Vaccine clinic to be held at Grady General

Grady General Hospital will be holding its second COVID-19 vaccination clinic for adults and children on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Vaccinations will be offered for children, ages 5-11 and for those 12 and up for one house on that day, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. To make a reservation to receive the vaccine, or for more information, call 377-0251.

Friends of the Library having book giveaway

The Friends of the Roddenbery Memorial Library will be sponsoring a free book giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children 18 and under can visit the library to pick up a free book for a big selection that will be available.

Cookies with Santa

Everyone is invited to come enjoy “Cookies with Santa” plus a special appearance from the Grinch, this Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Grady County, located at 1400 S. Broad St. in Cairo.

Library offers tech help

Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop or other device? The Roddenbery Memorial Library invites you to stop by during Tech Tuesday, each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for assistance. Both appointments and drop-ins are welcome.

Grinch Night at the Zebulon Theater

The historic Zebulon Theater will have a special “Grinch Night” on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 6:15 p.m. They will be showing the “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” movie, along with punch and cookies and a special visit from the Grinch. Tickets are $5 and available at the box office or by calling 378-7405.

Free GED classes offered by SRTC

Southern Regional Technical Center is offering free GED classes in Cairo, both in person and online. The classes are taught by Christopher Hunt from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday at no cost to students. These classes will help students pass the high school equivalency exam and improve their job opportunities. For more information, call (229) 378-2909.

Be aware of officials inspecting property

Grady County has hired a qualified vendor, Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions and Services (GMASS) to perform a total county-wide revaluation of property values, which will include commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural properties. Personnel from the Grady County Tax Assessor’s Office and GMASS will be inspecting properties throughout Grady County beginning in January 2022 using vehicles which will be marked with the Grady County seal or GMASS seal. If you have any questions, please call the Tax Assessor’s Office at 377-3325.

Grady County Memorial Log available at library

The Grady County Georgia Memorial Log is a public accessible registry of the names and service information of Grady County citizens who have performed honorable active service in the United States Military. Persons enrolled in the Log may be living or deceased, active or veteran. If you or a loved one is not currently enrolled, please contact the library for more information. The website is gradymilitary.net. Stop by the library to see the Veterans Day display of Grady County women who served in the military.

Flu shots available at health department

The Grady County Health Department has received shipments of the flu vaccine for the coming flu season and are recommending that residents receive them as soon as possible. Getting the flu shot before the end of October gives it a chance to reach full effectiveness before flu season reaches its full peak. The cost per dose is $30 but the Health Department will file insurance and most patients will not incur any out-of-pocket expense. For more information, contact the Grady County Health Department.

Storytime back at library on a new day

The Roddenbery Memorial Library has announce that its popular Children’s Storytime is starting back on a new day! Join them every Thursday at 11 a.m. for a story followed by a cool craft you can take home. Children’s Storytime is for children ages 3-5.

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