Camilla man killed in one car crash here
The Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team has been called in to investigate a fatality that happened on Stagecoach Road Monday afternoon. A 23-year-old Camilla resident was ejected and killed in the single-vehicle accident that happened around 3 p.m. Cody Prevatt was one of five people in a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac that…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office to host gun class for ladies
Grady County Sheriff Harry Young announced this week that his office will conduct a free gun class exclusively for ladies on Saturday, Aug. 1. The class is open to any woman 18 years of age or older who is interested in becoming more familiar and comfortable with handguns. Space is limited and only the first…
Read MoreCounty continues to invest in new equipment for firefighters
Allegations of Grady County Volunteer Fire Department firefighters not being properly equipped have recently surfaced on social media and on Tuesday, Grady County commissioners questioned Fire Chief and Emergency Management Agency director Richard Phillips about the accusations. Included in the agenda for Tuesday’s commission meeting was a recommendation to purchase 15 sets of new turnout…
Read MoreAssessments are mailed, officials say tax bills won’t be late this year
Local property owners should have received their annual assessment notices from the Grady County Board of Tax Assessors. Notices were mailed by June 30, which according to Grady County administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, was approximately two weeks later than normal. This has shifted the timeline for setting the 2020 ad valorem tax rate for…
Read MoreVirtual recital showcases local talent
Grady Countians who enjoy classical music will want to log onto Facebook Wednesday evening for a recital presented by musicians from Cairo First United Methodist Church along with a special guest performer. The virtual recital will be streamed on Facebook Live on the Cairo FUMC Music Facebook page beginning at 6:15 p.m. Performers will include…
Read MoreCopeland pushes mask requirement in county facilities
Grady County Commissioner LaFaye Copeland urged her fellow commissioners to consider mandating the wearing of facial masks when entering county facilities similar to an order put in place for City of Cairo offices this week, but she did not receive much encouragement. “We should do what is necessary to protect ourselves and our employees,” Commissioner…
Read MoreCounty shuts down spring sports as COVID-19 cases grow
Due to the continuing uptick in COVID-19 cases here, Grady County leaders have canceled the remainder of the abbreviated spring sports schedule of activities at Barber Park. County administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, made the decision Tuesday afternoon, a day after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moved to extend social distancing rules for businesses and stay-at-home…
Read MoreNew business is coming sooner than advertised
Tractor Supply Company is opening a store in Cairo later this year, bringing with it 15 new jobs to the community. The local store is one of 80 Tractor Supply stores opening in 2020, according to spokeswoman Abby Brown. Sitting on the property that has been a Harvey’s and before that a Winn-Dixie grocery store…
Read MoreCounty school system awarded a $5 million literacy grant
The Georgia Department of Education has awarded a $5 million grant to the Grady County School System that will be used to improve literacy learning for local children from birth to 12th grade. The grant will be spread over a five-year period as part of a “Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia” (L4GA)…
Read MoreCounty officials have much to consider after Glynn County trip
A Grady County delegation that went on a camping expedition on the Georgia coast last week came back with a wealth of information and much to consider before moving forward with the development of an R.V. park at Tired Creek Lake. Grady County Commission Vice Chairman Phillip Drew, Grady County administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III,…
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