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Suspect arrested following attempt to elude

Today, just before 9:30 A.M., a deputy from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on ...

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Craig Cotton reelected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia

John Craig Cotton of Georgia Law Team, P.C., in Cordele has been reelected to serve on the Board ...

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Wilcox Commissioners hold road closure hearing

Lucas C. Allison Dispatch Correspondent The Wilcox Board of Commissioners held a Public Hearing Tuesday July1, 2025,  for ...

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Jenson Wade earns Eagle Scout rank

Jensen Wade, son of Brandi and David Wade of Cordele, completed his Board of Review to earn the ...

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SGTC Crisp County Center campus hosts Georgia Trauma Skills Procedure Lab sessions

The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center was the site of two Georgia Trauma Skills Procedure Lab ...

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Georgia Statewide Bible reading

Georgia Statewide Bible Reading will be in its seventh consecutive year of our State of Georgia doing this. ...

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New laws that go into effect July 1 in Georgia

Money & Finances  Income Tax Cut – HB 111 Georgia’s flat income tax rate drops slightly (from ~5.39% ...

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Replacement of water valve

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Planning the landscape

By Eddie Seagle The months of June, July and August are often referred to as the trifecta of ...

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Tips from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office

A sweltering heat wave is affecting millions of Americans this week. Protect yourself, your child, and your pets! ...

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Crisp County Schools budget wins final approval

By Jeff Moore Contributing writer   The Crisp County Board of Education gave final approval to its budget ...

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Fennell earns recognition at summer camp

Terry Fennell, Founder and Troop Committee Chair for Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 earned the so-called Scoutmaster merit ...

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Juror questionnaire is not a scam

This one is NOT a scam: If you have received the documentation below, the United States District Court ...

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Welcome Back, Sergeant Latham

Please join the Cordele Ploice Department in welcoming back Clint Latham as our newest Patrol Sergeant! Chief Jalon ...

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Town Hall meeting

Chairman Joshua Deriso will host a Town Hall Meeting on Youth Engagement at the Community Clubhouse on Thursday, ...

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Upcoming health fair in Crisp County

The Crisp County Community is excited to get the word out about an upcoming opportunity to help folks ...

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Johnny Floyd to be honored with Cordele highway interchange dedication

Longtime Georgia legislator and State Transportation Board member Johnny Floyd will be honored next week with the dedication ...

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Cordele City Commission discusses private security and food trucks

By Joshua Windus The Cordele City Commission met on June 17. Sonya Alexander, finance director, gave the sales ...

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One dead, two injured in shooting

On June 19th 2025, just before 7pm, officers with the Cordele Police Department responded to the area of ...

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YouthBuild participants visit SGTC to explore career opportunities

 Members of the Southwest Georgia United YouthBuild program recently visited South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) to explore academic ...