In the News

An article about Troop 270's assistance with the Concerned Citizens That Care Thanksgiving food distribution event appeared on page 2A of the December 3 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper. 

An article about Troop 270's 2nd annual Thanksgiving Butt Cookin' appeared on pages 2A and 8A of the December 3 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper. 

An article about Troop 270 holding an open house to celebrate the birthdays of the Troop and the Historic Cordele Boy Scout Hut appeared on page 2-A of the October 29 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper. 

The article was also posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on October 29.

Simon Baker has been reelected Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 270.  He previously served in this position in 2023-2024.  He has also served as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, and Scribe.

Simon is a Brotherhood member of the Withlacoochee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow.

An article about Jake Atkins earning the rank of First Class Scout was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on October 14, 2025.

The article was published on page 8-A of the October 15 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's participation in the annual Council Camporee was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on October 14, 2025.

The article was published on page 2-A of the October 15 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about Simon Baker completing his Eagle Scout Service Project was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on October 14, 2025.

The article was published on page 1-A of the October 15 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about local Scouters recruiting for Cub Scout Pack 270 was published on page 2-A in the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper on September 17, 2025.

An article about the Troop's Summer Court of Honor was published on page 3-A in the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper on August 6, 2025.

An article about the Troop earning Merit Troop and Honor Troop at Summer Camp was published on page 2-A in the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper on July 16, 2025.

An article about Landon Atkins earning Star Scout rank was published on page 2-A in the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper on July 2, 2025.

An article about Jensen Wade earning the rank of Eagle Scout was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on July 1, 2025.

The article was published on page 1-A of the July 2 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about Terry Fennell earning the Scoutmaster's Merit Badge was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on June 27, 2025.

The article was published on page 3A of the July 16 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's participation at the Arabi Chicken Cookoff was published on page 2-A of the June 18 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's annual Memorial Day Flag Retirement ceremony was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on June 12, 2025.

An article about the Troop's participation in the annual flag placement event at Andersonville National Cemetery was published on page 2-A of the June 4 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the "Send My Butt To Camp" Boston Butt Cooking was published on page 2-A of the June 4 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about Troop 270's Spring Court of Honor was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on June 3, 2025.

An article about the "Send My Butt To Camp" Boston Butt Cooking was published on page 2-A of the June 4 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

Troop 270 has earned the Journey to Excellence Gold Award for the twelfth year in a row.  The Journey to Excellence program began in 2013. 

An article about Troop 270 being awarded the Journey to Excellence Gold Award for the twelfth year in a row was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on May 20, 2025.

The article was published on page 2-A of the May 21 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about Jensen Wade's Eagle Scout project was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on May 7, 2025.

An article about Jensen Wade's Eagle Scout Service Project was published in the May 28 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's participation in Merit Badge University was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on May 2, 2025.

The article was published on page 2A of the May 7 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's recruiting efforts, history, and Boston Butt Sale was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on April 22, 2025.

The article was published on page 3A of the April 23 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about Troop members support of the National Grits Festival was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on April 15, 2025.

The article was published on page 11A of the April 16 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about Troop members participation in the annual OA Section E6 Conclave was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on April 10, 2025.

The article was published on page 11A of the April 16 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's visit to Florida's Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 27, 2025.

The article was published on page 3A of the March 5 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the South Georgia Council's annual Eagle Scout Banquet was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on March 4, 2025.

The article was published on page 1A of the March 5 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's participation in the Frontier Heritage Days event at Camp Osborn appeared in the February 12, 2025 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

The story also appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 14.

An article about the Troop's participation in the Frontier Heritage Days event at Camp Osborn appeared in the February 12, 2025 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's participation in the Frontier Heritage Days event at Camp Osborn appeared in the February 12, 2025 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's participation at the South Georgia Council's Webelos Rendezvous appeared in the December 18, 2024 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's participation in the Cordele Christmas Parade on appeared in the December 18, 2024 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

The Troop was mentioned in the story about the Concerned Citizens Who Care Food Box Distribution event.  The story appeared on Page 1A of the Cordele Dispatch newspaper.

An article about Troop 270's participation in the Concerned Citizens Who Care Thanksgiving Food Distribution event appeared on Page 3A in the December 4 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about Troop 270's Thanksgiving Butt Cookin' appeared on pages 1A and 3A in the December 4 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

An article about the Troop's participation at the South Georgia Council's Cub Family Weekend appeared in the December 11, 2024 edition of the Cordele Dispatch Newspaper.

Troop 270 directed the canoeing event at the annual Cub Family Weekend at Camp Osborn on November 1-3, 2024

The Troop set up a recruiting table at the Central Georgia Fair on October 28-31, 2024.

Assistant Scoutmaster Britt Brinson,  Charter Organization Representative David Wade, and Troop Committee Member Jody Fletcher all took turns manning the table.

The Fair is held annually at the Cordele Lions Club Fairgrounds.

Life Scout Jacob Frost has been elected Senior Patrol Leader for Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 by his fellow Scouts.  He succeeds Simon Baker.

Jacob previously held the position of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Quartermaster for the Troop.  He is an Ordeal member of the Withlacoochee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow.

An article about the Troop's Fall Court of Honor was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on November 6, 2024.

An article about the Troop's participation in the Georgia Peanut Festival in Sylvester was published on page 3A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on October 30, 2024.

An article about the Troop's participation in South Georgia Council's Cordele Building Leaders Dinner was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on September 16, 2024.

