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. History Cairo was founded in 1835. It was incorporated as a town in 1870 and as a city in 1906. In 1905, Cairo was designated seat of the newly formed Grady County. The city was named after Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Recreation and entertainment The local industrial base continues to grow with manufacturing, service, and healthcare companies anchoring a strong economy. Cairo is home to The Zebulon which oldest theater in Georgia . The Zebulon is a single screen movie theater that is still operational today. The area is home to several local festivals, including Calvary's Mule Day, Whigham's Rattlesnake Roundup, Cairo's own Antique Car Rally, and several competitive recreational programs. The Antique Car Rally features a wide range of cars, and includes many activities: a poker run, a parade, and even a street dance. It usually takes place on the second weekend of May. Sponsored by Mr. Chick, it is an annual event that attracts many people to the southwest corner of Georgia. Cairo is known worldwide for being the self proclaimed “Motocross Capital of the World”. This comes from being the home to world known motocross training facilities MTF, GPF, and Next level motocross. Cairo is also home to the famous “Goat Farm” previously owned by Ricky Carmichael now owned by Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha. Education Grady County Schools serves the city. Cairo High School, located in Cairo serves as a central high school for all of Grady County. Elementary schools serving students in the city include Eastside Elementary, Northside Elementary and Southside Elementary. Washington Middle School serves Cairo residents. A campus of the Southern Regional Technical College is located in Cairo. Health Grady General Hospital serves the city. A 60-bed acute care facility, it has been affiliated with John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville since 1985. Geography Cairo is located in central Grady County at (30.8774, -84.2013). U.S. Route 84 (38th Boulevard) passes through the northern part of the city, leading east to Thomasville and west to Bainbridge. Valdosta is to the east, and Dothan, Alabama, is 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