Area News

A former Junior Miss Whigham is competing for the Miss Georgia title next week in Columbus after preparing three years for the challenge. April Hollingsworth is among 40 girls from around the Peach State vying for the crown and scholarship money. All of the contestants will be sequestered starting this Saturday when rehearsals begin for…

When firefighters were dispatched to battle a house fire in northwest Cairo during the predawn hours of Saturday, May 22, it turned out firemen had more than a blaze to extinguish – they also had to contend with low water pressure.Cairo Fire Chief Don Towne, who recently resigned to accept a chief’s job in Barrow…

Grady countians gathered together Monday morning at Cairo’s Davis Park to commemorate the brave service of men and women who gave their lives for their country to ensure our nation’s freedoms.Members of V.F.W. Post 8433 under the direction of Vietnam veteran Doug Taylor sponsored the annual Memorial Day observance. In conjunction with Monday’s ceremony, veterans…

The Salvation Army has experienced a growing demand for services from Grady County residents and wishes to establish a physical presence in the community.Lt. Matt Cunningham of the Salvation Army in Thomasville appeared before the Cairo mayor and council Monday night seeking part-time office space in Grady County to better aid citizens here.“Last year, in…

United National Bank is marking a milestone in its history this week and plans to celebrate the occasion with customers and friends this Friday.Today, May 26, 2010, marks the tenth anniversary of the bank’s founding and bank officials are hosting an anniversary celebration Friday, May 28, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.Refreshments, special prizes and…

A local African-American minister appeared before the Cairo City Council this week requesting the city adopt an ordinance to prohibit saggy pants. The Rev. Jeff Mills made his plea to the city council for an ordinance that would prohibit males from wearing pants that sag below their waistlines. “What can we do to get this…

A major Cairo thoroughfare will soon be closed to thru traffic for about two months, according to City Manager Chris Addleton.The city council Monday night unanimously voted to accept the low bid of $154,145.28 from Southern Concrete Construction Company for the construction of box culverts under 20th St. N.E.Addleton says the piping beneath the city…

Grady County officials learned early today the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division has issued a 401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed Tired Creek lake. This clears the way for a final permit to be transmitted to local officials for execution and for the lake to be built.Grady County commissioners are planning…

A local delegation led by the Grady County Commission hit the road early today for a series of meetings concerning the provisional permit for the proposed 960-acre Tired Creek lake issued last week by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.Chairman Al Ball, Vice Chairman Charles Renaud, District 1 Commissioner, Elwyn Childs, District 3 Commissioner Charles…

The Grady County Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday night to contract with the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission to prepare a draft zoning ordinance for the county.District 3 Commissioner Charles Norton, a vocal opponent to zoning, cast the lone nay vote. Chairman Al Ball, Vice Chairman Charles Renaud and Commissioner Elwyn Childs voted to accept…