COVID numbers are declining here and in region
The number of new COVID-19 cases affecting Grady County residents continues to decline with only 19 reported this week by state public health officials. However, one new death of a Grady County resident was announced this week, bringing the total number of local residents killed by the disease caused by the novel coronavirus to 41…
Read MoreChamber officials conducting interview for executive director
“We have several quality candidates and began interviewing last Friday,” says Seth Stanaland, immediate past chairman of the chamber who is overseeing the hiring process. “We should be able to find a quality director among the candidates we have so far.” Courtney King is serving as the chamber’s interim executive director, a position she has…
Read MoreCity residents no longer will receive one bill for utilities and CNS Next
In the nearly two decades since CNS Cable was launched, one of the hallmarks of the service was the convenience of subscribers having their charges for cable, internet and/or phone being included in their monthly utility bill. Effective with the first billing cycle on Feb. 15, that will no longer be the case, according to…
Read MoreCounty moving forward to privatize garbage service
The Grady County Commission took action Tuesday morning that will result in the remaining unmanned dumpsites in the county going “dark,” according to Chairman Phillip Drew. The board voted 3-0 this week to accept “Proposal B” from Taylor Waste Services Inc., to handle the collection and disposal of solid waste for the county, which would…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office investigating apparent murder-suicide
The Grady County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent murder-suicide of a mother and daughter on Beth Page Road. Authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased saying they are awaiting confirmation of their initial assessment from autopsies being performed at the state crime lab. Capt. Daniel Singletary with the Grady County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreOfficials prepare for mass COVID-19 vaccinations
County emergency and health officials are preparing for mass vaccination programs here, but a shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine has forced the plans to be placed on hold for now. In the student parking lot of Cairo High School, portable carports are already in place and ready to shield healthcare workers from the elements as…
Read MoreNew restaurant to open at Tired Creek Golf Course
A pair of sisters is establishing a new family-owned business here that promises to tempt the tummies of area residents. “Sweet Vidalias” will be opening soon at the Tired Creek Golf Course under the ownership and management of sisters Debbie Hanchey and Karlana Melton. “We moved up here about four years ago and there just…
Read MoreCounty considers proposal to become an AARP Age-Friendly community
The Southwest Georgia region could soon become the nation’s first region to be recognized as Age Friendly by the American Association of Retired People (AARP). Southwest Georgia Regional Commission executive director Suzanne Angell and deputy director Barbara Reddick appeared before the Grady County Commission seeking the county’s support for the initiative. The Regional Commission executives…
Read MoreCity firemen, police urged to get vaccine
Cairo Mayor Howard Thrower, III invited Chris Newman, Archbold’s vice president of clinical services, to speak with the city’s public servants, including the fire and police departments. Newman asked the first responders to “separate politics and medicine when it comes to the [COVID-19] vaccine.” Twenty-two of the police department’s 28 personnel attended Newman’s meeting with…
Read MoreNear perfect score for Johnson
Grady County Administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, received all high marks on his most recent job performance evaluation. Johnson has served as the county administrator since Sept. 10, 2018. His contract comes up for renewal next month. The year-to-year contract automatically renews each year unless either party provides notice. Grady County Commissioners met in a…
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