Berrien, Cook Chambers announce LINC graduation
Twenty-three participants from Berrien and Cook Counties have recently graduated from the inaugural class of LINC (Leadership in Neighboring Communities). The group was joined by special guest speaker State Representative Penny Houston to mark the occasion. LINC is a partnership between neighboring communities to provide a leadership program for developing and sustaining leadership in…
Read MoreSchool board approves coaching assignments and supplements
Chairman Corkey Taylor called to order the Friday, April 28, 2023, called session of the Cook County Board of Education. The invocation was given by Board Member Sharon Locklear. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Dixon led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of agenda Motion made by Board Vice-Chairman Chad Sumner; motion seconded by Ms. Locklear. Unanimously…
Read MoreLegislators present resolution in memory of Major Arnold
State Representatives Penny Houston and Chas Cannon, Cook County Sheriff Doug Hanks, and Cook County Probate Judge Chase Daughtrey hosted a presentation in memory of Major Terry Arnold with the Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday afternoon, April 26, 2023, at the Cook County Law Enforcement Center Courtroom in Adel. On March 21, 2023, the Georgia House…
Read MoreCook High School announces top honor graduates
Amaya Durden, Student Body President, gave the welcome for Cook High School Scholastic Honors Night on Monday, April 24, 2023. Laura Howard conducted the Senior Introduction, and Principal Dr. Joi Williams was Master of Ceremonies. Tetyana Ard presented the Yearbook Staff Awards: Co-Editor – Lydia Sellars and Lucas Ward; Assistant Editor – Emma Rogers; and…
Read MoreAdel man’s body recovered from state park lake
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) provide further assistance into a death inquiry, according to a GBI news release. Desmon Arnez Patterson, age 31, of Adel was found dead inside a car partially submerged in the lake…
Read MoreSusan Webb, 58
Susan Webb, 58 of Adel passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center. Susan was born October 20, 1964 in Adel to the late Walter & Pattilou Gaskins Farmer. She was a Registered Nurse and last worked at SGMC. Susan enjoyed Bible study and loved Jesus Christ, her grandchildren, and family. Survivors…
Read MoreMs. Kristi Lynn “C K” Griffin, 34
Ms. Kristi Lynn “C K” Griffin, 34, of Worth County, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Miller County Medical Center in Colquitt, Georgia. The funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Banks Funeral Home Chapel. The interment was held at 1:30 PM on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Cross Roads…
Read MoreAdel utility billing returns to normal schedule; citizens have questions
Councilman Paige appointed as Mayor Pro-Tem Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, April 17, 2023, meeting of the Adel City 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…
Read MoreFormer Valdosta Police and School Resource Officer Sentenced to 15+ Years in Prison for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
VALDOSTA, Ga. – A former police and school resource officer who admitted to producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) was sentenced to serve more than 15 years in prison for his crime. Jonathan Eric Hancock, 32, of Hahira, Georgia, was sentenced to serve 190 months in prison to be followed by 12 years of supervised…
Read More$2 million winning Ga. Lottery ticket sold in Adel!
A $2 million winning Georgia Lottery ticket was sold at Gaskins Grocery in Adel on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The customer won by matching three hearts for the $2 million prize on the $20 Big Raffle scratch-off ticket. The customer wishes to remain anonymous, according to the store owner. Store employees said Lottery ticket sales…
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