Labor Department hosting Open House this Friday
An open house for the Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) new Cairo Career Center will be held Friday, Sept. 7, from 2-4 p.m. The new facility, located at 225 5th Street, N.E., has been open since April. The facility is owned by the city of Cairo and leased to the GDOL. “We’re pleased to work…
Read MoreMore West Nile virus cases are reported, three deaths in SWGA
A suspected human case of West Nile virus is being investigated in Miller County, say disease investigators with Southwest Health District, while a horse has been confirmed with the mosquito-borne infection. “Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of the patient,” said Miller County Health Department Manager Darleen Cox. She emphasized that the…
Read MoreHunting on Tired Creek property is prohibited
County officials say problems caused by wild hogs are growing in Grady County, but particularly on the Tired Creek lake property. Grady County Commissioner Charles Norton said Tuesday the board needs to give Georgia Department of Natural Resources rangers direction about whether hunting of hogs is allowed on the lake property or not and, if…
Read MoreBattle for the Syrup Pitcher is Friday night at West Thomas Stadium
After a two-year hiatus, the “Battle for the Syrup Pitcher” will be renewed this Friday night in Cairo. The two teams have been battling one another off and on since 1922 with the Bulldogs holding a 38-24-6 edge in the rivalry. However, the last two years are not the only times the two teams have…
Read MoreGrady General makes state Honor Roll of top hospitals
Grady General Hospital has earned high marks for its health care services from a state hospital group. The Georgia Hospital Association’s Partnership for Health and Accountability named Grady General to its Core Measures Honor Roll. The Cairo hospital is one of 26 in Georgia to be placed in the Trustee category, one of the highest…
Read MoreOver $23,000 is raised by charity event
The Speakeasy Casino Night scholarship fundraiser held Saturday night at the Grady Cultural Center attracted a large crowd and $23,362 was raised by the event. All proceeds will go toward scholarships of Grady County students who attend Thomas University. “We’re excited and pleased over the success of our first major fund-raising event in Cairo,” said…
Read MoreLos Reyes Grill is moving downtown
A local restaurateur is making plans to open an eatery in downtown Cairo and Monday night the city council approved an alcoholic beverage license for the new restaurant. Jose Carlos Ruiz Bautista, owner of the popular Jose’s and Los Reyes Grill, will soon move Los Reyes to downtown Cairo inside the Oliver Building at 117…
Read MoreLawmen target stop-arm traffic violators in Grady
Grady County has begun the fourth school term in a row without a serious school bus accident, but local school bus drivers continue to see stop-arm violations so school officials are issuing a warning to the driving public. “We haven’t had a serious school bus accident in the last three years and, God forbid, we…
Read MoreMore tests for water quality are ordered
Initial study indicates a test well drilled at Cairo Municipal Airport last month will produce the volume of water city officials hoped to find, but the city’s consulting engineer is requesting additional water quality studies. “We found plenty of water. The volume is there and we have good quantity, but our engineer wants to do…
Read MoreIt’s not too late to buy tickets for Casino Night party
It’s not too late to grab a ticket for this Saturday night’s “Speakeasy Casino” night to be held at the Grady Cultural Center. The fundraiser will benefit a scholarship fund being established exclusively for Grady County students attending Thomas University in Thomasville. It gets started at 6:30 p.m. Response from local sponsors and contributors to…
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