Memorial Day observance held at Davis Park
A large crowd gathered Monday morning at Davis Park for the annual Memorial Day observance hosted by the American Legion Jake M. Poller Post No. 122 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Trafford Williams Post No. 8433. Special recognition was paid to the five Grady countians killed in World War I on this 100th anniversary of…
Read MoreLocal school officials seek to build stronger lines of communication to Atlanta, solons
Grady County School System leaders met with State Senator Dean Burke in Whigham Thursday. School Superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard said the purpose of the meeting was to exchange ideas, comments and concerns as well as to build better lines of communication between the local school district and the state senator who represents Grady County in…
Read MoreConsolidation of dump sites is being considered
David and Moye urge creation of new manned sites Grady County commissioners on Friday indicated a willingness to consider a major consolidation of county maintained dumpster sites and development of up to seven manned sites for solid waste disposal. County Commissioners T.D. David and Keith Moye have served as an ad hoc committee to study…
Read MorePacked house at West Thomas Stadium witnessed graduation of CHS Class of 2017
The Cairo High School Class of 2017 marched into West Thomas Stadium as the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” played over the loudspeakers Friday night. The home stands were filled to capacity as parents, siblings, other relatives and friends stood in celebration as they prepared to witness the rite of passage for 255 seniors. Seated at…
Read MoreStockholders in local bank to get extra green
The United National Bank Board of Directors announced this week its intention to pay a dividend of $1.25 a share to all shareholders of record as of June 1, 2017. The dividend will be paid on July 1, 2017. The bank, which was founded in 2000 has paid out a dividend every year since 2003.…
Read MoreElkins says Scrap Tire Amnesty Day was a ‘success’
Grady County Road Superintendent Stanley Elkins reported this week that approximately seven to eight semi-trailer loads of scrap tires were deposited at the road department Saturday during the local Scrap Tire Amnesty Day. The response was greater than anticipated and the two trailers provided by Quality Tire Recycling of Jackson, Ga. were quickly filled by…
Read MoreMissing man found safe
The husband of a Grady County commissioner who went missing Monday evening was found safe, but disoriented Tuesday afternoon at the public library in Live Oak, Fla., according to local authorities. Earnest Lee Miles had gone to a medical appointment in Gainesville, Fla., Monday and on the way back to Cairo experienced car trouble, according…
Read MoreCairo girl killed in ATV accident
A Cairo teenager was killed in a tragic accident while driving an All Terrain Vehicle that overturned in Thomas County last week. Erica Mae Atkinson, 19, was driving a 2013 Polaris Ranger carrying four passengers around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, when the accident happened. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the young adults were…
Read MoreChamber partners with UGA Small Business Development Center for upcoming event
As a part of the Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce’s renewed commitment to member service and business development, it will host representatives from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at several events on Wednesday, May 24.
Read MoreJDA contemplates options to fix leaky roof
The Grady County Joint Development Authority has been able to build up its cash on hand and pay down on debt, but much needed roof repair or replacement at the Heritage Industrial Complex could easily put the JDA in the hole. During their regular meeting on Tuesday, authority members discussed proposals for addressing the leaking…
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