The biggest concern to Grady County’s timber consultant who is monitoring the timber harvest at the Tired Creek Lake site is the burning of debris from the timbering. Russell Fowler, of Flint River Timber, appeared before the county commission Tuesday to update the board on the progress on the timber harvest. “The timber crews are…

The 2013 edition of the Cairo Christmas Parade will step off at 7 p.m., Thursday evening and this year’s parade is 78 units strong. Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce officials say they are particularly pleased to have four marching bands in the parade this year. In addition to the Grady County Middle School Band and…

Grady County Finance Director Mary Mayer was terminated from her job Tuesday following a closed door meeting of the Grady County Commission that lasted more than an hour. Once the meeting was reopened to the public, County Administrator Carlos Tobar made the recommendation to terminate Mrs. Mayer effective immediately. Commission Vice Chairman T.D. David offered…

The annual celebration of Christmas in Cairo is coming to the Zebulon Theater next week as as the Syrup City Players present the third annual Cairo Christmas Follies. The holiday variety show was started three years ago as a way to not only usher in the Christmas season, but also to celebrate the unique talents…

Cairo is one of 19 new Georgia cities selected to be a part of the Main Street Start-up Program, which provides technical assistance to communities looking to improve their downtowns. “It’s a two-year process that we have to go through to become a Main Street City, so we’re in a good position,” says Chris Addleton,…

The Grady County Lake Authority will have much to consider when it meets again next month including whether or not to make the Tired Creek Lake a Bill Dance Signature Lake. The authority will also be considering a draft of a fisheries development produced by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Putting the plan into…

Three people have been arrested on methamphetamine charges and more arrests are expected in the coming days as an investigation unfolds, according to Cairo Police. The case began with Thursday’s arrest of Karen Moye, 44, 1021 Fourth St. N.W., Cairo, for possession of meth with intent to distribute. Ms. Moye was arrested when Cairo officers…

November 26, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENT OF RETIREMENT OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE LARRY BEARDEN I write this letter to announce my retirement from the position of Chief Magistrate of Grady County, effective January 1, 2014. I would like to thank the citizens of Grady County for allowing me to serve the people of this community by being chosen…

City of Cairo officials this week are reporting another sewage spill at the new Seventh Avenue lift station. This is the second spill at the new lift station since it went online earlier this year. On Monday, Grady County received two to three inches of rain in some areas. Due to the age of the…