For a Grady County elected official who has had a lifelong love of numbers, the last 15 years have been a dream job. However, Grady County Tax Commissioner Phyllis Gainous has decided to retire as the county’s top tax official when her term expires Dec. 31, 2016. “Qualifying for the 2016 election is much earlier…

Next Wednesday when Grady countians and Americans across the land pause to honor the service of the men and women in the United States Armed Forces, a long-standing monument to the county’s war veterans will be rededicated. Thanks to a partnership between the Grady County Commission and members of the American Legion, the county’s eternal…

Grady County has won first place in a Keep Georgia Beautiful contest for coming up with a new way to use the former county jail. The Grady County Fire and Rescue Training Ground is the new name of the old jail, which has been refurbished. The facility is now used to help keep volunteer firefighters…

It can be uncomfortable for adults to talk to children about sex and that discomfort is even more when teachers are asked to teach sex education in the classroom. A recent change to the sex education curriculum taught in Grady County schools in grades fourth through 12th has caused a firestorm of criticism on social…

Cairo’s newest attorney was sworn in Tuesday by Superior Court Judge J. Kevin Chason. Gabe Ridley successfully passed the Georgia State Bar exam and is now a practicing attorney in Thomas L. Lehman’s firm. Ridley, son of Mary Faye and Jerry Ridley of Cairo, is a Cairo native. He attended Cairo High School and played…

Downtown Cairo businesses are filling their candy dishes in preparation for Friday’s annual Boo on Broad Halloween event for local youngsters. All children 12 and under wearing costumes are invited to trick or treat between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. during Boo on Broad, which is sponsored by the downtown Cairo merchants and City of…

Not too late to buy tickets for Nov. 5 concert A Georgia son of soul royalty said he is looking forward to sharing his music with south Georgians next week while helping the kids of the Jackie Robinson Boys and Girls Club of Cairo and Grady County. Otis Redding III, promises to perform some of…

A Washington Middle School science teacher was named Grady County Teacher of the Year at an early Friday morning breakfast meeting held at the VanLandingham Center.   Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Laura Elliott made the surprise announcement that Scott Prince had been chosen Grady’s top teacher. Prince was one of seven teachers vying…

Being healthy takes some effort, but the results will make a difference for families. Wal-Mart and Grady General Hospital have joined forces with local organizations to present a free health fair so the citizens of Grady County will have access to essential health services for all ages and needs. The fair will take place at…

The Cairo High School drama program presents to the public the one act play “OZ,” by Don Zolidis early next week. In the play, main character Beth, portrayed by Michaelia Crawford, finds herself lost and reeling in the aftermath of a tragic car accident that claimed the life of her sister Jill, portrayed by student…