Jon Folds, 59
Jon Folds, age 59, of Adel, passed away on May 12, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on January 16, 1967, in Adel, and he lived a life marked by love, adventure, and a gift for working with his hands. Jon worked as a printer press operator at Commercial Printing while in…
Read MoreMrs. Deena M. Griffin, 60
Mrs. Deena M. Griffin, 60 of Sparks, Georgia passed away at her residence on May 13, 2026. Mrs. Griffin was born March 23, 1966 in Adel, Georgia to the late Larry W. Arnold and to Doris Franks Arnold of Lenox, Georgia. She lived most of her life in Cook County and was a member of…
Read MoreAdel’s Jackson Johnson to compete in 2026 Warrior Games
The 2026 Warrior Games celebrates the valor, recovery and resilience of wounded, ill, injured service members and qualifying veterans along with their families, using the power of the games to drive healing, empowerment, and renewed purpose. This year, the Games will take place in San Antonio, Texas, June 13-20, bringing together competitors from all over…
Read MoreABAC recognizes student excellence at Honors Day
TIFTON, Ga. — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College recognized its 2026 Students of Distinction, J.G. Woodroof Scholar, and 4.0 Medallion recipients during the annual Honors Day program May 1. ABAC President Tracy Brundage spoke to the high level of achievement the awards represent. “These students exemplify the very best of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College,” Brundage said.…
Read MoreAdel Police Department Announces New Child Seat Technician
Adel Police Department Announces New Child Seat Technician The Adel Police Department is proud to introduce its newest Child Passenger Safety Technician, Corporal Katelynne Godwin. Corporal Godwin, who serves as the agency’s Community Outreach Officer, recently earned her certification through the National Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Certification Training Program, the leading authority in child…
Read MoreSellout crowd sees racers win NHRA Southern Nationals
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon, who went a record-breaking 345.00-mph on Friday, finished off an incredible weekend and picked up his second win of the season in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, defeating teammate Doug Kalitta in the final round to close out the NHRA Southern Nationals. Jordan Vandergriff…
Read MoreRamonda “Monie” Marshall, 88
Mrs. Ramonda “Monie” Marshall, age 88, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on April 22, 2026 at the HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Marshall was born on February 13, 1938 in Berrien County to the late Wiley Franklin Horne and the late Toy Gladys Crosby Horne. She lived most of her life in…
Read MoreRonnie Hughes, 69
Mr. Ronnie Hughes, 69, of Adel, Georgia passed away on April 27, 2026 at the Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on July 12, 1956 to the late Walter Leon Hughes, Sr. and the late Myrtle Linda Gray Hughes. Mr. Hughes lived all of his life in Cook County and…
Read MoreCharles Barber, 74
Charles Barber, age 74, of Adel, passed away on April 29, 2026, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1951 in Adel to the late Woodrow & Vernell Barber. Charles loved spending time with his family that included his children, Jennifer (Robert) Baldree of Norman Park, Jazmyn Barber (Jeffery Travis) of Adel,…
Read MoreLucy Powers McNeese Bailey, 91
Lucy Powers McNeese Bailey, 91, of Nashville, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the SGMC in Valdosta. She was born August 15, 1934, in Cook County to the late Ethridge Powers and the late Stella Weeks Powers. She was a homemaker, worked for the Talley Box Company and Nashville Mills. She was a member of…
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