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Pedestrian killed, several injured after Georgia school bus collides with police SUV
ALBANY, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. A pedestrian has died after a crash involving a school bus and police car in Georgia. Seven patients were transported on Friday morning from the scene where an Albany Police Department patrol car and a Crisp County Schools bus collided at a downtown intersection.
Tuesday nonpartisan election will decide Lee County School Board District V race
LEESBURG – When former Lee County School Board Chairman Frank Griffin left in the middle of his term in 2021 after being appointed to the State Board of Education, Fran Walls climbed off the bus and entered politics for the first time. She made her initial political foray in...
Local Law Enforcement attends National Law Enforcement Memorial in D.C.
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Photos provided by Sheriff Billy Hancock and Cordele Police Department Crisp County Sheriff’s Office and the Cordele Police Department had the opportunity this past week during National Police Week to attend the National Law Enforcement Memorial Service put on by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund in Washington D.C. […] The post Local Law Enforcement attends National Law Enforcement Memorial in D.C. appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
More Than 30 Cars Entered for UARA Sportsman at Cordele on Memorial Day Weekend
Cordele Motor Speedway will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the return of the UARA Sportsman Series to the Georgia facility. More than 30 teams have submitted entries for the event, making it one fans won’t want to miss. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH ON RACINGAMERICA.TV. Currently, 31 cars are on the...
Maintenance Department Positions Available at Cordele Housing Authority
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Cordele Housing Authority is now hiring full-time and part-time Maintenance Department positions to provide a wide range of apartment, building, and grounds repairs and maintenance tasks at various public housing properties. Full-time positions include an attractive benefits package. Pay is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience....
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office April 2024 Report
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Funds given back to County Commission: Inmate Housing $59,194 Warrants/Civil Division Warrants: Received: 184 Served: 1183 Civil Papers: Received: 166 Served: 137 Subpoenas: Received: 160 Served: 125 Court Session Hours: 75.5 Court Man Hours: 211 Total Prisoners Transported for Court: 85 Traffic Division/Road Patrol Total Citations Written: 252 Warnings: 82 Arabi […] The post Crisp County Sheriff’s Office April 2024 Report appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Listening Lab 2024 By the Numbers: Here's what you had to say leading up to primary election night
The data comes from our online survey and in-person events around Central Georgia. 13WMAZ's Listening Lab has wrapped up for the May primary election cycle and we have compiled, counted and tabulated your surveys and are ready to share the results with you. In March and April, the 13WMAZ Listening...
WRPD and District Attorney announce murder conviction in 2023 shooting
WARNER ROBINS – The Warner Robins Police Department and Houston County District Attorney’s Office announced the murder conviction of Andre Slocumb. The crime occurred on May 29, 2023, as officers responded to a shooting death of a victim at 108 Wendon Way. The deceased victim, Anthony Presley, was shot multiple times with a high-caliber firearm while sitting in his own car. Agencies believe the crime may have been committed due to an ongoing feud between Solcumb and Presley about an alleged drug debt.
SAM Shortline secures grant to extend track
CORDELE -- Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority Chairman Lee Kinnamon and Second District Georgia Department of Transportation Board Member Cathy Williams ceremoniously drove a spike as they announced work will begin soon on an additional track at the SAM Shortline. The authority has been awarded $1,625,425 from GDOT to construct...
U.S. Dept. of Ag Sec. headlines Sherrod Institute Farm Field Day
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Thursday, the Sherrod Institute hosted its annual Farm Field Day where the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack gave a key address. Every year, the event serves as a way to bring educational resources and opportunities to underserved farmers. According to the latest census of agriculture, sales of farm products contribute more than $13.2 billion to Georgia’s economy.
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