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Cairo, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How prepared is Cairo’s hospital if an active shooter strikes?
  • Cairo standout Stevan Thornton III rethinks his Alabama commitment

Also on today's calendar: Thomasville Bulldogs vs Scintilla Charter Academy and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 75.
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Archbold Grady conducts Active Shooter Drill to strengthen emergency response (timesenterprise.com) — Archbold Grady in Cairo recently ran a full-scale active shooter drill in its Emergency Department, working closely with local law enforcement and first responders to sharpen response plans. Staff practiced locking down areas, rerouting patient care to surgery, and managing mass-casualty scenarios. Leaders say the exercise revealed ways to improve while boosting confidence in the hospital’s readiness to protect patients and families.
   

• Alabama Secures Commitment From Class of 2028 4-Star Linebacker (miamiherald.com) — College football fans in Cairo will notice hometown defensive lineman Stevan Thornton III listed among Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class, though he has reopened his recruitment without formally decommitting. The article mainly highlights Alabama’s newest 2028 linebacker pledge and details both the 2027 and 2028 classes. Thornton’s status could shape where one of Cairo’s standout athletes ultimately plays.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on I-10 E reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on I-10 E reported at 3:46 PM. "Ambulance on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cairo. Apply here.
  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker I in Thomasville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cairo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thomasville

  • The Abide Collective celebrates ribbon-cutting milestone (timesenterprise.com)
  • Public Health Improvements Stall Amid Trump's DEI Crackdown (poz.com)
  • Five Star Credit Union Foundation grows SRTC Scholarship Endowment to $250,000 (timesenterprise.com)

Bainbridge

  • Bainbridge Decatur County Recreation Authority preparing for a busy season under new leadership (wctv.tv)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To prism (Thank you Willy H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cairo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cairo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.