Former school superintendent dies

GAINESVILLE - Former Gainesville School Superintendent Ed Cook has died. <br> <br> Dr. Cook, who was 85, died Wednesday. He retired several years ago after taking the helm of the city school system in 1976. He came to Gainesville after a 29-year career with the Atlanta Public Schools.<br> <br> Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Ward&#39;s Funeral Home.<br> <br>