CCFR Smoke Detector Program
Crisp County Fire Rescue provides smoke detectors to Crisp County Residents that are unable to afford or acquire one on their own through grant funding. Please contact CCFR at 229-276-2667 for more information on the Smoke Detector Program.
Due to COVID-19, CCFR is not performing in-home smoke detector installations at this time. After contacting the office, cit...
Magistrate Court
Office Hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Permits
This office provides building permits and inspection services for the unincorporated areas of Crisp County. If you are unsure of what type of permit you need, click {{ download '1681' 'Here' 'Permit Type.pdf Secure Download' }} to view a list of all permit types. To request a permit, click the Permits button below to go to our online portal. Please review all PDF Reference /Checklists...
Our History
Crisp County was created in 1905 from a territory formerly belonging to Dooly County. It was named for Charles Frederick Crisp, a jurist and Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives between 1891 and 1893.
Cordele, the county seat, was a "child of the railroad," having built up at a junction of the Savannah, Americus, and Montgomery Railroads. It was named for the daughter of...
Meet Your County Administrator
The County Administrator is appointed by and directly responsible to the Board of County Commissioners. This position supervises, directs, and controls the county government's daily activities. The County Administrator conducts business operations, supervises multiple departments, and coordinates the activities among those departments, constitutional officers, and...
Maintenance
Maintenance is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and preventative maintenance for County buildings. Crisp County Maintenance Department is responsible for 53 county structures. In conjunction with other department heads, the Maintenance Department undertakes the supervision of all construction projects throughout the county.
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Local Links
About Cordele, Georgia
State of Georiga Website
Crisp County Historical Maps
News Outlets
South GA TV
Cordele Disptach
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Public Notices
CRISP COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Public Participation Opportunity:
Take the online survey here: https://arcg.is/0jqPTr
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Landfill
The Crisp County Landfill is an Enterprise Fund supported by user fees. The Landfill provides an essential service to the community, as the proper disposal of waste reduces health hazards and environmental concerns.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 am -last weigh in at 4:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – last weigh in at 11:00 am
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Helpful Links & Numbers
Cordele Judicial Circuit
Department of Juvenile Justice
Crisp/Dooly Office
229-276-2740
Ben Hill/ Wilcox Office
229-426-5220
Department of Family and Children Services
Crisp DFCS 229-276-2349
Dooly DFCS 229-268-4111
Ben Hill DFCS 229-426-5300
Wilcox DFCS 229-365-2245
24/7 Hotline to report abuse or neglect
1-855-GACHILD
1-855-422-4...
Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is responsible for employee recruitment and development, coordinating the county's compensation and benefits programs, employee relations, and safety and risk management.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race...
CCFR House Number Sign Program
Crisp County Fire Rescue offers a house number sign program to help Crisp County Public Safety Agencies locate our County residents when they have an emergency or need public safety assistance. CCFR personnel installs blue house number signs at the end of the resident’s driveway near their mailbox.
If a county resident needs a house number sign, they can c...
Maps
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Probate Court
The Crisp County Probate Court exercises jurisdiction over the administration of estates of deceased persons, the appointment of guardians and/or conservators for minors and incapacitated adults, the involuntary evaluation of persons suffering from mental illness and/or abusing drugs or alcohol, and jurisdiction over traffic and certain other misdemeanor violations of Georgia law....
Public Transportation
Crisp Area Regional Transit is a public transport service provided by Crisp County, Georgia. CART works by appointment only and will pick you up at your home or other location you prefer. The CART route services the entire county for a very nominal fee.
Third Party Operator/Contractor
Resource Management Systems, Inc. (RMS)
Office Location:
306 Garrett Drive
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Flag Football
Registration for Flag Football begins in July. Players ages 3 – 6 will learn skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a non-competitive league. Teams practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason and 1 to 2 times per week after the season starts. Opening Day is usually in September, and the season is scheduled to finish by November.
Coordinator: Eric Morgan
Fee $ 20.00 for...
T-Ball
Registration for Baseball starts in January. Players ages 3 – 5 will learn skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a competitive league. Teams practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason and 1 to 2 times per week after the season starts. Opening Day is usually scheduled in April, and the season is scheduled to finish by May.
Coordinator: Joe Joe Wright
Fee is $20 for Cris...
Water Works Department News and Announcements
Georgia Environmental Protection Division issues a State-Wide Level One Drought. This includes Crisp, Sumter, and Worth Counties. To view the Crisp County Water Department Notice {{ download '2026' 'Click Here' 'Water Water Works Drought 05-01-26.pdf Secure Download' }}
To view the Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Environmental Prote...
