The Grady County School System is expected to receive approximately $1.3 million in stimulus funding for COVID-19 relief as recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump. On top of that, school superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard told members of the board of education Tuesday night that Washington Middle School and Eastside Elementary…

A strong storm system moved through South Georgia and Grady County Monday morning, bringing rain, high wind gusts and bright lightning. A threat of potential tornadic activity had local first responders on high alert, but, luckily, none materialized here. Still, several downed trees wreaked havoc in the county, including on Joyner Road where one family…

History has a way of repeating itself and while COVID-19 has wreaked havoc locally, in the state, nation and world, the deadly influenza pandemic of 1918-1920, commonly referred to as the Spanish Flu, was just as troubling here in late 1918. Grady Countians are likely stunned that local churches will not be filled for Easter…

Grady County schools are on spring break this week and even though the coronavirus threat forced the system to close the doors to its buildings more than three weeks ago, teachers and students have continued the work of learning. Educators from lower grades to the high school level have utilized technology along with traditional pencil…

Equestrian Anna Diamond of Cairo has earned fifth place honors in a Southeastern ranking by the United States Hunter Jumper Association. The Cairo High School freshman and her horse, Southern Grace, accumulated enough points from approved horse shows during the last year to earn the recognition. The ranking is part of U.S.H.J.A.’s Outreach Program, and…