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Cairo, GA

Cairo is a city in Grady County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 10,179. The city is the county seat of Grady County.

Cairo was founded in 1835. It was incorporated as a town in 1870 and as a city in 1906. In 1905, Cairo was designated the seat of the newly formed Grady County. The city was named after Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

Cairo is located in central Grady County at 30°52′39″N 84°12′5″W (30.8774, -84.2013). U.S. Route 84 (38th Boulevard) passes through the northern part of the city, leading east 14 miles (23 km) to Thomasville and west 24 miles (39 km) to Bainbridge. Valdosta is 59 miles (95 km) to the east, and Dothan, Alabama, is 79 miles (127 km) to the west on US 84. Georgia State Route 93 passes through the center of Cairo as Broad Street and Fifth Street; it leads north 19 miles (31 km) to Pelham and south 12 miles (19 km) to U.S. Route 319, north of the Florida border. Tallahassee, Florida, is 33 miles (53 km) to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Cairo has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.4 km²), of which 9.7 square miles (25.1 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), or 1.38%, is water.

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cairo has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Cairo places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Healthcare services, including the Archbold Grady Medical Center, play a vital role in ensuring residents have access to quality medical care. Metta Day Spa provides a serene environment for relaxation with various spa treatments. For those looking for fitness options, Anytime Fitness in nearby Thomasville offers a well-equipped gym that is accessible 24/7. BreathEasy Wellness Center specializes in holistic wellness services, including massage therapy and wellness coaching. Thomasville YMCA provides various fitness classes and programs suitable for all ages. Body Rejuvenation by Tonya focuses on personalized skincare and body treatments to promote overall health. Serenity Med Spa of Bainbridge offers medical spa services that combine health and beauty.

Top sites in Cairo, GA include Birdsong Nature Center, Wolf Creek Trout Lily Preserve, and Grady County Historical Museum.

Population: 9,607 (2021). Elevation: 280 feet. Area: 9.95 sq mi (25.77 km²). ZIP Code: 39827. Area code: 229.

FAQs

What is Cairo, GA famous for?

The town is most known for its cane syrup-making business which dominated much of the local economy throughout the 1900s. Cairo was incorporated as a city in 1906, but its history traces back almost a century before that. The area was first settled in the 1820s by a man named William Hawthorn. Janet Boudot, a research reference librarian, explains, "Settlers left North Carolina and they came down through Georgia. 

Is Cairo, GA a good place to live?

Cairo is in Grady County. Living in Cairo offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Cairo, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Cairo and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Cairo are above average.

How did Cairo, GA get its name?

Cairo was founded in 1835. It was incorporated as a town in 1870 and as a city in 1906. In 1905, Cairo was designated the seat of the newly formed Grady County. The city was named after Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

Sources

City of Cairo

Wikipedia

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Birdsong Nature Center

Wolf Creek Trout Lily Preserve

Grady County Historical Museum 

Archbold Grady Medical Center

Metta Day Spa

Anytime Fitness

BreathEasy Wellness Center

Thomasville YMCA 

Body Rejuvenation by Tonya

Serenity Med Spa of Bainbridge

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