“This is war”: Cordele Commissioner calls for gang task force in wake of recent shootings

“This is war”: Cordele Commissioner calls for gang task force in wake of recent shootings

Police Chief Danny Hicks worked 127 hours last week. The shootings have taken their toll. “I’m sick of it,” Hicks commented during the July 7 meeting of the Cordele Commission. A recent video of children running from a shooting at Sunset Homes has gained over 7 million views. While a suspect was taken into custody, the video has left a chilling effect on the community. Cordele Commissioner Joe Joe Wright shared similar sentiments to Hicks. “This…