City of Cordele

06/13/2026

Cordele Police Department

06/13/2026

☀️ TEENS, CHECK THIS OUT ☀️
Here is your opportunity to participate in something fun, positive, and meaningful this summer?
You are invited to join Street Smart Youth Project Inc.'s FREE Summer Safe Space Series June 15–17 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Bridging the Gap Educational Services: Secondary & Post Secondary BGES (212 2nd St. N., Cordele)!
3 exciting days of connecting with other teens, building confidence, learning real-life skills, playing games, enjoying free food, winning incentives, and having honest conversations about topics that matter.
✨ Goal Setting & Future Planning
✨ Healthy Relationships & STI Awareness
✨ Peer Pressure Resistance Skills
✨ Team Building & Recreation
✨ Self-Care & Wellness
✨ Giveaways, Resources & More!
Come grow, connect, and make proud choices in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
📅 June 15–17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Bridging the Gap | 212 2nd St. N., Cordele, GA
Tag a teen who needs to be there! 💛🖤

06/12/2026

*****PUBLIC NOTICE*****
12th Street Paving Project 🚧
Starting Wednesday, June 17th, crews will begin a major road improvement project on 12th Street!
Here is what you need to know to plan your travel:

📍 Work Zone
12th Street, from 15th Avenue heading north to 12 ½ Alley.
📅 Schedule
Start: Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Expected Completion: Friday, June 19, 2026.
🛠️ What is Happening?
Contractor Griffin Grading is performing a Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) which is a thorough, in-depth rebuilding process, not a simple surface overlay.

🚫 Traffic Restrictions
Heavy Vehicles: Completely closed to school buses, dump trucks, and garbage trucks.
Local Residents: Allowed passage only if you live on 12th Street and have no alternative route to your home.
Please drive slowly through the area, watch for workers, and expect minor delays. Thank you for your patience as we improve our city infrastructure!

06/12/2026

Today the City of Cordele cheered on our local youth at the Crisp County 4-H Dog Show! 🐾 Six amazing participants and their best fur baby friends competed in four fun categories: Best Costume, Best Trick, Egg & Pooch Race, and Just for Fun with one taking home "Best of Show"! Everyone one was a winner today! 🏆🥇
Participants were Kenzi Davis with Maverick, Bear Faircloth with Flossi, Karsyn Spurling with Darla, Karter Jane Smith with Holly Dolly Jolene, Krew Smith with Birdie Mae, and Amelia Wilkerson with Beau. Here are your winners:

Costume Contest:
Bear Faircloth & Flossie - 1st Place
Krew Smith & Birdie Mae - 2nd Place
Karsyn Spurling & Darla - 3rd place

Trick and Obedience:
Amelia Wilkerson & Beau - 1st Place
Kenzi Davis & Maverick - 2nd Place
Karter Jane Smith & Holly Dolly Jolene - 3rd Place

Egg & Pooch Race:
Kenzie Davis and Maverick - 1st Place
Bear Faircloth & Flossie - 2nd Place
Amelia Wilkerson & Beau - 3rd Place

Just for Fun:
Kenzie Davis & Maverick: Shortest Legs
Bear Faircloth & Flossi: Best Hair Day
Karsyn Spurling & Darla: Most Playful
Karter Jane Smith & Holly Dolly Jolene: Owner/Dog Lookalike
Krew Smith & Birdie Mae: Spunkiest
Amelia Wilkerson & Beau: Most Excited

Best of Show: Karter Jane Smith & Holly Dolly Jolene

Thank you to the UGA Extension, Crisp County for sponsoring another great show and our Little Miss Melon Harleigh Law and Petite Miss Melon Blakely Santisteban for presenting our awards!

06/12/2026

The Cordele Fire Dept. held a Pinning Ceremony this morning for three newly promoted firefighters. Training Chief Justin Cook, Lieutenant Brett Walls, and Sergeant Kenneth Beavers were promoted last week into their new positions. Their families had the opportunity today to "pin" their new badges on them. Sgt. Beavers was unable to attend but his family will have the opportunity to pin him at a later date. This is a long-standing Fire Department tradition and serves to further build the relationship that firefighters and their family's share. Many departments call it "brotherhood", we just say that firefighters and their families take care of firefighters and their families. The ceremony was well attended by Commissioners, our City Manager, Department Heads, Fire Chaplain, members of the fire and police departments, and family members.
Please help us congratulate Chief Cook, Lt. Walls, and Sgt. Beavers...Thank you for all you do!
Catch the ceremony as it happened on our website in the video section - www.cordelega.gov

06/12/2026

The City of Cordele joined the Cordele Kiwanis Club for their annual Talent Show on Thursday night at Crisp County Auditorium to celebrate young stars. Catch what you missed and enjoy every performance on our website. Watch it now - www.cordelega.gov
in the front-page video area.

06/12/2026

Summer Energy Tip 📍
Set your thermostat a few degrees higher when you’re away from home and use ceiling fans to stay comfortable.
Small adjustments can help improve while keeping your home cool during the hottest months of the year.
This message from the City of Cordele Natural Gas Department - Tina Bearden, Superintendent

06/11/2026

It's 🍉Watermelon Time in Georgia🍉and the 77th Annual Watermelon Days Festival is underway. The best way to enjoy the festival is to participate! Check out these upcoming events on Friday and Saturday.

06/11/2026

UGA Extension, Crisp County

🐾🍉 Get Ready for Some Tail-Wagging Fun! 🍉🐾

Join us for the **2026 Crisp County 4-H Watermelon Festival Dog Show** on **Friday, June 12th at 9:00 AM** at the **Community Club House Lawn (corner of 16th Ave & 7th St)!**

Come cheer on some of our area's most adorable and talented pups as they compete in exciting events including:

🐶 Just for Fun Pup Parade
🎭 Best Costume
🦴 Best Pet Trick/Obedience
🥚 Egg & Pooch Race

While entries are now closed, everyone is invited to come watch the fun, excitement, and friendly competition! Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning filled with wagging tails, happy barks, and plenty of Watermelon Festival fun.

We can't wait to see which pups take home top honors! 🏆🐾🍉

06/10/2026

Spend an evening encouraging and supporting our young people as they showcase their awesome talent in this years Cordele Kiwanis Club Annual Talent Show. The show will kick off at 6:30 on Thursday, June 11th at Crisp County Auditorium. Tickets - $10 adult, $5 for any school age child under 18.