County appoints committee to review warning sirens bids
All members present of the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday, July 17, 2023, to table action on bids for the County Outdoor Warning Siren System. They appointed a committee to review the bids, including County Manager Randy Lane, E-911 Director Lamar Ray, County Emergency Management Agency Director Johnny West, and County Commissioner…
Read MoreZettie Lee Tillman, 83
Zettie Lee Tillman, 83, of Adel passed away on July 12, 2023 at Southwell Medical Adel campus. She was born on March 9, 1940 to the late George and Edith Watson. She is survived by one daughter, Rhonda (Tommy) Hughes of Plant City, FL; two sons, Greg Alan (Deborah) Tillman of Adel/Cecil and Craig (Veronica)…
Read MoreMrs. Paula Bennett Shierling, 74
Mrs. Paula Bennett Shierling, age 74, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on July 15, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta. She was born in Adel on June 9, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Walter Jackson “Buddy” Bennett and Minnie Thelma Taylor Bennett. Mrs. Shierling lived all of her life in Cook…
Read MoreMr. Paul Fulp, 80
Mr. Paul Fulp, age 80, of Adel, Georgia passed away July 15, 2023 at the Baptist Hospital Downtown in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Fulp was born April 14, 1943 in Adel, Georgia to the late Samuel Willard Fulp and Gladys Sue Taylor Fulp. He lived all of his life in Cook County and was a retired…
Read MoreMrs. Pat Bush, 78
Pat Bush, age 78, passed away on July 13, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. Pat was born on June 25, 1945 to the late John P. Johnson and Lula Mae Creamer Johnson in Dothan, Alabama. Pat was a Christian wife, mother, and Pat-Pat who cherished her relationship with God, family, and friends. She was…
Read MoreMrs. Dorothy Carter, 87
Dorothy Carter of Berrien County passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday July 9, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and unwavering faith. Dot was born September 1, 1935 to Eloise Kirby Baker and Amos Baker. Dot was married to her beloved husband, Billy Carter, who preceded her in death; granddaughter,…
Read MoreMr. David Sanders, 71
Mr. David Sanders, 71 of Hahira passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born February 23, 1952 in Albany to the late Pate Sanders and his mother Gladys Sanders that lives in Fitzgerald. David proudly served in the United States Air Force for 23 years and retired as a…
Read MoreGBI Identifies Unknown Remains Found in Cook County in 2019 with the Help of Genealogy Technology
Lenox, GA (July 17, 2023) – The GBI has identified human remains found in a Cook County pond on March 4, 2019, as Jeremiah Garretson, of Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia. Garrettson was 36 years old when he was found. On March 4, 2019, the GBI received a request from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to…
Read MoreAdel adds Juneteenth and Good Friday as employee holidays
Adel Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, July 3, 2023, meeting of the Adel City Council. Council Members present were Greg Paige, Walter Cowart, Celestine Hayes, and Jody Greene. Council Member Terry McClain was present by audio conference due to his being out of town. Others present were City Manager Mark Barber, City…
Read MoreCook Bullseye Busters BB team have big impact at Daisy Nationals
Congratulations to the Cook County Bullseye Busters BB team. These 4-H’ers participated in the 56th Annual Daisy National Match BB and Air Gun Championship in Rogers, Arkansas. Team member, Kallie Gaskins, won a gold medal in the Alternate Prone position and a silver medal in the standing position. The Cook County BB team also was…
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