A freak accident occurred last Wednesday when a vehicle traveling south on Fifth Street S.E. in front of Cairo High School suddenly left the roadway and crossed the band practice field before striking the North wall of the new College and Career Center. Luckily, the out-of-control vehicle narrowly missed hitting an oncoming school bus, avoided…

A local veterans group is seeking to have the Fifth Street overpass named in honor of those who have served in the nation’s armed forces. American Legion Post 122 Commander Tom Brown and Legionnaire Roy Jones appeared before the Cairo mayor and council Monday seeking the council’s endorsement of requesting the naming of the bridge…

By Deron Rehberg, Grady Co. CEC/4-H & Ag The 2020 Georgia 4-H & FFA State Livestock Shows were held in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds on Feb. 19 – 22. Grady County 4-H, Cairo High FFA and Shiver FFA had 10 exhibitors who showed their animals in the state market hog show, state market…

Cairo High School’s chorus will perform Friday evening as guest artists during an Arts-in-the-Heart Concert Series in Tallahassee. Internationally renowned virtuoso violinist Rachel Barton Pine is the concert’s feature artist. Pine will be accompanied by pianist, Matthew Hagle and the Javacya Elite Chamber Orchestra, the premier ensemble of the Javacya Arts Conservatory. The concert will…

A dramatic arrest of two burglary suspects from Grady County involved multiple law enforcement authorities including the U.S. Marshals in Tallahassee, where both suspects remain in custody, local officials say. The suspects, Justin Hicks, 22, and Darby Carter, 20, were arrested the night of Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Grady County Sheriff’s newly formed drug unit…

The Grady County Commission and Grady County Lake Authority met jointly last Wednesday to formalize the creation of the Grady Growth, Marketing and Development Committee. Both entities made recommendations for prospective members of the 23-person committee. “We had a very positive meeting. Everyone who was involved that I have spoken to were complimentary. I’m excited…

Grady County is the proud new owner of 66 touch screen voting machines that were delivered here last Wednesday. Grady County Election Superintendent Denise Maddox says each of the new machines is equipped with a printer that will print a paper copy of each voter’s ballot. Voters can review their selections to insure accuracy and…

Tampa, Florida’s loss is Cairo’s gain as Nivel Parts and Manufacturing announced late last week it would be shifting 100 percent of its manufacturing operation to its plant here. Grady County Joint Development Authority Executive Director Julian Brown updated the members of the authority on this recent development at the JDA’s monthly meeting Tuesday. “It’s…

Grady County Sheriff Harry Young says he will officially kick off his campaign for reelection during qualifying. The four-term sheriff says he plans to seek a fifth term as the county’s chief law enforcement officer, and he hopes voters will agree that he has run a successful office. Young, 76, says he will qualify as…

Georgia BASS Nation High School Fishing will hosting its first Angler of the Year Tournament this Sunday, Feb. 23 at Tired Creek Lake. This special tournament features high school anglers from across the state who are in the Top 20 ranking thus far in the season. Anglers have been competing for this status since tournaments…