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Blue Bistro, which helped feed community after tornado, officially opening Thursday
The Blue Bistro at Brasington Place wasn’t even open yet when they served their first meals. It was Monday, March 4, the day after a tornado whipped through Cairo, and although the historic home in the south central part of the city took a beating, it was still standing. Bistro owner/chef Jennifer Outwater was inside…
Read MoreAlleged murderer has been in trouble with the law before
The news Friday that Joseph Michael White had allegedly shot his own brother was a shock to Camilla Police officer and Grady County native Jared H. Evans. “I thought he (Joseph White) was still in jail,” Officer Evans told The Messenger this week. White, 31, has been charged with murder by agents with the Georgia…
Read MoreTax commissioner’s office to be closed multiple days in both April and May
Grady County Tax Commissioner Barbara Darus previously announced upcoming dates of when her office would be closed to the public, but on Tuesday morning she said there are additional dates the public should take note of. The tax commissioner announced the upcoming closure to the Grady County Board of Commissioners this week. In addition to…
Read MoreDr. Atwater named “Physician of the Year”
Cairo general surgeon Ronald Atwater, M.D., was named Physician of the Year at a recent event hosted by Archbold Medical Center. Dr. Atwater’s medical staff peers selected him for the honor, which is titled People’s Choice Award. He joined the Archbold medical staff in 2014 and practices at Cairo Medical Care. “Dr. Atwater is worthy…
Read MoreNew manned garbage drop off site slated to open next week
The new manned garbage site on Beck Branch Road will open for business next week, according to Grady County officials. The new attendant station, built by Cairo High School construction class students, has been delivered and put in place at the dumpster site in southern Grady County. Grady County Road Superintendent and Solid Waste Director…
Read More“Fashion for Hope” will be held at the Zebulon on April 13
In Nepal, a survivor of sex-trafficking sits at a sewing machine stitching together a dress. In India, a handicapped woman learns the ancient art of block printing. In Honduras, a single mom weaves pine needles and thread together to create bracelets. Today around the world, artisan groups can be found empowering their partners with dignified…
Read MorePERSON WANTED BY POLICE IN CONNECTION WITH SHOOTING WAS VICTIM’S BROTHER
Cairo Police Chief Keith Sandefur reports that city police are continuing to question Joseph White in connection with an apparent homicide that took place at approximately 1:15 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of 13th Avenue Southwest. Police say the victim is Travis White, 33, a part-time resident of the home on 13th Avenue S.W.…
Read MoreTwo weeks of trials wrap up, stiff sentences handed down
The two week term of Grady County trials for the adjourned March term of 2019 consisted of approximately 90 criminal cases. Two cases of significant note were Domingo Santiago Velasco, charged with aggravated child molestation, incest, rape, and sodomy. The second criminal case taken to an impaneled jury trial was Joseph Henry Simmons, charged with…
Read MoreCity continues to waive tipping fees for victims cleaning up from storms
The Cairo City Council voted unanimously Monday night to continue waiving tipping fees for storm damage and debris brought to the city landfill. After three weeks of waving the tipping fees, city officials had originally set Friday, March 22 as the end date and had anticipated resuming the charge of tipping fees. Former city councilman…
Read MoreSchool board looks at program to replace nearly 60 percent of its HVAC units
The Grady County Board of Education is another step closer to financing $14.5 million of facility upgrades with ABM Building Solutions LLC. A called meeting of the school board was held Tuesday afternoon at the Cairo High School College and Career Center auditorium where a presentation was made by Rick Higginbotham, Ray Jordan and Joel…
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