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Community Leader Pax Riddle turns 75
Family and friends recently gathered to celebrate the birthday of community leader Pax Riddle, who turned 75 years young. Hosted by his wife, Sally, who is also a community leader in Cobb, the event included notable guests such as Mableton City Councilman Ron Davis and wife Flora, Cobb Superior Court Judge Judge Kelli Hill, Cobb SCLC President Dr. Ben Williams and wife Sharon, community leaders Michael Murphy and Richard Pelligrino, and Spotlight Publisher Shelia Edwards, among others. Please join SPOTLIGHT in sending best wishes to Pax on this special occassion.
Dodge Carlbert Dominates UARA Sportsman Race at Cordele
What a monumental night it was for Palmetto, Florida native Dodge Carlbert and his No. 02 Sportsman team at Cordele Motor Speedway on Saturday night. After setting fast time in qualifying, but starting fourth after the re-draw, he took the lead five circuits into the 75-lap race and never looked back enroute to the checkered flags. In addition to dominating the 25-car field all night, this was Carlbert’s first-career UARA Sportsman Series victory.
Warner Robins hopes new curfew helps reduce youth violence. Here's when teens must now be home
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The Warner Robins Police Department is looking to answer the call after concerns about youth violence. Back in February, the department held a public safety town hall to figure out ways to reduce crime. They received community input and have since thought about solutions to...
Dooly County Election Results
Dooly County Sheriff Chuck Gordon – 229 Craig Peavy – 830 County Commissioner District 5 Wayne West – 120 Mike Roper – 137 Superior Court – Cordele Judicial Circuit (Fachini) Amy Bryant – 710 Lauren Warbington Fletcher – 900 The post Dooly County Election Results appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Valdosta natives recognized for academic achievements by GSW
VALDOSTA – Georgia Southwestern State University recognizes Valdosta natives for achieving academic excellence during the Spring 2024. Andrew Kirt, a resident of Valdosta, GA, made the Spring 2024 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among 730 students recognized for scholastic achievement. To be eligible for...
Crisp County Election Results
Election Summary Report Closed Primary – Crisp – May 21, 2024 Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups UNOFFICIAL AND INCOMPLETE US House of Representatives – District 8 – REP & DEM Austin Scott – 1,773 Darrius Butler – 336 Vince Watkins – 85 State Senate – District 13 – Rep […] The post Crisp County Election Results appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Cordele man arrested on multiple counts of child molestation
CRISP COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Cordele man has been arrested on multiple counts of child molestation. According to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Michael McCarty, 30, was arrested on Friday, April 19, for three counts of aggravated child molestation. McCarty is currently being held at the Crisp...
Area Beat Report May 20, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Campbell, Kimberly Nicole (In Jail), 37, Battery – Family Violence Hargrove, Chad Wesley (In Jail), 17, Aggravated Assault Mann, Shanita Shantae (In Jail), 34, Failure to Appear for finger printable charge Mercer, Yakeema Shantrell (Bonded Out), 41, Identity Fraud/Items prohibited for possession by inmates/Possession of a controlled substance […] The post Area Beat Report May 20, 2024 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Republican and Democratic nominees for Houston County Sheriff share campaign plans
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Houston County residents will get a new sheriff for the first time in over a half-century. On Tuesday, voters selected their Republican and Democratic nominees for the sheriff's race: Republican Matt Moulton and Democrat Arthur Lee Harris. One of the two candidates will fill the...
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