Cairo’s trademark canopy is now powered with LED lights
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas in Cairo as the city’s holiday decorations have been put up by utility crews. Those who have noticed something a little different about the downtown canopy of lights are not mistaken. The first phase of a major refurbishment of the Cairo trademark has been completed , according…
Read MoreWhigham resident is a screenwriter preparing to film a web series here
A screenwriter in Whigham is preparing to film a web series in her new hometown that is likely to bring mystery and intrigue to Grady County. Rachel Farrell is teaming up with her brother-in-law, Brian White, a film director with Outjogging Pictures, to create “LOST/FOUND.” “He’s been making short films for a long time, and…
Read MorePositive COVID case results in tax office lockdown
A member of the staff of the Grady County Tax Commissioner’s office has tested positive for COVID-19 and during the office’s busiest time of year, its doors are locked to the public. “I was notified late on Saturday night (Nov. 7) that we had a positive case,” Grady County Tax Commissioner Barbara Darus told The…
Read MoreChristmas concert to be performed in Davis Park on December 15
The Grady County community will have an opportunity to come together for some Christmas cheer on Tuesday evening, Dec. 15. The Cairo City Council unanimously approved a special event permit for the Washington Middle School Band to hold its annual Christmas concert at Davis Park beginning at 6 p.m. The band typically performs in the…
Read MorePolice seek suspects in armed robbery of a local man
Cairo Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened outside a man’s home on 10th Street Northeast Thursday evening. The victim, a 23-year-old man, told police that two men wearing all black clothes and masks were hiding in bushes outside his house when he arrived home at approximately 8:25 p.m. and they jumped on him.…
Read MoreC.H.S. Homecoming 2020: A Touch of Class
Cairo High School is celebrating the school spirit this week with Homecoming 2020: A Touch of Class. On Monday, the student body learned who is a candidate for Homecoming Queen and King. The senior class voted on 12 male classmates to compete for the title of Homecoming King. Each candidate will have to work this…
Read MoreCultural Center refurbishing project is now underway
Work is now underway at the Grady Cultural Center on what Cairo city manager Chris Addleton says are much needed upgrades to the popular venue for special events. According to Addleton, the facility’s restrooms are being refurbished and a new “hospitality room” is being constructed in a section of what was previously used as a…
Read MoreNew restaurant coming to Cairo on Hwy. 84?
A public hearing will be held next week to consider a request by an out-of-town development firm seeking a variance from the city’s zoning ordinance that could result in a new fast food restaurant coming to Cairo. Southeastern Retail Development LLC, which has offices in Santa Rosa, Florida, Atlanta and Birmingham, is seeking a variance…
Read MoreOwner of substandard homes opposes city’s war on blight
A Decatur County resident appeared before the Cairo City Council to complain the city is too harsh in dealing with dilapidated properties here. Bryan Doss, the owner of several substandard structures here, met with city leaders during the council’s regular meeting Monday night. Doss has appealed a decision of Municipal Court Judge Joshua C. Bell…
Read MoreSuccess of river clean-up event has Blakley planning for more
A City of Cairo official hopes to build on the success of an annual clean-up project to tackle litter issues in Cairo and Grady County by harnessing volunteer manpower and interest to create civic pride. Alyssa Blakley, who serves in multiple roles for the city including the executive director of Keep Cairo/Grady County Beautiful, appeared…
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