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State indicts alleged gang members for murder

AG Carr, DA Shealy Announce New 44-Count Gang Indictment Charging Seven Individuals in Lowndes County with Murder and Other Acts of Violence Defendants face charges related to the 2023 shooting deaths of Jaylon Smith and Brianna Long Attorney General Chris Carr and Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Bradfield M. Shealy today announced that seven individuals have been…

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Cook County 4-H excels at Southwest District Project Achievement 2025

Cook County 4-H excels at Southwest District Project Achievement 2025 By Katrina Searcy 4-H Agent ROCK EAGLE, GA – Cook County 4-H’ers recently showcased their hard work, talent, and dedication at the Georgia 4-H Southwest District Project Achievement (DPA) at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Sixteen outstanding 4-H’ers represented Cook County with pride, earning top honors…

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Guilty Verdict in Cook County Armed Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Trial

Guilty Verdict in Cook County Armed Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Trial Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Guilty on All Counts; Five Kilograms of Pure Meth, 15 Firearms Seized VALDOSTA, Ga. – The head of an armed drug trafficking organization (DTO) based out of Cook County, Georgia, and two co-conspirators were found guilty this week of numerous federal…

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