 Charles Parker, DeKalb County EMA Director. First, Cookville expanding pickleball courts at Cane Creek. Now news that the county is looking to expand with pickleball courts at the Cookville Community Center. At least the planning has begun, according to Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director, Cody Maynard. Over the last period of the last six or seven years, pickleball has grown tremendously, probably the fastest growing sport.