Area News
Congratulations to 2022 Community Award Honorees!
On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, the Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 Community Award Honorees. The honorees are: • Sharon Harnage, Woman of the Year. She is owner of Quick Consulting & Business Services and TSR Boutique LLC. She has been instrumental in many community activities; for example, helping coordinate the community response…
Read MoreCounty seeks naming of ‘Major Terry Arnold Memorial Highway’
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, County Commissioner Jeff Lane made a motion, seconded by County Commissioner Lindsey Parrish, to approve a “Resolution Declaring Major Terry Arnold Memorial Highway of Cook County, Georgia.” All voted in favor. The resolution states: “WHEREAS, Cook County, Georgia is governed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and “WHEREAS, Major…
Read MoreChamber announces 2023 STAR Student and Teacher
During the Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, regular session of the Cook County Board of Education, the Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2023 STAR Student and Teacher. This year, the winners are Cook High School senior Jay Patel – STAR Student and Hope Weaver – STAR Teacher. Heather Green, Chamber of Commerce president, and…
Read MoreEight minutes of havoc: Tornado strikes Adel
A confirmed EF-2 tornado roared through Adel a half hour before sunset on Jan. 22, 2023, the sixth anniversary of the worst natural disaster in Cook County’s history. The twister snapped trees like twigs and sent them smashing into several homes, but God spared the community from any reported injuries or fatalities this time around.…
Read MoreCecil Councilwoman indicted for murder
On Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, the Cook County Grand Jury returned a “true bill” or indictment for felony murder and exploitation and intimidation of a disabled adult, elder person, or resident against Cecil Councilwoman Constance Dianna Davis, 69, according to Superior Court records. On April 6, 2022, the Grand Jury initially indicted Ms. Davis for…
Read MoreCommunity mourns passing of World War II veteran and business owner
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, the community lost Samuel Vernon Guthrie, one of the last local World War II veterans and Cook County’s oldest business owner. Mr. Guthrie passed away at the age of 102. Mr. Guthrie was born January 31, 1920, to Jimmy and Theriba Ford Guthrie on a farm located in the Poplar Springs…
Read MoreConcerned Citizens of Cook County, SELC secure settlement agreement with Spectrum Energy
Concerned Citizens of Cook County (4C), represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, reached a settlement agreement with Spectrum Energy Georgia, LLC in the operation of a proposed wood pellet plant in Adel, according to a news release. Effective Dec. 24, 2022, the agreement includes more protections for public health than the permit authorized by state regulators,…
Read MoreHornets win area championship; to host State Championship at home this Saturday
This past Saturday, January 7th, 2023, Cook Wrestling competed in its first competition of the new year. The Hornets traveled to Jeff Davis High School to compete for the 1AA Team Dual Area Championship. “In wrestling, classifications 1A-3A have areas instead of regions like other sports. This is the equivalent of a region title for…
Read MoreCounty officials sworn in during investiture ceremony
The investiture (swearing-in) ceremony for county officials – re-elected, newly elected, and appointed – was held on Wednesday morning, Dec. 28, 2022, in the main courtroom at the Cook County Courthouse. Cook County Probate Judge Chase Daughtrey gave the welcome. Chief Superior Court Judge Clayton Tomlinson delivered the opening invocation and remarks. Judge Daughtrey then…
Read MoreAdel Council votes 3-2 to name sole finalist for City Manager
During a called meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, the Adel City Council voted 3-2 to name Mark Barber, who currently serves as Valdosta City Manager, as the sole finalist for the position of Adel City Manager. Voting in favor were Council Members Walter Cowart, Jody Greene, and Terry McClain. Voting in opposition were Council…
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