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Rose Leggett hired as Math Instructor at South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center
Rose Leggett of Byromville, GA, has been hired as a full-time Mathematics Instructor for South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center Campus, announced South ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:17 am
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High Rock Festival Returns to Pitts
After a rain-soaked festival last years, organizers expect sunny skies By Neil B. McGahee, Managing Editor The second annual High Rock Music & Makers ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 3:32 pm
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Heavy rains flood Dooly fields, roadways
Staff Report Several severe thunderstorms hit Dooly County Thursday night leaving flooded streets and fields. Near Pinehurst, cotton fields looked more like lakes ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, October 8, 2021 5:23 pm
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Walkers hit the track for “Faith & Blue” Prayer Walk
Staff Report Crisp Regional Hospital CEO Steve Gautney welcomed more than 50 people from police agencies, healthcare organizations and volunteers Friday morning to ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, October 8, 2021 5:16 pm
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Hill arrested for Improper Sexual Contact
On Sunday, October 03, 2021 Cordele Police received a call regarding a sexual assault incident that occurred at Care Connect Urgent Care, 602 E 16th ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, October 8, 2021 4:47 pm
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SGTC Crisp County Center to Host Blood Drive Thursday, November 4
Cordele, GA – South Georgia Technical College will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Thursday, November 4, from 10:00 a.m. until ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 3:32 pm
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Animal Cruelty
On Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 just after 11 :00 am, officers with the Cordele Police Department were notified by an off duty animal control officer about ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 4:23 pm
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GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Crisp County
UPDATE: The man involved in this officer involved shooting is identified as James Daynair Goodwin, age 46. Goodwin remains in the hospital in stable condition. On ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, October 4, 2021 1:06 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Preliminary information Release Officer-Involved Shooting
Crisp County Communications E-911 dispatched Deputies to GA401/I75 after receiving a 911 call that reported a male subject fired shots at a vehicle on the ...
by Chris Lewis, Sunday, October 3, 2021 8:05 pm
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Ameris Bank Celebrates 50 Years of Growth and Service
ATLANTA – Ameris Bank (Nasdaq: ABCB) celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding on October 1, 1971. The Atlanta-headquartered bank is paying homage to its ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, September 30, 2021 4:04 pm
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SGTC board members Coley and Buckley participate in TCDA training
Grant Buckley, Executive Director of the Cordele-Crisp County Industrial Council in Cordele, and Rev. Michael Coley of Americus, SGTC Electronics Alumni and retiree from the ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, September 30, 2021 9:06 am
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UPDATE: Planters First Bank robbed; suspect in custody
Official press release from the Cordele Police Department On Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, just after 105:05 a.m., officers with the Cordele POlice Department were dispatched ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 11:36 am
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DOLLAR GENERAL NOW OPEN IN CORDELE
Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 1347 US Hwy 257 North in Cordele is now open! DG stores are proud to provide ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 11:22 am
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Spread the Hope with Peanut Butter
Help South Georgia Banking Company “Spread the Hope” as a part of Georgia Peanut Bank week by donating a jar of peanut butter! The ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:10 am
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Georgia DPH Follows Federal Recommendations For COVID Booster Shots
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will follow the guidance and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, September 24, 2021 1:43 pm
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Friday afternoon single vehicle accident
Emergency crews from Crisp County Fire Department tend to the driver of this car after it overturned Friday afternoon on U.S. Highway 41 near ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, September 24, 2021 1:25 pm
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Rickey Dawson Jr., sworn in as Crisp County Coroner
By Neil B. McGahee Managing Editor A long line of family and friends stretched around the front of the Crisp County Courthouse to watch ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, September 23, 2021 1:30 pm
Education
Dooly student chosen to serve on state advisory board
By Neil B. McGahee Managing Editor A Dooly County High School student, Brian Chen, was selected by Gov. Brian Kemp to serve on the ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:33 pm
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Cordele has a new police chief
By Neil McGahee Managing Editor Mike Hathaway, Cordele’s new police chief, was introduced Tuesday at the Cordele City Commission meeting. He retired from the ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, September 16, 2021 8:31 am
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Coach Ferrell Henry; the passing of an icon
by Joe Joe Wright Dispatch Correspondent Where should one begin when talking about someone like Ferrell Henry? He was a husband, father, ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 1:18 pm
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Floyd charged with aggravated assault
Tommy Floyd Aggravated Assault On Saturday, September 4th, 2021, just after 3:40 am, officers with the Cordele Police Department responded to a report of shooter(s) ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 11:08 am
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Juvenile killed in ATV Accident
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On September 9, 2021, a little after 7:00 p.m. Crisp County Communications E-911 dispatched first responders to Penny Lane after receiving ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, September 10, 2021 12:25 pm
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Gov. Kemp appoints board to investigate Cordele City Commissioner
Staff Reports Govenor Brian Kemp has appointed a commission to decide whether or not Cordele City Commissioner Royce Reeves should be suspended of his ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 4:43 pm
Sports
Cougars are Big Winners but get the Loss
By Joe Joe Wright I’m not sure what the benchmark is for judging a football team but, I am certain the following is true. ...