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Crisp Regional Hospital to implement hair-preserving tech for cancer patients
Crisp Regional Hospital plans to employ a new cold cap technology to help cancer patients retain their hair. ...
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Mayor Wesley Rainey addresses Cordele Rotary Club
Cordele Mayor Wesley Rainey addressed Rotary on Feb. 11. Rainey has been on the City Commission for 10 ...
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City of Cordele votes to let go City Manager
The City of Cordele voted to let go City Manager Angela Redding during their meeting on Feb. 17. ...
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Cordele ministers’ meeting gauges interest for Easter sunrise service
The Cordele monthly ministers’ meeting met on Feb. 12 at the Cordele Community Clubhouse. The group had previously ...
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Sons of the American Revolution dedicated a memorial marker to John Dooly
“On Friday February 13, 2026, the Sons of the American Revolution dedicated a memorial marker to John Dooly (1740 – ...
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Crisp County to hold Bible reading marathon
Reverend Danny Flick of Rock the House Ministries recently shared plans with The Cordele Dispatch for a Bible ...
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Road work alert
City of Cordele Public Works Water and Sewer Department is working today on Wall Avenue and at the ...
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Crisp County to activate warming shelter
Location: Crisp County Recreation Department, 1205 5 St. N, Cordele, Ga Purpose: To provide a safe, temporary overnight ...
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Deputy’s attempt to help motorist leads to high speed chase
On January 21, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a deputy from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office initiated what ...
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Crisp County vies for Community Development Block Grant
Crisp County is currently vying for a Community Development Block Grant, CBDG, to help communities in District 1. ...
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CCHS student makes history
The Crisp County School System is excited to share outstanding news for one of its Crisp County High ...
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Chuck Pheil steps into his new role as Captain and Shift Commander of the Cordele Police Department
Monday marked a tremendous milestone as Lt. Chuck Pheil stepped into his new role as Captain and Shift ...
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Crisp County Board of Commissioners elects leaders and hears audit
The Crisp County Board of Commissioners met on Jan. 13. Commissioner Mark Crenshaw made a motion to elect ...
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Martin Luther King Day service held at Allen Temple AME Church
Reverend Isaac Owens presided over the Martin Luther King Jr. service held at Allen Temple AME Church. Dravian ...
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Cordele Kiwanis hears update from Crisp County Schools Director of Academic Programs
Morgan Brown, Director of Academic Programs at Crisp County Schools, was invited by Vivian Breed to give an ...
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State of emergency declared for Crisp County
At 3:00 p.m., Crisp County EMA Director Sheriff Billy Hancock, in conjunction with the Crisp County Board of ...
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New Cordele Commission Member asks for lawsuit list against City
A newly elected Member of the Cordele Commission asked for a list of lawsuits recently filed against the ...
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Cordele Faith-Based Ministers’ Meeting pitches plan for sunrise service
The Faith-Based Ministers’ Meeting met at the Cordele Club House on Jan. 8. Pastor Connie Bivins recapped discussions ...
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New Cordele Commission Members sworn in
Three new Members were sworn in to the Cordele City Commission on Jan. 6. Joe Joe Wright was ...
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Crisp Regional Hospital welcomes first baby of the year
Royale Reeves was born on January 2, 2026, at 9:45 p.m., bringing joy, hope, and new beginnings to ...
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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 ...