GBI Investigates Inmate Death in Cook County Jail
Adel, GA (December 19, 2024) – At the request of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an inmate death in the Cook County Jail. On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at about 7:00 a.m., John Vanhouten, age 47, of Adel, GA, was found unresponsive in his cell. Jail officers and responding EMTs attempted…
Read More2024 Christmas at the Courthouse
Cook County Officials, in conjunction with Cook County Pre-K, held Christmas at the Courthouse today in Adel. Approximately 175 children from Cook County’s Pre-K program got to visit with Santa Claus. After visiting with Santa, the children received coloring books, teddy bears, candy, and other goodies from Sheriff Doug Hanks, Probate Court Judge Chase Daughtrey,…
Read MoreAdel woman faces arson charge
Haven Patricia Hewett, 28, of Adel was arrested Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, and charged with arson in the first degree and criminal damage to property, second degree, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. According to warrants, the offenses occurred between 10:20 a.m. and 12:06 p.m. Nov. 23 at a residence on Pond Road. Cook…
Read MoreCook Wrestling Teams Shine in a Busy Week of Competition
The Cook County wrestling teams showcased their talent and determination in a packed week of competition, delivering outstanding performances across three events. Thursday, Dec. 5: Battle for the Bridge Rivalry The Hornets traveled to Berrien High School with over 80 wrestlers, competing in the annual Battle for the Bridge. Both the middle school and high…
Read MoreTrump carries Cook in Presidential election
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, former President Donald J. Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. Official results showed he carried Cook County, Ga., by more than 73 percent of the total vote. Trump, also the 45th President, will take office in January 2025. Nationwide, Trump, a Republican, won both the electoral…
Read MoreThe evening of four public meetings
Local citizens will have their pick of four local government meetings today, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024: • The Cook County Board of Commissioners will have a work session at 5 p.m., followed by a regular session at 6 p.m., at the County Administration Building on South Hutchinson Avenue in Adel. • The Adel City Council will have…
Read MoreAdel awarded $174,000 grant for park improvements
During the Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, meeting of the Adel Mayor and Council, City Manager Mark Barber advised that the City has received official notification from the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service that the grant for improvements at Jim Battle Park and City Park has been approved. The total cost of the project…
Read MoreCMS Hornets, 2024 Deep South Conference Champs!
Congratulations to the Cook Middle School Hornets football team, undefeated on the season! The Hornets stung Ben Hill County Middle School 22-6 on Thursday evening, Oct. 3, at Cook High Memorial Stadium to become Conference Champions. The Hornets started the season strong with the B team scoring a 14-12 win against the Thomasville Bulldogs in…
Read MoreFamily Connection introduces El Informador to Hispanic families
by Cook County Family Connection Our Director Zoe Myers and Maria Hardman (B&H Publishing) were guest speakers at a gathering of 60 Hispanic families at the RESA Office in Lenox on Friday morning, Sept. 20. Zoe presented an overview of the work of Family Connection, and provided literacy resources and bilingual storybooks for each…
Read MoreCommunity unites in response to Hurricane Helene
Local governments, churches, nonprofits, small businesses and large companies, and individual volunteers, young and old alike, all came together to bring relief to the community during the week following Hurricane Helene’s rampage. County Emergency Management Agency Director Johnny West reported to the County Commission Monday night, Oct. 7, 2024, that as of 10 a.m. that…
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