Chris Lewis

Cordele

General Manager and Author at The Cordele Dispatch

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One dead, two injured in shooting - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 11:06 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 On June 19th 2025, just before 7pm, officers with the Cordele Police Department responded to the area of the 700 block of S 12th St to a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers located two male victims, one of whom was an adult male who was unfortunately deceased. EMS transported the other juvenile victim on the scene to Crisp Regional Hospital.
YouthBuild participants visit SGTC to explore career opportunities - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 2:40 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 Members of the Southwest Georgia United YouthBuild program recently visited South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) to explore academic and career training opportunities and participate in life-skills and career readiness activities led by SGTC Career Services Director Cynthia Carter.
Sheriff's offices receives $10,000 - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 4:25 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) has received $10,000 from the Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant. These funds will assist the CCSO and D.A. Brad Rigby in prosecuting gang-related crimes. Gangs pose a threat to all communities in Georgia, not just urban areas. The GAP grant offers essential resources to county and local agencies for combating this issue.
Traffic stop on I-75 results in drug discovery - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 4:27 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 On June 15, 2025, shortly before midnight, a Crisp County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on GA 401/I-75 Southbound. During a probable cause search, multiple bags of marijuana, cocaine, and two firearms were discovered. The driver, Moesha Garrison, and the passenger, Curtis Davis, were both arrested and transported to the Crisp County Jail.
Russell takes Best in Show at SGTC car show - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 2:21 pm Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Jody Russell took first place in the Best in Show Car category as well as first place in the Best Old Car with his 1968 Chevy Camaro at the South Georgia Technical College Car Show recently. More than 50 entries were on display in front of the SGTC cafeteria near South Georgia Tech Parkway and a large crowd attended. Admission was free and lunch was provided to participants and on-lookers.
Georgia State Patrol needs your help - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 12:53 pm Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Our Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) is currently reviewing video footage to identify the vehicle involved in a hit and run crash that occurred early this morning. Location: I-75 Southbound near mile marker 109 in Dooly County.
Attempt to Allude, suspect in custody - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 11:25 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 This morning, around 8:45 AM, a Crisp County Deputy attempted to serve arrest warrants on Jimmy Graham, a white male. Mr Graham jumped in a Ford Explorer and traveled west on 24th Avenue through the city then back East on 16th Avenue. Mr Graham then went North on the Interstate where troopers performed a successful pit maneuver.
Area businesses participate in SGTC STEM camp career fair - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 10:31 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Eighteen different agencies, businesses, and industries agreed to participate in a Career Fair during the South Georgia Technical College JET TECH Stem Camp event. The Career Services engagement was designed to allow individuals to showcase their areas of expertise and career opportunities to area high school students participating in the camp.
Wound care awareness month - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 4:19 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 ‘Come Heal With Us’ isn’t just a slogan: It’s an urgent call to action this June. The Crisp Regional Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center at Crisp Regional Hospital, a member of the Healogics network, is shining a spotlight on chronic wound risks during Wound Care Awareness Month.
Rev. C. R. “Sonny” Dorminey - Cordele Dispatch

2 weeks ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 12:18 pm Friday, June 13, 2025 Rev. C. R. “Sonny” Dorminey, age 80, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. A graveside service to celebrate Sonny’s life was held at noon on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Seville Cemetery, with Rev. Don Howell leading the service. Friends and family gathered at the funeral home starting at 11 a.m., before heading to the cemetery.