Area News
Local officials met with tourism chief in Leon Co.
A delegation of Grady County officials met with representatives of Leon County’s Division of Tourism to discuss opportunities for the marketing of Tired Creek Lake. Grady County Lake Authority consultant Will Butler along with Lake Authority Vice Chairman Chip Wells and Grady County administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, met with Kerri Post, director of the…
Read MoreLocal woman’s grave is decorated now
The family of a Cairo native who became known in life as “Jean The Cake Lady” has paid tribute to her artistic baking skills with a unique sculpture in the Cairo Cemetery. A wedding cake carved out of Italian marble now adorns the final resting place of Emogene Strickland Miller who died Aug. 8, 2017.…
Read MoreCouncil considers changing ordinance to allow Airbnb rentals
After hearing from a local Realtor Monday night, the Cairo City Council is considering revisions to the city’s code of ordinances to allow for short-term rentals through internet-based firms such as Airbnb. Realtor Charles Renaud of Realty Mart in Cairo appeared before the mayor and council this week to request the council make any changes…
Read MoreShiver teacher steps down
The Grady County Board of Education held a special called meeting last Wednesday afternoon and accepted the resignation of a Shiver Elementary School science and social studies teacher. Ronald Evans resigned his teaching position on Monday, Sept. 16, following an internal school system investigation of alleged inappropriate discipline involving a Shiver middle school student. Grady…
Read MoreTougher nuisance abatement ordinance was introduced Monday
The Cairo City Council introduced a revised nuisance abatement ordinance Monday night that significantly fast-tracks the city’s authorization to eliminate the blight of overgrown property, abandoned vehicles and junk. Under the provisions of the new ordinance, the city manager will have the authority to abate such nuisances and the matter no longer has to come…
Read MoreMethodists to host church service at Davis Park Sunday
Church is not confined to a sanctuary and that certainly will be the case this weekend as the congregation of Cairo First United Methodist Church prepares to worship in a downtown city park. The Rev. Christy Bandy announced plans for a Fifth Sunday service this weekend to be held in Davis Park. “In the spirit…
Read MoreThree men sentenced to lengthy prison terms
The Fall court term in Grady County has ended with the convictions of three men, including one who shot a convenience store clerk in Cairo during a 2018 armed robbery. Two other men were convicted on molestation charges in two separate trials. On Tuesday, a jury convicted Timothy Henderson of Cairo with shooting a clerk…
Read MoreDouglas seeks to set record straight, contests candidate Thomas’ comments
Recently published comments by a candidate for the Cairo city council drew the ire of the council’s finance committee chairman Monday night. Cairo City Councilman James H. (Jimmy) Douglas, who chairs the council’s finance committee and is a Certified Public Accountant, took issue with recent comments attributed to District 5 candidate Emory Thomas Sr. While…
Read MoreIncumbents and challengers discussed city issues at forum Tuesday
An Organizing for Grady County event gave local voters an opportunity to meet three political newcomers running for seats on the Cairo City Council and two incumbent councilmen Tuesday. Approximately 50 people turned out for the informational forum, which was held at Reflections Event Center on First Avenue. New candidates were District 1 candidate Alicia…
Read MoreChamber partnering with local schools to foster a skilled workforce
A select group of students at Cairo High School will soon have an opportunity to participate in a special grant funded project that will teach them about technology in agriculture-related industry in hopes of students continuing their education after high school. Specifically, the nearly $3,000 project will target 30 potential first generation students currently enrolled…
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