Area News
Local children register for classes at new virtual school
The launch of the Grady County School System’s virtual school is underway and a meeting Monday night included seven families representing children who are currently being home schooled. Grady County Assistant School Superintendent Martha Fowler briefed the members of the board of education Tuesday night. “We had seven families in attendance representing 10 students. They…
Read MoreGrady General to celebrate Imaging Center opening
On Tuesday, Grady General Hospital will celebrate the completion of a construction plan begun in December 2011 that features a significant investment in updating and expanding the hospital’s Radiology Department. On Aug. 14, the hospital will host a grand opening reception for the 5,000 square foot imaging center, complete with new state-of-the-art medical imaging technology.…
Read MoreCounty to offer direct deposit pay plan to employees
Over the objections of the Grady County finance director, the Grady County Commission voted 4-0 Tuesday to implement a direct deposit payment as an option for county employees. Last October, Commissioner T.D. David suggested County Administrator Rusty Moye and his staff examine the possibility of implementing a direct deposit payment system for county employees. After…
Read MoreSchools will reopen this Friday
Grady County School System teachers, administrators and staff are making final preparations this week to welcome back nearly 4,500 students when school bells ring once again early Friday morning. Superintendent Dr. Tommy Pharis met with teachers during a county-wide faculty meeting at Cairo High School Monday and told them they are “loved and appreciated” but…
Read MoreA new florist opens shop in Cairo
Surrounded by family and friends, Cyndi Tarin used Cairo’s absolutely enormous grand-opening scissors to snip through the red ribbon and signify the official opening of her gift and flower shop, Summer Creek. Tarin, who previously worked for a local florist shop that has since closed, said that she has had the goal of opening her…
Read MoreCounty commission adopts budget on split vote
Grady County commissioners unanimously set an ad valorem tax millage rate at 11.89 mills Thursday morning to fund a $13,338,411 2013 operating budget, but they were split on approving the spending plan. Vice Chairman Billy Poitevint and Commissioner Charles Norton voted against the budget, which was approved on a 3-2 vote. The vice chairman refused…
Read MoreOpen House at Boys & Girls Club is Thursday, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cairo-Grady County invite the community to attend a free open house event on Thursday, Aug. 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Drop by to enjoy complimentary refreshments and learn about the Club’s life-changing programs and services for children while touring its…
Read MoreSchool Board adopts budget
After months of discussion and deliberation, the Grady County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday on an ad valorem tax rate and agreed to a spending plan for 2012-2013. Board members set the school tax millage rate at 14.2 mills, which is the same rate levied in 2011. Based on that millage rate when applied…
Read MoreFivesome charged in church burglary and auto break-ins
A group of five young people from Thomasville arrested for burglarizing a Grady County church and breaking into several cars now face similar charges in their home county and some may soon face charges in Florida. Alex Spivey, 22, and Tiffany Spears, 18, are still being held in the Grady County Jail, but if they…
Read MoreGrady voters say NO to T-SPLOST
Grady County voters did not favor an additional one cent sales tax for transportation improvements, even though Grady County would have received nearly 95 percent of the tax collected here through investment into local transportation projects. The unofficial results indicate that 2,175 voted No compared to 1,985 who voted Yes on the sales tax referendum.…
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