Law enforcement was called to a 15-year-old girl’s birthday party at the Grady County Agri-Center Saturday night after a large fight was reported, but when officers arrived they say they found alcohol on the premises and intoxicated juveniles. Three adults and three juveniles were arrested after officers reported seeing beer at the party and administered…

An annual Easter event is being expanded this year to include an aerial Easter egg at the Cairo Municipal Airport. Cairo Mayor Booker Gainor announced plans for the fifth annual Community Easter Jam 2k18 Monday night. For the last four years the event has been held at Holder Park, but the mayor sought the city…

A blow to the local economy was dealt Thursday with the announcement that the parent company of Harvey’s Supermarket, Southeastern Grocers, will close 94 underperforming stores including the Cairo location. Harvey’s, currently located at 1000 First Ave. N.E., has been a grocery shopping institution in Grady County for generations. The move is part of Southeastern…

Grady County commissioners routinely accept the recommendations of various authorities, boards and commissions when making appointments to those entities, but on Tuesday night questions were raised about the Grady County Lake Authority bringing forward a recommendation for the appointment of two new members. In the end, on a split vote, 3-2, the county commission accepted…

Not all Grady County commissioners are sold on the idea of constructing a roundabout at the intersection of GA Hwy. 188 North, Old Thomasville Road and Airport Road northeast of Cairo. On Tuesday night, commissioners were asked to ratify verbal approval to authorize the county to apply for a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grant…

“The Love Boat for Education” will come into port as Thomas University holds its Casino Night fundraiser this weekend. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, at the Grady Cultural Center, 101 First St. NW, Cairo. The cruise ship themed event will include casino games, food, auctions, a raffle, dinner and drinks all to…

The primary topic of discussion at a work session held by the Grady County Commission Tuesday regarded the proposed construction of an aquatic center at Barber Park. The project was approved by Grady County voters in 2007, but has yet to be built. Grady County subsequently was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Georgia Department…

A Grady Electric Membership Corporation Board Resolution that would have guaranteed the wages and benefits of current and new employees for a period of three years beginning March 7, 2018 was not approved by the members of the board of directors last week. However, there appears to be confusion about whether the resolution as presented…

The value engineering is wrapping up and the Grady County School System is continuing to negotiate for the best pricing, but it appears the renovation of the existing Grady County Vocational Center on the campus of Cairo High School will cost approximately $4.3 million. The project will be paid for with a combination of state…

The Cairo Police Department is hosting a firearms training next month and is now accepting pre-registration. Only the first 30 to register will be able to participate. The first class will take place on Thursday, April 12, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the police department, 4 S. Broad St. The second class is Saturday,…