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County steps out on tentative millage rate, then pulls back
Grady County’s new administrator and finance director unveiled a proposed 2020 operating budget Tuesday during the first, and possibly only, budget workshop held by the Grady County Commission this budget season. The budgeted expenditures of $15,392,654 exceeds the county’s projected revenue in 2020 of $13,576,302 by $1,816,352. Administrator J.C. (Buddy) Johnson III, and county finance…
Read MoreCounty gives green light to 3-day motocross event here this fall
A controversial variance to get around regulations set forth in the Grady County Special Land Use Ordinance was approved by the Grady County Commission on a 4-1 vote Tuesday morning. The lone nay vote was cast by board member June Knight, however, Commission Chairwoman LaFaye Copeland was hesitant before ultimately voting in favor of granting…
Read MoreGroundwork underway to form Complete Count Committee to promote the 2020 U.S. Census
A Complete Count Committee for the upcoming 2020 Census is in the process of being formed in Grady County. Under the leadership of Grady County clerk John White, an initial meeting with local leaders was held Thursday at the Grady County Courthouse. Local officials met with Thad Wright and Cicily Florence, who are both partnership…
Read MoreUNB kicks off scholarship fund drive with $3,000 contribution
United National Bank has kicked off a local effort to raise a $7,500 match for REACH Georgia scholarships by contributing $3,000 to the fund drive. UNB officers and staff members presented Grady County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kermit Gilliard with the $3,000 donation Tuesday. With each $1,500 match, a Grady County eighth grader will be…
Read MoreCould the third time be the charm for Cairo’s Cori Norton?
Cairo crooner Cori Madison Norton struck it red for a second time when she auditioned for the television show “The Voice” in Atlanta over the weekend. This was the second time the local teenager, now 19, tried out for the singing program, and the second time she earned a red ticket qualifying her for a…
Read MoreCitizens gathered this week to learn what city councilmen do
Organizing for Grady County, a grass roots group of locals with a stated goal of educating the community about the political process, held a forum Tuesday evening that attracted about 40 interested citizens. Featured speakers included Cairo Mayor Booker Gainor, Cairo City Councilman Demario Byrden, Camilla Mayor Rufus Davis and Thomas County NAACP president and…
Read MoreNew OB/GYN joins Cairo Medical Care staff of physicians
A new OB/GYN is joining the team of doctors and nurses at Cairo Medical Care and will begin seeing patients next week. Dr. Noemi LeFranc is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a 2012 graduate of the Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. LeFranc conducted her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Bayfront…
Read MoreLocal girls competed last week at Notre Dame
Local baton twirlers Erin McGhin and Alyson Ausley traveled to Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana, last week and participated in the NBTA National Baton Twirling Championships. In these open national events, Erin McGhin placed 5th in her solo competition division and 14th in the nation in her open strut competition division. She also…
Read MoreMr. Mayor goes back to school
When school bells ring open the 2019-2020 school year Friday, one of the new teachers standing at the head of the class will be Cairo Mayor Booker Gainor. Hired at Washington Middle School, Gainor says he is excited to be teaching earth science to sixth graders. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime to get…
Read MoreCounty schools reopen Friday
When the 2019-2020 school year begins Friday morning, just over 4,600 students are expected to return to classrooms in Grady County’s seven public schools. “We are excited to have the children return for a new school year. I trust everyone has had an enjoyable summer break and is ready to get back to school. We…
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