Area News
County considers options for new aquatic center
Members of the Grady County Archway Partnership’s Community Health and Wellness Issue Work Group say they are excited about the opportunities the county has to use a proposed sales tax funded aquatic center as a calling card for the community. “The more I talk to folks in the community the more excited I get. Just…
Read MoreAnother judge rules in county’s favor
Grady County scored another legal victory for the Tired Creek Lake project Tuesday based on the ruling of Georgia Senior Judge O. Wayne Ellerbee. Ellerbee heard arguments this week in Grady Superior Court on an appeal by Grady County of a January ruling by an Administrative Court Judge requiring a 25-foot buffer for all “state…
Read MoreNew inmate healthcare service already paying off, provider tells board
According to the inmate health care service provider at the Grady County Detention Center, the county has already saved a projected $175,000 to $200,000 for unnecessary hospital visits. Richard Raines of Innovative Healthcare Solutions appeared before the board of commissioners Tuesday to give an overview of the new inmate healthcare service that began Jan. 1…
Read MoreSpring concert is Sunday
The Cairo High School Syrupmaker Bands will perform the annual Spring Concert this Sunday. The concert begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Cairo High School Auditorium. “Music from a wide range of concert literature will be presented so there will be something for everyone,” Director Michael Thomas says. The concert will be presented in two…
Read MoreYouth Fit Fest takes place Saturday, rain or shine
Although organizers of Saturday’s 2013 Youth Fit Fest are watching the weekend weather forecast, they promise the event will take place rain or shine. The first annual event sponsored by Grady County’s Archway Partnership and many other local collaborators to promote youth fitness and family fun is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.…
Read MoreYoung Life to host concert Tuesday night
Young Life Grady County has several upcoming events including a free concert and its second annual car wash and yard sale fundraiser. The concert will feature Snellville, Ga., native Sam Heilig playing at Cairo’s Zebulon Theater. Admission is free and the public is invited to the show, Tuesday, May 7, 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Young Life…
Read MoreSaggy pants wearer tries to elude police
If you haven’t seen as many individuals around Cairo wearing saggy or baggy britches there is a good reason. Cairo City Police are enforcing the city’s saggy pants ordinance, that was adopted late last year, with the most recent case being made after a police foot chase in the southwest portion of town last week.…
Read MoreCounty gains backing of powerful groups in appeal
Some very big names in Georgia are supporting Grady County’s position in an appeal of the January ruling by an Administrative Court Judge requiring a 25-foot buffer zone for “state waters” including wetlands. Never before have freshwater wetlands been considered by the courts as “state waters” so not only is Grady County fighting the ruling…
Read MoreDallas Cowboys select J.J. Wilcox
The Dallas Cowboys selected strong safety J.J. Wilcox from Georgia Southern in the third round on Friday night of the NFL draft. Wilcox was the first defensive player taken by the Cowboys in the draft. Wilcox played for the Cairo Syrupmakers in 2008 and at Georgia Southern University, mainly on offense until this past season.…
Read MoreWhich one will be superintendent?
Tomorrow morning Grady Countians will know who will be charged with leading the school system into the future. At 7:30 a.m. Thursday, the Grady County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting to vote on the hiring of a new school superintendent. Two weeks ago the board identified Lee M. Bailey and Philip…
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