CHS swimmer is two time all-state swimmer
Cairo High School swimmer James Bowen competed last week at the GHSA state championship swim meet. Bowen was a finalist in both the 100m butterfly event and the 100m breaststroke event.Bowen finished fourth overall in the butterfly event and tenth in the state in the breaststroke event. Bowen’s efforts gave Cairo High School a tie…
Read MoreLegendary coach to be honored as member of Sports Hall of Fame
The late coach West Harris Thomas, a CHS graduate, coach and athletic director will be inducted into the Grady County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010, at the Grady Cultural Center.Coach Thomas was known by colleagues, friends and players as a man of integrity, character and honor. “Coach Thomas epitomized the values…
Read MoreHistory buffs to gather at Macedonia Baptist Church March 9th
Grady County Historical Society will gather for its annual meeting at Macedonia Baptist Church, at the intersection of Mill Pond Road and Macedonia Road in the Spence Community on Tuesday, Mar. 9, at 6:30 p.m.A meal of “dinner on the grounds” favorites will be served by Spence ladies for a donation of $6 per person.…
Read MoreCountywide parent meeting is Thursday
Grady County School Superintendent Dr. Tommy Pharis has launched an initiative focusing on increased parental involvement in local schools.A meeting of the newly formed Parent Engagement Committee is scheduled for tomorrow night, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Cairo High School Hancock Library.Dr. Pharis encourages any and all parents interested to attend.The purpose of…
Read MoreJulien Roddenbery, “Mr. Syrupmaker,” to join Sports Hall of Fame greats
On Saturday, Mar. 13, the Grady County Sports Hall of Fame will honor one of the most famous Syrupmakers of all time, the late Mr. Julien B. Roddenbery, athlete, benefactor and dedicated fan, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame along with four other deserving Grady countians. Born Oct. 31, 1892, in Cairo, Ga.,…
Read MoreMarlowe has prospect interested in Higdon facility
A new manufacturing prospect appears to be interested in relocating to the former Higdon Furniture Company facility on Wight Road, so much so that Grady County Joint Development Authority Executive Director Brian Marlowe has met with company officials four times in the last several weeks.Marlowe briefed members of the authority, as well as local bankers…
Read MoreCommissioners OK purchase of radar for State Patrol post
Not wanting to repeat a costly mistake, the Grady County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night voted to purchase six new speed detection radar units for Post 12 of the Georgia State Patrol, which is based in Thomasville.Post Commander Scott A. Woodell, a Grady County native, submitted a request to the county commission for $17,970 to…
Read MoreTickets now on sale for Grady Co. Sports Hall of Fame banquetTickets now on sale for Grady Co. Sports Hall of Fame banquet
Tickets are now on sale for the 2nd annual Grady County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. The banquet will be held Saturday, March 13, at the Grady Cultural Center. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. followed by the dinner, catered once again by Ebony Delight Catering.This year’s inductees include Dr. Perry Simmons, Art…
Read MoreBrookwood’s swim team places in statewide competition
Three swimmers from Brookwood School competed against 30 other teams in the Georgia Independent School Association State Swim Meet the first weekend in February. Brookwood’s Hunter Hinson and Jackson Brannon placed 5th overall in the boys’ division, and Emmaline Brannon placed 8th in the girls’ division at the GISA event held at the Georgia Tech…
Read MoreGrady soccer teams sweep Brookwood
The Grady County Middle School Soccer team, only in its third year of existence, in its home opener Monday earned a pair of wins over Brookwood at Barber Park. The Grady County boys defeated Brookwood 2-0 and the girls knocked off the visitors 5-0. The local middle school soccer team opened the season last week…
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