Drive-thru food distribution event planned for April 27
The Help Agency in Cairo is holding its last planned drive-thru food distribution of the pandemic next week, and will reopen for their regular hours next month. Cindy Johnson, treasurer, says the local charitable organization will hold the food drive-through on Tuesday, April 27, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Help Agency office, 1651…
Read MoreCOVID cases up following spring break for local schools
There were 13 new cases of COVID-19 involving Grady County residents in the last week, according to information from public health officials while the number of local deaths remained unchanged at 46. Grady County Schools are also seeing an increase in those touched by the disease with one student and one employee testing positive for…
Read MoreEx-Grady County jailer is charged with enticing a child
A former jailer at the Grady Detention Center was arrested Monday on charges of enticing a child for indecent purposes. Seth Adam Matthews, 20, of Ochlocknee, is also charged with violation of oath by public official. Matthews was still a jailer at the local jail when he was arrested earlier this week. Information from the…
Read MoreLocal election official responds to investigation referral
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recently announced that he had referred Grady County and two other counties for the alleged failure to properly complete absentee ballot transfer forms, a violation of the Georgia Rules and Regulations. Grady County Chief Registrar Malinda Butler said this week that since Raffensperger’s announcement she has not heard from…
Read MoreCounty to invest in new fire engine, new station to be built
The Grady County Commission has not even begun serious discussions of the 2022 operating budget, but the board has already committed funds to purchase a new fire engine. At the commission meeting on April 6, the board unanimously approved the purchase of a commercial cab Pierce Class A pumper at a cost of $322,761 from…
Read MoreJDA making investments into its leased facilities
The Grady County Joint Development Authority continues to make investments to enhance the Heritage Industrial Complex. As part of the authority’s lease with Big Bend Agri Services, annual improvements are required. Julian Brown, JDA executive director, reported Tuesday that a project to improve air flow and ventilation in the section of the Heritage Industrial Complex…
Read MoreLocal teams headed to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Two teams from Washington Middle School, were very busy during their spring break last week. These students competed at Odyssey of the Mind State Finals in Flowery Branch on Saturday, April 10. They took 2nd and 3rd place in their divisions, advancing to World Finals. Both groups will compete at the World Finals Tournament in…
Read MoreCity issues first permit for downtown mural
Punky’s owners say eatery to open next Saturday The Grady County Historical Society received the green light Monday night to proceed with painting a mural on the south wall of the Grady County Museum and History Center. The Cairo City Council unanimously approved the first-ever public artwork/mural application. A committee of the Downtown Development Authority…
Read MoreGrady election probe is launched
Grady County is one of three counties that Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has referred for investigation for those counties alleged failure to properly complete absentee ballot transfer forms, which is a violation of Georgia Rules and Regulations. The office of the Secretary of State has confirmed with the other 120 counties that had…
Read MoreTurf project will be done in two weeks, or less
Grady County school superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard briefed the Grady County Board of Education Tuesday night that the new artificial turf at West Thomas Stadium could be completed within two weeks or perhaps sooner, weather permitting. “Regardless, it will be completed in plenty of time for graduation,” Dr. Gilliard said. COVID-19 restrictions have been eased…
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