District Attorney orders additional investigation in Croy case
When the Grady County Grand Jury convenes this Thursday, one of the cases that will not be considered is the theft by taking case against Carrie Croy, former clerk for the Grady County Commission. District Attorney Joe Mulholland had said in March that he did expect to present the case this week, but he has…
Read MoreCounty’s hourly workers to get mid-year 3% pay raise
A three percent cost of living raise for hourly workers with Grady County that was budgeted in the 2019 spending plan will begin to be paid to workers in July. The Grady County Commission had included the raise in the 2019 budget, but on the advice of County Administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, had not…
Read MoreCairo resident wins two Fantasy 5 jackpot prizes
A Cairo resident experienced a rare stroke of luck recently. After purchasing a Fantasy 5 ticket and forgetting, one lucky winner accidentally purchased another ticket and won two-thirds of the $150,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the May 14 drawing. Winning numbers from the May 14 drawing were: 14-15-19-32-33. Each winning ticket was worth $50,000. The…
Read MoreGroup asks for board to reconsider leadership changes at Washington
A small delegation of African-American citizens led by John Monds appeared before the Grady County Board of Education Tuesday night to question the reassignment of former Washington Middle School principal Derrick McCoy and the hiring process for his replacement. McCoy served as the WMS principal from October 2018 until April 9 when Grady County School…
Read MoreAnother special homecoming for Cairo’s own J.J. Wilcox
More than 100 people participated in Saturday’s 5K run to benefit the Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club in Cairo Saturday. The run/walk is held annually in memory of Marshell Wilcox who worked at the Boys & Girls Club. Wilcox’s family was on hand for the event, and her son, J.J. Wilcox, finished the run…
Read More31st annual car rally deemed a big success
Organizers of the 31st annual Great Southern Antique Car Rally held here last weekend are describing the rally as a big hit as well as a boost to the local economy. This year’s rally featured 113 registered participants and Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Trey Gainous said the weekend went “exceptionally well” considering…
Read MoreTax commissioner’s office to be closed May 23-28
The Grady County Tax Commissioners office will be closed Thursday, May 23 through Tuesday, May 28 during the statewide conversion to the Georgia Department of Revenue’s new Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES). The office was closed April 17 and April 18 for mandatory training on the new system and next week tax…
Read MoreSee John Wesley come to life Friday night in Whigham
The celebration of the Whigham United Methodist Church’s 150th anniversary continues Friday night with a John Wesley Supper and Sermon featuring Dr. Don Adams, author of Top 10 United Methodist Beliefs. The supper will begin at 6 p.m. in the church fellowship hall with the program and sermon to follow at 7 p.m. in the…
Read MoreCity looks to hike rates for water and solid waste collection
City of Cairo residents are not likely to be asked to pay more in ad valorem taxes this fall, but come July 1, the cost for solid waste collection and disposal as well as water and sewer rates may go up. Cairo City Manager Chris Addleton presented his proposed budget plan to the city council…
Read MoreGovernor takes tour of local manufacturing operation
While on a swing through southwest Georgia last week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made his first trip to Grady County since taking office in January. Kemp joined Nivel Parts and Manufacturing officials for a tour of the company’s facility here that is being transitioned from a warehouse operation to a manufacturing facility. Nivel is creating…
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