Commissioners say “yes” to gate fees at Barber Park, but “no” to guns
Grady County commissioners held a powwow for just over two hours Tuesday with Recreation Director Becky Bracewell to establish policies and procedures to be used in managing and operating Barber Park. Commissioners were unanimous in supporting a ban on guns, of any sort, being brought at the county recreational facility. This is in contrast to…
Read MoreAudrey H. Brooks will speak at women’s event at First Baptist Church
Cairo First Baptist Church will host a Spring Women’s Event during the Mother’s Day weekend. Former Cairo resident Audrey Hester Brooks, daughter of Gail Ulmer Bryan and Bill Hester, both of Cairo, will be the featured speaker.
Read MorePilot plans to meet with city council Monday night
A Grady County pilot who competes in aerobatic competitions sanctioned by the International Aerobatic Club is continuing to fly and practice his stunts following action by the Cairo City Council last week in an attempt to ground him. Chris Rudd was back in the air on Monday and said he will be flying much of…
Read MoreIt’s off to the races as voting begins Monday
There will be 10 new voters eligible to cast ballots in the upcoming May 20 primaries and non-partisan election, according to Grady County election officials. Early voting begins Monday, April 28 at 8 a.m. at the Grady County Courthouse. The advanced voting period runs through Friday, May 16 and there will be one day of…
Read MoreContractor orders new pipe to replace damaged pipe
More heavy rains here are not stopping progress at the Tired Creek Lake dam, according to Grady County Administrator Carlos Tobar. Late last week, nearly four inches of rain fell here on top of over four inches in mid-March and those rains did significant damage to pipe in the lake’s principal spillway riser. Tobar reports…
Read MoreHigh school pranksters all plead guilty
District Attorney Joe Mulholland has reduced criminal charges against 13 Cairo High School seniors whose attempt at a senior prank earlier this school year instead turned into a police investigation and their subsequent arrests on felony charges. Mulholland dismissed the felony charges of burglary in the second degree and interference with government property that were…
Read MoreCouncil votes to suspend pilot’s airport privileges
The Cairo City Council voted Monday night to suspend an aerobatic stunt pilot’s privileges to use the Cairo Municipal Airport. The issue was first raised in February by Councilman James H. (Jimmy) Douglas. On Monday night, Douglas renewed his opposition to aerobatic stunt practice going on out of the local airport. City Manager Chris Addleton…
Read MoreMathis ponders plan to attract more Japanese investment here
After attending the U.S. – China Manufacturing Symposium March 26-28 in Dothan, Ala., Grady County Joint Development Authority Executive Director Chadd Mathis told JDA members this week he could see a similar event being held in Grady County and tied it to developing relations with Japan. “The U.S.-China Symposium was quite interesting. I learned a…
Read MoreCCC food and beverage service under new management
A self-professed “foodie” has teamed up with a chef and talented cook to create a new dining experience at the Cairo Country Club. Jody Fitzpatrick is a relative newcomer to southwest Georgia, but he said he has fallen in love with this area. Fitzpatrick is a native of New Jersey, but three years ago he…
Read MoreMessenger wins more prizes for creative advertising
The Cairo Messenger racked up more awards at the Georgia Press Association’s Advertising Conference held last week at Lake Blackshear Resort outside of Cordele. The newspaper won three first place awards and three second place awards in the GPA Advertising Contest, which this year was judged by members of the Virginia Press Association. Ads submitted…
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