Mayor signs closing documents for $3.5 million loan for new water plant
xThe city of Cairo is closer to having the money necessary to finance the construction of a new water treatment plant and ground storage facility at the Cairo Municipal Airport. On Monday night, the council authorized Mayor Bobby Burns to execute loan documents with the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for a $3,586,710 low interest loan…
Read MoreMotocross riders willing to volunteer for local service projects
In an effort to teach teamwork and community leadership, the motocross coaches of Millsaps Training Facility say their riders are volunteering their services for neighborhood and individual work projects to help area families and residents. The young men, ages 12-20, will work in groups free of charge on odd jobs such as yard work, painting…
Read MoreCity refinancing existing debt to save over $750,000
Cairo city officials continue to closely monitor city finances and on Monday night the council took action to refinance some debt and save over $750,000 in interest expense over a 10 year period. The council unanimously accepted a proposal from Stephens Inc., to refinance the city’s 2004 utility bonds of approximately $7.2 million over 10…
Read MoreMotocross economic impact is big for Grady, report says
An economic impact study recently conducted by the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute indicates that motocross in Grady County is big business for the community. Grady County Joint Development Authority Executive Director Chadd Mathis applied for and was awarded a grant from Georgia Tech in March 2013 to analyze the financial impact of the motocross…
Read MorePolice investigating theft at Zebulon
Cairo Police are trying to track down the ones responsible for a theft at Cairo’s historic Zebulon Theater. The thievery was discovered the morning of Monday, Oct. 20, by theater volunteers who reported it to authorities. Receipts from that weekend’s showings of the movie “Left Behind” were missing. The money had been kept in a…
Read MoreCHS administration is aggressively enforcing dress code
When Grady County School Superintendent Lee M. Bailey recommended Assistant School Superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard be named Cairo High School Interim Principal he asked that Gilliard enforce the dress code outlined in the student handbook. A review of discipline referrals at CHS indicated that Dr. Gilliard and the CHS assistant principals are doing just that.…
Read MoreMethodist Fall Bazaar is this Saturday, offers something for everyone
An original oil painting, lithograph of Cairo’s old Post Office from the early 1900s and frozen homemade casseroles are just a few of the offerings for sale at the Annual Fall Bazaar at Cairo First United Methodist Church Saturday. The event coordinated by the Cairo First Church Ladies supports the group’s giving to missions, the…
Read MoreWatch for tax bills in the mail this week
Grady Countians should be on the lookout for their tax bills. According to Grady County Tax Commissioner Phyllis Gainous, 14,673 tax bills went out in the mail from a mailing house in Chattanooga, Tenn., Monday. With a postmark of Oct. 20 the 2014 tax bills will carry a due date of Dec. 20, 2014. The…
Read MoreMajors is leaving chamber
As was first reported on cairomessenger.com last Wednesday afternoon, Jennifer Majors has resigned as the executive vice president of the Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce effective Monday, Oct. 27. Mrs. Majors has accepted a position with the Southwest Georgia Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) based in Camilla. There, she will assist math and teacher alternative…
Read MoreCHAMBER OFFICIAL RESIGNS
Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Jennifer Majors has resigned after seven years with the the chamber, officials announced today. Mrs. Majors has accepted a position with Southwest Georgia RESA in Camilla. Her last day on the job will be Oct. 27. Chamber Chairman Chastity Cox and Executive Director Chadd Mathis said they…
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