First H1N1 fatality in SWGA is confirmed
An Albany area man in his 60s is the first patient in the Southwest Health District’s 14 counties and the third resident of Georgia who has died from Pandemic H1N1, says Southwest Health District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant. “With great sorrow, we acknowledge complications from the novel influenza virus H1N1 have claimed the life…
Read MoreBombers claim championship
The Thomasville Bombers didn’t expect to be in the Great South League Tournament, much less win it all. The Bombers appeared to be out of contention for the championship tournament, but won nine of their last 11 games to claim the title.The Bombers took advantage of qualifying for the tournament by winning the tournament’s opening…
Read MoreAnd the Sports Illustrated’s No. 1 mascot is…
Several years ago the all sports all-the-time network ESPN ranked the Syrupmaker nickname as the most unique mascot in the nation. Now the most respected name in sports journalism, Sports Illustrated, has recognized our Syrupmakers as well, naming them number one in the nation among unique high school nicknames.The story was released this week on…
Read MorePopular eateries cited for health violations
Two popular restaurants in Cairo volunteered to close in recent weeks after health inspectors cited them for violations that could result in customers falling ill.Jin’s Chinese food restaurant on North Broad Street, and Kentucky Fried Chicken on U.S. 84, both closed early the day of their separate inspections and reopened the next day with the…
Read MoreCloud seeks historic seventh term
Cairo Mayor Pro Tem Ernest Cloud Jr., who had considered stepping down from public service, announced this week he will seek an historic seventh term.Cloud is not only one of the longest serving city officials in Cairo’s 139-year history, but he also holds the distinction of being the first African-American elected as a city councilman.“I…
Read MoreKeown will challenge Bishop
State Rep. Mike Keown announced Wednesday he will challenge Congressman Sanford Bishop in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District. Keown filed official paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and says he will move quickly to organize a strong campaign before making a more formal announcement in several months.The 2nd District encompasses most of southwest Georgia from Thomasville…
Read MoreFuneral for Leotis Smith is Saturday
Funeral services for Leotis “Smitty” Smith, 77, of Cairo, Ga., will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, 11 a.m. at the chapel of Clark Funeral Home in Cairo. Interment with full military honors will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo. Pastor Johnny Moore will officiate. Active pallbearers are Chris Nowell, Terry Darsey, Dave Stewart, Terry…
Read MoreServices planned for Carolyn E. Kimmons
Memorial Services for Carolyn Edwena Kimmons, 68, of Ochlocknee, Ga., are to be held on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home in Cairo, Ga. The Rev. Wendell Hollingsworth will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour.Mrs. Kimmons died…
Read MoreDowntown now has new restaurant
Nightlife in downtown Cairo is getting a boost with the opening of The Garden Room restaurant inside wicker.com.Owners Debbie and Al Rocuant have spent the last six months renovating the building most recently occupied by Park Model Manufacturing Offices, and creating an opening to connect it to their stores, wicker.com and The Lunchbox, located at…
Read MoreCity backs JDA
The Cairo City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to assist the Grady County Joint Development Authority financially through December. JDA officials, including Chairman Charles M. Stafford, authority member Chuck Thomas and Executive Director Brian Marlowe, appeared before the mayor and council Monday night seeking financial assistance to meet the debt service on the former…
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