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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…

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Christmas bird count held in Crisp County

The Christmas Bird Count was held in the Cordele area on Dec 18. The first Cordele Christmas bird…

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Downtown Cordele: I can see the potential

I like taking walks. It’s a good habit, since if you are going to write about a place,…