🌱 How two late punt returns stunned Crisp County’s home crowd.

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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.

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• 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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Thursday September 17
• Fullington Academy Varsity Softball @ Crisp Academy →
  Crisp Academy, 150 Crisp Academy Dr, Cordele
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Varsity Softball @ Crisp →
  Crisp Academy, 150 Crisp Academy Dr, Cordele
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Historic Preservation Committee Meeting →
  City of Cordele, 501 North 7th St, Cordele
  6:00 pm
• City of Cordele Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
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  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• 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
Friday September 18
• 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

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