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Dooly County High School canning plant
Dooly County High School Canning Plant Hwy 27 – Hawkinsville Road May 10 to May 27 Monday and Thursday- 3:30 to 8:30 June 2 to ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:03 pm
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Bryan arrested for Burglary and Attempt to Elude
On Friday, April 30, 2021, around 6:50 A.M., Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jeffrey Bryan, a 31- year-old male from Warwick, Georgia. Bryan is charged ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, May 3, 2021 9:18 am
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Crisp County home destroyed by fire
The Crisp County Fire Department responded Saturday evening to a structure fire in the area of Brock Road and Arabi-Williford Rd. Despite mutual ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, May 3, 2021 9:15 am
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Nelson Clements Named Student of Excellence at SGTC Crisp County Center
Cordele, GA – The Crisp County Center of South Georgia Technical College recently recognized Nelson Clements of Pineview as the April Student of Excellence. ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, April 30, 2021 8:58 am
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National Infant Immunization Week
During National Infant Immunization Week, and every day, local health departments provide vaccines for all stages of a child’s life. Vaccines have drastically reduced infant ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 29, 2021 12:13 pm
Education
Crisp County High School Named National Beta School of Merit and School of Distinction
Cordele, GA April 29, 2021 – The Crisp County School System is proud to announce that Crisp County High School is a 2020-2021 National Beta School of ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 29, 2021 8:56 am
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William Harold Lupo
William Harold Lupo, 90 of Cordele, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2021 at Crisp Regional Hospital. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 1:10 pm
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Vienna Police Chief handed indefinite suspension
By Neil B. McGahee Managing Editor The word on the streets of Vienna said Chief of Police Cozie Ray was going ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 10:33 am
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High-speed broadband coming to central Georgia
By Neil B. McGahee Managing Editor The Middle Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) and Conexon Connect announced plans today to expand high-speed, broadband cable to ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 3:29 pm
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Planters First Bank Announces Briley Edwards and Amie Jones have joined our banking team.
Planters First Bank is pleased to announce that Briley Edwards and Amie Jones have joined our banking team. Briley has been hired as Vice President, ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 1:06 pm
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Two vehicle accident near Waffle House
An afternoon wreck occurred on 16th Avenue near the Waffle House.
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:40 pm
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The Beauty of The Bag
Since the pandemic, we’ve begun a new way of life. Some have hated the entrapment of being indoors while others have thrived. But while we’ve ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:32 am
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 18-24, 2021. This year’s theme is Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities., emphasizes the importance of leveraging community ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, April 19, 2021 4:47 pm
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God Hit the Reset Button! Dooly COVID victims remembered, survivors celebrated
By Neil B. McGahee, Managing Editor When nearly 200 people came to the Dooly County High School gymnasium, Saturday, they walked into a cavern of ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, April 19, 2021 4:25 pm
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Traffic Impediment
PUBLIC NOTICE Traffic Impediment Contractors will be working on the sidewalk on Pecan Street between 11th Avenue and 13th Avenue on April 22nd & April 23rd. Expect traffic ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, April 19, 2021 4:19 pm
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Pilot killed in Pineview crop duster crash
A crop dusting plane crashed at about 8:57 a.m. this morning. According to witnesses that plane hit a set of heavy duty power lines which ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 3:44 pm
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Elevate Your Relationship
by Becca Stackhouse UGA Extension Crisp County’s 2021 series (2) will be held virtually and are scheduled for 6:00 PM every Thursday! ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:03 am
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Trade settlement saves 2,600 jobs slated for Georgia electric vehicle battery plants
ATLANTA – Two South Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturers have reached an 11th-hour settlement to a trade dispute that was threatening an estimated 2,600 jobs ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:01 am
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Rochelle council hears first reading of annexation request
Lucas C. Allison Dispatch Correspondent The Rochelle City Council held its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. Police chief Mickey Barfield reported the patrol units ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, April 9, 2021 12:44 pm
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Keep Crisp Beautiful contracts with a local business to help clean up the Community
by Catherine Harrell As you may know, Keep Crisp Beautiful a committee of the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce, City of Cordele and Commissioners, Crisp ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, April 9, 2021 12:32 pm
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Jobless benefits expiring for almost 400,000 unemployed Georgians
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Nearly 400,000 unemployed Georgians who filed claims with the state Department of Labor last ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 8, 2021 3:42 pm
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City of Rochelle boil water advisory
The City of Rochelle has issued a “boil water” advisory due to a water main break Wednesday. Rochelle Mayor Wayne McGuinty said to protect the ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 8, 2021 3:23 pm
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GEORGIA 811 REMINDS LOCAL RESIDENTS TO CONTACT 811 BEFORE PLANTING TREES THIS EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY
Don’t let a digging accident diminish environmental efforts Duluth, GA — Georgia 811 recognizes that many people will be planting trees for Earth Day and ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 8, 2021 1:30 pm
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Georgia is Open for Business – New COVID-19 Guidance to Take Effect on April 8
Atlanta, GA – On Thursday, April 8, Executive Order 03.31.21.03 will take effect, rolling back the remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Georgia’s economy. The Governor’s Executive Orders are available ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:04 am
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Earning her way to summer camp
Sara Cobb, 11, added a little more cash for the cause — in this case, summer camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center near Eatonton, Ga. ...