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2023 Band Camp prepares Marching Hornets for halftime show
In the scorching summer heat, the members of the Cook High School Marching Hornets demonstrated their commitment and passion as they completed their intensive two-week band camp, preparing for their upcoming halftime show (starting on Friday, Aug. 18, at the Pelham game). The camp, organized by the Marching Hornets Staff, proved to be a resounding…
Read MoreAdel Councilman accused of battery and terroristic threats
Adel City Councilman Gregory Lamar Paige, 62, was arrested Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, and charged with terroristic threats and acts – felony and simple battery – misdemeanor, according to the Adel Police Department and Cook County Sheriff’s Office. Paige turned himself in at the Cook County Jail on Monday on warrants taken by Adel Police,…
Read MoreCMS responds to inquiries from the public and newspaper
Responding to concerns and numerous questions from parents and guardians expressed to the Adel News by phone and social media messages, we contacted Cook County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Dixon for clarification about procedures in place at Cook Middle School since the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. The issues brought up by citizens…
Read More2nd Annual Terry Arnold Memorial Ride raises over $4,000
Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club held their 2nd Annual Terry Arnold Memorial Ride on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. The event had 62 bikes and over 100 people in attendance. Chapter President Chris Holton stated, “Over $4,000 was raised for Georgia C.O.P.S. Thank you to everyone in the community for your support, along with the Adel Police…
Read MoreAdel Council acts on rezoning requests – City also purchases property for downtown use
Adel Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, July 17, 2023, regular session of the Adel City Council. Council Members present were Terry McClain, Greg Paige, Walter Cowart, Celestine Hayes, and Jody Greene. Others present were City Manager Mark Barber, City Clerk Rhonda Rowe, City Attorney Tim Tanner, Police Chief Chad Castleberry, and several…
Read MoreGBI arrests former Cook Co. deputy for burglary and stalking
Trey Thomas Kenny, 33, of Miller Bridge Road, Hahira, a former deputy with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested Friday, July 21, 2023, and charged with burglary, first degree, criminal damage to property, second degree – felony, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime (three felony counts), stalking – misdemeanor, theft…
Read MoreAdel man sentenced for business break-in
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Chief Superior Court Judge Clayton Tomlinson sentenced Calvin Ross Elliott, 32, of Adel to a total of 10 years’ probation after the defendant pleaded under the First Offender Act to burglary, second degree (two counts). Elliott and codefendant Shani Elizabeth McKennon, 28, of Adel were arrested in connection with the…
Read MoreCounty appoints committee to review warning sirens bids
All members present of the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday, July 17, 2023, to table action on bids for the County Outdoor Warning Siren System. They appointed a committee to review the bids, including County Manager Randy Lane, E-911 Director Lamar Ray, County Emergency Management Agency Director Johnny West, and County Commissioner…
Read MoreGBI Identifies Unknown Remains Found in Cook County in 2019 with the Help of Genealogy Technology
Lenox, GA (July 17, 2023) – The GBI has identified human remains found in a Cook County pond on March 4, 2019, as Jeremiah Garretson, of Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia. Garrettson was 36 years old when he was found. On March 4, 2019, the GBI received a request from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to…
Read MoreAdel adds Juneteenth and Good Friday as employee holidays
Adel Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, July 3, 2023, meeting of the Adel City Council. Council Members present were Greg Paige, Walter Cowart, Celestine Hayes, and Jody Greene. Council Member Terry McClain was present by audio conference due to his being out of town. Others present were City Manager Mark Barber, City…
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