The article was published on pages 1A and 3A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on September 18, 2024.

An article about the Troop's participation in the South Georgia Council Popcorn Sale was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on September 3, 2024.

The article was published on page 2B in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on September 4, 2024.

An article about the Troop's participation in the Camp Osborn Service Day 2024 was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on August 26, 2024.

The article was published on pages 1A and 3A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on August 28, 2024.

An article about the Troop's canoe/kayak trip down the Flint River was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on August 12, 2024.

The article was published on page 12A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on August 14, 2024.

An article about Sara Frost's Eagle Scout Court of Honor was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on August 12, 2024.

The article was published on page 4B in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on September25, 2024.

An article about Troop 270's Summer Quarter Court of Honor was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on August 6, 2024.

The article was published on pages 12A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on August 14, 2024.

The article was republished on pages 9A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on August 21, 2024.

An article about the David Wade receiving the Kiwanis International BSA Community Organization Award was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on July 30, 2024.

The article was published on pages 1A and 3A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on August 7, 2024.

An article about the Troop's attendance at the Cordele Kiwanis Club's Weekly meeting was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on July 12, 2024.

The article was published on page 3A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on July 17, 2024.

An article about the Troop's participation in the annual Cordele Watermelon Festival parade was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on June 24, 2024.

An article about the Troop's earning "Honor Troop" recognition at Summer Camp was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on June 17, 2024.

The article was reposted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on July 8, 2024.

An article about the Troop's annual Memorial Day Flag Retirement ceremony was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on June 5, 2024.

The article was reposted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on July 8, 2024.

The article was published on page 1A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on July 10, 2024.

An article about the painting of the Historic Cordele Boy Scout Hut was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on June 3, 2024.

The article was published on page 2A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on June 5, 2024.

An article about Sara Frost's Eagle Scout project was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on June 3, 2024.

The article was published on page 3A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on June 5, 2024.

An article about the Troop's participation in the flag placement event at Andersonville National Cemetery was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on May 28, 2024.

The article was published on page 4A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on May 29, 2024.  The picture used in the print article was from the Butt Cookin' article.

An article about the Troop's "Send My Butt To Camp" fundraier was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on May 28, 2024.

The picture submitted for the article was used with the article from the Andersonville Flag Placement in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on May 29, 2024.

An article about the Troop's Spring Court of Honor was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on May 1, 2024.

The article was published on page 4A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on May 15, 2024.

An article about Troop 270's participation in the South Georgia Council's Merit Badge University appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on April 29, 2024.

The article was published on page 8A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on May 1, 2024.

An article about participation in the OA Conclave by members of Troop 270 appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on April 22, 2024.

The article was published on page 2A in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on April 24, 2024.

An article about Troop 270's participation in the National Grits Festival appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on April 15, 2024.

The article was published on page 2 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on April 17, 2024.

Benjamin Nipper, son of Melanie and Gerry Nipper of Cordele, has become the 35th Eagle Scout from Troop 270.

An article about Benjamin earning the rank of Eagle Scout appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on  April 12, 2024.

The article was published on page 2 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on April 17, 2024.

An article about participation in the Spring Fellowship & Ordeal by members of Troop 270 appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on  April 8, 2024.

The article was published on page 11 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on April 10, 2024.

An article about the "First Cookin'" on the Troop's new grill appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on  March 18, 2024.

The following was posted on the Cordele Lions Club Facebook page.

"Lion Beverly Partain invited, as our program today, Lion Sammy Mumphrey's grandson …. Korey Watts."

"He spoke to our club about his love for Scouting and thanked his family for their support.  As a member of Troop 270, he completed the requirements for over 21 merit badges.  The Lions Club congratulated Korey for acquiring the rank of  Eagle Scout designation."

"When Korey graduates from CCHS this year he plans to attend Fort Valley State University and pursue a degree in Veterinarian Medicine Technology.  He will perform with the marching  Wildcats."

Star Scout Jacob Frost has been appointed Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) by Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Simon Baker, with the approval of Scoutmaster John Frost.  He will serve at the pleasure of the SPL.

Jacob succeeds Simon Baker, who has been appointed SPL. Jacob has previously served as Troop Quartermaster.

An article about Jacob becoming Asssistant Senior Patrol Leader appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on  March 6, 2024.

Life Scout Simon Baker is the new Senior Patrol Leader of Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270.  He replaces Eagle Scout Wesley Fletcher, who had served in the position since March 18, 2023.  Wesley gave up the position because of age limits.

Simon will serve in this position until October, at which time he must run for reelection.  He previously served as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.

An article about Simon becoming Senior Patrol Leader appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on  February 29, 2024.

An article about Troop 270's campout in Terrell County was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 26, 2024.

The article was published on page 2 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on February 28, 2024.

An article about the Cordelia Masonic Lodge honoring our recent Eagle Scouts was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 21, 2024.

The article was published on page 3 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on February 28, 2024.

An article about Troop 270's newly installed cooker/grill was posted in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 19, 2024.

An article about Korey Watts' Eagle Scout Court of Honor appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 19, 2024.

The article was published on pages 1 and 3 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on February 21, 2024.

An article about the Scout Sunday Service at Cordele First United Methodist Church appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 12, 2024.

The article was published on page 8 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on February 14, 2024.

An article about the South Georgia Council's annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 5, 2024.

It was also posted on the Facebook pages of the Cordele Dispatch and Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce.

