Three Brooks County HS Students Killed In Wreck

Quitman, GA- Three Brooks County High School students have died following a Tuesday morning wreck near Quitman.  The teenagers were on their way to football practice at the high school when the accident occurred around 9:30am.…

Second EEE Case Reported In Brooks County

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed one positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse found in Brooks County. This is the second positive case of EEE found in a horse in…

Senior Citizens Die In Brooks County Wreck

A Friday night wreck in Brooks County has claimed the lives of two senior citizens. Officials say 77-year old Phyllis Herndon was driving east on Highway 122 around 5:30pm Friday when she drove into the…

Brooks County’s Parrish Headed To UGA

Quitman, GA- Brooks County quarterback Malkom Parrish made it official Thursday morning. He is heading to Athens for his college career. The talented rising senior announced at the school's practice field Thursday that he has chosen to accept a scholarship…

Horse Tests Positive For EEE In Brooks County

Quitman, GA – One positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in a horse found in Brooks County. This is the first positive case of Eastern…

Barwick Police Chief Dies While On Duty

A Brooks County town will have to unexpectedly look for a new police chief after their top cop passed away while on duty this week. 47-year old Anthony Barfield, Sr. reportedly had trouble breathing while…