Grady General Hospital updates visitor policies
Archbold’s Grady General Hospital has updated hospital visitor policies, per Grady General Hospital administrator Crystal Wells. “We’ve updated our visitation policies as we continue to balance COVID-19 related precautions with the needs of our patients and their families,” said Wells. The new visitation policies are: · Patients at G.G.H., who are not suspected or confirmed…
Read MoreChamber forced to pull plug on annual Yule parade, other holiday plans are being made
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on traditional Christmas activities in Cairo including the long beloved parade and the newer Mistletoe Market. Although they will not take place in the way we are used to enjoying them, new versions designed to keep everyone healthy are on the drawing board. Both Alyssa Blakley, Cairo Main…
Read MoreOliver charrette rescheduled for Nov. 30
A project to reimagine downtown Cairo’s future plans and branding as led by famed urban and residential designer Lew Oliver has been rescheduled for the end of November. The charrette had originally been scheduled to take place last week but had to be postponed temporarily. Cairo Mayor Howard Thrower says the new date of the…
Read MoreCounty finds spot for Whigham manned dumpster site
After many months of attempting to locate a suitable piece of property in or near Whigham for a manned dumpster site, the Grady County Commission appears to have been successful in identifying a small tract west of Whigham and has authorized the purchase of the land from a Grady County business. The board took action…
Read MoreAmeris Bank launches 11th annual Helping Fight Hunger initiative
Ameris Bank has launched its 11th annual “Helping Fight Hunger” initiative this October. Bank leaders say due to COVID-19, this project is more important than ever as food insecurity is up by 60 percent, according to Feeding America. While this year’s campaign may look a little different to observe social distancing practices, organizers say the…
Read MoreOfficials ask Planning Commission to move forward with zoning
Grady County officials are moving forward with putting together a proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county and on Tuesday the board gave the green light for the Grady County Planning Commission to work on a plan to bring back before the board as soon as possible. Planning Commission Chairman Kris Weaver…
Read MoreLake Authority continues to discuss RV park
The Grady County Lake Authority received a preliminary design Monday for a proposed campground at Tired Creek Lake that was developed by a University of Georgia engineering student through the Archway Partnership. Lake Authority executive director Mike Binion noted that the county recently contracted with A.B.M. Building Solutions LLC to do a comprehensive study for…
Read MoreKoyo hosted 2nd annual poker run to benefit JRB&GC
Koyo Bearings hosted its 2nd annual motorcycle poker run fundraiser to benefit Cairo’s Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club Saturday. The “Riding Miles to Support the JRBGC” raised $2,550, according to Stephen Francis, director of the local Boys & Girls Club. “It was great weather and great fellowship coming together in such unity for such…
Read MoreEarly voting begins next week
Grady County election officials are gearing up for the opening of advance in-person voting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12. Early voting runs though Friday, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m. and will be held weekdays at the Grady County Courthouse. One day of Saturday voting will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9…
Read MoreHospitalizations up here, 183 students on quarantine
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Grady County is up slightly over last week, and one more death of a local resident from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus has been recorded, according to state public health officials. A 75-year-old white male with a comorbidity is the 23rd Grady County resident listed as…
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