Addleton says insurance will cover loss at utility office
The Cairo city manager says that any money taken from the utility department will be covered by the city’s insurance. The alleged theft is currently being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. City Manager Chris Addleton told city councilmen Monday night the city is bonded up to $500,000, and he said the alleged theft…
Read MorePedestrian hit by car Monday is flown to Tallahassee hospital
A young Grady County man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car Monday morning north of Cairo. The 26-year-old was taken via helicopter to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. The Georgia State Patrol is still investigating the accident and has not released any details of the incident.Officers with the Grady County Sheriff’s Office who…
Read MoreSchool board rejects lowest cost proposal to stick with CNS
The Grady County Board of Education voted Monday night to reject the lowest cost proposal for Internet and Data service and accept what school officials believe to be the best proposal.School officials solicited proposals from current provider CNS as well as Windstream, AT&T and US Telecom. AT&T and US Telecom did not submit proposals.During a…
Read MoreBarbara H. Lindsay to be memorialized Friday
Services for Barbara Hancock Lindsay, 78, of Whigham, GA, are at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2010, at Whigham Baptist Church, Whigham, GA, with Rev. Richard McNair and Rev. Harold Burrell officiating. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Hancock, Shane Cannon, Jeffery Collins, Bill Gordon, Chad Gordon and Steve Ulmer. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove…
Read MoreSyrupmakers are region 1-AAA champions!
The Cairo Syrupmaker swim team won the region 1-AAA championship last Tuesday in Albany, outscoring Westover 129-93. James Bowen qualified for the state swim meet again this year and will represent Cairo High School at Westminster High School Feb. 12-13. The Syrupmaids finished third overall in the girl’s division behind Westover and Perry High School.…
Read MoreFunds missing from magistrate’s office, special audit reveals
An audit has revealed nearly $1,000 missing from the office of the Grady County Magistrate’s Court, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Grady County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the matter. Grady County Chief Magistrate Larry Bearden says he discovered a discrepancy last fall and alerted Grady County County Administrator Rusty Moye and then the…
Read MoreCommissioners are undecided on three big issues
Grady County commissioners batted around three of the biggest issues it faces Tuesday, but did not take any action to move forward.Chairman Al Ball, at the urging of County Administrator Rusty Moye on behalf of the recreation advisory committee, sought to determine the commission’s desire regarding the proposed construction of a new aquatic center at…
Read MoreAre you interested in a community garden?
As members of the Grady County Housing Task Force has been canvassing the community in hopes of getting a clearer picture as to what the current housing situation is in the community, some citizens have expressed an interest in a community garden.Housing Task Force Chairman Mildred Clark reports that an interest in such a venture…
Read MoreOld 179 S. to get more than a facelift
Motorists who travel Old 179 south of Whigham to Calvary will soon have a smoother ride to enjoy.The Grady County Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted a low bid of $2,240,430.67 from Scruggs Company Interstate Construction of Valdosta for the full depth reclamation and paving project.According to County Administrator Rusty Moye, the contractor will use equipment…
Read MoreServices for Thomas L. Manning are Thursday
Services for Thomas Lloyd Manning, 61, of Cairo, GA, are at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2010, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Cloud officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. Manning passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010, at his home. Active pallbearers will be Blake Wilson,…
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