Arson investigation leads to arrest
Cook County Sheriff Doug Hanks reports the arrest of Michael Eric Knight, 27, of Highway 41, Cecil, on charges stemming from the investigation of a fire responded to by the Cook County Fire Department. On Oct. 24, 2022, at approximately 5 p.m., Cook County Fire Chief Johnny West requested the assistance of the Cook County…
Read MoreGBI Arrests Willacoochee Chief of Police
Willacoochee, GA (November 3, 2022) – The GBI has arrested and charged Willacoochee Chief of Police Anthony Williams, 49, of Adel, Georgia, with Burglary. On Monday, October 31, 2022, the Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office requested the GBI to conduct an investigation regarding the actions of Chief Williams. Preliminary information indicates that Williams burglarized…
Read MoreCook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Fievel receives donation of body armor
Cook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Fievel has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Fievel’s vest was sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, IL, and was embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love – Trained to Serve – Loyal…
Read MoreCHS Theatre Wing to present award-winning musical ‘Violet’
Congratulations to Cook High School Theatre Wing’s cast and crew for their production of “Violet, the Musical” placing third at Region 1-AA One Act Play Competition. The event was held on Oct. 27, 2022, at Fitzgerald High School. Also, congratulations to seniors Anzleigh Peacock and Carter Exum for being honored as Region All Star Cast…
Read MoreBig turnout for Early Voting: SPLOST renewal, District 1 County Commission on ballots
Reflecting the statewide trend, local turnout has been excellent for Early Voting in the November General Election, said Dawn Arnold, Cook County Supervisor of Elections and Registrations. As of early this week, approximately 2,000 Cook Countians had cast ballots in in-person Early Voting. Two hundred twenty-one (221) ballots had been returned so far in absentee…
Read MorePeggy Ann Johnson, 72
Peggy Ann Johnson, 72, of Lenox passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her residence. Peggy was born July 13, 1950 in Ashland, AL to the late James & Lessie Hutchinson Watts. She loved her grandchildren, family and everyone. Survivors include her son, Dewayne Johnson of Lenox; daughter, April Johnson; grandchildren, Katlynn Johnson, Trent Johnson,…
Read MoreVivian Peacock, 78
Vivian Peacock, 78 of Adel passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Peacock was born June 10, 1944, in Quitman to the late Bill & Edna Lucille Chany Evett. She worked as a nurse with Cook Convalescent Center before she retired. She enjoyed cooking and making floral arrangements. Mrs. Peacock also loved…
Read MoreMrs. Margaret Collins Brown, 86
Mrs. Margaret Collins Brown, 86, of Adel passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Brown was born November 14, 1935 in Adel to the late Wallace Joseph Collins & Lena Welch Collins. She attended Cecil Baptist Church, and she loved her flowers and fishing. Survivors include her son, Ricky Louis Brown of…
Read MoreMrs. Jewell Newbern, 93
Mrs. Jewell Newbern, age 93, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on October 26, 2022 at the Berrien Nursing Center in Nashville, Georgia. She was born in Lenox, Georgia on October 17, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Maddie Bell Fender Duren. Mrs. Newbern lived most of her life in Cook County…
Read MoreVan Joe Belflower, 75
Van Joe Belflower, 75, of Adel passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. His funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Chad Payne officiating. Mr. Belflower was laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery.…
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