ON THE MIC: Tillman Stalvey will be opening up for the Ralph Roddenbery Band at the Grady Getdown this weekend. He is a local CHS student, who began singing 3 years ago.

City of Whigham to have Public Meeting to adopt budget

The Whigham City Council will be adopting the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, August 8th at 6 p.m. in the Whigham Council Chamber. The meeting is open to the public.

Classes of 1990-1991 planning joint reunion

The combined Cairo High School Classes of 1990 and 1991 will be having a Collaborative 90s Class Reunion on September 15-16th. They will first meet and attend the CHS vs Pelham High School football game on Friday, September 15th, followed by a 90s-themed party at the Grady Cultural Center. And then on Saturday, September 16th, there will be a picnic at Azalea Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and a class party at the Grady Cultural Center beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $50 per person with payment due by August 31st. For more information, contact Wendy Wisehart Griffin at 229-421-4558

Open House Days announced for Grady County Schools

Grady County Schools has announced Open House Days for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Whigham School Open House will be August 2nd from 2-4 p.m., Shiver School on Wednesday, August 2nd from 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.; Northside Elementary on Wednesday, August 2nd from 1-3 p.m.; Southside Elementary on August 2nd with mandatory Pre-K at 12:30 p.m. and K-5 from 1-3 p.m. and Cairo High School on August 28th from 6-7 p.m.

Tabernacle Baptist to have Homecoming on August 6th

Everyone is invited to the 52nd anniversary Homecoming Celebration at Tabernacle Baptist Church on US 84 East in Cairo. The special event will be held Sunday, August 6th 2023 at 11 a.m. with Evangelist Austin Elkins preaching.

Dinner on the grounds to follow the morning service.

Parent Training being offered online for new school year

Grady County Schools remind all parents and guardians who are planning on attending any school field trip, volunteering in the school or working around students in the school in any capacity, that you must complete a mandatory training. The training is offered online at www.prosolutionstraining.org. After completion of the training, please print the certificate that you will receive and bring it to your child’s school prior to the event in order to receive the mandatory certificate card for mandated reporter training. For more information, contact Dr. Katina Cooper, Director of Social Services at 377-3701.

Grady Getdown to feature Ralph Roddenbery

The next Grady Getdown Outdoor Concert Series will be held on August 5th and will feature Grady County native Ralph Roddenbery as the guest musician. Admission is free with music starting at 6 p.m. in Downtown Cairo.

Women’s Day Program to be held August 7th at Greater New Corinth Church

The women of the Greater New Corinth Missionary Baptist Church invite the community to their annual Women’s Day program to be held on Sunday, August 7th at 11:15 a.m. The guest speaker for the event will be Evangelist Priscilla McGriff.

50s & 60s Sock Hop to benefit Zebulon Theater

The Zebulon Theater is sponsoring a 50s and 60s Sock Hop on August 19th at the Grady Cultural Center. There will be a live DJ at 6:30 p.m. followed by a live band at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $45 per individual which includes burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks. VIP Seating for a party of 6 is also available for $350. For more information, contact Robert at 327-4290.

Library seeking part-time Janitor

The Roddenbery Memorial Library is currently seeking a part-time janitor to perform cleaning duties at the library. The job will be for 15-18 hours a week, Monday-Friday mornings. If interested, visit the library or complete the application at www.rmlibrary.org/employment/

Sponsorships now available for Murder Mystery Theater to benefit Thomas University

Thomas University will be hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater show to benefit scholarships for students in Grady County on October 5th at the Collins Place Venue. There will be a VIP Reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner and the show beginning at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or reserve a table, call 229-227-6903.