2nd annual Easter Egg Drop drew another large crowd to the airport
The second annual Easter Egg Drop held at the Cairo Municipal Airport Saturday afternoon was a tremendous success, according to Cairo Mayor Booker Gainor. The mayor says that 400-plus registered, but he predicts there were close to 500 people participating in Saturday’s event. Approximately 5,000 eggs were dropped and free food and drinks as well…
Read MoreLove offering goes to help tornado victims
A love offering collected during Holy Week services hosted by the Grady Ministerial Association was presented to the Grady County Help Agency this week to benefit victims of the March 3 tornado that struck Cairo. A check for $1,453 was presented by pastors with the Ministerial Association to Help Agency volunteers on Monday. The Ministerial…
Read MoreGRADY COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY
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…
Read More“Tastings of Yesteryear” to be held Thursday night, ample parking behind museum
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…
Read MoreEaster Egg Drop at the airport is this Saturday
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,…
Read MoreChamber Business After Hours to be held at newly renovated library April 25
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,…
Read MorePlans are underway for a Downtown Cairo musical event in June
Downtown Cairo will be hosting an outdoor music event in June, and organizers met Tuesday with planners of similar activities in neighboring communities to learn from their experiences. The workshop included the Cairo Downtown Development Authority and Main Street along with officials from Thomasville and Sylvester. Also on hand were Cairo Mayor Booker Gainor, two…
Read MoreCounty continues to waive permit fees for storm repairs, deadline set for May 31, 2019
Grady County residents who suffered damage from Hurricane Michael still have time to obtain building permits at no charge in order to make necessary storm repairs. On Tuesday night, the Grady County Commission voted to continue waiving building permit fees for storm damage repairs through May 31, 2019. The board’s action was retroactive since permits…
Read MoreHoly Week services continue at noon
The Grady County Ministerial Association’s celebration of Holy Week continues through Good Friday, April 19, with a noontime devotional followed by a light luncheon. The lunch is free, but a donation to help defray the cost of the meal is suggested. Wednesday’s service will begin at noon at Faith Christian Center with Pastor Bill Staten,…
Read MoreCelebrating Robinson, the Atlanta Braves put Cairo in the spotlight
Saturday’s trip to Atlanta began with a police escort to the Cairo city limits and ended with an interview aired on the large video board in the middle of a Braves baseball game. For representatives of the Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club of Cairo and Grady County, recognizing Robinson’s legacy with the Atlanta Braves…
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