Council discusses ways to better manage Holder Park
With the dedication of the Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club of Cairo-Grady County fast approaching, work at Holder Park is continuing in anticipation of the March festivities. Cairo city officials are also discussing how to best utilize the newly revitalized baseball field at Holder Park, home to the Boys & Girls Club, while at…
Read MoreTaste of the Town is this Saturday
A delight for the taste buds is on the menu this weekend with the Taste of the Town-Spring Sampler ready to get underway Saturday. There are already new additions to the happenings with Jenna Jones of Miss Myrt’s and SweetPeach Cakes and Bakery joining the cupcake judging team of Cairo Fire Chief Jim Fieldings and…
Read MorePlans finalized for second annual Tour of Homes
The second annual Grady County Tour of Homes will feature five local homes as well as a historic county church this year. The tour will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending promptly at 3 p.m. “We are hoping to have a good tour and build on the very successful…
Read MoreBoard trying to fast-track superintendent search
The Georgia School Boards Association posted late last week the announcement of the superintendent of schools vacancy in Grady County. A newspaper ad calling for applicants appears in this issue of The Cairo Messenger. Grady County Board of Education Chairman Drew Pyrz said Tuesday he had been in contact this week with Bill Sampson, the…
Read MoreGBI names shooter, probe continuing
Law enforcement officials say autopsy results give a more clear idea of who was the gunman in a triple shooting death in Cairo earlier this month. The autopsy indicates Jacinto Olguin, 38, was the man who used a handgun to shoot his two friends and then turned the gun on himself, the evening of Saturday,…
Read MoreCounty back tracks on tractor purchase, new bids opened
After objections over fair bidding practices by the county were raised by a local tractor dealer, the Grady Commission on Tuesday rescinded a motion to purchase two new John Deere tractors and opened new bids on comparable models. Durie Cooper, owner of South Georgia Tractor Company, appeared before the board to make the commissioners aware…
Read MoreEnjoy tasty treats at Taste of the Town
Taste of the Town-Spring Sampler organizers have released the names of those businesses and individuals who are participating in the local food festival next month. So far, there are 14 entries slated to serve up some of their signature dishes at the fund raiser for the Grady General Support League. The event is scheduled to…
Read MoreOfficials fear Tired Creek tract may be hog refuge
Wild hogs appear to be a growing concern for Grady County farmers and property owners in the vicinity of the Tired Creek Lake site and one property owner appeared before the county commission to discuss the issue. John Gainous of Cedar Spring Road addressed the board Tuesday night seeking the county’s “patience” if dogs used…
Read MoreNew rental policies and procedures adopted by county
Grady County Commissioners approved new rental procedures for the use of the Agri-Center during their meeting Tuesday night. This reopens the facility for rental by members of the public, which had been temporarily halted until the board took action. Earlier this year, County Clerk Carrie Kines and Finance Director Mary Mayer recommended the board cease…
Read MoreSchool board contracts with GSBA to conduct search
The Grady County Board of Education is moving forward with its search for a superintendent to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Tommy Pharis. Pharis announced last month he would retire effective July 1. Board members met last week with Bill Sampson, a consultant with the Georgia School Boards Association, to discuss GSBA coordinating the superintendent search.…
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