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Crisp County Fire Rescue achieves ISO Class 4/4x rating - Cordele Dispatch

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Crisp County Fire Rescue achieves ISO Class 4/4x rating - Cordele Dispatch

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Crisp County Fire Chief Michael Postell is announcing that Crisp County Fire Rescue recently underwent ISO review and is pleased to inform the community that Crisp County has been upgraded to a 4/4X classification. This is an improvement from the previous 5/5x classification that the department held for 10+ years. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) collects and evaluates a community’s information on their structure fire suppression capabilitie…Read Article

Calvin Hodge Jr. sworn in as SGTC’s new campus police chief - Cordele Dispatch

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Calvin Hodge Jr. sworn in as SGTC’s new campus police chief - Cordele Dispatch

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SGTC President Dr. John Watford (right) administers the oath of office to new Campus Police Chief Calvin Hodge Jr. during a recent meeting of the SGTC board of directors. South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) officially welcomed Calvin Hodge Jr. of Leesburg as its new Campus Police Chief during a recent SGTC Board of Directors meeting. SGTC President Dr. John Watford administered the oath of office, marking the beginning of Hodge’s leadership…Read Article

Daughter follows in mother’s footsteps as graduate of SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education Program - Cordele Dispatch

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Daughter follows in mother’s footsteps as graduate of SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education Program - Cordele Dispatch

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Lakeetha Dawson (left) graduated from South Georgia Technical College in 2015, and her daughter Ja’layshia Daniels followed in 2024. Both earned their diplomas in SGTC’s Early Childhood Care and Education program. Lakeetha Dawson and her daughter Ja’layshia Daniels share more than just a close bond—they share a passion for education that has brought both of them to South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) to pursue their dreams. Dawson, a Cordel…Read Article

Update: Exa Avenue fire - Cordele Dispatch

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Earlier this afternoon, CCFR responded to a fire at an abandoned structure on Exa Ave that was in the process of being torn down. Upon arrival, the structure was fully involved and was quickly contained. There were no occupants and no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. If you have any information concerning this fire, you can leave anonymous tip by calling the Georgia Arson Control Tip Line at 1-800-282-5804. The post Updat…Cordele · Cordele Read Article

Wear Orange day - Cordele Dispatch

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The post Wear Orange day appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.Cordele · Cordele Read Article

Troop 270 holds Spring Court of Honor - Cordele Dispatch

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Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 held its Spring Quarter Court of Honor at the Crisp County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Monday evening, May 12, 2025. Seven Scouts earned a variety of awards, including three Scouts who earned rank advancements. Fifteen merit badges, including eight that are required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, were awarded. The Scouts and Scouters of the Troop would like to thank Sheriff Billy Hancock and the staff of…Cordele · Cordele Read Article

Cordele, Crisp County welcomes the Annual Regional Glider Competition & 18 meter Open Class Nationals - Cordele Dispatch

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Beginning Monday, June 2nd, 2025, the Cordele Crisp County Airport will host the Regional Glider Competition and the 18 meter National Competition both sanctioned by the Soaring Society of America (SSA.org). The City of Cordele, Crisp County, the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce, and the Crisp-County Airport offer a wonderful venue for glider pilots from all over the country to race over the fertile fields of Middle and South Georgia. Glider …Cordele · Cordele Read Article

Williams hired as Crisp County’s next schools superintendent - Cordele Dispatch

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By Jeff Moore Contributing writer The Crisp County Board of Education’s selection of Brandon Williams, Ph.D., as the next superintendent is the culmination of 20 years of hard work. At a special called meeting Wednesday, May 28, the board voted to hire Williams to fill the position that will be vacant with the retirement of Superintendent Cindy Hughes at the end of June. Williams, who is currently the assistant superintendent, assumes the new …Cordele · Cordele Read Article

Silent auction to be held today - Cordele Dispatch

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Today at Pine Hills from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Silent auction in support of the GA Sheriff’s Youth Homes. The post Silent auction to be held today appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.Cordele · Cordele Read Article

Search warrant leads to arrest - Cordele Dispatch

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On May 29, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 614 12th Avenue East. After ensuring the house was safe, a thorough search was conducted. The search uncovered bottles containing Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and marijuana, as well as multiple firearms and a significant amount of U.S. currency. Alvin Shorter, a 64-year-old male from Cordele, Georgia, had outstanding warrants for: * Aggravated Batter…Cordele · Cordele Read Article

Crisp County High School Class of 1970 – 55th Reunion - Cordele Dispatch

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The CCHS Class of 1970 will celebrate its 55th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 14, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM and going until the memories run out! Reconnect with old friends, share stories, and celebrate over five decades since graduation. Visit our Facebook page: CCHS-Class 1970, 50+ Reunion Johnnie Lewis – jwlewis72@gmail.com The post Crisp County High School Class of 1970 – 55th Reunion appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.Cordele · Cordele Read Article

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