Cauley will seek first full term
Another Grady County public official has made known his intention to seek election in the upcoming 2010 election cycle.State Court Solicitor General Kevin S. Cauley told The Messenger this week he will seek election to his first full four-year term as the chief prosecutor in the State Court of Grady County.Cauley was appointed solicitor in…
Read MoreGot a P.O. Box? Don’t expect Census forms
Local residents who receive their mail at a post office box will not receive a 2010 Census form in the mail, according to local census personnel.Judith Pinon of the city of Cairo says that Census forms for residents who have post office box mailing addresses may pick up a form at Cairo City Hall weekdays…
Read MoreWork underway on Lower Cairo Road
Grady County Road Department crews moved in Monday and began work to remove rusted out metal pipes that were installed in 1982 to replace a wooden bridge and make preparations for the installation of a pre-fabricated concrete bridge on Lower Cairo Road. The county is also going to raise the elevation of the road once…
Read MoreUnleashing creative genius: Camp Invention coming to Cairo
The Camp Invention program is coming to Cairo this summer! It’s a week of daytime excitement, where children are immersed in imaginative play that both reinforces and supplements school-year learning through inquiry-based activities in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), as well as history and the arts. America is currently facing a critical talent gap in…
Read MoreGomez sentenced to 15 years
A Grady County jury on Tuesday found Chaz Michael Gomez guilty of three counts of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of marijuana, leaving the scene, and failing to maintain lane.Superior Court Chief Judge A. Wallace Cato sentenced Gomez to serve 15 years in prison.An appeal bond was successfully…
Read MoreServices are Thursday for Eloise D. Gainous
Services for Eloise Deese Gainous, 85, of Cairo, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Combs officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mrs. Gainous passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at the Brynwood Center, Monticello, FL. Active…
Read MoreSyrupmakers beat Perry
John Holt’s PK in overtime gave the Syrupmaker soccer team a 6-5 win over the Perry Panthers last Friday night at West Thomas Stadium. The teams were tied at the end of regulation 2-2.Cairo’s Mose WIllis scored both of Cairo’s goals and, at the end of the game, the region 1-AAA match up the score was…
Read MoreVeteran commissioner announces retirement
At least one incumbent will not sign on the dotted line when qualifying opens next month.District 5 County Commissioner Bobby Burns announced this week he will not seek a fifth term on the board.“I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Grady County for 15 plus years, but I feel it’s time for a change. Grady…
Read MoreJudge Bass plans to qualify for reelection
Grady County State Court Judge John William (Bill) Bass Sr. announced this week he will seek a third term on the bench.“If the people so choose, I would appreciate the opportunity to continue serving the citizens of Grady County as the judge of the State Court. It has been my honor and privilege to serve…
Read MoreTaylor honored for restoration of Huey helicopter
When Doug Taylor is not repairing and servicing hydraulic equipment at his shop in Cairo, the Vietnam vet is showing off his Vietnam Era Huey helicopter at air shows in the southern United States.Taylor was recently awarded the distinction of “Best Display” for the masterful restoration of his helicopter at the military vehicle preservation show…
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