Mr. Michael Abbot, 65
Michael Abbot, 65, of Adel passed away October 26, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Purvis Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Coleman officiating. Interment followed at Westview Cemetery in Nashville. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.purvisfh.com. Purvis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreAdel announces trick or treat hours
The City of Adel’s trick or treat hours will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Meanwhile, Cook Primary School will have their annual Halloween Parade at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, (behind CPS), and they will transition to Trunk or Treat immediately after that. Several community groups will be handing…
Read MoreBBQ Cook-Off and Trunk or Treat, a crowd-pleaser at state park
The Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce’s and Friends of Reed Bingham State Park’s partnership event, the 4th Annual Backyard BBQ Competition and Trunk or Treat, drew hundreds of fall festival-goers from Cook and surrounding counties to the state park on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Saturday’s “4th Annual Cook County Cook-Off Classic Backyard BBQ Competition was…
Read MoreGHSA strips Hornet Football of five wins for alleged violations: Cook school leaders consider options to reverse decision
On Friday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2023, the community was shocked and dismayed by an announcement from Cook High School concerning the status of the CHS Hornets football team: “The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) informed Cook High School that allegations were brought against the school concerning GHSA By-law 1.72 (D) Following the coach, 1.11 Eligibility,…
Read MoreMr. Steve Sumner, 74
Steve Sumner, 74, of Ray City, died Tuesday October 17, 2023 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1948 in Cook County to the late Ralph Stephen Sumner and the late Linnie Champion Sumner. He retired as the president and CEO of Thomson Newspaper and was a former Berrien County Commissioner for 8 years.…
Read MoreMrs. Juanita Fender, 93
Mrs. Juanita Fender, age 93, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on October 15, 2023 at Summerhill Senior Living Community in Perry, Georgia. She was born on July 15, 1930 in Cook County to the late Leonard and Jewel Rebecca Pope Joiner. Mrs. Fender lived all of her life in Cook County and she was retired…
Read MoreMrs. Mattie Roberts Exum, 80
Mrs. Mattie Roberts Exum, 80 of Sparks passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, 10/21/23. She was born December 26, 1942 in Cook County and to the late A. L. Roberts and Amanda Rentz Roberts. widow of James Marvin Exum. She was a member of Concord Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, cooking for her family…
Read MoreMrs. Jamie Flanders, 44
Mrs. Jamie Flanders, 44 of Adel, Georgia passed away October 9, 2023 at the Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1979 in Valdosta, Georgia. She lived most of her life in Cook County and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Flanders was a secretary at the Dixon Peanut Plant in Alapaha, Georgia.…
Read MoreMr. Jimmy Greene, 66
Jimmy Greene, 66, of Sparks passed away on October 17, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Greene was born July 13, 1957, in Adel to Charles and Louise Greene. As a young man, he served in the United States Army. Following that he was a dedicated employee to J.M. Eagle where he worked for 20 years as a…
Read MoreHigh school graduation rate rises to 98.4%
The faculty and staff of Cook High School are excited to announce another increase in the graduation rate for the Class of 2023. The Cook High School Four-Year Graduation Rate increased from 97.5% in 2022 to 98.4% in 2023. “We exceeded the state by 14 points!” CHS officials stated. “We are very proud of the…
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