Burn ban lifted for Grady County 

Fire Marshal Scott Cumbie of the Georgia Forestry Commission has announced the burn ban that was put into place for Grady County on Nov. 18 has been lifted due to the recent rains. There are still a few restrictions for those who wish to have open fires or do controlled burning, such as only residential burning permits will be issued, fires are limited to six by six feet hand piles; natural vegetation only; must be a minimum of 50 feet from a structure; must be attended at all times; a readily fire extinguisher must be on hand; and no fires may be started before 8 a.m. and must be extinguished at dark. For more information, contact the Georgia Forestry Commission or the Cairo Fire Department.

Washington Consolidated High School Class of 1967 plans party

Members of the Washington Consolidated High School Class of 1967 are holding a Christmas costume party at the Grady County Agri-Center on Friday at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Music will be provided by DJ Jim Baker. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Cora Howard at 377-1511, Geraldine Thomas at 377-7699 or Jerry Boule at 378-5627.

Food for fines

During December, library patrons may bring in one non-perishable food item for each dollar amount owed in overdue fines at Roddenbery Memorial Library. Lost or damaged items or collection fees cannot be paid with food donations. Library officials cannot accept anything that is damaged or past the expiration date indicated on the package or can. All items will be donated to the Grady County Help Agency.

Church to host Carlton Mills Gospel New Year’s Sing

Corinth M.B. Church members are hosting the annual Carlton Mills Gospel New Year’s Sing on Jan. 1. The program begins at 5 p.m. and the public is invited to attend this special evening of singing, preaching and worship, according to members.

Library announces holiday hours

The Roddenbery Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday and Monday for the Christmas holiday and reopens on Tuesday. The staff of the library wishes everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice and Happy Holidays.

Registration under way for youth basketball 

The Grady County Recreation is currently holding registration for its winter Youth Basketball Instructional League teams. The registration deadline is Friday and the entry fee is $15 per player. All registration must be done at the recreation department office at 1819 N. Broad St. in Cairo. For more information, call 377-8821.

Chamber to hold gun raffle

The Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce is holding its 20 Guns in 20 Days Raffle again this year as a fundraiser. The raffle will award a different gun every day for 20 days to ticket holders who have 20 chances to win. Only 1,000 tickets are being sold for the raffle so the odds of winning are good for participants. Tickets are on sale at Center Drugs, United National Bank, Scarbrough State Farm, Southern Insurance, Capital City Bank, The Cairo Messenger, South Georgia Outdoors, Southern Promotions and Apparel, Stash and the chamber.

RML joins the coloring craze

The current craze for coloring helps reclaim qualities had as children: enjoying color and design, happily losing track of time, and having fun. Join other adults (no kids, please) for an adult coloring meet-up, where you can color inside or outside the lines, as you like. Coloring pages and pencils will be provided, or bring your own. The Coloring Circle will meet on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m. The meet up is free and open to the public.

Sports Hall of Fame accepts applications

Applications are now being accepting for the Grady County Sports Hall of Fame inductees who will become the ninth group to be inducted into the hall in March. To be eligible for recognition, inductees must be at least 40 years of age, a current or past participant in sports in Grady County, including athletes, coaches, referees, trainers, or citizens who have made exceptional contribution to sports in Grady County and have shown a positive role model to the community. Nominations forms are available at the Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce and Cairo High School.

Church of Grady County plans Christmas Eve service

The Church of Grady County, 1400 S. Broad St., in Cairo, will be having a Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m., Saturday. There will be holiday music, communion and a short inspirational message. Everyone is invited to attend to help ring in Christmas Day.

 

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