Area News
COVID-19 trends locally remain positive
The news about COVID-19 in Grady County continues to be positive, according to data from local and state sources. Grady County had four new cases in the last week, but no new deaths reported, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Grady County Schools reported even fewer people affected by the disease caused by…
Read MoreYoung Cairo man’s heart surgery deemed a success
Cairo High School student JaVondis Rollins had a successful open heart surgery in Atlanta Friday, according to his mother, who says the support back home in Cairo has been uplifting. On the day of his surgery, many students and educators “painted” the town blue in honor of the 20-year-old Rollins who was born with a…
Read MoreTaking aim at a state title
The Cairo High School Rifle Team won the Georgia High School Association’s Area 2 Rifle Championship for the first time in its history over the weekend by defeating nine other schools during a match held at Cairo NJROTC’s new rifle range. The victory in the championship match meant that Cairo swept both the regular season…
Read MoreUGA students develop new website for Grady E.M.A.
Over the past several months, Richard Phillips, Grady County Emergency Management director and fire chief, has worked closely with University of Georgia students to develop a website that serves as a one-stop shop for all Grady County emergency resources. The website, www.gradycountyema.org, was created through the community’s long-standing partnership with the University of Georgia Archway…
Read MoreCommunity showing its love for youth to undergo heart surgery
Don’t be surprised to see many people wearing bright blue t-shirts Friday in support of a Cairo High School student who is undergoing open heart surgery that morning in Atlanta. By all accounts, JaVondis Rollins, 20, is a beloved member of the Cairo community, known for his smile and sweet disposition. “JaVondis is always happy…
Read MoreMore Georgians eligible to receive COVID vaccine
More people in Georgia are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine, including adults ages 55 and older, and Grady General Hospital is now taking appointments for a drive-thru clinic it’s going to hold here in two weeks. Amid a recent boost in supplies, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the expansion of those permitted to get…
Read MoreHistorical Society contracts with artist
On Thursday, March 11, muralist Tracy Foutz-Hunt contracted to paint a mural on the southern wall of the Grady County Museum and History Center, facing the railroad and old train depot. Present to formalize the contract were Linda Stringer, Grady County Historical Society president, and museum director Don Nickerson. Nickerson hopes Foutz-Hunt can begin working…
Read MoreSailfish Boats is in expansion mode, seeks more workers
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Tuesday that Sailfish Boats of Cairo will invest more than $1 million and increase their workforce by more than 30 percent as they expand their manufacturing headquarters in Grady County. This investment at Sailfish Boats and in Grady County will create 70 jobs in southwest Georgia and results from a…
Read MoreD.O.T. chief voices support to pump state funds into Pine Park Road
With the assistance of State Representative Darlene Taylor, a delegation of Grady County officials had an audience with Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry Thursday in Atlanta. Grady County Commission Chairman Phillip Drew led the delegation, which included Vice Chairman Keith Moye and Grady County administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III. “It was a very…
Read MoreJarvis to lead Chamber
The Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce volunteer leaders have announced the organization will have a new executive director beginning next month. Jennifer Jarvis comes from the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce where she has worked since 2018 as program services director. “The board of directors is pleased to announce that we have hired Jennifer Jarvis.…
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