Area News

Volunteers working to organize Grady County’s annual Relay for Life fund raiser to benefit the American Cancer Society invite all cancer survivors to attend a special dinner in their honor.Those who want to attend the “Survivor’s Dinner” may make reservations through Monday, March 28. The dinner is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 6 p.m., at…

Legendary football coach Vince Dooley will personally share his new book on gardening with a Cairo audience Friday evening. The former University of Georgia coach and athletic director is the guest of honor at a reception hosted by Friends of Roddenbery Memorial Library. Coach Dooley will autograph copies of his books, including his newest, “Vince…

This time of year finds students throughout the state preparing for standardized testing and, in the band department, Large Group Performance Evaluations (LGPE), known for years as Band Festival, tests students’ musical education. Judges from the Georgia Music Educators Association’s list of adjudicators are brought in to assess the quality of bands on a state-wide…

The Cairo Fire Department is conducting its annual testing and servicing of the city’s fire hydrants. The work begins today, March 23, and Fire Chief Jim Fielding suggests limiting laundry during normal business hours, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Fielding recommends residents wash clothes during the evening or early morning. “By doing…

Leon County officials finally responded last week to a request from Grady County to discuss face-to-face issues raised regarding the 960-acre Tired Creek lake project.After numerous attempts by Grady County Attorney Kevin S. Cauley to coordinate a meeting on behalf of the Grady County Board of Commissioners and its consultants with members of the Leon…

As the saying goes, “if you have your health, you have everything.” And sometimes good health is thanks to a special health care worker. That is the person Grady General Support League wants to recognize with its second annual “Making a World of Difference” award. The group is asking for nominations from the public.The award…

An internal investigation continues at Cairo Police into the wrecks of two different police vehicles during a chase earlier this month.Police Chief Keith Sandefur said all officers involved are continuing to work as the investigation proceeds. Sandefur said he is also awaiting information from an insurance company about the amount of damage sustained by the…

Echols County School Superintendent Tim Ragan has been chosen by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on the Governor’s Education Advisory Board. Ragan, a Lanier County resident, will join 12 other superintendents from across the state who will work with the governor to ensure the best decisions will be made for Georgia’s students. Ragan is the…

With the much anticipated release of the local population figures according to the 2010 U.S. Census, Grady County Commissioners are preparing to adjust district lines within the county should a population shift require revisions. The county is divided into five districts based on population. Should certain areas of the county evidence significant growth a shifting…

When he snuck in through the bathroom window of his neighbor’s home, he must have been astounded to hear male voices ordering him to get on the floor. Astounded, but willing to cooperate when confronted by two armed brothers.Alvin Lee, who lives in the Pine Park Road home, said it was the third time his…