Each year, TU alumni and supporters in Grady County host a fun-filled, themed evening generating resources for Grady County Student Scholarships. This event provides enjoyable entertainment and fellowship as friends unite together to benefit TU students from Grady County.
The 2026 event was held at Collins Place Venue in Cairo with entertainment by The Syrup City Players. Thank you to all who attended and supported the event, raising over $21,000 for Grady County students!
2026 Premier Sponsors
Heritage Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Archbold Grady Dr. Jessica Barfield & Coach Jessica Sanders Todd & Melissa Butler Dental Associates of Southwest Georgia Ethan Jackson Investments Donna Graham JTEKT North America Magnolia Place Cairo Maryland Fried Chicken Rep. Darlene Taylor, HD173
Supporting Sponsors
Cairo Eye Care Capital City Bank Chelsie & Brad Cosby Cox Septic Josh Dean Drew Oil Family Worship Center First National Bank of Cairo Grady Finance Lauren & Cuy Harrell Harvest Health Ingles Pest Control Linda Drew Johnson Millsaps Training Facility Steve & Lorraine Nelson
In-Kind Donors
Bravo Production Collins Place Venue Southern Promotions The Syrup City Players Wine Rack
Silent Auction Donors
Bishop’s Jewelry Blue Magnolia Caroline Hill Charles & Robin Renaud Crystal Wells Dental Associates of Southwest Georgia Dwalla’s Ellianos FeatheredTines Flowerwood Nursery Gather & Co Mercantile
Godwin’s Jewelry Hunt Moore Jay Evans’ Room to Room J’s Wine & Spirits Le Well Studios Lisa Drew Hoop Miss Myrt’s Mr. Chick Rivertown Running Rose City Dentistry South Georgia Outdoors South Mane Salon
Stalling’s Motors Strickly Quail Susie Qs Sweet Grass Dairy, Syrup City Cigars The Southern Connection Tired Creek Golf Course United National Bank Wheeler Christmas Tree Farm Wine Rack Zebulon Theater
2026 Planning Committee
Linda Drew Johnson (‘86), Co-Chair Chelsie Cosby (‘15), Co-Chair Hansell Bearden Lauren Johnson Harrell (‘11) Brande Strickland (‘97) Katie Williams
