Mrs. Glenna Patterson, 61
Mrs. Glenna Patterson, 61, of Nashville passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Berrien County Hospital. Born in Douglas, she was the daughter of the late Joe Lee Crumbley and Jimmie Sue Leavens Crumbley. She lived most of her life in Adel and Nashville. She attended The Cross Church in Nashville and was a homemaker.…
Read MoreAdel amends Comprehensive Plan for park upgrades
Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, May 15, 2023, meeting of the Adel City Council. Council Members present were Terry McClain, Greg Paige, Walter Cowart, and Jody Greene. Councilwoman Celestine Hayes was present by telephone. Others present were City Manager Mark Barber, City Clerk Rhonda Rowe, City Attorney Tim Tanner, and members of…
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend events scheduled at state park
The following events have been scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend 2023 at Reed Bingham State Park: Sunrise Hike 7 a.m. Friday, May 26 Cost: Free + $5 Parking Location: The Birdwalk Trail Join our Naturalist for a serene Sunrise Hike on The Birdwalk Trail to kick your Saturday morning off right. The early morning will…
Read MoreFormer NFL player presents books to Cook Primary students
Malcolm Mitchell, an author of children’s books and former NFL player from Atlanta, presented books to students at Cook Primary School on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Mitchell, executive director of Share the Magic Foundation, wrote the book he presented at CPS. He read along with the students from the book. Last week, Mitchell, accompanied by…
Read MoreAdel man sentenced to 20 years in prison for armed meth distribution
A South Georgia resident with a lengthy criminal history who led law enforcement on a high-speed motorcycle chase while in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine and an illegally possessed firearm was sentenced to federal prison for his crime. Uriah Wade Hall, 46, of Adel was sentenced to serve 240 months in prison, to…
Read MoreMrs. Peggy Rutland Godwin, 101
Mrs. Peggy Rutland Godwin, 101, of Lenox, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on October 4, 1921 to the late Charlie Robert Rutland and Letitia Baker Rutland. She was the oldest member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Lenox, Georgia. She graduated from Tift County High School. She married Roy…
Read MoreMrs. Elizabeth Bloser Cato, 81
Mrs. Elizabeth Bloser Cato, 81, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on May 9, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia. She was born on January 3, 1942 in Sparks, Georgia and her parents were Cloyd Ginter Bloser, Sr. and Virginia Galbraith Bloser. Mrs. Cato was a homemaker and a member of Sparks Methodist…
Read MoreMr. Brett “Booger” Warren, 53
Mr. Brett “Booger” Warren, 53 of Adel, Georgia passed away May 12, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Warren was born September 22, 1069 in Adel, Georgia and lived all of his life in Cook County. He worked in construction with KBR Construction Company and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Warren was preceded in death by…
Read MoreCHS Class of 2023 to graduate Friday evening
Cook County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Dixon recently updated the Board of Education on the following upcoming dates: Friday, May 19, 2023 – Graduation at 8 p.m., Cook High Memorial Stadium, Veterans Field According to CHS officials, graduation practice will be at 8:30 a.m Thursday, May 18, at the stadium. Students should dress comfortable.…
Read MoreLenox Council approves rezoning and plans for Veterans Park
The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Lenox, Georgia, was held on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at Lenox City Hall. The following were present: Mayor Henry P. Baker Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem Carolyne Sanders and Council Members Yolande Boone, Cathy Byron, and Billy Mauldin. Mayor Baker called the meeting to order. Mayor…
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