Fireworks show planned for July 4
In just one month Grady Countians will once again be treated to an Independence Day fireworks display. The fireworks show planned for Monday, July 4, 2016, will be held at West Thomas Stadium and there is no admission. The event is being sponsored by local contributors and the City of Cairo and Grady County Board…
Read MoreDate of school board’s June meeting is changed
The Grady County Board of Education will meet a week earlier than normal this month. Board members voted unanimously last month to reschedule the June meeting from its traditional second Tuesday of the month to the first Tuesday. The board meeting will be next Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. Prior to the board meeting,…
Read MoreArchbold expands therapy options here and in Thomasville
Cairo Physical Therapy is partnering with hospital Archbold Memorial Hospital and Archbold Health Services recently partnered with Thomasville Physical Therapy (TPT) to provide rehabilitation services offered by Archbold, aiming to increase staffing availability and develop a more comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation program across the patient care continuum. On April 3, TPT also began providing acute…
Read MoreLaura Register to take part in White House summit
Laura Register of Grady County has been selected to participate in the United State of Women held in Washington, D.C. later this month. The summit is being convened by the White House and will cover gender equality issues. “I’m overwhelmed, excited and honored to be part of such an even with women from around the…
Read MoreSouth Broad Street reopens and workers make progress
South Broad Street was reopened to thru traffic in the central business district Friday and Cairo City Manager Chris Addleton says that should be the last extended closure until near the end of the streetscape project. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation. It has been inconvenient, but we believe the result will be worthwhile,” the…
Read MoreAuthorities probe suspected arson
A Sunday morning fire is being investigated as a case of arson, according to Cairo Police. The city police and fire departments were dispatched to a structural fire at 821 13th Street N.E. just after 1 a.m Sunday where they found a double wide trailer engulfed in flames. Police were approached at the scene by…
Read MoreUnited National Bank is celebrating its anniversary by sharing profits
United National Bank posted strong earnings in 2015 and shareholders will benefit from those earnings very soon. The bank’s financial performance has also earned UNB a top ranking among the nation’s top community banks. The bank’s board of directors recently voted unanimously to pay a dividend of $1.25 per share to all shareholders of record…
Read MoreSouth Broad to remain closed through Friday
South Broad Street from First Avenue S.W. to the intersection with Second Avenue S.E. and ML King Jr. Avenue S.W. will remain closed through 5 p.m. Friday, May 27, Cairo City Manager Chris Addleton announced Monday. Originally, the street was projected to reopen last Friday but issues with compaction and suitable dirt have forced a…
Read MoreAddleton proposing higher gas rates in revised budget
Cairo city officials are now considering an increase in the cost of city gas service in addition to increases in water and sewer rates in the proposed 2016-2017 operating budget. City leaders continue to tweak the budget and on Monday night Cairo City Manager Chris Addleton shared his recommended rate hikes in the gas department.…
Read MoreGrady EMC lawsuit has been settled
Grady EMC and a group calling itself the “Take Back Our Grady EMC” committee have settled a lawsuit filed by the group of disgruntled EMC members. Judge Loring A. Gray Jr., signed the consent order dismissing the case Friday. Both sides are claiming victory in the settlement. Grady EMC President and General Manager Bo Rosser…
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