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High court upholds Grant murder conviction
The Georgia Supreme Court announced today that it has upheld the murder conviction of Varocus Antonio Grant for the shooting death of Travis Shivers on ...
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Investigators probe pair of weekend burglaries
Investigators continue this morning to sort through clues left behind at a pair of weekend burglaries at the Stripling’s General Store and QuickBuys gas station ...
by Gabe Jordan, Monday, February 18, 2019 9:49 am
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School board finalizes superintendent’s contract
Incoming Crisp County School Superintendent Cindy Hughes will be paid $165,000 a year over the next three years, according to the contract that was adopted ...
by Gabe Jordan, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 5:57 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Bell apprehended in Jacksonville
After a brief standoff, Demarcus “Chip” Bell was arrested Monday, February 11, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m. without incident in Jacksonville, Fla. This was a ...
by Gabe Jordan, Monday, February 11, 2019 11:59 am
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New trucking terminal coming to exit 102
Indian River Transport Company announced today that it plans to build a new trucking terminal in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia. The new facility will have ...
by Gabe Jordan, Monday, February 11, 2019 10:13 am
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Police searching for Bell, name him person of interest in McCall shooting death
The Cordele police has released new information regarding the homicide investigation of Tonay McCall’s death on December 25, 2018. Investigators have named 41-year-old Demarcus “Chip” ...
by Gabe Jordan, Friday, February 8, 2019 8:26 pm
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State lawmakers aid Wilcox jail repair project
By Lucas C. Allison Wilcox County Correspondent The Wilcox County Board of Commissioners held it regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Commission Chairman Lanier Keene and ...
by Gabe Jordan, Friday, February 8, 2019 4:40 pm
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Cordele commissioners postpone meeting in Wiggins’ absence
This past Tuesday’s meeting of the Cordele Board of Commissioners was over before it ever really began. Commission Chairman John Wiggins was forced to be ...
by Gabe Jordan, Friday, February 8, 2019 4:38 pm
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Crisp Regional Hospital hosting camellia competition
Crisp Regional Hospital is currently hosting a competition for the most beautiful camellias in our community. Stop by the hospital to experience the gorgeous sights ...
by Gabe Jordan, Thursday, February 7, 2019 9:59 am
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Cordele man arrested on kidnapping, child cruelty charges
A Cordele man is being held at the Crisp County Detention Center on a variety of charges including kidnapping and cruelty to children stemming from ...
by Gabe Jordan, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 5:42 pm
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