Area News
Adel and Valdosta Disaster Recovery Center change hours
The Glynn County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Brunswick ceased operations permanently at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6. The DRCs, operated by the state of Georgia and FEMA in Cook and Lowndes counties, will remain open to continue serving Hurricane Idalia survivors, but with some change in hours of operation: • Beginning Sunday, Oct.…
Read MoreOrder of the Eastern Star donates to Boys and Girls Club
The Order of the Eastern Star, Pansy Chapter 119 of Adel, and the District 9 Masons recently donated games and balls to the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Cook County Area. Pansy Chapter 119 is part of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter O.E.S. Jurisdiction of Georgia’s Valdosta No. 9. District 9 serves Cook,…
Read MoreCeremony celebrates new Storybook Park at library
The Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce, City of Adel, Cook County Library, and Cook County hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday morning, Oct. 2, 2023, for Storybook Park at the library. Nyisha Key, Cook County Library Manager, came up with the idea of Storybook Park as a means of drawing children and families to…
Read MoreLady Hornets sweep Sumter 16-0,16-0 & 15-0
Photos by Will Griffis Copyright: © Will Griffis, All Rights Reserved By Steven F. Meders Thursday was a quick nine innings as our Lady Hornets won all three games very quickly. Chloe Stone and Abby Griffis teamed up to get the shutouts on the day. 47-0 on the day. There were a lot of hits…
Read MoreAdel Council keeps property tax rate the same as in 2022
Citizens voice concerns about impact of industries and funding for Jim Battle Park Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, meeting of the Adel City Council. Council Members present were Terry McClain, Walter Cowart, Celestine Hayes, and Jody Greene. Greg Paige was absent due to illness. Others present were City Manager…
Read MoreNely Fernandez crowned 2023 Cook High Homecoming Queen
Congratulations to Cook High School’s 2023 Homecoming Queen, Nely Fernandez! During halftime of the CHS Homecoming Game on Friday night, Sept. 22, 2022 Homecoming Queen Zaniya Reynolds presented the new crown to Nely, daughter of Leni and Fernando Fernandez. Homecoming Week featured many fun activities at Cook High School and other Cook County schools, including…
Read More2023 Homecoming Week at CHS ‘Putting the Hornets on the Map!’
Many activities will take place during Homecoming Week at Cook High School, September 18-22. This year’s theme is “Putting the Hornets on the Map!” The students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their spirit by participating in the following dress-up days: Monday – “Don’t Get Lost in the Crowd” (dress in neon colors), Tuesday –…
Read MoreElder abuse and exploitation cases on the rise
Cook County Probate Judge Chase Daughtrey is urging citizens in the region to be aware of the rising increase of abuse and exploitation in the senior citizen community. As the area’s population has aged, the chance of at-risk adults being abused or exploited has become more prevalent. In recent weeks, the Probate Court in Cook…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your FEMA Letter
ATLANTA – Survivors in Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties who applied for assistance from FEMA after Hurricane Idalia will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the…
Read MoreGeorgia 4-H Area Forestry Field Day: Nurturing Young Environmental Stewards
By Katrina Laurel-Searcy, 4-H Agent Adel, Georgia – The tranquil woods of Adel, Georgia came alive with youthful enthusiasm on Thursday, September 14, as over sixty of Georgia’s brightest young minds gathered for the annual Georgia 4-H Area Forestry Field Day. This event, hosted by our own Cook County Extension/4-H program, provides a unique opportunity…
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