The  picture that accompanied this article was published on page 2 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on February 7, 2024, but the article from Benjamin Nipper's Eagle Scout Project is used.

An article about Benjamin Nipper's Eagle Scout Service Project appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on February 5, 2024.

It was also posted on the Facebook pages of the Cordele Dispatch and Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce.

The article was published on page 2 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on February 7, 2024, but the picture from the Council Eagle Banquet is used.

An article about Troop 270's Winter quarter Court of Honor appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on January 30, 2024.

It was also posted on the Facebook pages of the Cordele Dispatch and Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce.

The article was also published on page 8 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on January 31, 2024. 

Troop 270 has earned the Journey to Excellence Gold Award for the eleventh year in a row.  The Journey to Excellence program began in 2013.  

A Troop must meet a series of benchmarks to attain the Gold Award.  These include Planning & Budget, Building Scouting, Retention, Webelos-to-Scout Transition, Advancement, Short-Term Camping, Long-Term Camping, Service Projects, Patrol Method, Leadership & Family Engagement, and Trained Leadership.

The Troop must score 1000 points in 8 of 11 categories to earn Gold.  There are also Bronze and Silver Awards.

An article about Troop 270 earning the Journey to Excellence Gold Award appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on January 25, 2024.

The article was also published on page 8 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on January 31, 2024. 

An article about Wesley Fletcher's Eagle Scout Court of Honor appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on January 22, 2024.

The article was also published on page 3 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on January 24, 2024. 

An article about Troop 270's participation in Frontier Heritage Days at Camp Osborn appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on January 16, 2024.

The article was also published on page 12 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on January 17, 2024. 

Korey Watts, son of Samantha Mumphery of Cordele and Mike Watts of Tifton has become the 34th Eagle Scout from Troop 270.

An article about Korey earning the rank of Eagle Scout appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on January 12, 2024.

The article was also published on page 12 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on January 17, 2024. 

An article about TCC Terry Fennell and ASM Britt Brinson attending the OA's Indian Winter event appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on January 10, 2024.

An article about Wesley Fletcher earning the rank of Eagle Scout was also published in Ashburn's Wiregrass Farmer newspaper on December 20, 2023.

Wesley Fletcher, son of Jody and Beth Fletcher of Ashburn has become the 33rd Eagle Scout from Troop 270.

An article about Wesley earning the rank of Eagle Scout appeared in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on December 15, 2023.

The December 20, 2023 edition of the Cordele Dispatch contained a full page of Troop 270's News.  

An article about Troop 270's in the Webelos Rendezvous at Camp Patten was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on December 18, 2023.

The December 20, 2023 edition of the Cordele Dispatch contained a full page of Troop 270's News.  

An article about Korey Watts' completion of his Eagle Scout Project was published in the Cordele Dispatch E-Edition on December 14, 2023.

The December 20, 2023 edition of the Cordele Dispatch contained a full page of Troop 270's News. 

An article about Troop 270's vist to The Battery in Charleston, SC was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on December 14, 2023.

The December 20, 2023 edition of the Cordele Dispatch contained a full page of Troop 270's News.  

An article about Troop 270's vist to Fort Moultrie National Historic Park was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on December 12, 2023.

The December 13, 2023 edition of the Cordele Dispatch contained a full page of "Troop 270's Adventures."  That's the first time in Troop History that we filled up a page in the newspaper with our activities.

An article about Troop 270's vist to the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on December 11, 2023.

The December 13, 2023 edition of the Cordele Dispatch contained a full page of "Troop 270's Adventures."  That's the first time in Troop History that we filled up a page in the newspaper with our activities.

An article about Troop 270's vist to the Civil War submarine H. L. Hunley was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on December 11, 2023.

The December 13, 2023 edition of the Cordele Dispatch contained a full page of "Troop 270's Adventures."  That's the first time in Troop History that we filled up a page in the newspaper with our activities.

An article about Troop 270's trip to Charleston, SC, along with Troops 3 & 21, appeared in the Albany Herald E-Edition on December 7, 2023.  Find the article at https://www.albanyherald.com/local/area-scouts-visit-charleston-on-historic-expedition/article_171e3b24-9536-11ee-bed6-4fbc61408a2e.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share 

The article was also published in the Albany Herald newspaper on December 8, 2023.

An article about Troop 270's participation in the Cordele Christmas Parade was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on December 5, 2023.

The December 13, 2023 edition of the Cordele Dispatch contained a full page of "Troop 270's Adventures."  That's the first time in Troop History that we filled up a page in the newspaper with our activities.

An article about Troop 270's participation in the Concerned Citizens Who Care Thanksgiving food distribution program was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on November 24, 2023.

The article was also published on page 2 in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on November 29, 2023.  There was also a picture of the overall group on the front page.

An article about Troop 270's Veterans Day Flag Retirement ceremony at the Cordele Boy Scout Hut was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on November 14, 2023.

An article about Troop 270's participation in the Veterans Day program at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on November 13, 2023.

An article about Troop 270's participation in the South Georgia Council's Cub Family Weekend event was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on November 6, 2023.

An article about Troop 270's recruiting efforts at the Cordele Fair was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on November 1, 2023.

The article was also published in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on November 8, 2023.

An article about the Withlacoochee Lodge's Fall Fellowship and Ordeal was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on October 31, 2023.

The article was also published in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on November 1, 2023.

An article about the Troop's Fall Court of Honor was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on October 31, 2023.

