Adel, Georgia Facts for Kids

Adel (pronounced like "AY-del") is a city in Cook County, Georgia, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Cook County. Adel is located about 52 miles (84 km) southeast of Albany. In 2020, about 5,571 people lived in Adel.

History of Adel
- Tornadoes in Adel
Geography of Adel
- Climate in Adel
Population of Adel
Education in Adel
- Schools in Cook County
- Public Library
Notable People from Adel
See also

History of Adel

Adel wasn't always called Adel! Its first name was Puddleville. The city's first postmaster, Joel "Uncle Jack" Parrish, wanted a new name. People believe he saw the name "Philadelphia" on a bag. He then took out the first and last four letters to create the name Adel.

The Georgia Southern and Florida Railway came to Adel in the 1880s. This helped the town grow. Adel officially became a town in 1889.

Tornadoes in Adel

Adel has experienced powerful storms. On January 22, 2017, a strong tornado hit the southern part of Adel. It caused a lot of damage, especially to a mobile home park called Sunshine Acres. Many homes were destroyed, and some residents lost their lives. The tornado affected many people in the area.

Another tornado, though not as strong, moved through the city on April 23, 2020. On January 22, 2023, a strong tornado also caused major damage on the north side of town. These events remind us that it's important to be prepared for severe weather.

Geography of Adel

Adel is located in the southern part of Georgia. It is just south of the center of Cook County. The city is next to Sparks on its northern side.

Major roads pass through Adel. U.S. Route 41 goes right through the middle of town. Interstate 75 runs along the western side of the city. You can get into Adel from Exit 39 on Interstate 75.

Valdosta is about 26 miles (42 km) south of Adel. Tifton is about 23 miles (37 km) north.

The city covers a total area of about 9.46 square miles (24.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.16 square miles (0.42 square kilometers), is water.

Climate in Adel

Adel has a warm and humid climate. This means it has relatively high temperatures. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Adel has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is common in the southeastern United States.

Population of Adel

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1890	527	—
1900	721	36.8%
1910	1,902	163.8%
1920	1,720	−9.6%
1930	1,796	4.4%
1940	2,134	18.8%
1950	2,776	30.1%
1960	4,321	55.7%
1970	4,972	15.1%
1980	5,592	12.5%
1990	5,093	−8.9%
2000	5,307	4.2%
2010	5,334	0.5%
2020	5,571	4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,571 people living in Adel. There were 2,111 households and 1,108 families in the city.

Education in Adel

Adel is part of the Cook County School District. This district helps students from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. The district has two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. There are about 188 full-time teachers. Over 3,215 students attend schools in the district.

Schools in Cook County

Cook Primary School
Cook Elementary School
Cook Middle School
Cook High School

Public Library

Adel also has a public library. It is called the Cook County Public Library. It serves the community and provides books and resources for everyone.

Notable People from Adel

Adel has been home to some interesting people:

Ray McKinnon – An actor and producer who has worked in movies and TV.
Kaleb Cowart – A professional baseball player who played for the LA Angels from 2015 to 2019.
Eugene Patterson – A well-known journalist.

Adel, Georgia facts for kids

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