Area News
Circlestone Ladies Golf Association donates $25,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The Circlestone Ladies Golf Association held a ladies golf tournament, the first-ever Diamonds in the Rough, on Oct. 1, 2022, with 23 teams from the surrounding area as far away as Douglas, Waycross, Moultrie, and Lake Park participating. The girls worked tirelessly procuring donors and had hoped to raise $5,000 in tournament proceeds. Local…
Read MoreTrunk or Treat draws crowd to Reed Bingham State Park
A crowd turned out on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, for Trunk or Treat in the Park. The event, presented by Friends of Reed Bingham State Park, was at the ball field. Trunk or Treat featured free face painting; free hay rides around the park; a free bounce house; hot cocoa, coffee, snow cones, and concessions…
Read More3rd Annual Cook-Off Classic, a lip-smacking success!
The Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2022 Cook County Cook-Off Classic BBQ Competition a big success! The Chamber expressed appreciation to cook teams, sponsors, volunteers, Chamber Board and Jr. Board Members, and community supporters, who all turned out for the day of family fun at the…
Read MoreGrand Jury returns indictments against several defendants
The Cook County Grand Jury returned these “true bills” or indictments on Oct. 4, 2022: • Carlton Dewayne Miley, 43, of Sparks, terroristic threats and acts (three counts). The judge ordered special presentment bench warrants for two counts. • Amber Nicole Wray, 28, of Sylvester, terroristic threats and acts and disorderly conduct. • Ralph Edward Densmore, 70,…
Read MoreLean-Ox Festival announces Grand Marshal
The Lean-Ox Festival Committee is proud to announce that Rep. Penny Houston will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 40th Annual Lean-Ox Festival. The festival parade will be on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, beginning at 11 a.m. in Downtown Lenox. Houston serves as chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development, budgeting funds for…
Read MoreCook County Youth Attend Georgia 4-H Rally at the Georgia National Fair
by Kathryn Maxwell, AmeriCorps Member October 14 -Perry, Ga. Over 230 Georgia 4-H youth attended the second annual 4-H Day at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia. Not only is the fair a great recreational opportunity but also an educational one as youth get to view the 4-H displays and learn more about Georgia…
Read MoreWoman allegedly throws boiling water on man
Robbie Ann Davis, 70, 112 Sonja Drive, Cecil, was arrested Oct. 13, 2022, by the Cecil Police Department and charged with aggravated assault and failure to appear for a fingerprintable charge. According to a warrant taken in the case, at about 3 a.m. Oct. 13 at the Sonja Drive address, Ms. Davis assaulted a man…
Read MoreSparks Council acts on Mayor and Supt. issues
An Emergency Called Meeting of the City of Sparks City Council was held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. The following members were present: Councilman Lamar Sutton, Councilman Fenley Castleberry, Councilman Will Pewee, Councilman Harold Johnson, Councilman Sam Wilson, and Councilman Chris Cheatum. Councilman Cheatum called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.…
Read MoreCook High Class of 1972 held 50th Class Reunion
The Cook High Class of 1972 held their 50th Class Reunion at the Horse Creek Winery in Sparks Saturday, September 24th with over 90 classmates, spouses, and friends in attendance. The reunion actually covered two nights with a meet and greet Friday evening at the Hampton Inn in Adel with over 70 in attendance.…
Read MoreMan indicted for DUI, vehicular homicide after death of child
On Oct. 4, 2022, the Cook County Grand Jury returned a “true bill” or indictment against a Valdosta resident for vehicular homicide, DUI, hit and run, and other charges in connection with the death of 6-year-old Graham Mason Emrich on Oct. 19, 2021. The Grand Jury indicted Larry Elwin Miller III, 35, for homicide by…
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