Storytime At Library

Storytime has returned to the Roddenbery Memorial Library every Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring their little ones to enjoy great stories and fun.

Library Unveils New Self-Checkout System

The Roddenbery Memorial Library has introduced a new self-checkout machine located in front of the circulation desk. Patrons of the library can check out and renew their items and view their accounts using the new system with or without assistance from the library staff. Everyone is invited to come by and try it.

Lifeway Women’s

Simulcast Planned

for April 29

The Cairo First Baptist Church will be hosting the Lifeway Women’s Simulcast on Saturday, April 29 in the church’s fellowship hall. Among the speakers will be Jenn Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, Kristi McLelland and Elizabeth Woodson. The simulcast program will be held from 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. and a free lunch will be served. Call the First Baptist Church at 377-2233 to make reservations.

Belmount Holiness

Church to Host Benefit

Program for Deacon

The Belmount Holiness Church in Reno will be hosting a benefit program for Deacon Alphonso Williams, Sr. on Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. Deacon Williams has worked faithfully with many churches in this area. The guest speaker will be Rev. Willie Williams of Cairo. For more information, call Deacon Cleveland Copeland at 229-672-6070.

Antique Car Rally Set for May 12-13

The Annual Great Southern Car Rally will be held Mary 12-13 in Downtown Cairo. If you would like to participate in the Car Rally, call the Chamber of Commerce at 377-3663 to receive your registration packet.

Cairo Mainstreet to

Sponsor Q&A on Rural Zone Tax Credits

Cairo Main Street and Downtown Development Authority will be sponsoring an online Q&A event on Rural Zone Tax Credits for job creation, building acquisition and building rehabilitation on April 27 from 3-4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Cherie Bennet from the GA Department of Community Affairs. For more information, visit downtowntowncairoga.com

Learn To Squaredance

at the Library

The Roddenbery Memorial Library invites everyone to come enjoy square dancing on Friday nights at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Both experienced dancers and beginners are invited.

Grady County Still

Schools Seeking

Bus Drivers

The Grady County Schools Transportation Department is currently seeking bus drivers. These are part time jobs with responsibilities in the mornings and afternoons.

All employees will be provided the necessary training to obtain a CDL and insurance benefits. You must have a high school diploma, love children and be able to drive both mornings before school and afternoons after school.

If interested, contact Adrienne Cruel at 377-2124.

Senior Exercise Class

Meets at the Library

There is a free Seniors Exercise Class that now meets at the Roddenbery Memorial Library on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the Grady Room. All area seniors are invited to attend.

New Depression and Bipolar Support Group Forming in Grady County

Heart to Heart Ministry, a new bipolar and depression support group is now meeting at the Tama Community Church at the Tama Tribal Town Reservation, 104 Long Pine Drive in Whigham (off Collins Road), each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The support group is free and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating in the group, please contact Mark at 377-1063.

Annual Women in the Workforce Luncheon to

Be Held April 26

The Annual Women in the Workforce Luncheon, sponsored by First National Bank, will be held at Davis Park on April 26 from noon- 1 p.m.

The guest speaker for this year’s event will be Vera Stewart, a female entrepreneur from Augusta, Georgia who made her start catering and operating a café/bakery and was then offered her own Cooking & Lifestyle show in 2011 after winning Throwdown with Bobby Flay. In addition, there will be a panel of local women sharing their success stories and advice during the luncheon.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the First National Bank.