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More Schools Adopt Clear Backpack Policies to Prevent Gun Violence
Schools are struggling to find ways to keep weapons, such as guns, knives, and other dangerous objects off of their campuses, and many of them are hoping that requiring students to carry clear backpacks will do the trick. On Monday night, the Richmond (Virginia) School Board adopted a clear backpack...
Crisp County native to play in New York on Women’s Professional Fastpitch team
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Riley Blampied a 2020 High School graduate of Crisp County High School and 2024 University of South Carolina Graduate joined the Kiwanis Club as a special guest on June 6, 2024. Riley has spent most of her life playing softball, with her recruiting started in 8th grade. Riley has […] The post Crisp County native to play in New York on Women’s Professional Fastpitch team appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Tuesday morning fatal I-75 accident after woman struck by semi truck after falling out of car
CORDELE, Ga. – In a tragic development, at approximately 12:30 am Tuesday, law enforcement was called to an accident occurring in Crisp county on I-75 southbound around the 98 mile marker. 37-year-old Mary Anne Musslewhite of Arabi was said to have been hanging out the passenger side window with...
Gun-Buy-Back program to help take illegal firearms off Cordele streets
CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - A nonprofit organization in Crisp County is tackling crime head-on by coming up with different ways of solving problems in the community. The city of Cordele has not seen a recent uptick in crime, but they have seen an increase in guns on the streets, according to the Chief of Police. That’s why a local non-profit organization is proposing a gun buyback plan to help get those off of the streets.
South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center construction on Commercial Truck Driving training range
CORDELE, Ga. – South Georgia Technical College is set to unveil a significant new development at its Crisp County Center. The college is currently constructing a Commercial Truck Driving training range at its satellite campus in Cordele. The project is well underway and is expected to be completed before...
Griswold pleas not guilty to all charges
Staff Reports The most recent update in the case of Allison Griner Griswold, the Crisp County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Griswold on May 20, 2024, for twenty-seven counts of various criminal offenses. On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Griswold pled not guilty to all charges through her attorney Chris Cohilas. Following her arraignment, Judge […] The post Griswold pleas not guilty to all charges appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp county fire rescue promotions
Staff Reports Crisp County Fire Rescue Lt. Coty Wilcox has been with the CCFR for 19 years, he has recently been promoted to Captain and will lead C-Shift in daily operations. Firefighter Brandon Creech has been in the fire service for 12 years, with the last 2 with CCFR. Creech has recently been promoted to […] The post Crisp county fire rescue promotions appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Memorial for late deputy Tyee Browne erected at Mary Persons High
Mary Persons High School has installed a memorial in its lobby for Tyee Browne, the 2016 alum who was serving as a Crisp County deputy when he was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 5, 2023. Tyee’s mother Kristina Brown gave the school his letter jacket for the memorial. Browne was a soccer goalkeeper for MP and played in the Bulldog Brigade band. Above, Tyee’s godmother Wanda Bittick stands in front of the new memorial. Browne was 26 last year and checking on a car that was blocking traffic in Cordele in the early morning hours of July 5 when the man accused of stealing the car, 25-year-old Croshawn Cross, shot and killed Browne, according to authorities. Cross then stole Browne’s patrol car and fled north until he was captured by Monroe County deputies on I-475. Browne’s mother still lives in Monroe County.
Tuesday morning fatality on I-75
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor In the early hours approximately 12:30 am of June 4, 2024 law enforcement was called out to an accident that occurred on I-75 south bound in Crisp County around the 98 mile marker. 37 year old woman of Arabi was said to have been hanging out the passenger side […] The post Tuesday morning fatality on I-75 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County School System awarded Why Georgia Works Alignment grant
Cindy Hughes and the staff of Crisp County School System have been awarded the Why Georgia Works Alignment Grant to support our CTAE program. Tim Powers, Planters First Bank President said, “Through a competitive allocation process, Crisp County was one of only 15 school districts in the state selected for the grant.” Cindy Hughes said, […] The post Crisp County School System awarded Why Georgia Works Alignment grant appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
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