Area News

Pine Park Partners, a land development company owned by Ron Hicks and Larry Elliott is sponsoring a free trail ride to benefit the United Way of Grady County on Saturday, Nov. 15, beginning at 9 a.m. Those who are not equestrian inclined can enjoy a hayride through the beautiful 500-plus acre property.The United Way for…

The City of Cairo’s new telephone service is up and running City Manager Chris Addleton reported to members of the mayor and council Monday night.Following in the footsteps of Thomasville, Camilla and Pelham, the City of Cairo is offering residential telephone service through its CNS Cable  infrastructure utilizing Voice Over Internet Protocol technology.The city has…

It’s back to the polls! Just when you thought this election cycle was over there are still three important races yet to be decided.And to make it as convenient as possible you can begin voting early starting next Monday, according to Chief Deputy Registrar Phyllis Gainous.Topping the Dec. 2nd general election runoff ballot is the…

Two veteran election officials have decided that this historic election cycle will be their last in their official capacities.Both Chief Deputy Registrar Phyllis Gainous and Clerk Helen Knight will resign their positions effective Dec. 31, 2008.Mrs. Gainous, who is the county tax commissioner, has served as the chief deputy registrar since June 2001, and Mrs.…

Grady countians concerned if you can pay their taxes by Dec. 20, listen up!The Board of Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved a request from Tax Commissioner Phyllis Gainous to allow her office to accept partial tax payments.“With Timken and Monrovia laying off folks and the economy like it is, there are some people struggling and can’t…

With 72% of Grady County’s 13,136 registered voters going to the polls Grady County Sheriff Harry Young easily won a hotly contested race over Republican challenger Earl Stuckey 5488 to 3685 while incumbent Dist. 1 Board of Education member Cuy Harrell III held off his Republican challenger Ryan Lee 1090 to 625.Political newcomers Byron Puckett…

Dr. Charles Kenneth Singleton died Monday, Nov. 3. Singleton, a longtime local physician and resident of Grady County, suffered from cancer and congestive heart failure. He and his wife, Lucy, moved from Cairo to be near their daughters several years ago. Clark Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and nothing has been finalized. Watch…

The Grady County Joint Development Authority is in the midst of negotiations with Pioneer Hi-Bred International for a million-dollar plus expansion that will result in the creation of approximately 10 new jobs here.JDA Chairman Charles M. Stafford briefed members of the authority on the ongoing negotiations with the company.Pioneer’s plans are for a $1.5 million…

Election officials in Grady County are busy wrapping up early voting and preparing for election day next Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.The courthouse annex has been a beehive of activity as 3,585 voters have stopped by to cast early ballots for the candidates of their choice.Through Monday, 1,056,352 ballots had been cast statewide. The largest segment…

The day to celebrate the workhorse of family farms of old is this Saturday in Calvary where the 36th annual Mule Day is set to take place. The Lions Club of Calvary, along with many volunteers, is ready to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to the small south Grady County community. As a sign…