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Child, 5, hospitalized in coma after hit by SUV while crossing street after school, family says
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) - A Georgia family says their child continues to fight for his life after he was hit by a vehicle after school earlier this week. Isaiah Silva, 5, has been in the hospital since Tuesday when the crash happened. His family says he remains in “very...
Tift Co. parents call for more school zone safety measures after SUV hits 5-year-old
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Many in Tifton are calling for more safety measures in school zones following a crash on Tuesday that left a 5-year-old boy in a coma. We’ve been keeping you updated on the condition of Isaiah Silva after he was hit by a car outside Len Lastinger Elementary School in Tifton.
15 year old shot in Cordele
Staff Reports Cordele Police Department April 24th, 2024 at approximately 1:40 PM, officers with the Cordele Police Department responded to a shooting in the area of 3rd St and 8th 1/2 Alley. Upon arrival, they located one fifteen-year-old male juvenile who had been struck by gunfire. EMS responded to the scene and quickly transported the […] The post 15 year old shot in Cordele appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
by Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday April 25, 2024 a Annual Candlelight Vigil Ceremony was held at the Community Clubhouse. Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brad Rigby presented a special award to Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock, who was named Law Enforcement Office of the Year. During this week […] The post Law Enforcement Officer of the Year appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
CCPS Community Helper Craze Day
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Crisp County Primary School hosted their Community Helper Craze Day on Friday April 26, 2024. Businesses and agencies from Crisp County and Cordele came out to teach the children about what they do. The children has a blast learning about each business. A few highlights from the events […] The post CCPS Community Helper Craze Day appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp Regional Medical Complex Ribbon Cutting
By Sarah Brown- Managing Editor On Thursday April 25, 2024, Crisp Regional Health Services hosted their after hours Grand Opening for their new medical complex on 16th in Cordele. The Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce also held a ribbon cutting during the event. Delicious food was served by Cousins Catering and everyone was able to take […] The post Crisp Regional Medical Complex Ribbon Cutting appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Waycross community comes together to remember the 4 killed over the weekend
Great American Eclipse viewing events at the Thronateeska Planetarium, Valdosta State University Planetarium’s Rooftop and in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Meadows. Weather damage throughout Crisp County, after First Alert Weather Day ends. Updated: Apr. 3, 2024 at 2:06 PM EDT. Weather damage throughout Crisp County, after First Alert...
Heroes Among Us: Remembering and Honoring Colonel Ralph Puckett
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s the last Thursday of the month, and it’s time to thank a military hero in South Georgia who served their country selflessly. Here’s the story of Colonel Ralph Puckett, and the lasting impact he’s left behind. “Colonel Puckett kind of lived...
Rochelle welcomes a new Georgia Grown Store
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Peanut Gallery has recently opened in downtown Rochelle. The owner is Cheri Nichols and has lived in Rochelle her whole life. She was the previous District Attorney in Cordele, and her husband was an accountant in Rochelle in the building the store now resides. The store is full […] The post Rochelle welcomes a new Georgia Grown Store appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce holds annual Business Expo
TIFTON, Ga. – The Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce showcase the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of its community. Members of the Tifton-Tift County Chamber, local businesses, community leaders, and residents joined together at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center for an informative event highlighting the city’s offerings. Tifton residents...
30th Annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce hosted the 30th Annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon at the Cordele First Methodist Church on April 24, 2024. Tim Powers, the Chamber Chairman welcomed everyone, and Rev. Larry Rollins the Sr. Paster at the First Methodist Church gave the invocation. Lunch was put on […] The post 30th Annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Cordele man injured while fleeing shooting
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cordele Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured. Cordele police responded to a shots fired call at the Party Shop on 204 24th Avenue West around 1:15 a.m. on April 21. Officers say they were told by citizens that the...
Lee County teacher on administrative leave following felony charges
LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Lee County teacher has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of cruelty to children. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Ashton Long Cleveland, 39, was released on a $5,000 bond. Lee County school officials notified police about a very...
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