The delays stemmed from a “major traffic incident with fire,” officials said. The incident was reportedly near Mile Marker 36 ...

Willie Batchelor taught for 30 years before launching his career as the first Black commissioner in Cook County and eventually retiring from the position. The first Black county commissioner in ...

Cook County (Ga.) didn’t have to look far whatsoever for their next head football coach. The Hornets officially promoted safeties coach Cornelius ‘Pig’ Brown to become their next head football coach, ...

A retired paramedic is being called a hero after suffering severe burns while trying to save a trapped truck driver during a ...

COOK COUNTY, Ga. — Two men are behind bars in connection to drug trafficking. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said last month, the GBI, the FBI, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Hahira Police ...

COOK COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Residents of Cook County will soon see new storm sirens in their area to help alert residents during severe weather. The Cook County Fire Department and EMA announced the ...

The man who fled while handcuffed during a road check is back in custody ...

COOK COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Cook County Fire Department announced the passing of Chief Ronald Gerald Abbott. In a Facebook post, the fire department said Chief Abbot passed away ...

The first Black county commissioner in south-central Georgia’s Cook County has died at 89. According to WALB News 10, Willie Batchelor held several titles throughout his career, including athlete, ...