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New denture clinic is “green”
3/2/2010

The modular building housing the Beachton Denture Clinic has been a fixture on Highway 319 south since the mid-1980s. Recently, the modular building was moved a short distance from its old location to make way for a new and modern denture clinic that is using the latest “green” architectural designs for improving energy efficiency, as well as focusing on a healthier environment for doctors, staff and patients.

 

County approves terms for JDA loan
3/2/2010

The Grady County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning finalized its terms to loan the Grady County Joint Development Authority $588,276.18 to pay down on the debt on the former Higdon Furniture Company facility on Wight Road.
According to the contract and terms approved in final form this week, the county will loan the money from its cash reserves for up to 12 months at an interest rate of only one percent.



Higginbotham will seek Dist. 5 school board post
3/2/2010

A political newcomer, but certainly no stranger to civic affairs, announced this week his plans to seek the District 5 seat on the Grady County Board of Education being vacated by retiring board member Joe Porter.
Scott Higginbotham, a financial advisor with Edward Jones since September 2003, plans to qualify to run for the school board when qualifying opens next month.


History buffs to gather at Macedonia Baptist Church March 9th
2/23/2010

Grady County Historical Society will gather for its annual meeting at Macedonia Baptist Church, at the intersection of Mill Pond Road and Macedonia Road in the Spence Community on Tuesday, Mar. 9, at 6:30 p.m.



Are you interested in a community garden?
2/2/2010

As members of the Grady County Housing Task Force has been canvassing the community in hopes of getting a clearer picture as to what the current housing situation is in the community, some citizens have expressed an interest in a community garden.


Sign up for weather alerts for Grady County
4/30/2009

If you are interested in receiving weather alerts from Grady County Emergency Management Agency you must register with CodeRED. The county has partnered with Emergency Communications Network INc. of Ormond Beach, Florida for this new, enhanced automated service. Read more or click below to register.
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CHS swimmer is two time all-state swimmer
2/23/2010

Cairo High School swimmer James Bowen competed last week at the GHSA state championship swim meet. Bowen was a finalist in both the 100m butterfly event and the 100m breaststroke event.


Legendary coach to be honored as member of Sports Hall of Fame
2/23/2010

The late coach West Harris Thomas, a CHS graduate, coach and athletic director will be inducted into the Grady County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010, at the Grady Cultural Center.



   
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