July 4th fireworks to return to Grady County?
For the first time in eight years, fireworks to celebrate Independence Day may return to light up Grady County skies next summer, thanks to a partnership of private and public entities and the legwork of one man. Michael Best said every year he hears people saying they wished they didn’t have to drive to Thomasville…
Read MoreLake authority chairman confirms with commissioners the role of the authority
County to solict bids for 107,385.65 stream bank credits The chairman of the Grady County Lake Authority has asked for clarification of the authority’s role regarding management of Tired Creek Lake and its construction. Travis Bryant went before the Grady County Commission Tuesday night, to provide an update on the lake. Bryant said he also…
Read MoreCouncil continues to question police department overtime expense
Douglas asks for more detailed report from police The amount of overtime being paid for in the Cairo Police Department continues to attract the attention of the Cairo City Council. On Monday night, Councilman Kermit Gilliard questioned the overtime report for the period beginning Aug. 10 and ending Sept. 7, which indicated 175 hours of…
Read MoreCity backs off on charging school system for building permits
After Grady County School System officials voiced concerns last month over a “new” City of Cairo policy of charging other local government entities for building permits, the Cairo City Council on Monday night voted to grant a blanket waiver on building fees for Grady County and Grady County Board of Education building projects. “I’m looking…
Read MoreLawmen shut down suspected meth lab
While trying to arrest a Cairo man on outstanding drug arrest warrants, local law enforcement officers say they discovered a suspected methamphetamine lab, and caught the man they wanted. Cary Brandon Smith, 30, 259 D&G Lane, had been on the run since March, but he was taken into custody last week. Shortly after midnight on…
Read MoreNo charges filed in recent death of pedestrian
Cairo Police have not made a decision about whether to lodge charges against an 18-year-old Cairo girl who was driving an SUV when a Cairo man was stuck and killed nearly three weeks ago. Police are still waiting on results of an autopsy and toxicology report on the victim from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.…
Read MoreS’sssnake gets z’zzzapped knocking out power to much of city
An overly adventurous, slithering snake shorted out a power circuit early Monday morning, and plunged thousands of Cairo homes and businesses into deeper darkness. Sometime after 3:30 a.m., about 1,800 to 2,000 electricity customers with the City of Cairo lost power for nearly an hour. Rod Prince, energy services director for the City of Cairo,…
Read MoreSchool board buys remainder of property across from Southside
The Grady County Board of Education has approved the purchase of a final tract of land it wanted on Third Street S.E., across from the Southside Elementary School campus. On Tuesday night, the board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the Thorsby property at 430 Third St. S.E. for the negotiated price of $20,387.…
Read More9/11 memorial service to be held Friday morning
Heroes breakfast also to be held The Cairo Fire Department and Woodmen of the World will host a 9/11 Memorial Service this Friday at the city fire department headquarters. The event begins at 10 a.m. and the community is invited to participate. Also on Friday morning, public safety personnel and active duty military personnel will…
Read MoreNo interest in running for office in Whigham
Not a single candidate has qualified for the upcoming municipal election in Whigham as of the close of business Tuesday, according to Whigham City Clerk Lisa Calhoun. All city councilmen and the mayor of Whigham are up for election this year. Current councilmen include Carole Booth, Jeffrey Brinson, Janice Brinson, Jim Sellers, and Joe Singletary.…
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