Fireworks on Saturday night

The annual Independence Day Fireworks Show will be back this year in Cairo after being canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic. This year’s show will return this Saturday night, July 2 instead of on the Fourth of July due to scheduling and labor issues with the fireworks companies. The fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. and will be launched from behind the old Roddenbery’s plant next to West Thomas Stadium and everyone is asked to please stay away from this area. West Thomas Stadium will be open for public viewing of the show, however temporary lighting will be used because of installation of new lights being installed at the field.

 

Michael Miller Band to perform

The Michael Miller Band will be performing a free concert at the Family Worship Center in Cairo this Sunday, July 3 from 6 p.m. until sunset. The Michael Miller Band plays a wide variety of music and is a very popular band that has played concerts throughout the Southeast.  Everyone is invited to come and celebrate Independence Day during this free concert on Sunday night.

 

New visitation and masking policy

The Archbold Medical Center and Grady General Hospital has announced a new policy for visitation and masking as part of their COVID response.  he hospitals will be assigning a visitation and masking response level that defines family and guest access and masking requirements that are determined by CDC guideline for healthcare settings, several local indicators and data from the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels that determine the prevalence of the virus in the community. Currently, the level in Grady County is LOW so visitors will have a choice to wear masks in public areas of the hospital while visiting.

 

VBS at First Baptist Church

The Cairo First Baptist Church is having its annual Vacation Bible School, June 26-30 with classes for ages 3 years old to completed fifth grade. The theme for this year’s VBS is “Spark Studios” and is held from 6-9 p.m. with dinner provide each night for all who attend. 

 

Train project complete at History Museum

The Grady County History Museum has announced its long-awaited “train” project has been completed and now open for the public to view. Among the many fun features of this new exhibit are the eight miniature trains that recreate the railroad journey from Cairo to Savannah and back again. The backdrops of the exhibits portray the panoramas between the towns and villages along the way and include a carnival, hobo village, a fishing camp, water tower and more. Everyone is invited to come see the new train display at the museum which is open Tuesday-Friday from 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

Summer meal program available

Grady County Schools and other locations will be offering Summer Meal program through June 30 with breakfast available from 7:30-9 a.m. at Northside Elementary, Cairo High School and Washington Middle School and lunch available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Northside Elementary, Cairo High School, Washington Middle School, the Roddenbery Memorial Library and Fresh Start Global Ministries. The free meals are available to all children ages 0-18.

 

Women to Women Prayer Line

The Women to Women Prayer Line is held every Tuesday morning at 5 a.m. and everyone is invited to participate. First Lady Dorothy Olivia Wilson, president of Women to Women Retreat of Cairo, encourages all women to call in for prayer by dialing 515-604-900 and using the code 927246#. For more information, call First Lady Wilson at 229-377-8035.

 

Summer Reading Program activities

The Summer Reading Program continues this week at the Roddenbery Memorial with activities planned for children, teens and adults. On Wednesdays, everyone is invited to come and enjoy “Family Films” at 10:30 a.m. and on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m., teens are invited to come explore science, engineering, technology, art, reading and math during Teen Stream. For more information about programs for teens adults, visit rmlibrary.org.

 

Shiloh MB Church reopened

The Shiloh MB Church has announced it is reopened for in-person worship services on the third Sunday of each month with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Simon Simmons III, pastor, and the entire congregation invite all to attend.

 

Free GED Classes in Cairo

Southern Regional Technical College reminds everyone that they offer FREE GED classes in Grady County, both in-person and online, for those interested in earning their high school equivalency diploma.  For more information, contact Christopher Hunt at 229-378-2929.

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