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During the Monday, June 12, 2023, regular session, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Dixon shared with Cook County Board of Education members the current Georgia Milestones test growth categories. Each school showed increases in test scores from 2022 to 2023. (Please see related graph). Dr. Dixon noted that the scores are based on content mastery;…

Speakers at Adel’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 17, 2023, agreed that the federal holiday is a wonderful time to celebrate gains in freedom for Black Americans, but they said much more needs to be done for them to be truly free. Concerned Citizens of Cook County sponsored the observance of Juneteenth 2023…

Cook County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Johnny West would like to thank the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the County Road Department, Colquitt EMC and the third party companies that assisted them with repairing power lines and replacing poles, and Georgia Power in their response to last week’s severe thunderstorms.  “Their response to the unprecedented…

In an inspiring display of community engagement, a group of 36 teenagers joined forces with South Georgia Medical Center to contribute their time and effort as summer volunteers.  These individuals, driven by a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact, are making a difference in the lives of patients and…

With the theme “All Together Now,” the 2023 Summer Reading Program is underway at the Cook County Library from May 25 to July 31. The Summer Reading Kickoff event was Popsicle Picnic in the Park on Thursday afternoon, June 1. Kids could cool off with popsicles that were donated by Piggly Wiggly of Adel and…

Cook County, Georgia, actor John Crosby recently returned from Japan, where filming was done on a new Netflix series “Swindler’s.” Crosby filmed at the famous Mount Fuji. The series will be released in the summer of 2024. Crosby appears in the opening episode of the series. “Swindler’s” is based on a true story about real-estate…

Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, June 5, 2023, meeting of the Adel City Council.  Council Members present were Terry McClain, Greg Paige, Walter Cowart, and Jody Greene. Councilwoman Celestine Hayes was absent. Others present were City Manager Mark Barber, City Clerk Rhonda Rowe, City Attorney Tim Tanner, Police Chief Chad Castleberry, and…

Library Everywhere is adding a new stop to its route in Lenox, Georgia, at the Dot Revels-Cloud Civic Center. Those wishing to visit and use library services can expect the mobile library, named “Library Everywhere,” at the center for its kick-off visit on Thursday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. Following that visit, Library…

Join us to celebrate freedom! On Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., there will be a Juneteenth Celebration held at Jim Battle Park, 700 N. Elm St., Adel, GA. The kickoff is at 11 a.m. There will be free food, music, speakers, information, fun, and games, and it is kid-friendly. Everyone is welcome to join…

UPDATE (Thursday, 12:25 P.M) – A motion to approve the Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (Blockstream Electric Service) died for lack of a second at the Monday, June 5, meeting. The Adel News will have more information. Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Adel City Council’s Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, May 23,…