Man shot to death early Saturday
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an autopsy on the body of a 39-year-old man shot to death during a domestic dispute over the weekend. Antavius Robinson was killed at a residence in the 800 block of Pierce Chapel Road sometime during the early morning hours Saturday. The Grady County Sheriff’s Office asked the…
Read MoreChamber planning drive-thru Christmas experience
Rather than a Christmas parade through downtown Cairo this year, the chamber of commerce is asking the Grady County community to put on its holiday finest and provide a drive-thru Christmas experience for the public. “Our goal is to paint our community in Christmas décor and to spread some Christmas joy and cheer,” says Courtney…
Read MoreMonds sworn in as new State Trooper
A Grady County man has officially joined the ranks of the Georgia State Patrol and is patrolling the highways and byways of G.S.P. Post 6 in Gainesville. Akintunde Gillette Monds, the eldest son of John and Dr. Kathaleena Monds of Grady County, graduated as a member of the 109th class of the Georgia State Patrol…
Read MoreLocal elections personnel completed hand recount Friday
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to maintain his lead in Georgia as a statewide audit of nearly 5 million ballots wraps up shortly, despite the discovery Monday of around 2,600 uncounted ballots in Floyd County that went mostly for President Donald Trump, according to a top state elections official. The Atlanta Journal Constitution was reporting…
Read MoreCairo Auto Supply celebrating 75th anniversary
A local, family owned business is celebrating 75 years of serving the automotive needs of customers in Grady County and beyond. Current owners Tammy and Alan Wells are the third generation in the Wells family to operate Cairo Auto Supply, located at 301 First Ave. N.E. Brothers Billy and Leonard Wells started the business in…
Read MorePet boarding service will benefit local animal rescue mission
The local family owned dog rescue, Best Friends, is now offering boarding services with profits going to benefit their rescue mission. Best Friends Dog Rescue and boarding is located on 58 acres on Bold Springs Road. “Here at Best Friends, we are dedicated to providing the best care for your furry family members treating them…
Read MoreMayor’s plea for mask requirement falls on deaf ears
Grady County commissioners received encouragement from the mayor of Cairo Tuesday night on the board’s interest in implementing countywide zoning and for consideration of a mandatory mask policy for citizens entering county buildings. Cairo Mayor Howard Thrower III, appeared before the county commission this week and he noted that he was speaking as mayor, but…
Read MoreCopeland says meeting minutes are lacking, board tables approval
The Grady County Board of Commissioners tabled approval of the minutes of its Nov. 3, 2020 meeting after objections were raised by Commissioner LaFaye Copeland. Commissioner Copeland charged that although the county has an audio recording of the meetings, some of the issues discussed by the board do not appear in the official meeting minutes.…
Read MoreGeorgia EMCs, telecoms far apart on rural broadband
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service Georgia’s electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and telecom providers remain far apart on how to expand broadband connectivity in rural Georgia with time growing short for the state to decide a key component of the issue. The EMCs want the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to nearly…
Read MoreSchool superintendent earns high marks in recent evaluation
The Grady County Board of Education has completed its annual evaluation of school superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard and his overall performance rating remains high. On a scale of one to five, with five being the highest rating, Dr. Gilliard received a 4.2 overall, according to Board Chairwoman Teresa Gee Hardy. The board rated the superintendent…
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