Area News
City council seeks legal opinion regarding possible billing issue
After extensive research going back as far as 1947 in response to a complaint raised by officials with the local branch of the NAACP in February, Cairo City Manager Chris Addleton presented the Mayor and Council with evidence that city has been consistent in its policy regarding late fees for utilities customers and cut-off fees…
Read MoreProtect your identity and take advantage of free document shredding this Friday
Protecting one’s identity and properly disposing of personal, sensitive information has never been more important, officials with United National Bank say. That is why the locally owned bank is teaming up with Secure Records Solutions of Thomasville/Tallahassee to conduct a free “Community Shred Day” this Friday, April 26, from 9 a.m. until noon. The event…
Read MoreLocal leaders held powwow on upcoming sales tax vote
Grady County, Cairo and Whigham officials say they are hopeful local voters will approve a one percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum in November and a one percent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax next March. On Tuesday, local officials met to insure the SPLOST referendum will be held this fall. The…
Read MoreState Troopers conducted multi-night road checks, 42 arrested for DUI
The Georgia State Patrol conducted two nights of road checks in Grady County and neighboring counties over Easter weekend, and made multiple arrests. Troopers from all over Southwest Georgia converged on Grady, Thomas and Decatur counties to hold the traffic stops. “We’ve seen an uptick in fatalities in the Thomas and Grady county areas,” said…
Read MoreLibrary to host Business After Hours event Thursday night
The community is invited to attend the first official event held in the newly renovated Roddenbery Memorial Library Thursday. The library is joining up with the Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce and Bryan Gainous State Farm to host Business After Hours, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. In addition to refreshments, Invicta Duo will serve up…
Read MoreSchool officials ink documents on $14.5 million facilities project
During a special called meeting of the Grady County Board of Education Tuesday morning the board chairman and school superintendent were authorized to execute a $14.5 million contract with ABM Building Solutions LLC for facility upgrades at all county schools, which are expected to result in major energy savings. There was no additional discussion of…
Read More2nd annual Easter Egg Drop drew another large crowd to the airport
The second annual Easter Egg Drop held at the Cairo Municipal Airport Saturday afternoon was a tremendous success, according to Cairo Mayor Booker Gainor. The mayor says that 400-plus registered, but he predicts there were close to 500 people participating in Saturday’s event. Approximately 5,000 eggs were dropped and free food and drinks as well…
Read MoreLove offering goes to help tornado victims
A love offering collected during Holy Week services hosted by the Grady Ministerial Association was presented to the Grady County Help Agency this week to benefit victims of the March 3 tornado that struck Cairo. A check for $1,453 was presented by pastors with the Ministerial Association to Help Agency volunteers on Monday. The Ministerial…
Read MoreGRADY COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY
With the threat for severe weather forecast for the southwest Georgia region tonight and into tomorrow, Grady County School System officials have been advised to close all schools Friday, April 19 for students, faculty and staff. Grady County School Superintendent Dr. Kermit Gilliard said that students who were scheduled to be involved in standardized testing…
Read More“Tastings of Yesteryear” to be held Thursday night, ample parking behind museum
The Grady County Historical Society’s first-ever “Tastings of Yesteryear” fundraiser will be held tomorrow night, Thursday, April 18, at the Grady County Museum and History Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit the museum, which suffered roof damage from Hurricane Michael. The Historical Society is doubling its efforts to raise funds not only to finance…
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