Area News
Don’t miss “A Seussified Christmas Carol” on Dec. 19
A Christmas classic has been given the Dr. Seuss treatment for Washington Shiver Drama Club’s holiday play, ‘A Seussified Christmas Carol.” The play is based on Charles Dickens’ beloved story, but performed as a comedy in rhyming couplets. “With zoot-fruited juices and a binka bird goose, from Bed-Headed Fred to Little Cindy Loo Hoo, this…
Read MoreCairo’s new Huddle House is now open for business
Huddle House opened its doors in Cairo today at its new location. The restaurant had been under construction since June 10 when a former Ameris Bank branch was demolished to make room for the new eatery. The new Huddle House, located at 40 U.S. 84, will be open around the clock. “The community in Cairo…
Read MoreTasty holiday treats donated to local schools
Students at Grady County Schools will receive a sweet holiday treat this week courtesy of the owners of an area citrus grove. Perry and Lindy Savelle, owners of Georgia Grown Citrus, LLC, donated approximately 800 pounds of satsumas for local school children to enjoy. Cairo High School Young Farmers teacher Malone Harrell had recently invited…
Read MoreLeon County officials tour lake with local leaders
Grady County Lake Authority consultant Will Butler brought a delegation from Leon County to tour Tired Creek Lake with Grady County officials last Wednesday. Leon County Commission Chairman Bryan Desloge, Visit Tallahassee Senior Marketing Director Katie Kole and Leon County Tourist Development Council Executive Director Kerri Post traveled up from Tallahassee to join Butler, Grady…
Read MoreBroad St. RR crossing closed until Friday
CSX Railroad has notified City of Cairo officials that the railroad crossing on Broad Street in downtown Cairo will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and is expected to reopen by Friday, Dec. 12, at 8 a.m. “This is a railroad project and we know it will cause an inconvenience, but…
Read MoreArson suspected in Tuesday house fire
A home being renovated for a Cairo family just in time for the holidays was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning, and the Cairo Fire Department has determined it was arson. A reward is being offered for information about who may have started the blaze. Owners of the property say they are heartbroken. They had…
Read MoreRegister stepping down from BOE
Laura Register has announced that she is resigning from her position on the Grady County Board of Education. Register, 53, explained her plans publicly at the board’s regular meeting Tuesday evening. “It’s been a hard decision, but my work is taking me all over the place. On Jan. 1 I will be doing legislative lobbying…
Read MoreBROAD STREET RR CROSSING TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY
CSX Railroad officials have notified City of Cairo officials that the railroad crossing on Broad Street in downtown Cairo will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and is expected to reopen by Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 a.m. “This is a railroad project and we know it will cause an inconvenience…
Read MoreSantos named interim chief
Cairo City Manager Chris Addleton has named Lt. Giovannie Santos interim police chief following Tuesday’s surprise resignation of former Chief Keith Sandefur. Santos has been a member of the city police force since 1996. “Lt. Santos is a dedicated member of the department and is highly qualified and fully capable of assuming this role. I…
Read MoreMerchants ready to welcome shoppers Saturday
Cairo merchants say they are hoping many shoppers will enjoy Saturday’s Mistletoe Market and use the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts from local businesses and vendors. The outdoor market will be set up on South Broad Street in downtown Cairo with local musicians and dancers performing and more than 80 vendors of arts and crafts…
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