The article was also published in the Cordele Dispatch newspaper on November 1, 2023.

Star Scout Simon Baker has been elected Chief of the Blackwater Chapter of the Withlacoochee Lodge, Order of the Arrow during the Fall Fellowship and Ordeal at Camp Osborn on October 29, 2023.

Simon becomes the fourth Scout from Troop 270 to hold the position following Reid Brinson, Jensen Wade, and Wesley Fletcher.

A chapter represents each district of the council. Each chapter has its own officers and advisers, the officers being elected by the youth Arrowmen OA members within the chapter.

Chapters provide the ability to have meetings closer to home, and meetings and events can be scheduled to coincide with the district events. The chapter is central to providing quality unit visits for camping promotion, and unit elections.

Members of Troop 270 visited the Cordelia Masonic Lodge on Thursday, October 17 and were treated to a hamburger supper.  Other items on the menu were baked beans, roasted potatoes, cake and tea.

Following the meal, the Scouts and Scouters listened to a presentation on the relationship between the Free Masons and the Boy Scouts of America by Mason and Troop 210 Scoutmaster  Bruce Guest from Leesburg.

Scouts Jensen Wade and Landon Atkins were joined by Scouters Brady Atkins, Britt Brinson, and David Wade.

Troop 270 would like to thank the Cordelia Masonic Lodge for the great meal and fine evening.

Congratulations to Life Scout Wesley Fletcher on completion of his Eagle Scout Service Project, a flag drop box.

The flag drop box will be located at the Cordele Boy Scout Hut, 1101 South 3rd Street. Anyone with an old, tattered, or dirty flag that needs to be properly retired may leave the flag in the box.

Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 holds two flag retirement ceremonies per year, at Memorial Day and Veterans Day. This year's Veterans Day Flag Retirement Service will be held on Monday, November 13.

This post was added to the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition and the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce Facebook page on October 18, 2023.

An article about the Troop's participation in the 2023 South Georgia Council Camporee was published in the Cordele DIspatch E-Edition on October 18, 2023.

Troop 270 was asked to direct vehicle parking at the Cordele Lions Club Fairgrounds during the Hundred Mile Yard Sale on Saturday, October 14.

Though it was a last-minute request, the Troop did what it could to help out.  

Scout Jensen Wade and Scouters David Wade and Britt Brinson spent over two hours helping visitors find parking spaces and set the tone for the rest of the day.

Wesley F. has begun his second stint at Senior Patrol Leader.  His first term was from October 2019 until October 2020.

Wesley was in the position of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader until Laiton Sharp, the previous SPL, aged out of the position.

Wesley currently holds the rank of Life Scout.  He is very close to earning his Eagle Scout rank.

Troop 270 Assistant Scoutmaster Britt Brinson spent the month of June serving as Camp Commissioner at Camp Sidney Dew above Rome, Georgia.

In that position, he served as liaison between the Camp Director and the Scoutmasters for the attending Troops.  He also was responsible for inspecting each of the campsites on the property a couple of times a week.

Brinson is pictured here with Tracy Smith-Buchanan, the camp's Food Services Director.

Troop 270 Scoutmaster John Frost led the South Georgia Contingent to the 2023 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Glen Jean, West Virginia.

The 21st National Scout Jamboree was held from July 19-28.  The event has been held at the Summit since 2013.

31 youth and adults made up the South Georgia Council contingent.

Assistant Scoutmaster Britt Brinson attended the BSA National Camping School at Camp Bert Adams in Newton County the week of May 13-19.

Brinson spent the week in the Camp Director's Section training in preparation for serving as Camp Commissioner at Camp Sidney Dew in Floyd County, north of Rome.

The Camp Director's Certification is good for five years.

State Senator Carden Summers invited the guys onto the Senate floor for a picture with Lt. Governor Burt Jones during Scout Day at the Capitol.

Local Scouts making the trip were Simon Baker, Jacob Frost, Cody Ngo, Laieton Sharp, Jensen Wade, and Cody Wooldridge.  They were supported by adult Scouters Britt Brinson and David Wade.

There were over 600 Scouts and Scouters at the event, from all over the State of Georgia.

Laieton Sharp, son of Vonda and Jimmy Sharp of Vienna, has become the 32nd Eagle Scout in Troop 270 and the 72nd Eagle Scout in the history of Scouting in Crisp County.  

Laieton joined the Troop on March 1, 2016.  He has been involved in Scouting since he was six years old, when he joined a Cub Scout Pack in Adel, GA.

Troop 270 has earned the Journey to Excellence Gold Award for the tenth year in a row.  Journey to Excellence program began in 2013.  

A Troop must meet a series of benchmarks to attain the Gold Award.  These include Planning & Budget, Building Scouting, Retention, Webelos-to-Scout Transition, Advancement, Short-Term Camping, Long-Term Camping, Service Projects, Patrol Method, Leadership & Family Engagement, and Trained Leadership.

The Troop must score 1000 points in 8 of 11 categories to earn Gold.  There are also Bronze and Silver Awards.

We're finally making progress on Troop 270's cooker again.  Jake Kelley, ASM David Wade's son-in-law, is graciously loaning his welding talents to the project, installing the guides for the cooking racks.

Assisting with the project today are Scout Jensen Wade and Scouters David Wade, John Frost, and Britt Brinson. 

The Troop's Annual "Send My Butt To Camp" Boston Butt Sale is coming up at the end of May.

