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Search Warrants Executed in Cook and Tift Counties
ALBANY, Ga. – Federal search warrants were executed at 13 locations in Cook and Tift Counties yesterday in a joint law enforcement operation involving the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, GBI, Cook Co. Sheriff’s Office, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Adel Police Department and Hahira Police Department. Search warrants were executed in Cook County, Georgia: 908…
Read MoreOfficials announce $17.3 million public-private partnership with Kinetic
More than 3,700 homes and businesses in unserved and underserved parts of Cook County will, for the first time, be eligible for high-speed fiber internet, government officials and fiber internet provider Kinetic said. The announcement was made during an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at the County Extension Office meeting room. The $17.3…
Read MoreWoman allegedly drives getaway car for armed robbery
Jatajia Tyana Brown, 21, of West Fifth Street or Ward Circle, Adel, was arrested Oct. 27 and charged with party to a crime – armed robbery, according to the Adel Police Department. According to a warrant taken by Adel Police Criminal Investigations, at about 10:36 p.m. Oct. 10, Ms. Brown allegedly aided other defendants in…
Read MoreChamber holds ribbon cutting for Gunny’s Ale House: ‘A taste of Hawaiian and New Orleans’
The Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Gunny’s Ale House on Friday afternoon, Nov. 4, 2022, during their “soft opening” and menu sampling. Andrell Durden, the business owner, and staff were practicing for this weekend’s big event. Please join Gunny’s Ale House from 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, Nov.…
Read MoreCommunity celebrates ribbon cuttings for new school facilities
On Tuesday morning, Nov. 1, 2022, the Cook County School System and Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce partnered for two ribbon cuttings to celebrate the recent completion of the Cook High School Softball Complex and the Board of Education’s new Administrative Building. CHS Principal Dr. Joi Williams gave the welcome and made introductions for the…
Read MoreArson investigation leads to arrest
Cook County Sheriff Doug Hanks reports the arrest of Michael Eric Knight, 27, of Highway 41, Cecil, on charges stemming from the investigation of a fire responded to by the Cook County Fire Department. On Oct. 24, 2022, at approximately 5 p.m., Cook County Fire Chief Johnny West requested the assistance of the Cook County…
Read MoreGBI Arrests Willacoochee Chief of Police
Willacoochee, GA (November 3, 2022) – The GBI has arrested and charged Willacoochee Chief of Police Anthony Williams, 49, of Adel, Georgia, with Burglary. On Monday, October 31, 2022, the Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office requested the GBI to conduct an investigation regarding the actions of Chief Williams. Preliminary information indicates that Williams burglarized…
Read MoreCook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Fievel receives donation of body armor
Cook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Fievel has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Fievel’s vest was sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, IL, and was embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love – Trained to Serve – Loyal…
Read MoreBig turnout for Early Voting: SPLOST renewal, District 1 County Commission on ballots
Reflecting the statewide trend, local turnout has been excellent for Early Voting in the November General Election, said Dawn Arnold, Cook County Supervisor of Elections and Registrations. As of early this week, approximately 2,000 Cook Countians had cast ballots in in-person Early Voting. Two hundred twenty-one (221) ballots had been returned so far in absentee…
Read MoreAdel Council approves credit, extension on utility bill totals next year: Current 30-day timeframe payment schedule to remain in effect
Current 30-day timeframe payment schedule to remain in effect During the Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, meeting of the Adel Mayor and Council, City Manager John Flythe said that within the last couple of weeks, Councilman Greg Paige and Councilwoman Celestine Hayes came to his office to talk about some kind of credit to be issued…
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