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Cairo, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Cairo! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Cairo teacher balanced motherhood, career, and unwavering faith
  • How would a new ICE deal change policing in Cairo?
  • Cairo family mourns the passing of Barbara Jean Faircloth

Also on today's calendar: Thomasville GA | Shades of Men Live and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Ga. educator reflects on balancing family, career and faith (walb.com) — From right here in Cairo, longtime educator Selena Williams shares how she balanced earning her degree, teaching full time, and raising two daughters by leaning on faith and intentional time with family. Her story encourages local mothers juggling classrooms and homes to seek help, embrace imperfection, and let faith and love guide their choices.
   

• City of Cairo to consider 287 (g) ICE agreement with police department (wctv.tv) — Cairo city leaders are weighing whether to let local police partner with ICE under a 287(g) agreement, giving trained officers limited immigration enforcement powers tied to Grady County Jail cases. Officials say the move follows more arrests involving ICE detainers and could bring extra training, equipment, and funding, but the commission must first decide whether to approve the proposal.
   

• Barbara Jean Faircloth (bainbridgega.com) — A beloved sister of a Cairo resident, Barbara Jean Faircloth, has passed away at age 85, with services set this Friday and Saturday in Bainbridge and near Camilla. Her life spanned Maryland, Michigan, and Alabama, where she co-founded a manufacturing company and was active in Masonic and Eastern Star circles, leaving behind children, grandchildren, and her sister in Cairo.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(08969) - 550 U.S. Hwy. 84 East in Cairo. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cairo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cairo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thomasville

  • John-Michael Allan earns Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at VSU (timesenterprise.com)
  • God's trio of triumph everyone can follow (theblacksheartimes.com)
  • Stylist hosts fundraiser for Thomas County Central graduate killed in car crash (walb.com)

Bainbridge

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cairo

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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.