Cordele First United Methodist Church held its annual Scout Sunday service on February 12, 2023 and the  boys of Troop 270 led several parts of the service.

Senior Patrol Leader Laieton Sharp called for the congregation to rise for the presentation of the colors, asked them to join in the Pledge of Allegiance, then led the Troop in the Scout Oath and Law, then the Outdoor Code.

Wesley Fletcher and Korey Watts carried the colors.  Jacob Frost and Landon Atkins rounded out the color guard.  Benjamin Nipper led the Lord's Prayer.  Cav Vaughn led the other participants to their seats.

Jake Atkins and Guage Burke, Cub Scouts from Pack 270 also participated. They were joined by adult Scouters Brady Atkins, Britt Brinson, John Burke, Terry Fennel, Wesley Fletcher, and Gerry Nipper.

Winter Court of Honor traditionally sees the fewest awards of the year, however, the 2023 version still had its own highlights.  

The biggest part of the night was Benjamin Nipper receiving his Life Scout award.

Three other Scouts each received one of their Eagle-Required merit badges.  Jensen Wade received his Citizenship in the Nation merit badge.  Korey Watts has earned his Cooking merit badge.  Wesley Fletcher received his Emergency Preparedness merit badge.

All youth and adult members received their 2022 Journey to Excellence Gold Award patch.

While Laieton Sharp was elected Senior Patrol Leader back in November, the other leadership positions were not filled until January 30 2023.  

Troop 270 has a new Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and two new Patrol Leaders.  Wesley F. was appointed ASPL while Benjamin N. was elected leader for the Knight Patrol and selected Jensen W. to be his Assistant Patrol Leader.  Landon A. was elected leader of the Scorpion Patrol and selected Simon  Baker to serve as his APL.

Scoutmaster John Frost and Assistant Scoutmaster Britt Brinson spent some time today measuring the Troop cooker for the angle iron and extended metal needed to finish the project.   John also did some grinding where the firebox will attach to the 1000 gallon cylinder (cooker).

Then they went over to the Hut to do some tidy up work on the front doors and hang some additional artifacts on the wall over the fireplace.

The Summer Camp commerative plaques were also rearranged.  They list the names of the boys and adults who attended camp for each from 2013-2023.  The plan is to try to identify and remember the Scouts who attended camp each year since the founding of the Troop in 1990.

Laieton Sharp was honored by the Withlacoochee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow for his service as Vice Chief for Administration during 2022.

Laieton has been a member of Troop 270 for seven years and is the son of Vonda and Jimmy Sharp.

Life Scout Laieton Sharp has been elected Senior Patrol Leader for Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270.  He has been a member of the Troop seven years and has previously served as Troop Librarian and Chaplain's Aid.

Laieton is the son of Vonda and Jimmy Sharp.

Troop 270's Sum.mer Quarter Court of Honor was held at the Cordele First United Methodist Church on August 2, 2022.

Scouts Simon Baker, Laieton Sharp, Jensen Wade, Korey Watts, and Cody Wooldridge were on hand to receive awards earned at Summer Camp.

The Cordele Boy Scout Hut, built in 1940, has been undergoing renovation for over two years now.  A major step in completion of the project took place on July 3, 2022.

The siding to the right of the front doorway was removed and replaced, along with the installation of new front doors.

Wood for the project was donated by Griffin Lumber Company.  Numerous adults and youth have participated in the project.  

The next steps are to paint the exterior and straighten up the inside.

A color photograph and article appeared in the June 29, 2022 edition of the Cordele Dispatch.  The article was about the Troop's annual float trip down the Alapaha River from Camp Patten in Lanier County on June 15, 2022.

Local Scouts on the trip were Simon Baker, Jacob Frost, Trevor Spillers, Jensen Wade, and Korey Watts.  Adult leaders were Scoutmaster John Frost and Assistant Scoutmasters Britt Brinson and David Wade.

A color photograph and article appeared in the June 22, 2022 edition of the Cordele Dispatch.  The article was about the Troop's trip to summer camp at Camp Rainey Mountain, near Clayton, Georgia on June 5-11, 2022.

Scouts pictured are Landon Atkins, Simon Baker, Wesley Fletcher, Jacob Frost, Cody Ngo, Laieton Sharp, Trevor Spillers, Cav Vaughn, Jensen Wade, Korey Watts, Landan Woodard, and Cody Wooldridge.

A second color photograph and article appeared in the June 8, 2022 edition of the Cordele Dispatch.  The article was about the Troop's participation in the flag placement ceremony at Andersonville National Cemetery on May 28,. 2022.  

The picture was actually from the flag retirement ceremony held at the Cordele Boy Scout Hut on May 30.

Scouts pictured are Landon Atkins, Laieton Sharp, Korey Watts, and Cody Wooldridge.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's Boston Butt sale and cooking appeared in the June 8, 2022 edition of the Cordele Dispatch.  

Assistant Scoutmaster David Wade is pictured.

BSA Territory 14 has announced toat Eli Lapeza has been selected as the 2022-2023 Territory 14 Venturing Officers' Association President.  His term begins June 1, 2022.

