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🌱 How two late punt returns stunned Crisp County’s home crowd.
Also, don't miss Fullington Academy Varsity Softball @ Crisp Academy on the Cordele Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How two late punt returns stunned Crisp County's home crowd.
Also on today's calendar: Varsity Softball @ Crisp and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hayes' punt returns help Tift County rout Crisp (tiftongazette.com) — Cordele fans saw Crisp County fall 42-12 to Tift County after two explosive fourth-quarter punt-return touchdowns by Dai'jon Hayes broke open a close game. Despite strong rushing from Derrell Brown, the Cougars struggled on special teams and short-yardage plays, while Tift's balanced offense and kicking game controlled field position throughout the night.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cordele
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★ Featured events ★
- Fullington Academy Varsity Softball @ Crisp Academy →
Crisp Academy, 150 Crisp Academy Dr, Cordele
6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Varsity Softball @ Crisp →
Crisp Academy, 150 Crisp Academy Dr, Cordele
5:30 pm - Historic Preservation Committee Meeting →
City of Cordele, 501 North 7th St, Cordele
6:00 pm - City of Cordele Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
Cordele GA
6:00 pm - City of Cordele Planning Commission Hearing →
Cordele GA
10:00 am - Music Trivia & Karaoke @ Cypress Grill →
Cypress Grill, 2459-H US Highway 280 West Building E, Cordele
7:00 pm - Music Trivia & Karaoke →
Cypress Grill, 2459-H US Highway 280 West Building E, Cordele
7:00 pm - Cordele Motor Speedway Championship Night →
Cordele GA - Music BINGO →
Cypress Grill, 2459-H US Highway 280 West Building E, Cordele
7:00 pm - Varsity Football @ Crisp Academy →
Crisp Academy, 150 Crisp Academy Dr, Cordele
7:00 pm - Music BINGO @ Cypress Grill →
Cypress Grill, 2459-H US Highway 280 West Building E, Cordele
7:00 pm - Westwood at Crisp Academy →
Crisp Academy, 150 Crisp Academy Dr, Cordele
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Former Dougherty County Schools Superintendent William 'Bill' Gardner dies at 85 (walb.com)
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- VSU professor shares economic outlook at Georgia peanut industry meeting (valdostadailytimes.com)
- Lee County Trojans make statement in Moultrie (albanyherald.com)
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