With the threat for severe weather forecast for the southwest Georgia region tonight and into tomorrow, Grady County School System officials have been advised to close all schools Friday, April 19 for students, faculty and staff. Grady County School Superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard said that students who were scheduled to be involved in standardized testing…

The Grady County Historical Society’s first-ever “Tastings of Yesteryear” fundraiser will be held tomorrow night, Thursday, April 18, at the Grady County Museum and History Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit the museum, which suffered roof damage from Hurricane Michael. The Historical Society is doubling its efforts to raise funds not only to finance…

Roddenbery Memorial Library opened in its newly remodeled building Thursday, and is the site of next week’s chamber sponsored “Business After Hours.” The public is invited to attend the late afternoon event, which is co-sponsored by RML and Bryan Gainous State Farm in Thomasville. In addition to refreshments by chamber member Simply Southern, Trey Gainous,…