Eli is from Crew 749 in the Atlanta Area Council and has been active in Venturing since he became an Eagle Scout with Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 in 2018.  Eli is a rising sophomore at the Oxford College of Emory University where he is studying Biology and Philosophy, while on a dual degree program with the Georgia Institute of Technology for a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Has most recently served as the Territory 14 Task Force Chair.  Formerly, Eli has served as the Southern Region Area 9 Venturing Officers' Association Vice President of Administration, Southern Region Section 9 Secretary within the Order of the Arrow, and as Withlacoochee Lodge Chief.  Eli has earned the Area Venturing Leadership Award.

Eli hopes to promote the Venturing program to smaller councils in Territory 14, build stronger bonds with all of the councils within the Territory, and promote an open and approachable relationship that councils can depend on.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's Spring Court of Honor, held on April 25, 2022 at Cordele First United Methodist Church.  Twelve Scouts earned awards.  

Scouts pictured are Landon Atkins, Simon Baker, Wesley Fletcher, Jacob Frost, Cav Vaughn, Jensen Wade, and Landan Woodard.

A black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's and 100's trip to Kolomoki Mounds State Historic SIte appeared in the April 27, 2022 edition of the Cordele DIspatch.

Scouts representing Troop 270 were Landon Atkins, Simon Baker, Wesley Fletcher, Jacob Frost, Cody Ngo, Trevor Spillers, Jensen Wade, Korey Watts, and Cody Wooldridge.   They were supported by ASMs Britt Brinson, David Wade, Jody Fletcher, and Brady Atkins.

Scouts representing Troop 100 were Dane Frock, Camden Stalvey, Xander Childers and Aiden Souter.  They were supported by SM Robert Frock.

A color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troops 270's and 100's service work at the National Grits Festival appeared in the April 20, 2022 edition of the Cordele Dispatch.

Troop 270 Scouts pictured are Simon Baker, Jacob Frost, Cody Ngo, and Landan Woodard.

Scouts representing Troop 100 were Dane Frock, Camden Stalvey, Xander Childers and Aiden Souter. 

A color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's members participation in the Order of the Arrow Conclave appeared in the April 20, 2022 edition of the Cordele DIspatch.  

Scouts pictured are Wesley Fletcher and Laieton Sharp.

Father Jason Patrick Adams, one of the first five Eagle Scouts in Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 has been honored by the National Catholic Scouting Conference. 

Father Adams wrote on his Facebook page, "As I prepare to travel from this National Catholic Scouting Conference, I want to share two highlights that I pray I can live up too and serve others faithfully through the scouting method. One, was on the feast day of scoutings patron Saint, I was presented the Silver St George award for service to scouting on a national level. Also, I was named the new Religious Emblems Advisor. Please pray i will faithfully serve well in this new role promoting scoutings emblem program as a resource to minister to our young people."  

The Scouts and Scouters of Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 extend our heartiest congratulations to Jason for this Important recognition.

A color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's trip to Fort Frederica National Historic Site appeared in the April 20, 2022 edition of the Cordele Dispatch.  

Scouts pictured are Simon Baker, Wesley Fletcher, Jacob Frost, Cody Ngo, Trevor Spillers, Cav Vaughn, and Korey Watts.

A color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's trip to Creighton Island for a campout appeared in the April 6, 2022 edition of the Cordele Dispatch.  

Scouts pictured are Simon Baker, Wesley Fletcher, Jacob Frost, Cody Ngo, Trevor Spillers, Cav Vaughn, and Korey Watts.

A color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's participation at the Scout Day at the Capitol event appeared in the Wednesday, March 16 edition of the Cordele Dispatch newspaper.

Scouts pictured, along with Sen. Carden Summers and Rep. Noel Williams, are Simon Baker, Jacob Frost, Laieton Sharp, Cav Vaughn, Jensen Wade, Korey Watts, Landan Woodard, and Cody Wooldridge.

Congratulations to SPL Jensen Wade for attaining Brotherhood membership in the Order of the Arrow.  He completed his Brotherhood ceremony at Camp Osborn on February 26.

Brotherhood Membership places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order.

A color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's participation in the Scout Sunday 2022 program appeared in the Wednesday, February 16 edition of the Cordele Dispatch newspaper.

Troop 270 Scouts who participated in the service were Landon Atkins, Simon Baker, Andrew Bedore, Johnathan Bedore, Matthew Bedore, Wesley Fletcher, Jacob Frost, Benjamin Nipper, Laieton Sharp, Cav Vaughn, Jensen Wade, Korey Watts, and Cody Wooldridge.

Two historic flags from Cordele Boy Scout Troops 40 and 43 were donated to Troop 270 when Rebecca Haley Moody gave a box of artifacts to Scout Mom Melanie Nipper.

Troop 40 was originally formed as Troop 1 sometime before 1913.

The late Dr. Chester Lapeza had a vision that the flags be framed and hung over the doors, suspended from the ceiling of the Cordele Boy Scout Hut.

The Cordele Boy Scout Hut was built in 1940.

The 3'x5' cotton flags likely date from the 1940s or 1950s.

Troop 270 has earned the Journey to Excellence Gold Award for the ninth year in a row.  Journey to Excellence program began in 2013.  

A Troop must meet a series of benchmarks to attain the Gold Award.  These include Planning & Budget, Building Scouting, Retention, Webelos-to-Scout Transition, Advancement, Short-Term Camping, Long-Term Camping, Service Projects, Patrol Method, Leadership & Family Engagement, and Trained Leadership.

The Troop must score 1000 points in 8 of 11 categories to earn Gold.  There are also Bronze and Silver Awards.

Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 held its Winter 2022 Court of Honor at Cordele First United Methodist Church on Monday, January 31.

