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Crisp County Commission meeting agenda August 13, 2024
Crisp County Board of Commissioners Commission Meeting Agenda August 13, 2024 9:00AM Call to order/Welcome: Chairman James R. Dowdy II Invocation: Pastor Kenneth Bivens Pledge of Allegiance: Clark Harrell Adoption of Agenda Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting – July 9, 2024 Department updates, reports, and proclamations: Billy Hancock, Sheriff Marty Fore, Georgia Forestry Commission […] The post Crisp County Commission meeting agenda August 13, 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Three’s Company to host a book signing
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Three’s Company located at 502 S 2nd St, Cordele, GA will be hosting a book signing for Jay Beck the writer of Lake Blackshear Murders on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 1:00PM -3:00PM. Books will be available to purchase. The post Three’s Company to host a book signing appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Sara Frost earns Eagle Scout rank
By Britt Brinson Sara Frost, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Frost of Arabi, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during her Troop’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Monday, August 5, at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in Albany. She is a founding member of Albany Scouts BSA Troop 13, the first all-girl Scouts […] The post Sara Frost earns Eagle Scout rank appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County Fire Rescue awarded Fireworks Tax Grant
Staff Reports Crisp County Fire Rescue was recently awarded a $22,447 grant from the GFSTC Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Fireworks Tax Grant. With this grant, which required a 10% match of $2,494 from Special Service District funds bringing the total funding to $24,941, they were able to purchase 9 new sets of turnout […] The post Crisp County Fire Rescue awarded Fireworks Tax Grant appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
New boutique opens up in Vienna, GA
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor A A&M Boutique had their grand opening in Vienna, GA on Thursday, August 8, 2024 located at 100 W Union St, Vienna, GA 31092 in the Fyzical Rehab building. They carry a variety of clothing, jewelry and accessories. Check out what they have in store online A&M Boutique . The post New boutique opens up in Vienna, GA appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Heat advisory for August 9, 2024
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office GEMA/HS Alert: HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 2:48AM EDT until August 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA * WHAT…Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, north […] The post Heat advisory for August 9, 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Faith Based Community meeting
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor On Thursday, August 8, 2024 the Faith Based Community held another meeting at the Cordele Community Clubhouse. They had a great turn out from the community to hear from the Cordele Fire Department, Chief Todd Alligood. The City of Cordele continues to be encouraged by the outpouring of support […] The post Faith Based Community meeting appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
City Commission Meeting – August 6, 2024
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Cordele City Commission met on Tuesday August 6, 2024 at 9am at the Cordele City Hall Courtroom with Chairman Joshua Deriso, Commissioner Vest Beal Shepard, Commissioner Isaac H. Owens, Commissioner Wesley Rainey and City attorney, Tommy Coleman in attendance. Commissioner Royce Reeves, Sr. was absent. The meeting started […] The post City Commission Meeting – August 6, 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Twelve SGTC Practical Nursing students receive nursing pins
Staff Reports Twelve graduates of the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Practical Nursing program received their nursing pins during a recent ceremony at the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Family, friends, administrators, and instructors gathered to support the students as they participated in the traditional pinning ritual. SGTC President Dr. […] The post Twelve SGTC Practical Nursing students receive nursing pins appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
SWGU ground breaking for new development
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor On August 7, 2024 South West Georgia United held a ground breaking ceremony for a new project for the West side of Cordele at the 500th block of 25th Avenue West. in Cordele. Marlene Kimball was there to represent the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce and gave the opening remarks. […] The post SWGU ground breaking for new development appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Carjacking attempt leads to one shot
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On August 7, 2024, around 10:20 A.M., Crisp County E-911 Communications dispatched Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies to a disturbance that was upgraded to a shooting on HWY 280 W near the Crossroad Store Road intersection. The preliminary investigation indicates that a Grey Dodge Charger stopped on the highway behind a road […] The post Carjacking attempt leads to one shot appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Firearms Familiarization Course FULL
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE: Registration is closed as the class is full. Don’t worry—we will be offering additional Familiarization Courses in the near future. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the first Firearms Familiarization Course at our newly enhanced firing range. This class is open to Crisp County residents aged 18 and older. To enroll, […] The post Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Firearms Familiarization Course FULL appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Troop 270 holds Summer Court of Honor
By Britt Brinson Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 held its Summer quarter Court of Honor on Monday evening, July 29, 2024, in the sanctuary of the Cordele First United Methodist Church. Senior Patrol Leader Simon Baker opened the ceremony by leading the Troop and their guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. After asking the guests […] The post Troop 270 holds Summer Court of Honor appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Middle Georgia EMC sends crew south after hurricane Debby
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor After hurricane Debby swept through the southern parts of Georgia many communities are needing disaster relief. Dooly County’s, Middle Georgia EMC has sent a crew to Colquitt, Georgia to help out Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation with power restoration after the hurricane. They ask that you please keep their linemen […] The post Middle Georgia EMC sends crew south after hurricane Debby appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
EMCs stand ready for the impacts of hurricane Debby
Georgia EMC As Hurricane Debby makes landfall as a Category 1 storm on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) stand ready for its impact. Hurricane Debby is predicted to enter Georgia at 2 p.m. on Monday in the southern central part of the state moving northeast as she heads to the southeast coast. […] The post EMCs stand ready for the impacts of hurricane Debby appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
City commission meeting agenda – August 6, 2024
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CORDELE CITY HALL – COURTROOM August 6 , 2024 The Honorable Joshua Deriso Chairman The Honorable Vesta Beal Shephard – Ward 1 The Honorable Royce Reeves, Sr. – Vice Chair – Ward 2 The Honorable Isaac H. Owens – Ward 3 The Honorable Wesley Rainey – Ward 4 ______________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING […] The post City commission meeting agenda – August 6, 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Georgia Department of Transportation prepares for Debby
Georgia Department of Transportation Approximately 300 Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) employees stand ready to respond to Tropical Storm Debby in Southwest Georgia and employees from other areas of the state not expected to be impacted by the storm are prepared to assist, if needed. Georgia DOT offices statewide are monitoring Tropical Storm Debby as […] The post Georgia Department of Transportation prepares for Debby appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Tri-County schools closure update
Crisp County Crisp County Schools, including Crisp Schools Early Learning Academy (Daycare Center), has been closely monitoring the development and path of Tropical Storm Debby. At this time, out of an abundance of caution and on the recommendation of our local EMS Director and the National Weather Service, Crisp County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, […] The post Tri-County schools closure update appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Storm watch cancelled for Crisp and surrounding counties – Weather alert – Tropical Storm Debby
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management 08/05/2024 Hurricane Debby Update: The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Bleckley, Crisp, Dooly, Johnson, and Pulaski. Debby is expected to continue slowly tracking east northeasterly across southeastern Georgia on Tuesday. Potentially historic rainfall will result in considerable flooding impacts across portions of east-central Georgia. Current Advisories: […] The post Storm watch cancelled for Crisp and surrounding counties – Weather alert – Tropical Storm Debby appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On August 1, 2024, around 4:00 P.M., a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet Monte Carlo for improper stopping after the Deputy witnessed the driver stopping in the middle of the road and not wearing a seatbelt. Initially, the driver failed to stop […] The post Traffic stop leads to drug arrest appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
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