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Hello again Cairo! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How higher jail fees could impact Cairo's budget and public safety
  • What Cairo's Week 1 win says about this year's Syrupmakers

Also on today's calendar: Thomasville (GA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fundraiser.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grady County Sheriff's Office asks Cairo city officials to pay higher fees in order to use its jail (wctv.tv) — Cairo city leaders are negotiating with the Grady County Sheriff's Office over a proposed increase in fees the city pays to house its inmates in the county jail, a change that could affect policing and public safety costs. County commissioners have already approved a new agreement, which now awaits Cairo City Commission review as both sides continue meeting this week.
   

• Thomasville Bulldogs rebound with win over Bainbridge (walb.com) — Local football fans will note that Thomasville's bounce-back win over Bainbridge came after a tough Week 1 loss to Cairo, whose team is currently ranked No. 2 in Class 4A. The story highlights how strong Cairo's squad looked, limiting Thomasville's offense mostly to two big scoring plays.
   

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  • F12: Black 71-Year-Old Woman Slammed To Ground By Bainbridge Police Officers At Local Walmart, Family Seeks Legal Counsel (blackamericaweb.com)

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