Over seven miles of city streets to be paved
Just under seven-and-a-half miles of city streets are scheduled to be paved this spring as the city of Cairo moves forward with its multiphase paving project. The low bidder for the Phase 2 streets is The Scruggs Company, and the Cairo City Council accepted the company’s low bid of $696,128.66 during a special called meeting…
Read MoreApplication for grant is not an endorsement of motocross, officials say
The Grady County Joint Development Authority has applied for a grant to conduct an economic impact study on the local motocross tracks, but authority members say they do not want the public to confuse their actions with an endorsement. JDA Executive Director Chadd Mathis reported to the authority members Tuesday that he has applied for…
Read MoreSusina owner to present program to Thomas Co. Historical Society
The owner of an historic Grady County plantation will be the featured speaker at Sunday’s annual meeting of the Thomas County Historical Society. Randy Rhea, owner of Susina Plantation in southern Grady County, will present his program “Susina: Did You Know That . . .?” at the 2013 annual meeting of the Thomas County Historical…
Read MoreCommissioners plan to interview six candidates for county administrator
The Grady County commission and its consultant are preparing to interview candidates for the county administrator position. Tom Berry, a former Thomasville city manager and interim Cairo city manager, is serving as a consultant to the county commission in the search for a new county administrator. The position has been vacant since the Sept. 27,…
Read MoreKeown endorsed by Bivins
Libertarian candidate Dr. Jeff Bivins of Grady County, who was defeated in the recent District 11 State Senate special election has now endorsed Republican candidate Mike Keown. “I ran for this office because I believe the people of the 11th District want a state senator who will stand for liberty, personal responsibility and reducing government intrusion in our…
Read MoreLocal farmers are supporting Burke
With endorsements from over 100 area farmers and agri-businessmen, District 11 senatorial candidate Dr. Dean Burke is hosting a district tour to promote his stance on the state’s largest industry, which is agriculture. “Now that the race has narrowed to two candidates, Dean’s support has grown to an overwhelming majority of the agriculture community, displayed…
Read MoreGraveside services for Royal Cook to be held Thursday
Graveside services for Cecil Royal Cook, 83, of Cairo, Ga., will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cairo. The Rev. Paul Jones will officiate. Mr. Cook passed away at Pinewood Nursing Center, Whigham, Ga., on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Mr. Cook was born on Dec. 9, 1929,…
Read MoreNo decision on Agri-Center rental
Whether or not the county will continue to rent out the Grady County Agri-Center for private functions is yet to be decided. Commissioners discussed the issue at its January 3 meeting but tabled action until County Clerk Carrie Kines could meet with Building and Grounds Superintendent Brian Harrison and report back to the board. “I’ve…
Read MoreChamber to spotlight its partners in education
The upcoming 87th annual meeting of the membership of the Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce will showcase educational partnerships fostered with the goal of creating a quality work force. Three distinguished area educators will be participating in a panel discussion which will highlight recent collaborations between the Grady County School System, local business and industry…
Read MoreCounty to pre-qualify contractors for Tired Creek dam
Grady County is putting out a call for qualified contractors to construct the Tired Creek Lake following Tuesday night’s county commission meeting. For nearly an hour and a half Tuesday the board met with consultants on the lake including Chuck Wilson and Bradley Boyer of Schnabel Engineering, the designers of the dam, as well as…
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