Local property owners should have received their annual assessment notices from the Grady County Board of Tax Assessors. Notices were mailed by June 30, which according to Grady County administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, was approximately two weeks later than normal. This has shifted the timeline for setting the 2020 ad valorem tax rate for…

Grady Countians who enjoy classical music will want to log onto Facebook Wednesday evening for a recital presented by musicians from Cairo First United Methodist Church along with a special guest performer. The virtual recital will be streamed on Facebook Live on the Cairo FUMC Music Facebook page beginning at 6:15 p.m. Performers will include…

Grady County Commissioner LaFaye Copeland urged her fellow commissioners to consider mandating the wearing of facial masks when entering county facilities similar to an order put in place for City of Cairo offices this week, but she did not receive much encouragement. “We should do what is necessary to protect ourselves and our employees,” Commissioner…