Owner announces pending sale of racetrack
South Georgia Motorsports Park owners Ozzy and Maria Moya have announced the pending sale of the racetrack near Cecil to Raul and Jennifer Torres of South Florida. Torres said last week that the sale is under contract and will undergo the due diligence phase over the next 30 to 45 days before becoming official. In…
Read More58th Annual Livestock Show draws crowd of supporters
The Cook County Livestock Association again hosted one of our biggest community wide events on Saturday, March 18, Monday, March 20, and Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Livestock Arena in Sparks. The Livestock Show started with Steer and Heifer Judging on Saturday. The Livestock Association announced the winners: Cattle Showmanship Winners – Cloverleaf, Branch…
Read MoreDevonia Inman seeks $1.61 million in compensation from State of Georgia
Devonia Inman, who spent more than 23 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit in Adel, is currently seeking $1,610,000 of compensation from the state for his wrongful conviction, according to the Georgia Innocence Project. In November 2021, a Superior Court judge granted Inman’s petition for habeas corpus relief. On Dec. 20, 2021, Inman…
Read MoreMs. Bertha Ann Robinson, 66
Ms. Bertha Ann Robinson 66, of Adel, Ga. transitioned this life on Saturday, March 11th at SGMC in Valdosta, Ga. Name: Bertha Ann Robinson Born: January 13, 1957 Birth Place: Pahokee, FL Father: The Late Henry Robinson Mother: The Late Marlue Robinson Step-Mother: The Late Vernell Scott Robinson Mrs. Bertha Ann Robinson was the youngest…
Read MoreMrs. Sue Nell Vining, 94
Mrs. Sue Nell Vining, age 94, of Barney, Georgia, passed away on March 12, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in Barney. She was born on October 26, 1928 in Atkinson County to the late Frank Vining and Pearl Woodard Vining. Mrs. Vining lived most of her life in Cook County and was a retired waitress and…
Read MoreMr. James Thomas “Tom” Daughtrey, Jr., 71
Mr. James Thomas “Tom” Daughtrey, Jr. passed away March 13, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born January 1, 1952 in Cook County to the late James Thomas “Buck” Daughtrey, Sr. and Gwendolyn Allen Rentz Daughtrey. He lived most of his life in Cook County and the past 16 years in…
Read MoreMrs. Eva Nell Jarvis, 89
Mrs. Eva Nell Jarvis, age 89, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away at her daughter’s home in Sparks on March 17, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1933 in Cook County and was the daughter of the late Madison Holland Dukes and Florence Hall Dukes. Mrs. Jarvis retired from Talley-Corbett as a machine operator. She…
Read MoreAdel Council approves ‘civility resolution’ and opioid settlements
Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, March 6, 2023, meeting of the Adel Mayor and Council. Council Members present were Terry McClain, Greg Paige, Walter Cowart, Celestine Hayes, and Jody Greene. Others present were City Manager Mark Barber, City Clerk Rhonda Rowe, City Attorney Tim Tanner, Police Chief Chad Castleberry, and members…
Read MoreU.S. Senators announce funding for airport projects
Last week, U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced a $1.5 million federal investment in five airports in rural communities across Georgia, including Cook County. The grant was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), to be administered by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The grant’s funding…
Read MoreCHS Concert Band receives Superior Rating at District event
On Thursday morning, March 9, 2023, the CHS Concert Band participated in the Georgia Music Educators Association District 2 Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) held at Cairo High School. Jacob Fortner, CHS Director of Bands, said he was thrilled to announce that the Concert Band received an overall Superior Rating. “For those who may not…
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