County will accept partial tax payments
Grady countians concerned if you can pay their taxes by Dec. 20, listen up!The Board of Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved a request from Tax Commissioner Phyllis Gainous to allow her office to accept partial tax payments.“With Timken and Monrovia laying off folks and the economy like it is, there are some people struggling and can’t…
Read MoreYoung, Harrell and Puckett win big
With 72% of Grady County’s 13,136 registered voters going to the polls Grady County Sheriff Harry Young easily won a hotly contested race over Republican challenger Earl Stuckey 5488 to 3685 while incumbent Dist. 1 Board of Education member Cuy Harrell III held off his Republican challenger Ryan Lee 1090 to 625.Political newcomers Byron Puckett…
Read MoreDr. C.K. Singleton dies Monday
Dr. Charles Kenneth Singleton died Monday, Nov. 3. Singleton, a longtime local physician and resident of Grady County, suffered from cancer and congestive heart failure. He and his wife, Lucy, moved from Cairo to be near their daughters several years ago. Clark Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and nothing has been finalized. Watch…
Read MorePioneers looks to expand here
The Grady County Joint Development Authority is in the midst of negotiations with Pioneer Hi-Bred International for a million-dollar plus expansion that will result in the creation of approximately 10 new jobs here.JDA Chairman Charles M. Stafford briefed members of the authority on the ongoing negotiations with the company.Pioneer’s plans are for a $1.5 million…
Read MoreWashington wins title
The Washington Middle School Tigers 8th grade football team claimed the South Georgia Middle School Championship last Saturday night at West Thomas Stadium. The Tigers defeated Thomas County Middle School 14-8.The championship game was played under the lights at West Thomas Stadium and included the presentation of colors by the CHS JROTC and the national…
Read MoreLarge voter turnout expected
Election officials in Grady County are busy wrapping up early voting and preparing for election day next Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.The courthouse annex has been a beehive of activity as 3,585 voters have stopped by to cast early ballots for the candidates of their choice.Through Monday, 1,056,352 ballots had been cast statewide. The largest segment…
Read MoreSyrupmakers entertain Crisp Friday night
The Cairo Syrupmakers could wrap up the region 1-AAA championship for the second year in a row this Friday night as they face the Crisp County Cougars for Homecoming. The Cougars come into Friday night’s game with the Syrupmakers sporting a 6-2 record overall and a 4-1 record in region play. Crisp County’s record this…
Read MoreMule Day is Saturday
The day to celebrate the workhorse of family farms of old is this Saturday in Calvary where the 36th annual Mule Day is set to take place. The Lions Club of Calvary, along with many volunteers, is ready to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to the small south Grady County community. As a sign…
Read MoreSyrupmakers blow out Trojans
The Cairo Syrupmakers improved their record to 6-0 and 4-0 in region play with a 43-7 win over the Dougherty Trojans Friday night in Albany. Cairo took advantage of a turnover on the Trojan’s first play from scrimmage and scored one play later as Reginald Bryant bolted 24 yards for a Syrupmaker touchdown. Bryant finished…
Read MoreBeloved local syrupmaker dies
PYE HARRISONJuly 27, 1925-Oct. 20, 2008Services for Elwood (Pye) Harrison, 83, Cairo, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Pine Level Baptist Church. The Rev. Jim Weaver will officiate and interment will follow at Pine Level Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ron Harrison, Eric Harrison, Timothy Allen, Bruce Brown, Walt Sellars, Chris Lovin,…
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