As Irma heads toward Florida, local residents plan for bad weather
Although the path of Hurricane Irma remained uncertain Tuesday, many Grady countians began preparing anyway, clearing store shelves of water and filling their vehicles with gasoline. By Tuesday evening, many stores in Cairo were nearly sold out of bottled water. Grady County’s Emergency Management Director Richard Phillips said gathering emergency supplies is a positive first…
Read MoreCPD offering firearms course
The Cairo Police Department is offering a firearms training class next week to the first 20 to register. The two-part class begins the evening of Thursday, Sept. 14 and ends on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 16. The $25 class tuition will benefit the Shop with a Cop Program of the Cairo Police Department. “If…
Read MoreMajorettes prepare for 70th anniversary
Alumni majorettes from Cairo High School are gathering information about the 70 year history of local majorettes as they prepare to mark the anniversary next month. The former twirlers plan to honor the very first majorettes in addition to the majorette lines of the 1950s and 1960s during the festivities, which will include an Oct.…
Read MoreLocal man killed Tuesday afternoon
A Whigham man was killed Tuesday after he stopped on U.S. 84 to clear debris from the roadway, said Grady County Sheriff Harry Young. The man died at the scene about 1.5 miles west of Whigham, Sheriff Young said. The Georgia State Patrol was called in to investigate the tragedy around 4:30 p.m. Sheriff Young…
Read MoreLt. Governor Cagle to speak at open house of new CHS facility
Grand openings of new facilities on the campuses of two local schools will be celebrated tomorrow. Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle will be here Thursday to attend the grand opening of the new College and Career Center at Cairo High School and the public is encouraged to attend. The ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony begins…
Read MoreSuspects in local armed robbery are arrested
A citizen’s tip to law enforcement may have helped solve several recent armed robberies, including one in south Grady County. Two Thomasville men are behind bars as suspects in at least four holdups and one burglary. The tipster recognized Kealeeon Rashun Miranda, 20, who was taken into custody by Thomasville Police at 9:30 p.m. Thursday,…
Read MoreCouncil cuts off debate over neighbor’s shrubs
A dispute between neighbors regarding overgrown shrubbery spilled over into the Cairo City Council meeting Monday night. Clifton Brown, 800 Madison Cir. S.W., appeared before the mayor and council to solicit the council’s assistance in dealing with an issue he is experiencing with his next door neighbor. “I was hoping to get this done neighbor…
Read MoreThere will be choices in November
For the first time in a decade the citizens of Whigham will have a choice in who serves on their city council. When qualifying for the November 7 municipal election ended last Friday, a total of seven candidates had qualified for the five council seats up for election. Mayor George Trulock was the only candidate…
Read MoreCairo High School open house Monday is a family affair
Cairo High School will host its annual fall open house Monday, but it will not be the routine event of years past. CHS Principal Chris Lokey and the high school faculty are planning a family-centered event designed for students, parents and school personnel to fellowship and build relationships in addition to enjoying food and fun.…
Read MoreCity is waiving tipping fees for a week dedicated to citywide cleanup
City of Cairo residents who have scrap tires, household appliances and other household goods that need to be disposed of are being encouraged to take part in the city’s upcoming citywide cleanup and amnesty week. Landfill tipping fees are being waived for city residents who want to clean up their properties and properly dispose of…
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