Area News
Local elections personnel completed hand recount Friday
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to maintain his lead in Georgia as a statewide audit of nearly 5 million ballots wraps up shortly, despite the discovery Monday of around 2,600 uncounted ballots in Floyd County that went mostly for President Donald Trump, according to a top state elections official. The Atlanta Journal Constitution was reporting…
Read MoreCairo Auto Supply celebrating 75th anniversary
A local, family owned business is celebrating 75 years of serving the automotive needs of customers in Grady County and beyond. Current owners Tammy and Alan Wells are the third generation in the Wells family to operate Cairo Auto Supply, located at 301 First Ave. N.E. Brothers Billy and Leonard Wells started the business in…
Read MorePet boarding service will benefit local animal rescue mission
The local family owned dog rescue, Best Friends, is now offering boarding services with profits going to benefit their rescue mission. Best Friends Dog Rescue and boarding is located on 58 acres on Bold Springs Road. “Here at Best Friends, we are dedicated to providing the best care for your furry family members treating them…
Read MoreMayor’s plea for mask requirement falls on deaf ears
Grady County commissioners received encouragement from the mayor of Cairo Tuesday night on the board’s interest in implementing countywide zoning and for consideration of a mandatory mask policy for citizens entering county buildings. Cairo Mayor Howard Thrower III, appeared before the county commission this week and he noted that he was speaking as mayor, but…
Read MoreSchool superintendent earns high marks in recent evaluation
The Grady County Board of Education has completed its annual evaluation of school superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard and his overall performance rating remains high. On a scale of one to five, with five being the highest rating, Dr. Gilliard received a 4.2 overall, according to Board Chairwoman Teresa Gee Hardy. The board rated the superintendent…
Read MoreCairo’s trademark canopy is now powered with LED lights
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas in Cairo as the city’s holiday decorations have been put up by utility crews. Those who have noticed something a little different about the downtown canopy of lights are not mistaken. The first phase of a major refurbishment of the Cairo trademark has been completed , according…
Read MoreWhigham resident is a screenwriter preparing to film a web series here
A screenwriter in Whigham is preparing to film a web series in her new hometown that is likely to bring mystery and intrigue to Grady County. Rachel Farrell is teaming up with her brother-in-law, Brian White, a film director with Outjogging Pictures, to create “LOST/FOUND.” “He’s been making short films for a long time, and…
Read MorePositive COVID case results in tax office lockdown
A member of the staff of the Grady County Tax Commissioner’s office has tested positive for COVID-19 and during the office’s busiest time of year, its doors are locked to the public. “I was notified late on Saturday night (Nov. 7) that we had a positive case,” Grady County Tax Commissioner Barbara Darus told The…
Read MoreC.H.S. Homecoming 2020: A Touch of Class
Cairo High School is celebrating the school spirit this week with Homecoming 2020: A Touch of Class. On Monday, the student body learned who is a candidate for Homecoming Queen and King. The senior class voted on 12 male classmates to compete for the title of Homecoming King. Each candidate will have to work this…
Read MoreCultural Center refurbishing project is now underway
Work is now underway at the Grady Cultural Center on what Cairo city manager Chris Addleton says are much needed upgrades to the popular venue for special events. According to Addleton, the facility’s restrooms are being refurbished and a new “hospitality room” is being constructed in a section of what was previously used as a…
Read More