Computers stolen from Cairo High School
A dozen small computers were stolen from a Cairo High School classroom recently, and Cairo Police are following leads in the case. The school purchased the 12 Dell computer notebooks last year using grant money, and they were used in the school’s social studies’ department. A teacher had stacked the computers on his desk on…
Read MoreSchool board approves purchase of metal detectors
The Grady County Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase of a portable metal detector and two wireless metal detecting wands for use at Cairo High School as part of what Superintendent Dr. Tommy Pharis is calling “one small piece of an overall program to insure student and staff safety.”“This is not a knee jerk…
Read MoreCounty seeks new recreation director
There will not be a YMCA managed and operated recreation program in Grady County in the immediate future. That is what county commissioners were told Tuesday by Grady County Administrator Rusty Moye, who reported on his talks with Wylie Grady, Thomasville YMCA director. According to Moye, Grady is not able to take on the management…
Read MoreMule Day is Saturday
The cane juice is cooked and bottled, early arrivals are camped and ready, and the 38th annual Mule Day in Calvary is unofficially underway in the south Grady community.The Calvary Lions Club and many volunteers have worked countless hours to prepare for this weekend’s huge event dedicated to honoring the backbone of early American agriculture.…
Read MoreThrower recognized for military service
United States Navy Armed Guard veteran Howard Thrower Jr., of Cairo, was recognized by U.S. Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop in a ceremony held at Veterans Memorial at the courthouse on Saturday for his service during World War II aboard Merchant Marine ships. Thrower, a former commander of American Legion Post 122, said he was a…
Read MoreMarine Corps Logistics Base officer is Veterans Day keynote speaker
Local veterans organizations are making plans for the annual observance of Veterans Day at the Grady County Courthouse beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11.Keynote speaker for the observance will be Second Lieutenant Kyle Thomas, who heads the Public Affairs Office of the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany.“Being that the base is the…
Read MoreCairo travels to Crisp County Friday night
The Cairo Syrupmakers face a very important region test Friday night as they travel to Cordele to take on the Crisp County Cougars. The Cougars are riding a two-game region win streak with a 14-3 win over Westover and a 14-13 decision over the Monroe Tornadoes last week. Crisp County has lost just one region game, 31-28…
Read MoreEarly voting ends Friday
Early voting has been going on here since September 20th and as of late Tuesday afternoon county elections officials reported that 1,704 have voted early.You can still vote early right up until 5 p.m. this Friday, October 29th at the courthouse.The registrar’s office has mailed 250 absentee ballots and 150 of those have been returned.Election…
Read MoreHabitat to accept applications for sixth home
The Grady County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is looking for a local family who is interested in owning their own home.“We are looking for stable families who really want to work with us to become a homeowner. Habitat helps people who don’t have enough income to qualify for a mortgage through traditional means, but…
Read MoreCounty is another step closer to closing on bonds
During a special called meeting Tuesday, the Grady County Board of Commissioners authorized Chairman Al Ball to execute documents regarding the $15 million bond issue to finance the construction of the 960-acre Tired Creek lake.The county commission meeting followed a meeting of the South Georgia Governmental Services Authority, which voted to issue the debt on…
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