The Cordele Dispatch

The Cordele Dispatch is a daily newspaper based in Cordele, Georgia. It is managed by South Georgia Media Group, which is part of Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. The newspaper was purchased by CNHI in 2000 from Thomson.

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Daughter follows in mother’s footsteps as graduate of SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education Program - Cordele Dispatch

4 days ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 4:51 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Lakeetha Dawson and her daughter Ja’layshia Daniels share more than just a close bond—they share a passion for education that has brought both of them to South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) to pursue their dreams. Dawson, a Cordele native now living in Americus, first came to SGTC seeking a career that would allow her to teach and care for young children. She completed her diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education in 2015.
Exa Avenue fire | Cordele Dispatch

4 days ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Exa Avenue fire Published 12:40 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Today at approximately 12:20p.m. fire crews were dispatched to Highway 41 and Exa Avenue for a structure fire. It is unknown at this time if the house was occupied or the cause of the fire.
Old school in Vienna catches fire - Cordele Dispatch

4 days ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 8:01 am Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The building that housed Faith Christian School caught fire yesterday afternoon. Fire Deoartments from Cordele, Crisp County assisted Vienna with the flames. The cuase of the fire is not known.
Arrest for Drug and Pandering charges - Cordele Dispatch

4 days ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 7:56 am Wednesday, June 4, 2025 On Monday, June 2, 2025, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, in collaboration with the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEAT), arrested Steven Jones. This arrest is the result of a lengthy HEAT investigation that began in September 2024. Steven Jones, a 42-year-old male from Buena Vista, GA, was arrested and taken to the Crisp County Jail.
Wear Orange day | Cordele Dispatch

4 days ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

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Troop 270 holds Spring Court of Honor - Cordele Dispatch

5 days ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 7:47 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 held its Spring Quarter Court of Honor at the Crisp County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Monday evening, May 12, 2025. Seven Scouts earned a variety of awards, including three Scouts who earned rank advancements. Fifteen merit badges, including eight that are required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, were awarded.
Cordele, Crisp County welcomes the Annual Regional Glider Competition & 18 meter Open Class Nationals - Cordele Dispatch

5 days ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 7:46 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Beginning Monday, June 2nd, 2025, the Cordele Crisp County Airport will host the Regional Glider Competition and the 18 meter National Competition both sanctioned by the Soaring Society of America (SSA.org). The City of Cordele, Crisp County, the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce, and the Crisp-County Airport offer a wonderful venue for glider pilots from all over the country to race over the fertile fields of Middle and South Georgia.
Williams hired as Crisp County’s next schools superintendent - Cordele Dispatch

5 days ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 7:43 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 By Jeff MooreContributing writerThe Crisp County Board of Education’s selection of Brandon Williams, Ph.D., as the next superintendent is the culmination of 20 years of hard work. At a special called meeting Wednesday, May 28, the board voted to hire Williams to fill the position that will be vacant with the retirement of Superintendent Cindy Hughes at the end of June.
Search warrant leads to arrest - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Published 7:21 am Friday, May 30, 2025 On May 29, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 614 12th Avenue East. After ensuring the housewas safe, a thorough search was conducted. The search uncovered bottles containing Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and marijuana, as well as multiplefirearms and a significant amount of U.S. currency.
Silent auction to be held today - Cordele Dispatch

1 week ago | cordeledispatch.com | Chris Lewis

Today at Pine Hills from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Silent auction in support of the GA Sheriff’s Youth Homes.