Memorial service set for County Administrator Rusty Moye
Memorial services for Russell Craig “Rusty” Moye, 64, of Cairo, GA, will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church of Cairo. Rev. Rick Turner will officiate. Mr. Moye passed away at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. Honorary pallbearers will be…
Read MoreSyrupmakers face tough challenge with Westover
The Cairo Syrupmakers (2-2, 1-0) return to West Thomas Stadium this Friday night to face the Westover Patriots (2-2, 1-0). The Syrupmakers and Patriots have identical records coming into this Friday night’s region clash. Cairo defeated Crisp County Friday night 31-0, while the Patriots were 17-14 winners over Monroe last Saturday night. Westover poses a…
Read MoreSAT scores here continue to show improvement
The Scholastic Aptitude Test scores of Cairo High School’s 2012 senior class increased 42 points, according to the College Board’s 2012 SAT report, while Georgia’s average score increased by only seven points and the nation’s scores decreased two points. Cairo High School’s students’ average score was 1,393 on the SAT, compared to 1,351 the year…
Read MoreCity ends year with surplus
A warmer than normal winter impacted the city’s sale of electricity and natural gas, but the city of Cairo closed out the 2011-2012 fiscal year with a $1,033,577 surplus. City officials said this week the fiscal year ended better than they had anticipated with electric revenue down by $74,820.20 compared to last year and gas…
Read MoreHealth Department staying open late Oct. 4 for flu shots
Preventing influenza will be the sole focus of the Grady County Health Department on Oct. 4 from 12 p.m.-6:30 p.m. during an on-site seasonal flu clinic. “We will be giving only vaccines during those hours so people can get them quickly,” said Grady County Health Department Manager Peggy Connell. “Both shots and nasal spray vaccine…
Read MoreFree airplane rides for kids at Young Eagles Day event
Have you ever dreamed of flying in an airplane but never thought you would have the opportunity? That dream can become a reality for local youths ages 8 to 17 at an upcoming Young Eagles Day to be held at the Cairo Municipal Airport. The event is being sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)…
Read MoreGrady is on the short list for new employer
Officials with a Canadian-based firm flew down and met with Grady County Joint Development Authority Executive Director Chadd Mathis last week and are back in town today to discuss the possibility of locating an agri-business operation in Grady County. Mathis has dubbed the prospective new employer as “Project Grow” and at Tuesday’s monthly meeting of…
Read MoreCounty to consider a lake authority
Grady County commissioners appear to be moving toward creating an authority to govern the Tired Creek lake project. Tuesday night Commissioner T.D. David made a plea for commissioners to consider taking the necessary action to create a lake authority. Such an authority could be created by local legislation that must be approved by the Georgia…
Read MoreCost of Aug. 21 run-off topped $68.53 per vote
Grady County officials are keeping a close eye on the budget for elections after a costly run-off election last month ate up a significant portion of the overall budget. Elections Superintendent and Probate Judge Sadie W. Voyles calculates that the August 21 runoff election for the Republican nomination for the Second Congressional District U.S. Representative…
Read MoreBicyclist was killed in accident Sunday
A bicyclist was killed in southern Grady County when the driver of a pickup truck hit him from behind Sunday. Shawn Andrew Crosby, 42, was riding North on Highway 319 S, when the accident happened at 1:11 p.m., Sunday. Tony Andrea Atkins, 36, Thomasville, was driving north on 319 in a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. According…
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