The “Messiah” will be performed by the Thomasville Singers Sunday
A local community chorus, Thomasville Singers, will perform Handel’s “Messiah” with orchestra and soloists Sunday afternoon, a presentation of Arts of the Community at Thomas University. The concert will take place in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Thomasville, located at 210 N. Broad St., at 4 p.m. ““This performance will feature Part II of…
Read MoreCounty and schools continue to negotiate on C.H.A.M.P.S. officer
Grady County school system officials have continued to negotiate with Grady County officials with the hope of agreeing to jointly fund a school resource officer. On Tuesday night, the board of education voted unanimously in favor of a tentative agreement with the Grady County Board of Commissioners for a Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting…
Read MoreNew exhibit features local artists
The Grady County Museum and History Center is currently hosting its third local artists exhibit. The exhibit, showing now through June 30, features a variety of local artists from all over Grady County. An open house celebrating the opening of the exhibit will be held this Sunday afternoon. Artwork from recurring artists as well as…
Read MoreGeorgia Trend shines spotlight on Grady County
The University of Georgia and Georgia Trend magazine have singled out Cairo and Grady County as one of four communities in the state that is working together to improve its future through leadership and innovation. The April edition of the magazine shines a spotlight on this community and names it as a winner of its…
Read MoreWoman thought to have died in crash Thursday not found until Saturday
A Calvary woman was killed in a tragic car accident late last week, but the crash scene wasn’t discovered until approximately two days later. Ga’Lisa Jannah Gerald, 25, lived alone, according to Sgt. First Class Tommy Peeples III, with the Georgia State Patrol. Gerald’s boyfriend, who lives in Florida, told authorities he had last communicated…
Read MoreFormer Dist. 3 BOE member has plans to return to board
A former member of the Grady County Board of Education is hoping to serve again, and has submitted a letter of interest announcing her desire to be appointed to fill District 3’s vacant seat on the panel. The post was recently relinquished by board member Allen Jenkins unexpectedly. Laura Register, who filled that seat from…
Read MoreMarty Cannington to make another run for school board
A Cairo banker who came up short in his bid in 2012 to be elected to the Grady County Board of Education still has his eyes set on becoming a board member. Marty Cannington announced this week that he has submitted his letter of interest and regardless of who the school board appoints next week,…
Read MoreDeadline to apply for District 3 school board seat is Monday
So far, four local citizens have shown interest in being appointed to replace Allen Jenkins as the District 3 Grady County Board of Education member. The Board of Education is currently accepting letters of interest from citizens interested in being considered as a potential appointee to the school board. Letters of interest will be accepted…
Read MoreLocal therapy dog can make life better for those suffering hardships
A dog who had a rough start in life is now giving solace to humans going through rough patches in their own lives. Buster is a trained therapy dog who works with his owner, Kim Rosencrantz of Cairo, who is also a certified dog obedience trainer and instructor. Buster was abandoned as a puppy in…
Read MoreCity delays action on request for theater funding
Former Cairo mayor Richard VanLandingham made good on a pledge this week to donate $4,000 to the Zebulon Theater’s digital conversion project and on Monday he delivered the check to Bert Wind, chairman of the Regional Community Center board of directors, which owns and manages the community theater. VanLandingham’s donation comes on the heels of…
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