Track and Field
Registration for Track and Field begins in February. Players ages 7-14 will learn skills, teamwork and sportsmanship in a competitive league. Teams practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason. The GRPA District Meet is held in April and the State Meet is held on the second weekend in May. Age control date: Prior to December 31st of the current year.
Coordinator: Eric Morg...
Tackle Football
Registration for Tackle Football begins in July. Players ages 7 – 12 will learn skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a competitive league. Teams practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason and 1 to 2 times per week after the season starts. Opening Day is usually in September and the season is scheduled to finish by November.
Coordinator: Eric Morgan
Fee $ 30.00 for...
Softball
Registration for Softball begins in February. Players ages 6 – 14 will learn skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a competitive league. Teams practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason and 1 to 2 times per week after the season starts. Opening Day is usually in April, and the season is scheduled to finish by May.
Coordinator: Joe Joe Wright
Fee $ 30.00 for Crisp County r...
Information & Forms
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Soccer
Registration for Soccer begins in July. Players ages 3 – 12 will learn skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in both non-competitive and competitive leagues. Teams practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason and 1 to 2 times per week after the season starts. Opening Day is usually in September, and the season is scheduled to finish by November.
Coordinator: Joe Joe Wright
Fee $...
CCRD Registration Information
All registration is conducted in our administrative offices at 1205 N. 5th St. Extension. Office hours are 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday. (Specific dates for each activity are listed under the Youth Athletics tab.)
1. Bring a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate for our files.
2. Bring the activity fee, if applicable.
3. Complete our a...
2026 Crisp County Recreation Department Program Guide
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Public Works
Public Works is responsible for performing all needed repairs, maintenance, construction, and upgrades to the county's roadway system, including bridges, drainage structures, and traffic control devices. They are responsible for around 500 miles of paved and dirt roads throughout Crisp County.
Public Works after hours phone number: 229-276-2690.
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Information & Forms
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Crisp County Fire Rescue
Crisp County Fire Rescue (CCFR) is an all-hazards organization that responds to calls for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and other hazardous conditions impacting our community. The department provides countywide coverage from six strategically located fire stations across Crisp County. CCFR is comprised of full-time staff. CCFR has two investigators that ...
Action Skate Park
The Crisp County Recreation Department Action Park is a modular skate park that opened on March 7, 2008. The park was built with funds from SPLOST, a grant from the Southwest Georgia Empowerment Zone and a grant from The Tony Hawk Foundation.
Modular park 100' x 90'
Wedge
Half Pipe
Skate-able benches
Skate-able table
Kinked Grind Rail
Wedge Box Combo
Across...
Boards & Authorities
AGRI-INDUSTRIAL DEV.DIV
James Nance
Mark Crenshaw
AIRPORT BOARD
(5 Year Terms)
Derwin Plummer – Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Chip Wells – Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
John Gordon – Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
George Gay – Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2029
Carden Summers – Term Expiration Date: 6/30/2024
ANIMAL SERVICES BOAR...
OFFICE CONTACTS
Ruth G. Herndon - Criminal Division
Kimberly Felton - Civil Division
Maranda Holliday - Juvenile Division, Board of Equalization, Jury Management
Patsy Gilliam - Real & Personal Property Division, Fifas, Liens, and Accounting
Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority
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Classes
For more information on any of our classes or programs, please call the Crisp County Recreation Department office at (229) 276-2797.
Ladies Toning
Low impact total body workout. Class meets every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the Recreation Center Dance Room. Fee is $15.00/month.
Senior Programs
CCRD senior exercise class is a low impact class that ...
Cheerleading
Registration for Flag Football begins in July. Players ages 3 – 12 will learn skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Squads practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason and 1 to 2 times per week after the season starts. Opening Day is usually in September, and the season is scheduled to finish by November. Squads cheer at all tackle and flag games.
Coordinator: Donna Ring
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CCRD History
Welcome to the Crisp County Recreation Department home page. Here you will learn that we not only have a commitment to recreation but a rich history as well . We are committed to providing quality Parks and Recreation opportunities on behalf of the citizens of Crisp County. We want to thank our citizens, county commission and recreation advisory board for their continued commitment...
