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Crisp County Elections Supervisor addresses Cordele Rotary
Becky Kitchens, Crisp County Elections Supervisor, addressed Cordele Rotary on August 12. Kitchens gave several updates on elections in Georgia. Three different authorities are over elections in Georgia. The...
Crisp County Sheriff updates Commissioners on plans for joint gang task force
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Crisp County Board of Commissioners met on August 11. Sheriff Billy Hancock discussed plans for a joint City-County gang task force. Previously, the […]
Arabi Mayor appointed first vice President of GMA’s District Eight
Arabi Mayor Brooke Huckaby interviewed with the Cordele Dispatch after her appointment as the first vice President of District 8 of the Georgia Municipal Association, or GMA. Huckaby is the […]
Wilcox County approves ordinance changes
The Wilcox County Board of Commissioners approved several financial and infrastructure measures on August 4, including actions related to federal funding, a major road improvement grant application and an am...
Cordele Police Chief asks Commission for drone
Cordele Police Chief Danny Hicks brought a request for a drone to the City Commission on August 4. A suspect in an automobile theft was recently escaped in the dark […]
South Central Baptist Network holds prayer walks ahead of new school year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A prayer walk was held for Crisp County Schools ahead of the coming school year. Gary Edalgo participated, praying over the Crisp County Primary […]
Arabi Mayor appointed first vice President of GMA’s District 8
Arabi Mayor Brooke Huckaby interviewed with the Cordele Dispatch after her appointment as the first vice President of District 8 of the Georgia Municipal Association, or GMA. Huckaby is the […]
Homeless to Hopeful plans Break Every Chain 5 K
Patsy White has a heart for those struggling with mental health concerns or having to navigate the foster care system, with many of those who grew up in foster care […]
19-year-old drowns in Lake Blackshear
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on August 1, 2026, Crisp County 911 received a report of a possible drowning at Lake Blackshear. Public safety officials arrived on the scene near the […]
Talent show winners charm Cordele Kiwanis Club
The most popular event hosted by the Cordele Kiwanis Club has, traditionally, been its talent show. On July 31, members of the club were able to experience a performance by […]
Cordele Mayor vetoes vote dissolving BZA
Mayor Wesley Rainey vetoed a recent vote by the Cordele City Commission to dissolve the Board of Zoning Appeals, or BZA. The ordinance dissolving the BZA passed three to one. […]
House fire at intersection of Burch-Patrick Drive and West 17th Avenue
A house fire occurred at the intersection of Burch-Patrick Drive and West 17th Avenue on the evening of July 29. The Cordele Dispatch is working to develop the story.
Wilcox Commissioners move to reduce family burial plot requirement
Wilcox County commissioners used a special called meeting Monday to address a family burial plot ordinance and approve the purchase of a spray truck for the Public Works and Road […]
Abbeville Council weighs water rate increase amid leak concerns
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Abbeville City Council used a Called meeting Monday, July 20, to discuss whether another increase to the city’s water base rate may be […]
Melanie Akin shares mother’s recipes with Mama’s Table cookbook
Melanie Akin has long enjoyed her mother Brenda Sangster’s Southern-style cooking. Now others can too through her cookbook Mama’s Table. The Cordele Dispatch recently interviewed Akin about her new book....
The Community of Cordele celebrates ribbon cutting
The Community of Cordele celebrated a ribbon cutting on July 24. The community center is located at 205 East 13th Avenue, hosting a variety of activities and services, including a […]
Cordele Commission votes to dissolve Board of Zoning Appeals
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Cordele Commission cast a split vote to dissolve the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) on July 21. The Planning Commission met on July […]
Cordele Commission passes ordinance authorizing expenditures past the end of fiscal year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Cordele Commission discussed the budget on July 21. The Commission has been working to balance expenses for the new budget and is operating […]
Crisp County Commission holds public hearing for Verizon Wireless tower
The Crisp County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on July 16 for a special use permit for a telecommunications tower. The proposal was made by Vertical Bridge, which […]
Troop 270 visits Lake Tobesofkee and Ocmulgee Mounds
Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 had a first-time two-fer on July 17-19, 2026. For the first time, the Troop camped at Lake Tobesofkee, near Macon. The guys also made their […]
Teenagers arrested in connection with car break-ins
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Chief Danny Hicks reports that two 14 years olds and one 17 year old were arrested Tuesday in connection with the recent string of […]
Crossroads Plaza ribbon cuttings soon to come
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Welcome to Cordele! The Cordele Crisp Chamber is planning ribbon cuttings for Luxury Kare Bears LLC, Top Tier Daycare Services, Luscious Looks and Beauty […]
Active Shooter Response Training held at Crisp County High School
When a school has an active shooter, the first person to respond is the school resource officer. Minutes later, law enforcement swarms the building, hoping to take down the shooter […]