Dooly County News

Dooly County commissioners here handled an unusually short agenda Thursday morning at their regular meeting.

Members of the Dooly County Board of Education are not convinced yet that a proposal submitted by the Energy Systems Group is the best route for the school system to take.

Two area teams are going into state play this weekend and Dispatch Sportsman Harvey Simpson will have the story.

A Readers throughout the Cordele Dispatch coverage area are invited to share their Christmas memories, traditions and photos for the December issue of the Tri-County Scene, the community's bi-monthly magazine.

Another round of stimulus-funded road projects has gotten the OK from Gov. Sonny Perdue, meaning contractors will be chosen and work should begin soon.

Dooly County employees will not have to worry about furlough days, at least not just yet.

State labor officials will host job fairs this month connecting veterans and other job seekers with more than 90 employers.

The October edition of the Tri-County Scene Magazine releases on Sunday, November 1, 2009.

Plans are underway for this year's 5K Hog Jog and one mile race which will be held Oct.

A Warner Robins city council member should find out next week whether he'll face criminal assault charges.

Dooly County Chamber/BIG PIG JIG is offering a Memphis Barbecue Network barbecue judging seminar for barbecue enthusiasts on Friday, Nov.

Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will perform major reconstruction of Interstate 75 at different locations between Exit 37/Adel-Old Quitman Road and the Crisp/Dooly County line.

Dooly County Commissioners voted at their meeting Thursday morning to furlough county employees one day in each of the months of November, December and January.

Thank you, Cordele Dispatch, for allowing me this opportunity to praise the Dooly County emergency workers, Unadilla Fire and Rescue, and Dooly County EMS.

Jan. 4,1901: "Changes in Office Ordinary ... Judge Speer retires to private life after having been judge of the court of ordinary for sixteen years.

Dooly County citizens had the opportunity Thursday morning to hear from their federal, state, and local officials on pertinent issues affecting them during the annual Eggs and Issues breakfast held here.

Gov. Sonny Perdue is urging citizens and businesses to find ways to serve their communities during Hands On Georgia Week, which runs through Saturday.

The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled a Jones County man was not adequately warned of the dangers of representing himself in court.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Dooly County that extends through Saturday.

Unadillaa s Public Works Superintendent dies after an apparent heart attack. A wreath with a black ribbon now hangs on the building were Rodney Williams passed away.