Cordele News

Shortline Chapter has been awarded a $20,000 cooperative tourism marketing grant by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division. Friends of Georgia State Parks, SAM Shortline Chapter has been awarded a $20,000 cooperative tourism marketing grant by the Georgia...

Doing their best to stop a rash of gunfire that has taken place of late primarily on the west side of town, Cordele Police Department officers have arrested a man believed responsible for at least one of the incidents. Doing...

Registered voters in area cities where elections are underway today are reminded to exercise their right to vote. Cordele voters will be choosing three commissioners, including a chairman. All three incumbents, Chairman Zack Wade, Willie Colson Jr. and Jeanie Bartee...

Halloween is tomorrow night and everyone is getting ready to celebrate the occasion in their own special way. It does not matter if you are going out for a night of fright or if you are going for the trick...

Crisp County Power General Manager Steve Rentfrow has notified the Dispatch that the Flint River is expected to peak at least a foot above flood stage in Montezuma Saturday. Crisp County Power General Manager Steve Rentfrow has notified the Dispatch...

One local restaurant will be thanking local Veterans in a special way tonight. One local restaurant will be thanking local Veterans in a special way tonight. As a thank you for their service to their country, Golden Corral will be...

Numerous local artists, both students and adults, will be featured at an “Arts after Hours” program here Thursday, Nov. 19. Everyone is invited to the Crisp Area Arts Alliance, 701 E...Many of the artists will be available to discuss their...

Participants in Crisp Academy’s fall sports athletics offerings were special guests at a banquet held earlier in the week. Participants in Crisp Academy’s fall sports athletics offerings were special guests at a banquet held earlier in the week. Softball head...

Even though Dooly County High’s Bobcats knew in advance they would be facing their stiffest test of the season in their 2009 finale, they repeatedly fell into the “trap” Twiggs’ Cobras set for them Friday night. Even though Dooly County...