Ten boys were present to receive awards.  Cav Vaughn received his Scout rank award.  

The World Conservation award was presented to Jensen Wade, Korey Watts, and Jackson Wade.  

Korey also received his Citizenship in the Nation merit Badge.

Several boys received their certificates of membership in the Polar Bear Club, earned when they camp in sub-freezing weather.

The Journey to Excellence Gold Award patches were also distributed to those who were present.

Eagle Scout Eli Lapeza was presented with the Order of the Arrow Founders Award at the annual banquet of the Withlacoochee Lodge.  

Introduced at the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference, the Founder's Award recognizes Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to their lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates that he or she personifies the spirit of selfless service, as advocated by founder E. Urner Goodman and cofounder Carroll A. Edson. 

The recognition came at the end of Eli's tenure as Lodge Chief.  Eli served two terms in that position in addition to serving as a Southern Region Area 9 Vice Chief.

Life Scout Laieton Sharp has been elected Vice Chief for Administration in the Withlacoochee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow.

Laieton began his quest into Lodge leadership as an Elangomat during OA Ordeals.

Life Scout Wesley Fletcher becomes the latest member of Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 to be elected Chief of the Blackwater Chapter of the Withlacoochee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow.  Blackwater is one of the three chapters of the Lodge, which correspond to the three districts of the South Georgia Council.

He follows Jensen Wade, who followed Reid Brinson.

Scoutmaster John Frost of Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 has received the Vigil Honor through the Withlacoochee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow.

The Vigil Honor is the highest award that can be bestowed by an OA Lodge.  Frost completed his vigil along with a couple of Scouts from other Troops the night and early morning of December 17-18, 2021 at Camp Osborn in Worth County.

Members of Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 assisted in a Thanksgiving food distribution event sponsored by the Concerned Citizens That Care.  The event was held at the Cordele Lions Club Fairground on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.  Two hundred turkeys, bags of groceries, and greens were distributed.

Scouts who participated were Simon Baker, Andrew Bedore, John Bedore, Matthew Bedore, Benjamin Nipper, Cav Vaughn, Jensen Wade and Landan Woodard.  Adult leaders who took part were Scoutmaster John Frost and Assistant Scoutmasters Britt Brinson and David Wade.

Troop 270 held its Fall Court of Honor on October 25, 2021 at the Cordele First United Methodist Church.  

SPL Jensen Wade received his Life Scout rank emblem and Citizenship in the World merit badge.

Jackson Wade received his Tenderfoot Scout rank emblem and Aviation merit badge.

George Reyna received his Scout rank emblem.

Benjamin Nipper, Cav Vaughn, JJ Morris, Jacob Frost, Korey Watts, Landon Atkins, Simon Baker, and Wesley Fletcher received their Aviation merit badges.  Cav also received his Totin' Chip emblem.

Jensen W has been elected Senior Patrol Leader for Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 for 2021-22.

The election was heldl before the Fall Court of Honor on October 25, 2021.  Jensen's term is for one year.  He succeeded Korey Watts.

Laieton S. has been elected Patrol Leader for the Knight Patrol.  

Landan W. has been elected Patrol Leader for the Pack Mule Patrol.  

Cav V. has been electedl Patrol Leader for the Scorpion Patrol.

First Class Scout Landan W was elected to the Order of the Arrow by the members of the Troop at the Troop meeting on September 27.  

He was called out at the Camporee on October 9.  

He completed his Ordeal on October 6, 2021.  Congratulation Landan.

Five Scouts from Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 participated in the National Youth Leadership Training Course conducted by the South Georgia Council on May 30 thru June 5, 2021.

Troop 270 Scoutmaster John Frost was the Scoutmaster for NYLT 2021.  ASM Britt Brinson was Assistant Scoutmaster for Program, while ASM Eli Lapeza was the Senior Patrol Leader.

Troop 270 has earned the Journey to Excellence Gold Award for the eighth year in a row.  Journey to Excellence program began in 2013.  

A Troop must meet a series of benchmarks to attain the Gold Award.  These include Planning & Budget, Building Scouting, Retention, Webelos-to-Scout Transition, Advancement, Short-Term Camping, Long-Term Camping, Service Projects, Patrol Method, Leadership & Family Engagement, and Trained Leadership.

The Troop must score 1000 points in 8 of 11 categories to earn Gold.  There are also Bronze and Silver Awards.

Assistant Scoutmasters Britt Brinson and Eli Lapeza, who kept the Vigil in December 2020, along with Michael Frost, received their Vigil Honor certificates at the annual banquet of the Withlacoochee Lodge.

Our Scouts sold a record 384 Boston Butts during our annual sale.  Nine cookers smoked the meat in two shifts over 26 hours May 27-28, 2021.

Troop 270 Scoutmaster John Frost was  awarded the Silver Beaver on February 8, 2020.  This is the highest award given by the local Council to a volunteer.

Assistant Scoutmasters David Wade and Jody Fletcher earned their Wood Badge beads.  Both men were part of the South Georgia Council's Wood Badge Course S9-98-19.  They were beaded on October 26, 2020.

Postponed because of Covid-19, Troop 270's "Send My Butt To Camp" Boston Butt sale culminated in the Butt cooking being held in December.  The temperature got down to a balmy 28 degrees that Thursday night.

Assistant Scoutmasters David and Bobby Wade completed Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills at Camp Osborn on November 21, 2020.

