School system cuts food distribution program down to two days a week per health officials
On the recommendation of the Georgia Department of Public Health to limit social contact, the Grady County School System has reduced its food distribution to two days per week, but a total of 10 meals per child will continue to be provided, according to Grady County school superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard. The school system also…
Read MoreBroad Street RR crossing to be closed Monday
Local residents are advised that the Broad Street crossing of the C.S.X. Railroad will be closed Monday, March 23, beginning at approximately 8 a.m., according to Cairo city manager Chris Addleton. The city manager reported Friday that Ultico Railroad Services Inc., crews will repair the recent work done to the crossing, which has been the…
Read MoreCommissioners canceled March 17 meeting
The Grady County board of commissioners postponed its meeting originally scheduled to be held Tuesday evening. J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, county administrator, said a decision on a rescheduled meeting date will likely be announced Friday. Topping the agenda items to be considered is the acceptance or rejection of a paving bid for State Park Road.…
Read MoreDonaldson running for sheriff, this time with GOP
A career law enforcement officer in Cairo is making a second run for the office of Sheriff of Grady County, but this time under the banner of a different political party. Duke Donaldson is running for the county’s top law enforcement post saying he has ideas to make improvements in the way the office is…
Read MoreMotorcyclist struck a deer and was killed Sunday
A 69-year-old Tallahassee man was killed riding his motorcycle when he crashed into a deer in South Grady County Sunday morning. Kenneth Hillard McDaniel was driving east on Gainey Road at about 11:50 a.m. when he struck the deer with the front of his motorcycle. McDaniel was about 400 feet West of Whitfield Road at…
Read MoreLocal retailer now hiring
Cairo’s local Goody’s Department Store is converting this summer to Gordmans, an apparel and home decor retailer. The new store is now hiring and holding a job fair in Cairo today, 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., at the Goody’s location, 1020 First Ave. N.E. That address will soon be operated as Gordmans. Walk-ins are welcome…
Read MoreBusinesses, government adjust in response to guidelines
Although health officials say at least five Grady countians have been tested for COVID-19, there are no confirmed cases here as of Tuesday night and most local businesses are operating as usual while remaining flexible in their future plans. Federal health leaders urge people to avoid gatherings of 10 or more, to utilize restaurant drive-thru…
Read MoreSchool system mobilizes to make sure students are fed
With Grady County Schools shuttered until April 13, the focus has shifted from reading, writing and arithmetic to mobilizing staff to distribute nutritious breakfasts and lunches to local students who otherwise might not have food to eat. Last Friday, it was announced that Grady County Schools would be closed from March 16 through March 30,…
Read MoreCouncil hears briefing on water system upgrades
Cairo’s newly refurbished MacIvor Drive water plant is fully operational and water pumping and treatment is now taking place alternately at the new plant and the plant located at Cairo Municipal Airport. Both plants have arsenic treatment capabilities and the city’s supply of drinking water is being treated for arsenic. “This has been a year…
Read MorePresidential Preference Primary is postponed until May 19
Grady County voters who did not have an opportunity to vote in the presidential preference primary before it was postponed Saturday, will still have that opportunity, local election officials say. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Saturday that the March 24 presidential preference primary (PPP) would be postponed to May 19 due to the…
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