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
(3 Year Terms)
Alissa Wilkerson – Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Gary Cross – Term Expiration Date: 01/11/2027
Ray Rollins – Term Expiration Date: 01/11/2027
Jimmy Tyrone Walker – Term Expiration Date: 01/11/2027
Larry Felton, Commissioner – Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Jay Waters – Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
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The Board of Commissioners is made up of five members that are elected at large from two multi-post districts. Commissioners serve staggered terms of six years. The chairman and vice-chairman of the Board are elected by the Board annually.
The Board of County Commissioners are responsible for adopting budgets, setting tax rates, adopting policies for the operation of the County government, ...
Crisp County Coroner
The Coroner, with the assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and other state and local agencies, is responsible for investigating the cause and manner of death where a person dies under four situations: (1) as a result of violence, suicide, or accident, (2) suddenly when in apparent good health, (3) when unattended by a physician, or (4) in any suspicious or u...
Need to be on the Monthly Meeting Agenda?
Click the button below to print the agenda addition request form and fill out completely. Then deliver or mail it to the Commissioners Office no later than noon, one week prior to the monthly meeting.
Commissioner’s Office
210 S 7th Street
Cordele Ga 31015
Click the link below for a Public Agenda Request:
Public Agenda Request Form
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Invitation to Bid
Crisp County-Cordele Airport 5 Unit Box Hangar Notice to Bidder
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Youth Basketball
Registration for Basketball runs during October - November. Players ages 7 – 12 will learn skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a competitive league. Teams practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason and 1 to 2 times per week after the season starts. Leagues begin to play in January, and the season is scheduled to finish by the end of February.
Coordinators: Eric...
Baseball
Registration for Baseball begins in February. Players ages 6 – 14 will learn skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a competitive league. Teams practice 2 to 3 times per week in the preseason and 1 to 2 times per week after the season starts. Opening Day is usually in April, and the season is scheduled to finish by May.
Coordinator: Joe Joe Wright
Fee $ 30.00 for Crisp County r...
Crisp County-Cordele Airport CKF
Crisp County-Cordele Airport is county-owned and available for public use. The all-weather airport consists of two five thousand foot runaways and four IFR approaches.
GDOT Airport Information
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Beginning on April 14, 2026, the Crisp County Board of Commissioners’ meetings began being recorded for public viewing. Below are the audio-video recordings of the Commissioner Meetings
April 14, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting
May 12, 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting
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County Administration
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Reports & Budget
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District Attorney
Office Hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for safeguarding the assets of Crisp County through the development and implementation of sound financial policies and practices. The Department is responsible for budget, accounting, audit, business licensing, fixed assets management, payroll processing, purchasing, obtaining Federal and State grants, and mail services.
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Crisp County Recreation Department
Fee Schedule
(as of May 13, 2025)
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Crisp County Express Disposal Collection Day Map
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Important Election Updates
The Risk-Limiting Audit of Paper Ballet Images date has changed. It has been moved to May 29, 2026. Please see the Notice of Audit May, 19, 26 Primary - Updated document under Election Information on the right sidebar for more details.
Advanced Voting Daily Recaps for the May 19, 2026, Primary/Nonpartisan Voting will be posted daily under the Secretar...
To view a list of the current year’s schedule of associations hosting games at the Crisp County Youth Ball Complex, please click the link below.
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County Attorney
The County Attorney provides legal advice to the Board of Commissioners and its administrative staff. He or she attends all regular meetings of the board and, as needed, called meetings. The County Attorney also advises the county’s constitutional officers and assists the board in retaining any needed special counsel for specific legal matters.
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Crisp County Youth Ball Complex
Welcome to the Crisp County Youth Ball Complex, the crown jewel of our recreation facilities! Whether you are here for a local league game or traveling in for a regional tournament, our 77-acre site is designed to provide a premier experience for athletes and families alike.
Strategically located at 1512 E. 8th Avenue, Cordele, at Exit 102 off I-75, we offer e...
2026 Crisp County Recreation Department Program Guide
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2026 Crisp County Recreation Department Program Guide
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Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative/secretarial support for the county administrator and the Board of Commissioners, which includes answering phones, greeting visitors. The Administrative Assistant also performs customer service functions regarding county services, activities, procedures, and other related issues.
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Youth Athletics
All youth programs conducted by the Crisp County Recreation Department are designed to help participants learn sport-specific skills and stress the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun. All of our leagues for ages 3-5 are non-competitive, while our 6-14 leagues are competitive, with All-Star teams being selected to represent CCRD in GRPA play. Teams are coac...
