Who will win a new car?
For those holders of Jeep raffle tickets, the suspense will finally end this Saturday when the lucky winner’s name is drawn. There will be a maximum of only 400 such tickets put in the drawing at a casino night here Saturday. The Grady General Support League has organized its entire fund raising event around a…
Read MoreSchool board hears athletic report
Cairo High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Carlton Gainous gave a first-ever athletic program update to the board of education Tuesday night, including a glimpse into the budget of the athletic program.“We realize these are tough economic times, but we will continue to do our very best job for our student athletes. I’m confident…
Read MoreCairo takes two from Monroe
On Friday night, the Syrupmaids got 13 points from Quan Sadberry, 12 from Kierra Addison and 11 from Kiyauna Masten as the Maids defeated the Lady Tornadoes 63-57. Cairo led 17-10 after one quarter, but the Lady Tornadoes tied the game at the half 29-29. Cairo outscored Monroe 17-15 in the third quarter and pulled away with…
Read MoreBoth Cairo team fall
Westover takes two from Cairo By: Michael Best and Pat Wind The Westover Lady Patriots slipped by the Cairo Syrupmaids 44-41, while the Patriots defeat the Syrupmakers 61-45 Tuesday night in Albany at Westover High School. The Syrupmaids got off to a slow start Tuesday night, trailing 9-0, but battled back and hung close, as…
Read MoreUtility bills late going out
If you haven’t received your monthly utility bill from the City of Cairo when you normally do there is a good reason. A conversion to a new billing system has caused the city to be tardy in mailing the bills, according to Cairo City Manager Chris Addleton. Two city councilmen reported Tuesday night at the…
Read MoreOliver shares vision for “New Cairo”
Noted architect and award winning town planner Lew Oliver shared his vision for a “New Cairo” during Monday night’s annual membership meeting of the Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce.Oliver, a native of Cairo, but now a resident of Roswell in metro Atlanta, reminded the audience of all of the assets that Cairo and Grady County…
Read MoreSyrupmaker wrestler racks up fourth region title
Cairo High School wrestler Dewain Robinson became the first ever Syrupmaker to win four straight region wrestling titles last Friday. In addition to Robinson’s big win, Cairo’s Kelvin Hart won his first region championship, defeating his opponent from Dougherty High School 5-3.Larry Hammer was region runner-up for the Makers and Marcus Herring, Logan Arline, and Anthony…
Read MoreGrady EMC crew dispatched to hard hit Kentucky
Crews from Grady EMC are headed to Kentucky to help the state restore power to areas hardest hit by the recent winter storm.“Being an electric co-op means calling upon your neighbors during emergencies,” says Donnie Prince with Grady EMC. “We have an unwritten agreement that says if we’re in trouble, they help us. In return,…
Read MoreSyrupmakers trample Trojans
By: Michael Best and Pat Wind (Wed., Feb. 4) The Cairo Syrupmakers defeated the Dougherty Trojans on the hardcourt last night in Albany 57-50, while the Syrupmaids were beaten by the Lady Trojans 58-46. The Syrupmakers, are now 14-6 overall with a 7-4 region record. Cairo’s Kiyauna Masten led the Maids with 10 points, while…
Read MoreBrookwood swimmers win at state
By Lindsay Field Two local swimmers led Brookwood School to a second place finish, and one broke two state records in the GISA State Swim Meet over the weekend. Hunter Hinson, 17, and Jackson Brannon, 15, both of Cairo, led the way for Brookwood, tying for second place in the 2009 GISA State Swim Meet…
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