presided. Ms. Redding ...
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Update on Doster Peanut fire in Rochelle
The Fire Chief of Rochelle, Wayne McGuinty, gave an update on the Doster Peanut fire at 2 pm ...
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Jack Wood runs for Cordele Commission Ward 3
Cordele Dispatch: What qualifies you to be the Commissioner for your ward? Have you run for politics before? ...
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Michelle Murray runs for Chair of the Cordele Commission
Cordele Dispatch: What qualifies you to be Chair of the Cordele Commission? Have you run for politics before? Do you ...