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19-year-old with 7 warrants arrested after leading Cordele police on foot chase
CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - A 19-year-old is now facing drug-related charges, in addition to his seven warrants, after attempting to escape police twice on Friday, Aug. 23. According to the police department, just before noon, detectives spotted Michael Bernard Waters, 19, while officers were checking on a local business. Waters is known to have several warrants.
City of Cordele and Crisp County announce “25 by 25” housing campaign
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The City of Cordele and Crisp County are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative, the “25 by 25” campaign, through their Land Bank program. This innovative campaign is aimed at revitalizing blighted properties within our community to create much-needed affordable housing options for families. The “25 […] The post City of Cordele and Crisp County announce “25 by 25” housing campaign appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Monroe’s Todd named Georgia TOPS Queen
Gail Todd of Monroe lost almost 70 pounds, something that has been a life-long goal, with the assistance of the TOPS program. Contributed photo. Losing weight can seem intimidating, especially when you consider that one in three American adults are obese and Georgia has an obesity rate of 37%. Obesity can cause an array of medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. People can achieve weight loss and overall wellness by committing to a healthier lifestyle.
'I don't want my 6-year-old seeing that' | Monroe County sound off over LGBTQ+ books found in library
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — The Monroe County library is the talk of the town again this year. Some folks are concerned about two LGBTQ+ themed books being filed in the children's section. David Barbee is the library assistant for the Monroe County library. He says he's been going to...
Dozens of Griffin residents ordered out of their homes immediately by city officials
GRIFFIN, Ga. - A Griffin city inspector ordered more than three dozen families at the Ava Park Apartment Complex to leave their homes immediately. An inspection on Thursday revealed critical safety issues, including rat infestations, structural issues, mold, and other hazards, residents said. In a letter to the residents from...
Family reflects on original Deorio’s location, reacts to new business opening
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new restaurant bearing the name of a iconic Columbus pizzeria opened in early August. The original Deorio’s Pizza served customers for more than 50 years before closing in 2017. Now, a new Deorio’s is open in Midtown. However, family representing the longtime owner of the original location were upset to learn of the new restaurant this summer.
FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: August 23, 2024
Trinity pulled off a major win on the road, giving new head coach Bruce Lane his first as a Crusader. Dublin got a game from East Laurens, but pulled away to win by comfortable margins in a huge performance by Micah O’Neal. West Laurens impressed with a shutout of Groves in its regular season debut. And Dodge County hung on to beat top-ranked Bleckley County, opening Phillip Brown’s head coaching tenure with a big statement.
Demons blast Fayette Co in home opener
The Warner Robins Demons hosted the Fayette Co Tigers earlier tonight in their home opener and the result was a dominate Cardinal, Black, and White victory 42-7. The game was all Demons from the start as they scored 21 pts a piece in quarter’s one and two to lead 42-0 at halftime. The Tigers would get on the board in the second half with a touchdown and the made PAT cut the gap down to 42-7 in favor of Warner Robins.
Braves come within a play of beating Northside for first time in over 30 years
Baldwin came within a two-point conversion of beating Northside-Warner Robins for the first time in 31 years on Friday night. In the end, however, it wasn't meant to be, and the Eagles rode away from Braves Stadium with a 13-12 victory. The way that the Braves' players reacted following the...
VisitColumbusGA President-CEO to Retire After 29-years of Service
VisitColumbusGA Board of Commissioners announce the retirement of CEO, Peter Bowden, effective December 31, 2024. After 29 years of dedicated service, including 21 years as CEO, Mr. Bowden has decided to step down to focus on personal goals. Throughout Bowden’s tenure, his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment have driven VisitColumbusGA...
Middle Georgia Regional Airport Gets $4 Million in State Funding
Middle Georgia Regional Airport is set to receive $4,012,500 in state grants for several key development projects aimed at expanding its aviation services and boosting economic growth in the region. The funding, allocated by the Georgia Department of Transportation, follows advocacy efforts by local authorities, including Macon-Bibb County and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.
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