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Cordele Dispatch · Abbeville, GA
Nearby: Abbeville, GAThe Abbeville City Council voted to adopt a property tax rollback rate of 9.515 mills during its November meeting, while reviewing a proposed budget and discussing fire department funding, animal control changes, and continuing payroll account overdraft charges. The rollback lowers the rate from 9.7 mills. Council member Jo Darton made the motion, Mayor Pro Tem Penny Harris seconded it, and the motion passed on a voice vote. City Clerk Victoria McWhorter said adopting a higher rate would require additional advertisements and three public hearings, delaying property tax bills. Attorney Toni Sawyer told council members an earlier vote to increase the rate was void because the required process had not been completed. Mayor Bruce Greene said the city would proceed with the rollback and begin planning earlier if it considers an increase next year. Council members also reviewed a revised proposed budget of $1,290,000.00 but did not adopt it.
Cordele Dispatch · Cordele, GA
Nearby: Cordele, GAFounded in 1951 by Ira Lee Adams, Adam’s Drug Store has served its community for over 75 years. Jonathan Sinyard is the current owner, starting out as a partner with Ira Lee Adams’ son, Russell Adams, from 2009 to 2019. After Russell Adams retired in 2019, Sinyard took on full ownership. Sinyard started working at Adam’s in college, coming back after graduation. He says it’s been a great way to help others. “I enjoy interacting with people.” Not only is the institution a familiar landmark for the community, but many of its employees are as well. Sinyard says he is blessed to have an experienced team. Most of those working at Adam’s Drug Store are from Cordele or the immediate area. “You’re going to see us at a Friday night football game. You’re going to see us at trunk or treat.” Sinyard says many of their customers are familiar faces. “These are people we go to church with. These are people we see in the grocery store.
Cordele Dispatch · Cordele, GA
Nearby: Cordele, GACordele Energy and Nutrition’s bubbly vibe matches its owner, Chloe Coleman. Coleman says that people are at the core of her business. “It’s just relationships you build every time, and you see these people every single day.” A cheery pink interior greets guests, with pumpkins painted on the shop-front window. A comfortable basket seat encourages guests to linger while taking sips. Coleman shared what makes Cordele Energy and Nutrition such a unique part of the Cordele Community. “We want everybody to feel welcome, and it’s an environment where anybody walks in, you’re automatically a friend. We automatically want you to be a regular.” Coleman sees firsthand how local businesses can connect with customers. “People really do enjoy supporting somebody that they see all the time and that they know and that they have a friendship with.” Cordele Energy and Nutrition serves Herbalife products, including loaded teas, protein meal replacement shakes, and protein coffees.
Cordele Dispatch · Cordele, GA
Nearby: Cordele, GACelebrate Recovery held its largest fundraiser of the year on Nov. 7 at Perlis Park in Cordele. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step addiction recovery program. Dinner and services are held every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Cordele First Church. Ministry leader and recovering alcoholic Chris Willis says the program isn’t just for those suffering from substance abuse. “Overeating, pornography, codependency, any kind of hurt, habit, and hang-up.” Willis says the effect on people’s lives is amazing. “We just love to see people get healed.” The car show was well attended, with many eye-catching entries. Police Choice was #1 Jimmy Nasworthy’s 65 Chevy C10, Kid’s Choice was #327 Aston Willis’ 62 Corvette Gasser, Celebrate Recovery’s Choice was #67 Maverick Webb’s Mazda RX-7, Best in Show Late Model was #4 Heather Highnote’s 2022 Chevy Camaro, and Best in Show Classic was #33 Frank Webber’s 32 Chevy Coupe.
Cordele Dispatch · Cordele, GA
Nearby: Cordele, GADirector of Utilities Treatment Debbie Wright told the Cordele Commission during its Nov. 3 meeting that the City needed a new SCADA system. With a system taking 8-12 weeks for its arrival, Debbie Wright urged them to order it quickly. City Commissioner Joe Joe Wright made a motion that they get the system, which died for a lack of a second. The Council decided place the purchase of the system on the agenda for the next meeting. Debbie Wright gave an approximate cost of $250,000 for the system to be installed at 6 wells, 5 water tanks, 7 lift stations, and 1 wastewater treatment plant. Wright explained to the Cordele Dispatch what the system was and what made it so important. “It is a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System. It transmits a signal that tells the wells to come on and cut off by the level of water that is in the different tanks. Our current system is very old and has to be replaced.
The Tifton Gazette · Tifton, GA
Nearby: Tifton, GATIFTON — Tifton residents promised to not only honor their veterans, but show them kindness, care, and remembrance this past Wednesday. Local officials, veterans and their families, other community members convened at the Jack Stone Memorial Park the morning of Nov. 11 to pay their respects to the veterans and fallen service members who fought in service of them and their country. Welcoming her fellow community members to the morning ceremony, mayor Julie Smith thanked them for showing their support for their heroes in the Armed Forces. She spoke to the importance of Veterans Day in recognizing and remembering the sacrifices made by the nation’s service members, and asked those in attendance to renew their commitment to recognizing and remembering those who served and upholding that which they fought for as a tribute to the service of their veterans, both local and nationwide.
