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A-1 Roof Trusses to bring 130 jobs to Bainbridge
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that A-1 Roof Trusses, a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses, plans to invest $17 million and create 130 ...
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Ellianos to open at Five Points on Thursday
Bainbridge, Georgia, has become known for its soaring oak trees, sleepy Flint River, and antebellum charm, but soon ...
Morningside Baptist Church wraps up Backyard Bible School outreach
Vacation Bible School is a staple at most churches throughout the summer. However, one local church went beyond ...
Grace Christian Academy to break ground on Athletic Complex later this summer
A longtime dream of Grace Christian Academy founders, parents and students is finally coming to fruition; the school ...
DCFR purchases first ballistic vests for engineers
Decatur County Fire & Rescue recently purchased their first ballistic vest, following a series of scenarios involving the ...
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Decatur County School System acquires drug dog for the 2021-22 school year
Thursday night at the Decatur County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Tim Cochran provided the Board with his regular Administrative Services report. He was pleased ...
by Jill Holloway.
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Local game warden receives award
The Command Staff is pleased to announce that Game Warden Keith Boatright of Region V Law Enforcement has been selected to receive the Rocky Wainwright ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:59 am
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Commissioners hear of garbage pickup issues
County residents have recently taken to social media to complain of garbage pickup issues, while others opted to meet with County Commissioners in person to ...
by Jill Holloway, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:46 am
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WBE receives Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries $5,000 grant
Tuesday, May 18, West Bainbridge Elementary School was one of 205 schools from 43 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:38 am
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Hermann hired as new BHS Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
As a new school year rolls in, the Bainbridge Varsity Boys soccer team is getting a new coach, in addition to BHS getting a new ...
by Ethan Reddish, Monday, June 14, 2021 3:29 pm
Lynn Roberts
Thanks, I Needed That
With a title like “Thanks, I Needed That,” you might imagine a little Mennen Skin Bracer. Remember that commercial? Probably not, but that’s what the ...
by Lynn Roberts, Monday, June 14, 2021 9:37 am
Opinion
Congratulations to my Dawg!
I’m late to share my pride, but nevertheless proud. Last month, my sister, Alex graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in ...
by Jill Holloway, Monday, June 14, 2021 9:35 am
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Legislators discuss bills at Republican Party Meeting
The Decatur County Republicans convened at Spring Hill Tree Farm on Tuesday evening. Attendees were met by Georgia State Representatives Joe Campbell and Darlene Taylor, ...
by Ethan Reddish, Monday, June 14, 2021 9:32 am
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Rec. Authority looks to add more summer sports
The Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority met Thursday afternoon for a board meeting, with the 2022 budget as the main discussion. The Authority’s total proposed revenue ...
by Ethan Reddish, Monday, June 14, 2021 9:29 am
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Decatur County Commissioners hear of money-saving options
This past Tuesday, the Decatur County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting. One of the items on the agenda was a presentation by Brian Hutchinson, ...
by Ethan Reddish, Monday, June 14, 2021 9:27 am
James Scarborough
Fragile Contents Need Extra Care
I suppose that Gale and I are not the only parents whose adult children leave lots of their belongings behind when they leave home. Those ...
by James Scarborough, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:53 am
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Juneteenth Jubilee planned for the first time
A local Black History Month grassroots social organization known widely as the Phoenix Affaire Group is making plans to stage what’s believed to be Bainbridge’s ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:44 am
Opinion
How I spent my summer vacation
For many years my two daughters have come together each summer to spend some quality time with their Mom. Due to COVID-19 and a few ...
by Carolyn Iamon, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:39 am
Dan Ponder
Joyful, Joyful
The rainbow was framed between two cypress trees as I walked out on the dock at Compass Lake. It was a bit unexpected since it ...
by Dan Ponder, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:35 am
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Bainbridge students participate in play coming to Cairo High School, Grady Co.
With the start of summer comes the search for entertainment opportunities. Never has this been truer than after a year of lock down and restrictions. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:32 am
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DCBOE participates in Industry Immersion Tour with Chamber
Monday morning, faculty and staff from the Decatur County Board of Education attended an industry immersion tour sponsored by the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce ...
by Jill Holloway, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:09 am
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An icon of Education
After 46 years in education, Dr. Larry Clark is retiring from his position as Principal of Jones Wheat Elementary School, a role he has held ...
by Carolyn Iamon, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:05 am
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FNB offers array of destinations with Travel Club
Thursday afternoon, a crowd of people gathered upstairs at First National Bank for a preview party for the First Adventures Travel Club. Those in attendance ...
by Ethan Reddish, Monday, June 7, 2021 3:18 pm
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Beat the Badge run to offer fun for kids and community alike
This past April, the YMCA held their Couch Potato to 5k training program. Those practice runs were held in preparation for the upcoming Beat the ...
by Ethan Reddish, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:12 am
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VFW Post 4904 awarded Diamond Jubilee plaque
During COVID-19, Bainbridge-Decatur County’s VFW Phillips-Jester Post 4904 celebrated the 75th Anniversary of their Post. Commander-in-Chief Harold “Hal” Roesch, II commended the chapter through a ...
by Jill Holloway, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:07 am
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Downtown Bainbridge celebrates 30 years as Mainstreet Community
Downtown Bainbridge has a lot to be proud of, as they recently celebrated 30 years of being a Georgia Mainstreet Community. Being a Georgia Mainstreet ...
by Jill Holloway, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:01 am
Dick Yarbrough
Cows have legitimate beef with climate change crowd
Okay, enough is enough and I have had enough. I have had to endure watching lawless thugs firebomb buildings and claiming we need to defund ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 10:55 am
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Milestone Pediatrics to offer day camp
As the school year closes and summer vacation kicks in to full swing, various summer camps are offered to local kids. One new day-camp that ...
by Ethan Reddish, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 10:32 am
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Elrod wins Georgia Farm Bureau Essay Contest
Walker Elrod was recently named the state winner of the 2021 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Middle School Essay Contest. Elrod was a seventh-grade student at ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 10:25 am
Opinion
RIP Club LaVela
As I was browsing Facebook on Monday afternoon, I came across a post asking if Panama City Beach’s iconic Club LaVela was being torn down. ...
by Jill Holloway, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:29 am
Dick Yarbrough
Some random thoughts on some random subjects
If Republicans have a strategy for remaining the majority party in Georgia, I am missing it. So far, it seems to be about punishing anyone ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:25 am
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