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Wanted Warner Robins hit-and-run suspect surrenders to police
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA)- Warner Robins Police say a man wanted in a hit-and-run turned himself into authorities. Investigators say that Dustin Nelson surrendered at the Warner Robins Police Department this afternoon around 2:30. Police identified Nelson as a suspect earlier this month in a March hit-and-run that initially left...
Cordele Police investigating shooting involving 15-year-old in Cordele
CORDELE, Ga. – On 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 juvenile male to Crisp Regional Hospital for further emergency treatment. Officers located a possible suspect at his residence a few blocks away. One adult male has been detained pending further investigation.
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.
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.
GHSA SCORES & HIGHLIGHTS: Hawkinsville Girls lose a heart breaker in penalty kicks
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hawkinsville Red Devils lost at home in the second round of the GHSA playoffs to Towns County 1-0 (3-2 PK). Several close calls from both teams throughout the game. Best chance for the Red Devils was on a penalty kick from GoalKeeper Camilla Salazar with time winding down in the game.
Troop 270 Attends Merit Badge University
Staff Reports By Britt Brinson The South Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its annual Merit Badge University at Camp Osborn in Worth County over the weekend of April 26-28, 2024. Seven youth members and five adults from Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 joined over 300 other Scouts and Scouters representing nine Councils and […] The post Troop 270 Attends Merit Badge University appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
'Increased focus on that safety' | Georgia approves stricter school bus safety laws
PEACH COUNTY, Ga. — Carrying nearly 2,000 of our future professionals in Peach County, each day, school buses should dominate the flow of traffic. However, Peach County Technology Director Jacob Gresham says they are often overlooked. "We have on almost a daily basis instances where people do blow by...
Central Georgia bus driver serves students beyond the bus
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — On the way to school, kids need a wake-up call. But some are lucky enough to hear more than the hum of the bus, like the tune that plays within the bus driver of Tim DeGuire. "He'd just be belting out lyrics as he's singing...
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.
Highly ranked edge rusher, Southern Cal commitment visiting Tennessee
Isaiah Gibson announced his commitment to Southern Cal a little more than a month ago, but he revealed Saturday afternoon that he's visiting another school this weekend. The four-star Class of 2025 edge rusher from Warner Robins (Ga.) High School posted a picture on his X account showing that he had arrived at Tennessee for a visit with the Vols.
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