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Also on today's calendar: Windsor Academy Varsity Softball @ Crisp Academy and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Felony firearm violation discovered after stop (cordeledispatch.com) — Cordele residents should know that a late-night traffic stop on 16th Avenue led police to seize a stolen Glock handgun illegally converted to fire automatically. The driver, who allegedly had a suspended license and an active probation warrant, now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after being arrested without incident.
2. 10 Georgia Train Rides That Make The Trip Feel Worthwhile (takingthekids.com) — Cordele serves as the departure point for the Historic SAM Shortline Railroad, where vintage railcars leave Georgia Veterans State Park for relaxed trips through Southwest Georgia to Plains and other small towns. Riders can enjoy air-conditioned comfort, big windows, and time to explore Jimmy Carter historic sites, local shops, and treats like peanut butter ice cream along the way.
3. 9 Georgia Areas Where You're More Likely To Spot A Cottonmouth This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Georgia Veterans State Park on Lake Blackshear near Cordele gets special attention in this guide to cottonmouth-prone outdoor spots, with tips on safely enjoying its shoreline, museum, golf, and lake activities. The article explains where these snakes like to hide, how to avoid close encounters while fishing, walking, or boating, and suggests simple precautions so Cordele-area families can keep enjoying the park all summer.
4. Thomasville QB Christian Hayes Among Top Performers in Week 4 of 2026 Georgia High School Football Season (itgnext.com) — High school football fans in Cordele saw standout special-teams play when Tift County's Daijon Hayes returned two punts for touchdowns in a win over Crisp County at home. His performance, along with several big offensive and defensive efforts statewide, earned him recognition among Georgia's top Week 4 performers.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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