A fifth generation Cairoite plans to qualify for mayor next week when qualifying for the May 19 special election opens. Howard Thrower III, told The Messenger Tuesday he will seek election to fill the unexpired term of Booker Gainor, who vacated his office to seek election to the Georgia House of Representatives. “I’m excited about…

Local government officials are urging Grady County residents to follow guidelines put in place by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday as the community navigates the threat of coronavirus transmission. After listening on a telephone conference call with Gov. Kemp and Dougherty County government officials Tuesday, the Grady County Commission agreed there was no need to tighten…

An unknown suspect robbed a Dollar General clerk in broad daylight and got away with the store’s bank deposit Monday. The clerk was in the store parking lot walking to her car when the incident happened Monday at 12:53 p.m, according to Cairo Police, at the Dollar General located at 425 Second Avenue S.E. The…

A two-month investigation into a suspected distributor of illegal pain pills has resulted in the arrest of a Cairo man and seizure of illegal drugs, according to officers with the Grady County Drug Unit. Concerned citizens notified the drug unit about the suspected illegal activity taking place in the 300 block of Mild Avenue S.W.,…

Police say they are looking for a 31-year-old Cairo man for beating his girlfriend and leaving her with broken bones and a bloody face. Jessie Carl Daniels Sr., is wanted by Cairo Police for questioning in the assault on his 22-year-old girlfriend. Police were called to an apartment complex on Joyner Road at 10:57 p.m.…

The Grady County Board of Commissioners and county administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, entered into an employment agreement effective April 1 for Johnson to continue serving in his role as administrator and as an at-will employee of the county. The board had approved a contract late last year between the county and Johnson’s company with…