Cordele Dispatch

Shooting at Waffle House

The Cordele Police Department is currently investigating a violent incident that occurred early this morning at the Waffle ...
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Cougars head into playoffs with grit and momentum

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Crisp County Cougars are gearing up for a big night this Friday, November 14, ...
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Cordele City Commission discusses budget and fees

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Cordele City Commission met on 4. Commissioner Wesley Rainey argued that fees ...
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Crisp County Sheriff’s deputy returns fire

A man wanted on multiple felony warrants was shot and killed Friday afternoon after exchanging gunfire with Crisp County ...
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Wilcox board hears solar project update; tax votes voided

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Wilcox Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday 4, 2025. In attendance were Jamie Handley, Commission Chairman;  Clay Reid, Vice ...
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National Recognition for Food, Fun and Reading Program at Crisp County Pre-K

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Crisp County Extension Agent, Liz Clarke, received the Southern Regional and ...
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Unofficial Election results for November 4 2025 election

Unofficial Election results for the November 4, 2025 election. Follow the Cordele Dispatch for the final, certified count. Cordele City Commission at large:Carl E. Brown Sr.: 32Joshua Antwan Deriso (I ...
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Michelle Murray runs for Chair of the Cordele Commission

Cordele Dispatch: What qualifies you to be Chair of the Cordele Commission? Have you run for politics before? Do you have business or military experience you would like to share? Are you a long-time ...
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Wilcox Commissioners hold budget hearing, Approve FY26, Barentine Road project

The Wilcox Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday October 7, 2025, at 6PM. Present were Chairman Jamie Handley, Vice-Chairman Clay Reid, Commissioners Jowan Johnson, and Mel Powell, ...
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Cordele budget meeting talks revenue and expenses

During the Cordele Budget meeting’s open discussion about the proposed budget, commissioners – along with candidates – talked about what fuels the finances of an area and how to combat the need for ...
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Publisher Frank Perea gives program at Cordele Rotary

Past President Amber Herrington (left) presents a book donated in publisher Frank Perea’s honor (right). Past President Frank Miller introduced Frank Perea, the publisher of the Cordele Dispatch, who ...
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First Class Scout Jake Atkins

Congratulations to our newest First Class Scout, Jake Atkins. He is the Troop Quartermaster and a member of the Scorpion Patrol. He has seven merit badges and has been a member of Cordle Boy Scout ...