Elmer Lee Hunter, 73
On July 28, 1946, Elmer Lee Hunter was born to Connie and Elmore Hunter, Sr. She was reared to obey and love God at The House of God, Keith Dominion. Emma was educated in the Brooks County School system and for a brief time she attended school in NYC. She resided in Brooks County and later in Valdosta, Georgia with her niece,…
Read MoreAdolph Hunter, Jr., 68
Mr. Adolph Hunter, Jr. was born August 23, 1951 to the late Adolph Sr. and Ruth Hunter. He worked many years at the Brooks County Packing Company. He had a love for football and basketball. Mr. Adolph leaves behind a loving wife, Mary Hunter; two sons, Alan Miley (Kim), and Coy Miley (Kecia); two daughters, Sonja Miley, and Monique McClain (Rudolph);…
Read MoreNBES Top Spellers
Congratulations North Brooks Elementary School’s Spelling Bee winner Brooker LaMontagne and Runner Up Jayden Valler. They will represent North Brooks Elementary School at the district competition. Spelling Bee participants included Connor Sapp, Aaliyah McClendon, Alivia Wheeler, Jashanti Denson, Mackenzie Leverett, Eli Sapp, Korion Smallwood, Annabelle Mendez, Keandra Mitchell, JC Hughes, Mason Henley, Annalise Webb, and…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Melton Candle Company
By Amanda Manning What is the business called? “This business name is Melton Candle Company, a division of the Melton Candle Company, LLC. What is your name and position? “My name is Laura Mathis and I am the owner and artisan behind all of the Melton Candle Company products.” When did your business become established?…
Read MorePeggy Moore Mitchell, 83
On 11/9/19 Peggy Moore Mitchell left this world for the next. She was 83 years old. She is survived by three daughters; Vickie Landers, Nancy Weeks, and Jeni Nelson; seven grandchildren: Joshua Landers, Jennifer Landers Mashni, Kelly Weeks Stone, Jake Weeks, Alex Weeks Ladson, Abigail Nelson, and Sarah Nelson; and nine great-grandchildren: Maddie, Levi and Asher Weeks, Elsie…
Read MoreMary Atkinson, 90
Mrs. Mary Atkinson, 90 of Sparks passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Atkinson was born February 4, 1929 to the late Orvin & Lilly Moore Flowers. She owned Stylistic Beauty Shop in Adel. A graveside memorial service was held Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Woodlawn City Cemetery with Rev. Ike Jefferson…
Read MoreAllen Hall, 56
Mr. Allen Hall, 56 of Quitman passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Archbold Medical Center. Mr. Hall was born November 1, 1963 in Valdosta and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his children, Jeffrey Hall of Wichita Falls, TX and Haileigh Hall…
Read MoreTrojans get big win at Fitzgerald 28-24
The Trojans pulled out an exciting 28-24 victory at Fitzgerald Friday night with a late 78 yard drive after a 4th and 1 stop. With the win the Trojans are 5-4 overall ,2-1 in region 1 AA , and have secured 2nd place and a home field game in the opening round of the state…
Read MoreWilson Wins Award
Congratulations to Chynna Wilson, Director of School Nutrition for Brooks County Schools. Ms. Wilson has been awarded the Silver Radish award. The Award is given to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in Georgia who are doing extraordinary work in farm to school. This work may include best practices in farm to school programs, such as local…
Read MoreBrooks County Middle School Begins “Kindness Matters”
By Amanda Manning Brooks County Middle School staff and students are embarking on a new project that will highlight and recognize acts of kindness. “Kindness Matters” will involve teaching and modeling kindness with words and actions. “We started a similar project last spring at Quitman Elementary and North Brooks Elementary with the fourth and fifth…
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