County seeks new deal with consultant, Lake Authority is left out of discussions
Grady County officials are looking to renegotiate the terms of engagement for a Grady County Lake Authority consultant and action on a new agreement could come as soon as May 5, according to Grady County Administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III. At the request of Grady County Commissioner June Knight, a meeting was scheduled for April…
Read MoreSome local businesses reopen, while restaurant dining rooms remain closed
With Gov. Brian Kemp giving the green light allowing many businesses to reopen in recent days, some Cairo establishments are sticking their toes in the water, some have jumped in completely, and still others are watching from the dock, but all say they are enforcing the required social distancing guidelines and sanitation measures. Kemp has…
Read MoreDeaths and number of positive cases continue to rise
The number of Grady countians testing positive for COVID-19 continued to rise in the last week, and two more local citizens died from the disease, which is caused by the novel coronavirus. The county jumped from 43 positive cases last week to 61 as of Tuesday. Neighboring Georgia counties, with the exception of Decatur, continue…
Read More850 boxes of free food to be given away today
Local residents who may be out of work or in need of food during the on-going pandemic will be able to obtain a box of staple goods today, April 29 at two local schools. The Grady County School System and the Grady County Help Agency, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, will conduct a…
Read MoreKoyo plant resumes operations here
Koyo Bearings in Cairo is back up and running as of Monday after being closed for nearly two weeks for disinfection after at least three associates tested positive for COVID-19. “The plant is running at 40 percent capacity this week to fulfill orders for customers deemed essential by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,” states…
Read MoreCairo City Council cancels second straight meeting
The Cairo City Council will not meet at all this month, that news coming Tuesday from city manager Chris Addleton. Originally scheduled to meet next Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m., Addleton says the meeting has been nixed and will not be rescheduled, this follows the cancellation of the April 13 meeting. “We are taking…
Read More3D printers at schools being used to produce face shields for area healthcare workers
Cairo High School is using its 3D printer to continue to contribute to the safety of healthcare workers. Math teacher Kristin Blough says the specialized printer is producing parts for face shields that are being used by doctors and nurses around the state. “With the permission of C.H.S. and Mr. Chris Lokey (principal), I have…
Read MoreLocal seamstresses go the extra mile for healthcare providers
A group of local seamstresses and benefactors is working to make sure Cairo doctors’ offices have enough protective equipment to protect them from the novel coronavirus by converting plastic tablecloths into one-use medical gowns. So far, local volunteers have produced 85 gowns, according to Nola Daughtry, coordinator of the plastic gown project. It takes rectangular…
Read MoreLocal church begins to rebuild
Work is currently underway to rebuild the fellowship hall of a local church, according to the church’s pastor. The Rev. Charles (Buddy) Whatley, pastor of Woodland United Methodist Church, said he was happy to report that the congregation has decided to proceed with rebuilding its fellowship hall, which was tragically lost in a fire on…
Read MoreHistoric photos and memorabilia depicting golf course’s legacy being sought for display
A campaign has been launched in an effort to collect old photos documenting the history of Cairo’s local golf course, and the public’s help is needed. Spearheaded by Cairo businessman Chuck Thomas, a small working committee including Sonya Porter and Mark Bradley is attempting to locate photographs depicting the history of the former Cairo Country…
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