Area News
Qualifying for city’s special election opens Monday
Following the Booker Gainor’s vacating of the office of Cairo mayor to run for the Georgia House of Representatives, the Cairo City Council issued a call for a special election on May 19 to elect a mayor to fill the unexpired term of the former mayor. Gainor’s term did not expire until Dec. 31, 2021.…
Read MoreGeorgia to make absentee voting easier during coronavirus pandemic
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service Every Georgia voter will receive an absentee ballot request form in the mail ahead of the May 19 primaries, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday. The unprecedented step will reinforce the social distancing public health officials are recommending in the midst of the worldwide coronavirus…
Read MoreSchool system cuts food distribution program down to two days a week per health officials
On the recommendation of the Georgia Department of Public Health to limit social contact, the Grady County School System has reduced its food distribution to two days per week, but a total of 10 meals per child will continue to be provided, according to Grady County school superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard. The school system also…
Read MoreBroad Street RR crossing to be closed Monday
Local residents are advised that the Broad Street crossing of the C.S.X. Railroad will be closed Monday, March 23, beginning at approximately 8 a.m., according to Cairo city manager Chris Addleton. The city manager reported Friday that Ultico Railroad Services Inc., crews will repair the recent work done to the crossing, which has been the…
Read MoreCommissioners canceled March 17 meeting
The Grady County board of commissioners postponed its meeting originally scheduled to be held Tuesday evening. J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, county administrator, said a decision on a rescheduled meeting date will likely be announced Friday. Topping the agenda items to be considered is the acceptance or rejection of a paving bid for State Park Road.…
Read MoreDonaldson running for sheriff, this time with GOP
A career law enforcement officer in Cairo is making a second run for the office of Sheriff of Grady County, but this time under the banner of a different political party. Duke Donaldson is running for the county’s top law enforcement post saying he has ideas to make improvements in the way the office is…
Read MoreMotorcyclist struck a deer and was killed Sunday
A 69-year-old Tallahassee man was killed riding his motorcycle when he crashed into a deer in South Grady County Sunday morning. Kenneth Hillard McDaniel was driving east on Gainey Road at about 11:50 a.m. when he struck the deer with the front of his motorcycle. McDaniel was about 400 feet West of Whitfield Road at…
Read MoreLocal retailer now hiring
Cairo’s local Goody’s Department Store is converting this summer to Gordmans, an apparel and home decor retailer. The new store is now hiring and holding a job fair in Cairo today, 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., at the Goody’s location, 1020 First Ave. N.E. That address will soon be operated as Gordmans. Walk-ins are welcome…
Read MoreBusinesses, government adjust in response to guidelines
Although health officials say at least five Grady countians have been tested for COVID-19, there are no confirmed cases here as of Tuesday night and most local businesses are operating as usual while remaining flexible in their future plans. Federal health leaders urge people to avoid gatherings of 10 or more, to utilize restaurant drive-thru…
Read MoreSchool system mobilizes to make sure students are fed
With Grady County Schools shuttered until April 13, the focus has shifted from reading, writing and arithmetic to mobilizing staff to distribute nutritious breakfasts and lunches to local students who otherwise might not have food to eat. Last Friday, it was announced that Grady County Schools would be closed from March 16 through March 30,…
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