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Bridge on Springhill Road dedicated in memory of Zera D. Storey
Bridge on Springhill Road dedicated in memory of Zera D. Storey On Friday morning, Sept. 26, 2025, the family of the late Zera Darrell Storey and his wife, the late Mattie Wetherington Storey, attended a sign dedication ceremony for Mr. Storey at the Cook County Courthouse. State Rep. Chas Cannon of the 172nd District and…
Read MoreOn the trail of Cain
On the trail of Cain By Charles Shiver After reading my recent article about the unsolved 1973 murder of Claude Wood, a family member asked me to report on another “cold” unsolved local case, the May 1989 murder of Benjamin “Benny” Dale Nolan, 42, of Route 1, Sparks. According to a front page article in…
Read MoreNHRA announces South Georgia Motorsports Park to host Southern Nationals in 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) today released their highly anticipated 2026 national event schedule, celebrating their 75th anniversary as the gold standard of drag racing sanctioning bodies. The 20-event schedule will include two new venues including South Georgia Motorsports Park, located just outside Valdosta, Georgia (between Adel and Cecil on Highway 41…
Read MoreHornets sting Bearcats 22-6 at Homecoming
Hornets sting Bearcats 22-6 at Homecoming By Steven F. Meders Friday night, the Hornet faithful had a long wait for the game to start as the Bainbridge Bearcats were at the Nest for a non-region game. It was after 9 before the kickoff occurred due to a lightning delay. Hornet Head Coach Dr. Byron Slack…
Read More‘We Are The Champions, My Friends!’ Remembering Cook High School’s 1949 State Football Champs
“… Though much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”…
Read MoreElder abuse arrest
Adel Police Department arrests woman for elder abuse after welfare check On July 9, 2025, officers from the Adel Police Department responded to a residence in the 300 block of South Hutchinson Avenue following concerns raised by hospice workers about the welfare of an elderly man. The man’s daughter had reportedly prevented hospice workers from…
Read MoreSouth Georgia Drug Trafficking Organization Defendants Found Guilty at Trial
South Georgia Drug Trafficking Organization Defendants Found Guilty at Trial Second Trial of South Georgia DTO Members Found Guilty of Federal Crimes VALDOSTA, Ga. – Three co-conspirators involved in an armed drug trafficking organization (DTO) based out of Cook County, Georgia, were found guilty at trial this week of federal drug and weapons charges, the…
Read MoreThe Cross and The Canebrake
The Cross and The Canebrake By Charles Shiver Religion in most cases is a great balm for the soul in a world that may seem cruel, dark, and irrational at times. Still, people may take faith to terrible extremes that only result in bringing more pain and grief into the world. Snake handling is one…
Read MoreBoogey Wonderland: The Curse of Crystal Lake
Boogey Wonderland: The Curse of Crystal Lake By Charles Shiver “Man is in love and loves what vanishes. What more is there to say?” – W.B. Yeats I have recently observed an upsurge in interest on social media in Crystal Lake, one of the beautiful places that I visited during the hottest months in my…
Read MoreSunbelt Ag Expo names Kent Hamilton as Georgia Farmer of the Year
The Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year state winners have been announced for 2025. State winners for 2025 include: Kent Hamilton – Georgia Farmer of the Year 2025. The 2025 Farmer of the Year will be announced at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in October 2025. Kent Hamilton is CEO of Southern…
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