Area News
Residents seek aid from county for relief from impassable roads
South Grady County residents anxious for the county to make improvements to the private road they reside on appeared before the Grady County Commission Tuesday requesting immediate aid. Geraldine Dixon and John Reddick, residents of Pine Lakes Drive, requested an update on the timeline for work to begin on the paving project for Johnson Road,…
Read MoreNo arrests yet in New Year’s Day murder of a 62-year-old Cairo man
The New Year’s Day murder of Donald Vandergriff of Cairo remains under investigation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. No arrests have been made in the death of Vandergriff, 62, found dead in his home at 480 Sixth St. SW at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1. “We are currently awaiting evidence to be…
Read MoreATV rolls over and fatally injures Thomasville child
An 8-year-old Thomasville child was killed in a tragic accident here Sunday while driving an all-terrain vehicle that rolled over. Harrison Hooks died after the accident, which happened at 12:50 p.m. on private property at 200 Mimosa Lane, north of Cairo. The young Hooks was driving a Kubota ATV and was not wearing a seat…
Read MoreLocal teen killed in Tuesday morning wreck in south Grady
A team with the Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating a deadly accident involving two teenagers in south Grady County Tuesday morning. The team of specially trained investigators will collect evidence and help the GSP determine whether charges should be brought in the tragedy. Thomasville High School student Levi Knop, 18, a…
Read MoreJohnson moves to put new county travel policy into effect
Grady County personnel who travel on county business will have new guidelines and procedures if a new travel and per diem policy presented last week is adopted by the county commission. Administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III is recommending the new policy to streamline the approval of travel and to better manage travel expenses of county…
Read MoreCentennial of Robinson’s birth to be celebrated Thursday
In celebration of the 100th year anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s birth here in Grady County, the Cairo High School Syrupmakers are hosting a community celebration Thursday. The Syrupmaker baseball team will play an inner squad scrimmage while wearing special, new uniforms for the year. “This year’s Syrupmaker baseball team is paying tribute to Jackie Robinson…
Read MoreAttorney Benz praised by county officials for work on lake project
Through the work of attorney Laura Benz, Grady County officials hopefully will be able to mitigate issues regarding Tired Creek Lake directly with Leon County, Fla. officials rather than officials in Florida’s capital county taking their issues and concerns directly to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Grady County Administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, said…
Read MoreOversight committee discussed Tuesday
The Grand Jury for the adjourned September Term 2018 recommended the Grady County Commission appoint an oversight committee to serve as a check and balance on county finances in coordination with the board of commissioners. On Tuesday night, Grady County Administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, presented the board with an overview of his recommendations concerning…
Read More100th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s birth to be celebrated next week
Next week marks 100 years since the great baseball player Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, and to mark the occasion, the local Boys & Girls Club named in his honor will join the Cairo High School baseball team on their ball field named in Robinson’s honor. More than 100 members of the Jackie Robinson…
Read MoreWhigham Rattlesnake Roundup is Saturday
Saturday’s 59th Annual Rattlesnake Roundup in Whigham will have more for visitors to see than just snakes and festival vendors. This year, there will be professional music, new cars and trucks to see and farming equipment on display, as well. “We’re hoping for good weather and a big crowd,” says Steve Baggett, president of the…
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