Position-Specific training and IOLS are required for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered Trained.

Members of Troop 270 helped the Cordele Lions Club distribute almost 180 turkeys,  bags of groceries, and collards to needy folks from Crisp,  Dooly,  and Macon Counties on the morning of November 25, 2020. 

An article about the Troop's participation in the South Georgia Council's 2020 Camporee was published in the October 21, 2020 edition of the Cordele Dispatch newspaper.

An article about Joshua Smith's Eagle Scout Service Project was published in the August 22, 2018 edition of the Cordele Dispatch newspaper.

An article about the Eagle Scout Boards of Review for Reid Brinson and Michael Frost was published in the May 23, 2018 edition of the Cordele Dispatch newspaper.

Eli Lapeza, Michael Frost, and Reid Brinson were recognized as members of the South Georgia Council's 2018 class of Eagle Scouts at the Annual Banquet on February 2, 2019. 

Assistant Scoutmaster Britt Brinson was awarded the Silver Beaver on February 3, 2018.

At the annual council banquet on February 3, 2018, the Eagle Scout Class of 2017 was recognized.  Troop 270 was well-represented! 

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Eli Lapeza's participation in the South Georgia Council's National Youth Leadership Training program at Camp Patten on February 24-26 and March 10-12, 2017.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's participation in the annual Scout Sunday event at Cordele First United Methodist Church on February 12, 2017.

Article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's campout at Reed Bingham State Park as well as attendance at the annual South Georgia Council University of Scouting event on January 20-21, 2017..

Color photographs and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Brandon Nipper, Caleb McLemore, and Jack Frost becoming Troop 270's 23rd, 24th, and 25th Eagle Scouts, respectively.  Their Boards of Review were held on January 12, 2017.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's campout on the Olds farm near Arabi on December 10-12, 2016.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's participation in the annual Cordele Christmas Parade on December 5, 2017.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Curtis Denham becoming the 22nd Eagle Scout from Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270.  His Board of Review was held October 13, 2016.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's participation in the annual South Georgia Council Camporee at Camp Patten in Lanier County on September 23-25, 2016.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the annual Summer Court of Honor on July 25, 2016 at Cordele First United Methodist Church.

Black & white photographs and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's whitewater rafting trip on July 23, 2016 on the Tuckaseegee River near Whittier, North Carolina.  The trip lasted July 22-24.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's summer camp attendance June 26 through July 2, 2016 at Camp Woodruff, near Blairsville.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's annual Memorial Day Flag Retirement ceremony on May 30, 2016 at the Cordele Boy Scout Hut.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's service returning furniture to Cordele First United Methodist Church following its office renovation.  The service project took place on May 14, 2016.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's campout on May 6-7, 2016 at Turkey Creek Plantation in Dooly County.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the annual Spring Court of Honor on April 25, 2016 at Cordele First United Methodist Church.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the completion of Jack Frost's Eagle Scout Project on April 9, 2016 for Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the 8 Rivers District service weekend and Troop Crossover ceremony on April 8-10, 2016 at GVMSP.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the completion of Caleb McLemore's Eagle Scout Project on March 26, 2016 for Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.

Article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's recognition with the Journey to Excellence Gold Award on March 24, 2016.  This was the fourth year in a row that the Troop earned this award.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's participation in the annual South Georgia Council Camporee on March 20-22, 2016 at Camp Osborn.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Scoutmaster John Frost's completion of his Order of the Arrow Ordeal on March 4-5, 2016.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Scout Laieton Sharp's visit to the Dooly County Commission meeting.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's celebration of Scout Sunday on February 7, 2016 at Cordele First United Methodist Church.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's service on February 6, 2016 at Second Harvest Food Bank in Albany.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about annual WInter Court of Honor on January 23, 2016 at Cordele First United Methodist Church.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about a cold-weather campout on January 22-24, 2016 at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park in Crisp County.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about ASM Britt Brinson's attendance at a national volunteer training conference on January 10-16, 2016 at Florida National Sea Base in the Florida Keys.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's campout on December 11-13, 2015 at Pennahatchee Farm in Dooly County.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's participation in the annual Cordele Christmas Parade.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about local Scouts' participation in their Order of the Arrow Ordeal on November 13-15, 2015 at Camp Osborn.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's service at the Georgia Veterans' Memorial in preparation for the Veteran's Day program.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's assistance during the South Georgia Council's annual Cub Family Weekend on November 6-8, 2015 at Camp Osborn.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's Fall Court of Honor on October 26, 2015 at Cordele First United Methodist Church.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's participation in the Haunted Trails event October 23-25, 2015 at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about local Scouts & Scouters being selected on September 26, 2015 for introduction into the Order of the Arrow.

Color photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop's participation in the annual Council Camporee on September 25-27, 2015 at Reed Bingham State Park in Cook County.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about Troop 270's participation on September 12, 2015 in the Camp Osborn Service Day.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's assistance to Cordele First United Methodist Church helping move furniture during the church's office renovation.  The service project occurred on September 7, 2015.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's second trip of the year down the Flint River in Macon County on August 21-23, 2015.

Article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's support of the National Night Out program on August 15, 2015, hosted by the Cordele Police Department.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's support of the Georgia Vets Triathlon on August 8, 2015 at GVMSP.

Black & white photograph and article in the Cordele Dispatch about the Troop's Summer Quarter Court of Honor on July 20, 2015 at Cordele First United Methodist Church.