UPDATE: Monday, 11:40 a.m.
Akins has now been formally charged with one count of arson in the first degree and three counts of aggravated assault.
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Original Story: Saturday
The Cordele Police Department is investigation an arson that happened at a Cordele home around noon on Saturday.
A press release says officers arrested Joseph Akins, 67, in connection with the crime.
Akin lives in the 500 block of West 8th Avenue just next door to the home that was set on fire.
Three people were in the home at the time and no one was hurt. Minor damage was done to the outside of the home.
Charges are pending against Akins.