FedEx driver suffers gunshot wound
A freight driver for FedEx traveling on GA Hwy. 111 South suffered a gun shot wound at approximately 5:45 Wednesday afternoon in south Grady County. According to Grady County Sheriff Harry Young, the driver initially thought a mechanical issue with the truck had occurred and he pulled off the road near Reno. It was not…
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Due to miscommunication with the dedicated crew that inserts the different sections of the newspaper into a complete package, the much anticipated 2018 Community Calendar was omitted from the Dec. 20 edition as planned and as advertised. We apologize to our readers for this oversight, and hope that everyone will look for their copy in…
Read MoreFestival of Trees held at Cairo High School this Christmas
Several Grady County homes that may not have had a decorated Christmas tree to enjoy this holiday season will have one now thanks to a new program at Cairo High School. The “Festival of Trees” was instituted this year and C.H.S. clubs and organizations were encouraged to participate by decorating trees that would be judged…
Read MoreGrady EMC linemen assisted in restoring power to Cobb EMC members after storm
Four Grady EMC linemen were recently dispatched to lend aid to Cobb EMC in the midst of a rare pre-winter storm. The Georgia EMC safety coordinator, Andy Croft, contacted Grady EMC’s Operations manager John Long on Friday Dec. 8 in anticipation of needed assistance. Grady EMC was able to assemble two, two-man teams who were…
Read MorePollock continues his review of courthouse security
Grady County Chief Magistrate Pat Pollock is continuing to gather information and pricing for equipment needed to beef up security at the Grady County Courthouse. Pollock was requested to head up a security review committee by the county commission recently. The chief magistrate updated the board Tuesday night. Pollock said he had solicited some price…
Read MoreSuit filed against Prince, David, Copeland and Tobar
Former Grady County Commissioner Charles Renaud has filed suit in Grady Superior Court against the three current county commissioners and county administrator who acted to bar him from county commission meetings for six months. A contingent of Grady County Sheriff’s Office personnel greeted Renaud when he arrived to attend a joint meeting of the county…
Read MoreBaldwin County officials had expected to close deal Tuesday
Negotiations are continuing Chairman Hall says Baldwin County Commission Chairman Sammy Hall told The Messenger Tuesday that he and the other members of the Baldwin County board had anticipated finalizing a contract and hiring Grady County Administrator Carlos Tobar as their county manager during a called meeting Tuesday morning, but a snag in the negotiations…
Read MoreCity hires architect to design new police headquarters
After soliciting proposals from architectural firms, the Cairo Mayor and Council made a final decision Monday night on an architect to design a new Cairo Police Department headquarters. The council authorized Mayor Bobby Burns to execute a contract with James W. Buckley & Associates Inc., and architect Greg Smith. Smith has served as the architect…
Read MoreNew school calendar is approved Tuesday night
The 2018-2019 school calendar was adopted by the Grady County Board of Education and it is similar to calendars being adopted in neighboring school systems, according to School Superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard. The superintendent said over 70 percent of the faculty and staff approved of the calendar he recommended to the board Tuesday night. School…
Read MoreFree Christmas meals to be served by local churches
For the next two Sundays, Grady Countians have an opportunity to enjoy free meals thanks to local churches. The Cairo-Grady County Ministerial Association is holding its annual Christmas Dinner this Sunday, Dec. 17, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the cafeteria of Washington Middle School. A meal of turkey and all the trimmings will…
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