Bobby Eugene Griffin, 70
Bobby Eugene Griffin, 70, of Savannah, passed away February 1, 2023 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Bobby was born in Adel, GA March 19, 1952 to the late Vernon Griffin and Allie Mae Warren Griffin, one of five children. He was self-employed as a mechanic and worked alongside his son, Grif, for many years. Mr. Bobby…
Read MoreCook High School honors outstanding students and staff
Cook High School recognized students and staff members who have excelled. CHS Principal Dr. Joi Williams joined Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Dixon and Board of Education Chairman Jeff Taylor in presenting the awards during the Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, regular session of the Cook County Board of Education. The awards included: Top Two Highest…
Read MoreSuper neighbors pitch in to help after tornado
Churches, individuals and groups such as the Hornet baseball team, and local government agencies joined forces last week to help with relief and cleanup efforts after an EF-2 tornado smashed through Adel on late Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2023. Thankfully, no one was injured, although the twister damaged about two dozen homes in the Kent…
Read MoreSchool board approves applying for $50,000 safety grant
School Safety Director Richard Herrin presented the Rural School Safety Grant during the Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, work session of the Cook County Board of Education. The $50,000 Rural School Safety Grant will be funded by The Office of Rural Education and Innovation. No local match is required. The grant funds will be used to…
Read MoreCarl Dwayne (Dwain) Fletcher, 84
Carl Dwayne (Dwain) Fletcher, 84, peacefully passed away at home on January 27, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born June 30th, 1938 in Cecil Georgia to Carl and Montine (Chambers) Fletcher. He married his best friend and life partner, Billie Jo Fletcher in May 1975, creating a loving blended family. …
Read MoreMrs. Mary Lou Paulk, 81
Mrs. Mary Lou Paulk, age 81, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta. She was born on May 30, 1941 in Cook County where she lived most of her life except for the past ten years living in Valdosta. Mrs. Paulk was the daughter of the late…
Read MoreCongratulations to 2022 Community Award Honorees!
On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, the Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 Community Award Honorees. The honorees are: • Sharon Harnage, Woman of the Year. She is owner of Quick Consulting & Business Services and TSR Boutique LLC. She has been instrumental in many community activities; for example, helping coordinate the community response…
Read MoreCounty seeks naming of ‘Major Terry Arnold Memorial Highway’
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, County Commissioner Jeff Lane made a motion, seconded by County Commissioner Lindsey Parrish, to approve a “Resolution Declaring Major Terry Arnold Memorial Highway of Cook County, Georgia.” All voted in favor. The resolution states: “WHEREAS, Cook County, Georgia is governed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and “WHEREAS, Major…
Read MoreChamber announces 2023 STAR Student and Teacher
During the Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, regular session of the Cook County Board of Education, the Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2023 STAR Student and Teacher. This year, the winners are Cook High School senior Jay Patel – STAR Student and Hope Weaver – STAR Teacher. Heather Green, Chamber of Commerce president, and…
Read MoreMrs. Lucille Stripling, 73
Lucille Stripling, 73 of Adel passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Mrs. Stripling was born March 4, 1949 to the late Seals Emerson Register and Louell McKinney Register. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church and was a loving & caring person. Mrs. Stripling loved to have…
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