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10,000-plus advance personnel deployed by Georgia Power to restore power Friday morning following Hurricane Helene
Press release from Georgia Press Association Damage assessment teams in the field for most efficient response; crews navigating flooded roadways, fallen trees and high wind gusts ATLANTA – September 27, 2024 – As Hurricane Helene clears Georgia, Georgia Power has deployed 10,000+ personnel who were assembled in advance of the storm to begin full-scale damage assessment […] The post 10,000-plus advance personnel deployed by Georgia Power to restore power Friday morning following Hurricane Helene appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
SGTC Electronics Technology students earn while they learn
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services department helps students connect their education to job opportunities. Many SGTC students even work in their chosen fields while still enrolled at the college, giving them a jumpstart in their careers. The electronics technology program, under the direction of instructor Mike Collins, currently has three students enrolled […] The post SGTC Electronics Technology students earn while they learn appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
CAAA welcomes Justin Brown to Gallery 41
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Crisp Area Arts Alliance is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its vibrant arts scene: Cordele native Justin Brown. From now until September 30th, Brown’s compelling artwork will be on display at Gallery 41, located at 302 North 7th Street, Cordele. Justin Brown, an accomplished painter, illustrator, […] The post CAAA welcomes Justin Brown to Gallery 41 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Increased Law Enforcement presence at Crisp County Schools
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office This week, we met with the Crisp County School Board to address the recent threats made against schools, including Friday’s threats and those at the middle school on Monday. These incidents are part of a broader pattern of threats seen across Georgia. While none of the threats we investigated have been […] The post Increased Law Enforcement presence at Crisp County Schools appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
WRAFLC hosts hiring event at South Georgia Tech
Staff Reports The Warner Robins Air Force Logistics Complex hosted a hiring event for experienced Avionics/Electronics & Electrical Technicians at South Georgia Technical College’s John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center recently. Andrew Goldberg, Director of Talent Operations at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, met with SGTC President Dr. John Watford during the recruiting event to […] The post WRAFLC hosts hiring event at South Georgia Tech appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County Commission Meeting September 10, 2024
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Crisp County Commission convened on September 10, 2024, at the Crisp County Government Center under the leadership of Chairman James R. Dowdy, III. The meeting commenced with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Clark Harrell. The agenda was amended to include a Power Purchase Agreement, […] The post Crisp County Commission Meeting September 10, 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
City of Arabi officially announces their Police Department
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor On Monday, September 9, 2024 the City of Arabi had announced they that have officially launched their new Police Department, with Shawn “Tiny” McRae appointed as the Chief of Police. The post City of Arabi officially announces their Police Department appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Two juveniles detained after terroristic threats at Crisp County Middle School
On September 9, 2024, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office detained two Crisp County Middle School students after a Crisp County Sheriffs Office School Resource Officer was notified of terroristic threats made via text. The School Resource Officer and Crisp County School System responded immediately. As a result, there was a large presence of Crisp County […] The post Two juveniles detained after terroristic threats at Crisp County Middle School appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Cordele Police Department’s new school grounds directive
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor On September 6, 2024, an email from Chief Jalon Heard of the Cordele Police Department was leaked on Facebook, revealing a significant shift in the department’s protocol concerning school safety. The email outlined that the Cordele Police Department would no longer be the primary responders to incidents occurring on […] The post Cordele Police Department’s new school grounds directive appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Student arrested after terroristic threats made on TextNow
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On September 6, 2024, Crisp County Sheriff’s Office arrested Crisp County High School student Morgan Travelstead after a Crisp County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer was notified of terroristic threats made on an application called TextNow. Following initial investigative efforts by Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division and coordination with […] The post Student arrested after terroristic threats made on TextNow appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Public notice for crossing closures
City of Cordele CSX will have the crossings listed below closed for maintenance. Crossings will be closed until work is completed. Crossings and start dates are as follows: Burnette Blvd. – 9/10/24 Work on the following crossings will begin sometime during the week of 9/24/24. Midway Road Greer Street South Pecan Street 1st Street 2nd Street 3rd Street […] The post Public notice for crossing closures appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Dooly County students at Central Region FFA floral design clinic
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Agriculture students from both Dooly County K-8 and Dooly County High School participated in the Central Region FFA Mini Floral Design Clinic, where they mastered the art of creating three distinct floral arrangements. The students did an outstanding job! The post Dooly County students at Central Region FFA floral design clinic appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Allyson J. King joins SGTC as Librarian
Staff Reports Allyson J. King of Cuthbert has joined South Georgia Technical College as its Librarian, effective immediately, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. She will be housed on the Americus campus and will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. “We are very pleased Allyson King has joined our team,” […] The post Allyson J. King joins SGTC as Librarian appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
SGTC welcomes first-generation college students
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College recently held events on the Americus and Cordele campuses to recognize and encourage first-generation students at SGTC. Defined as the first person in their immediate families to attend college, first-generation students constituted about 47 percent of SGTC’s student population for the 2023-2024 academic year. Organized by SGTC Retention and […] The post SGTC welcomes first-generation college students appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp County Fire Rescue promotes Lt. Muller
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Crisp County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the promotion of Lt. Stanton Muller. Lt. Muller recently served as a firefighter on A-Shift and will begin his new assignment as Lieutenant of B-Shift. CCFR asks to join them in congratulating their newest promotion, Lt. Muller. The post Crisp County Fire Rescue promotes Lt. Muller appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Troop 270 popcorn fundrasier
By Britt Brinson Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 and Cub Scout Pack 270 spent Saturday morning, August 31 selling popcorn during the annual fundraiser that sees 70% of the proceeds remain with the local units and the South Georgia Council. The Troop and Pack would like to thank the Cordele Walmart for allowing us to […] The post Troop 270 popcorn fundrasier appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Lake Blackshear Resort announces exciting September activities
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Lake Blackshear Resort is excited to announce a series of engaging activities for the community this September. We invite families, nature enthusiasts, and Girl Scouts to join us for a month full of educational and hands-on experiences that celebrate our beautiful natural surroundings. Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day […] The post Lake Blackshear Resort announces exciting September activities appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Cordele Lions Club sponsors Red Cross blood drive
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Cordele Lions Club is proud to announce that it will be sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The event will be held at the Community Room located at 108 15th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This blood drive […] The post Cordele Lions Club sponsors Red Cross blood drive appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Annual 4-H awards banquet
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Crisp County 4-H held its highly anticipated Annual Banquet at the Cordele Lions Club Fairground, honoring the remarkable achievements of its members over the past year. The event brought together 4-H members, their families, and the community to recognize the hard work, dedication, and leadership of the youth involved […] The post Annual 4-H awards banquet appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Cordele Lions Club sponsors the CCMS band
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Lions Club of Cordele is delighted to announce that Lion President Beverly Farrow Partain has presented a donation to the Crisp County Middle School (CCMS) band, supporting their efforts and fostering their growth for the upcoming school year. The donation will specifically sponsor the band’s t-shirts, which will […] The post Cordele Lions Club sponsors the CCMS band appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
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