Cairo, Georgia

Cairo is a city located in Grady County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,239. The city is the county seat of Grady County{{GR|6}}.

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City - Grady County, Georgia - 2000 - Census - Population - County seat

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The city's name is pronounced differently from Cairo, Egypt: like "K-row", kā·rō, or IPA /ˈkeɪɹoʊ/ (). Although Cairo is nicknamed the "Syrup City" it has no relationship with the popular Karo brand of corn syrup, which is pronounced the same way.

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Cairo - Egypt - IPA - Nickname - Karo - Corn syrup

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Well-known people from Cairo include Jackie Robinson, a former Major League Baseball player and National League MVP; and Bill Stanfill, a former All-Pro American football defensive end.

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Jackie Robinson - Major League Baseball - National League - MVP - Bill Stanfill - American football - Defensive end

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