Where did the city of Cairo, Georgia get its name and why isn't it pronounced the same as Cairo, Egypt?

Cairo, Georgia was named for Cairo, Egypt, but pronouced "K-row". The reason on why it is not pronounced the same in Cairo Egypt is unpublished.
Answered by kgb agent Kristine C on Wednesday, April 25 2012 at 07:23AM EDT
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