Georgia Attorney General candidate drums up local support here Monday
The Democratic candidate for Georgia’s Attorney General brought his campaign to Grady County Monday. Charlie Bailey, 35, attended a fund raiser held on his behalf here and took the opportunity to talk with voters about why he is running to be the legal advisor for state government. For the last three-plus years, Bailey worked as…
Read MoreNo arrests yet in last week’s drive-by shooting in SW Cairo
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate last week’s drive-by shooting that wounded a local teenager, but no arrests have been made in the case as yet. Jamy Steinberg, special agent in charge of the GBI Thomasville office says agents are continuing to gather information and are making progress in the case. “We’re…
Read MoreGainous tapped new chamber head
The Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has hired a new executive director and, after having female leadership for the past half century, the board has selected a man to fill the position. David Trey Gainous was hired Friday as the new leader of the chamber, according to Chamber Chairman Candice Eubanks. “I…
Read MoreCounty to spend $90,000 in effort to kill coontail in lake
In an effort to get control of the growth and spread of coontail grass in Tired Creek Lake, the Grady County Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday night to spend up to $90,000 for spraying 450 acres of the 960 acre lake with a weed killing chemical. The Grady County Lake Authority, which met June 7, had…
Read MoreKnight questions Moye and Wind
On the heels of questions being raised about the purchase of hay by Grady County from a farm associated with Chairman Ray Prince, Grady County Commissioner June Knight questioned the county doing business with members of the Lake Authority and a volunteer fireman who happens to be a county commissioner. “These are questions I’m being…
Read MorePrince points to Tobar for permit compliance issues
Attorney Laura Benz met with Grady County commissioners Tuesday to update the full board on compliance issues regarding the county’s federal 404 permit, which authorized the construction of Tired Creek Lake. Ms. Benz outlined encroachments on the mitigation easement known as the Kraft property as well as unauthorized modifications to the water quality and water…
Read MoreCommunity July 4th celebration planned
The July 4th holiday will once again feature a big fireworks show for Cairo and Grady County on Wednesday evening, July 4th. This will be the third year for the community event and this year promises to be even bigger and better. The celebration will be held at Cairo High School’s West Thomas Stadium. The stadium will open…
Read MoreTax Assessors mailing out assessment notices June 13
Grady County property owners should be on the lookout for assessment notices being mailed Wednesday by the Grady County Board of Tax Assessors. The annual assessments are not a tax bill, but are notices of the current taxable value of one’s property, according to the Grady County Board of Tax Assessors. The 2018 taxes that…
Read MorePublic hearing regarding proposed aquatic center to be held June 19
Citizens of Cairo are being encouraged to attend an important public hearing next Tuesday night, June 19 beginning at 6 p.m. in the city council chamber. The Cairo City Council is hosting the public hearing on the 2008 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Aquatic Center Project that was approved by local voters. The proposed…
Read MoreGilliard identifies funding to address flooring issues at three schools
Some local school buildings will soon have some new flooring finishes as a result of a little “horse trading” by Dr. Kermit Gilliard. The Grady County school superintendent outlined his recommendations to the Grady County Board of Education Tuesday night. Some cracking of new, polished concrete floors inside the new administrative building and media center…
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