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Free health screenings at all Walmart pharmacies across Georgia
Staff Reports Nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis and more. Select stores will […] The post Free health screenings at all Walmart pharmacies across Georgia appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office reports July 19, 2024 – July 26, 2024
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On July 19, 2024a Crisp County Deputy responded to 905 E 18th Avenue Apt B. in reference to a theft. On July 20, 2024 at approximately 12:50AM a Crisp County Deputy was dispatched to 1403 South Coney Road, in reference to a criminal trespass. On July 21, 2024 a Crisp County […] The post Crisp County Sheriff’s Office reports July 19, 2024 – July 26, 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout Troop 40351 workshop
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Monday June 29th, Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout troop 40351 met at the Girl Scout hut for a night of learning and painting. Special guest, Cate Bailey, came to teach the girls step by step how to paint a dolphin. This workshop was for the troop to work on […] The post Daisy & Brownie Girl Scout Troop 40351 workshop appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
24 arrested during Operation Shyne Down in Crisp County
Georgia Bureau of Investigations 120 arrest warrants served for criminal gang and drug activity On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, members of the GBI and other law enforcement agencies served 120 arrest warrants on 24 people, in Operation Shyne Down, targeting the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal gang activities in Crisp […] The post 24 arrested during Operation Shyne Down in Crisp County appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Tammera Sears awarded Lion of the Year
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor On July 16, 2024 at the weekly Cordele Lions Club meeting, Lion Tammera Sears was awarded Lion of the Year for the 2023-2024 Lions Club year. Tammera was chosen for this award by the Immediate Past President, Curtis Lucas. This award is presented to the Lion that the president […] The post Tammera Sears awarded Lion of the Year appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Michael Fraser presented highest Lions Club honor
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor On July 30th at the weekly Cordele Lions Club meeting, Lion Michael Fraser was presented with the highest honor in Lionism by the clubs past president and current lion Crisp County Sheriff, Billy Hancock. The club asks to join them in congratulating their newest Melvin Jones Fellow… Michael Fraser. […] The post Michael Fraser presented highest Lions Club honor appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
81st Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Crisp County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to compete against other 4-H’ers across the State of Georgia from July 23-26 in Atlanta at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This is an all expenses paid trip for the delegates and a great opportunity for them to meet new people and test their […] The post 81st Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
David Wade receives Kiwanis BSA Community Organization award
By Britt Brinson David Wade, Director of Human Resources for the City of Cordele, has been awarded the Kiwanis International BSA Community Organization Award by the Boy Scouts of America. He was presented the award during Troop 270’s Summer Quarter Court of Honor at Cordele First United Methodist Church on Monday, July 29, 2024. Wade […] The post David Wade receives Kiwanis BSA Community Organization award appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency awards $19,000 grant to CCSO/CCEMA
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Crisp County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management Agency receives a $19,000 supplemental payment of the FY 2022 Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Base Award. This award was used to purchase a Traffic Message Board. This vital piece of equipment can provide real- time […] The post Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency awards $19,000 grant to CCSO/CCEMA appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Badcock Home Furniture stores are closing their doors
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor A company that has been around for over 100 years is now closing their doors nationwide. The company started in 1904 and made it through many large historical moments in history, like the Great Depression, and the two world wars. It is easy to blame our change in economy […] The post Badcock Home Furniture stores are closing their doors appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Investigation leads to search warrant and drug arrest
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, July 25, 2024, around 5:50 P.M., the Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (MSNTF) executed a search warrant at 813 17th Ave West, Apartment B Cordele, Georgia. Authorities also executed an arrest warrant for Curtis Harper and a search warrant on his vehicle, a […] The post Investigation leads to search warrant and drug arrest appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County School Safety Specialist Training
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office This week, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office had the honor of hosting the School Safety Specialist Training, facilitated by John David Anderson, Vice President of C. Anderson & Associates, LLC, and Chief Instructor, Colonel Chris Owens. This comprehensive 40-hour course, certified by Georgia POST, provided an in-depth exploration of the complex […] The post Crisp County School Safety Specialist Training appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Seniors On The Runway is coming to Cordele
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Dr. Carrie “Tut” Hamilton started her business Another Tut Production in 1989 to combine her love for creating productions, modeling, and acting. Tut received her Bachelors in Mass Communications (Radio-TV-Film), Masters in Counseling/Psychology, and her Doctorate in Education in Higher Education Leadership all from Clark Atlanta University. Raised by […] The post Seniors On The Runway is coming to Cordele appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Cordele District Attorney Brad Rigby chosen for District Attorney of the Year for 2024
By Christian Brown Bryant – Chief Assistant District Attorney The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia selected Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney Bradford Lee Rigby as the District Attorney of the Year for 2024. Rigby was presented with the award on July 21, 2024 at the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council’s annual summer conference in Jekyll Island, Georgia. […] The post Cordele District Attorney Brad Rigby chosen for District Attorney of the Year for 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County High School Ag Department awarded wildlife and conservation teaching materials
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The CCHS Ag Department was awarded a $5,700.00 grant in teaching materials to help to further educate the students in wildlife and conservation sciences. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Education Specialist, Calvin Cole worked with the CCHS Ag Teacher, Eric Dixon to write the grant and see it through […] The post Crisp County High School Ag Department awarded wildlife and conservation teaching materials appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College was selected as the fifth best college in Georgia to earn an associate degree according to University HQ. The ranking was based on cost of tuition, admission rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduating salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, loan default rate, diplomas awarded, percent of students […] The post South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Former Wilcox County teacher arrested for sexual exploitation of children
Georgia Bureau of Investigation On July 24, 2024 the GBI arrested former Wilcox County teacher Lorenzo Dennard, age 34, of Atkinson County, GA. Dennard was charged with 77 counts of sexual exploitation of children, 3 counts of electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor, and 1 count of improper sexual contact by an employee. On […] The post Former Wilcox County teacher arrested for sexual exploitation of children appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County High Schools First Annual Summer Pathfinders Program
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor and Ashley Johnson CCHS Marketing & Management Pathway Advisor Throughout the month of June, for some Crisp County High School students, summer looked a little different as they immersed themselves into the First Annual Summer Pathfinders Program. The was developed to help students fine a Career, Technical, and Agricultural […] The post Crisp County High Schools First Annual Summer Pathfinders Program appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
SGTC Inducts 20 into National Technical Honor Society
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently inducted 7 new members into the college’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in recognition of the students’ outstanding academic achievement. The ceremony was held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Dr. John Watford, President of South Georgia Technical […] The post SGTC Inducts 20 into National Technical Honor Society appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Communities in Schools of Georgia in Dooly County launch back-to-school wishlist campaign
Communities In Schools of Georgia As summer vacation is in full swing, Communities In Schools of Georgia in Dooly County is already gearing up for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. We are excited to announce the launch of our Back-To-School Wish List Campaign, designed to ensure that every student is fully prepared and equipped for […] The post Communities in Schools of Georgia in Dooly County launch back-to-school wishlist campaign appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
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