School Resource Officer advertises his candidacy for Grady Co. Sheriff
A member of the Grady County School System police force and former employee of the Grady County Sheriff’s Office has announced his intentions to run for sheriff in 2020, but is declining to discuss his candidacy. In this edition of The Messenger, on page A3, Donald “Dickie” Thomas has paid for an ad encouraging local…
Read MoreMotocross track owner seeks variance to host three-day event to benefit scholarships
A local motocross race track has applied for a variance to the Grady County Land Use Regulations for three days in October and a public hearing that attracted a large number of citizens was held at the courthouse Tuesday morning. Michigan Motor Cross d.b.a. Georgia Practice Facility (GPF) owner Raymond Woods appeared before the Grady…
Read MoreTake a ride down Daryle Singletary Parkway
The hometown of the late country musician Daryle Singletary celebrated his life and legacy Saturday with a community reception and unveiling of new road signs honoring the singer. Singletary’s widow, Holly, and children, Jonah, Mercer, Nora Caroline and Charlotte Rose, were able to attend the dedication along with his parents, Roger and Anita, brother and…
Read MoreChanged your address recently? Watch for notice from Board of Registrars
In the coming days, county registrars will begin sending notices to Georgia voters who have recently filed a National Change of Address (NCOA) request with the United States Postal Service. The NCOA notices, which will be distributed by county election offices, will request that these voters update their voter registration with their new home address.…
Read MoreCounty commissioners approve alcohol beverage licenses for 2019
County commissioners this week approved the 2019 alcoholic beverage licenses for vendors within the county. According to Grady County Administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, all of the licenses had been obtained and paid for timely, but the licenses had not been presented to the county commission for its approval until now. Licenses were approved for…
Read MoreBurglars nabbed Monday
A pair of Grady County teenagers are charged with burglarizing a home on Midway Road this week after investigators with the Grady County Sheriff’s Office allegedly discovered stolen weapons in their possession. A resident told investigators that as he returned to his home in the 1000 block of Midway Road around 5 p.m. Monday, he…
Read MoreHester earns her diploma and lands new job with Nivel
Hanna Hester has been a high school graduate for less than one week and she is already gainfully employed at new local manufacturer Nivel. Michelle Ausley, CTAE department chair and career counselor at Cairo High School’s College and Career Academy, says Hester attended the Nivel Job Fair on May 7, completed an online application and…
Read MoreCairo teens compete for Thomasville Rose Queen title
Two Cairo girls are contestants in the upcoming Thomasville Rose Queen pageant. Caroline Elkins and Kate Porter are two of 12 teens who will vie for the crown when the pageant takes place on Saturday, June 15. Both girls are rising seniors at Brookwood School in Thomasville. Porter, daughter of Jami and Joe Porter of…
Read MoreCity purchases old funeral home property
The Cairo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to expand its real estate holdings around the U.S. Post Office complex, which the city owns and leases to the postal service. After several months of discussion and negotiation, City Manager Chris Addleton reported this week the city has the opportunity to purchase the former Cloud &…
Read MoreNAACP activist threatens class-action lawsuit against the city
The former head of the Grady County chapter of the NAACP threatened the Cairo City Council with a class-action lawsuit unless delinquent city utilities customers are refunded for what she claims were “erroneous” charges levied by the city. Cindy Williams, who recently stepped down as the NAACP president, appeared before the mayor and council to…
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