Cairo Kiwanis Club

04/18/2026

04/06/2026

Mr. Tommy Gainous joined us last week to share some exciting news! This November, Grady County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a rodeo at the Rattlesnake Roundup grounds in Whigham. Proceeds from this event will go towards Christmas presents for the less fortunate children of Grady County.
Sponsorship opportunities will be listed in the comments for anyone interested in supporting this fundraiser.

Photographed left to right:
Tommy Gainous, Kiwanis President Elect Katie Williams, and Kiwanis Vice President Taylor Gilliard

03/19/2026

Today we welcomed LaPorshe Thornton!
LaPorshe Thornton is the Dementia Care Specialist for Southwest Georgia, serving through the Area Agency on Aging. She works to increase dementia education and awareness, build strong community partnerships, and support care partners with skills and resources to better assist individuals living with dementia.

Photographed left to right: Pam Howell, LaPorshe Thornton, Brande Strickland

03/04/2026

Great evening at the 65th Annual Grady County Market Hog & Cattle Show Banquet! 🐖🐄
Thank you to the Cairo Kiwanis Club, Cairo Rotary Club, and Mr. Chick for sponsoring the meal and supporting our hardworking youth. Proud of these students and the future of agriculture in Grady County! 🌾

03/03/2026

02/28/2026

A wonderful lunch provided by Mr. Chick and a superb program from Dan and Michelle Dean at the Popes Museum!

We are so blessed to have people in our community who pour their hearts into preserving history and sharing meaningful stories. The Popes Museum continues to be such a treasure for all of us.

Thank you for a great afternoon of fellowship, learning, and community pride. ❤️

02/19/2026

Today's program was given by a Local Business Owner Emilee Connell-Umanzor, Owner of Gather & Co Mercantile and two of her 16 Vender owners

Pictured below Kiwanis memeber Kristy Cox and Trend N’ Treasures Trio, Vintage vendor
Emilee Connell-Umanzor, Gather & Co Mercantile owner and SoloHope director,
Desi & Hal Glover, BSLC, tallow vendormis

02/12/2026

Today's program was given by Mike Owens Director of our local FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Pictured is Speaker Mike Owens and Kiwanis member Barry Po***ck

02/05/2026

Today's Kiwanis program was given by members of the Cairo Main Stage Community Theatre.

📸Pictured left to right: Kiwanis member Megan Gordon, Cairo Main Stage President - Ronnie Gordon III, Advisor- Pat Orr, and Vice President- Kennedi Smart.

02/03/2026

Last week, we welcomed Mrs. Whitney Brannen, Marissa Thomas, and Devon Rehberg to share insights into Cairo High School’s Work-Based Learning Program. The goal of this program is to connect classroom instruction with real-world experience, giving students the opportunity to build meaningful skills while supporting local businesses. It’s a win for our students, our employers, and the long-term growth of our community.

Students Marissa and Devon spoke about their personal experiences in the program and how it has helped them prepare for their chosen career paths.

Photographed left to right: Work-Based Learning Coordinator Whitney Brannen, Kiwanis President-elect Katie Williams, Marissa Thomas, Devon Rehberg, Kiwanis President Ryan Prince, Larry Plank