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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.
Athens paving the way for 211 Mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
It is no secret that traveling throughout the state of Georgia predominantly requires the use of highways and cars. In 2019, Mary Charles Howard, founder and local cyclist, sought to change that with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative. Howard noted the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, which spans 39 miles...
Georgia high school scoreboard, week 2: Milton shines in Florida; Gwinnett teams get big wins
The AJC sports team is updating scores from the Georgia high school football games all season. Scores will be updated as the games are played. Game stories and photo galleries will be posted after the games are over.
Clarke Central rallies back from large halftime deficit, defeats Oconee County by one
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and his wife, Marty, were in attendance for Week 2 of Friday Night Lights as Clarke Central rallied back from a 21-point halftime deficit to beat Oconee County 37-36. Kemp was honored as a Gladiator Great and got to do the coin toss. He was part of the 1979 Clarke Central state championship football team, and his wife happened to be a cheerleader there just a grade or so younger. ...
Heritage Bowl Hype: Fans and alumni celebrate Spencer vs. Carver rivalry
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Friday night lights party started early with some tailgating by fans and alumni. The 62nd annual meeting between the Spencer Greenwave and the Carver Tigers is expected to be one of the biggest high school football games in Columbus this season. Tailgating sets the tone...
Columbus State professor to teach at U.S. Army War College
CARLISLE, Penn. (WRBL) — A Columbus Sate University (CSU) professor is set to spend the next months as a visiting professor at the U.S. Army War College. Dr. David Kieran is an expert in military history and will serve as the Harold Keith Johnson Chair for the 2024-25 school year. “It’s really an opportunity for […]
Ann Marie DeFore’s walk-off home run preserves perfect region record for Houston County
WARNER ROBINS — The last time the Houston County Lady Bears lost a region softball game was September 9, 2021. Funny enough, it was to Lee County, who almost broke that nearly three-year streak in game two of a doubleheader on Thursday. Instead, Ann Marie DeFore gifted the Lady Bears with a 17-14 final and still flawless region record after also winning game one 12-0.
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