A local group of individuals has created a t-shirt in memory of fallen 1st Lieutenant Army Ranger Weston C. Lee and all of the proceeds will go to the Lee family to cover travel costs to Arlington National Cemetery where Lieutenant Lee will be laid to rest. The t-shirts are $15 & the link is included below. We… Read More »
Update 2/22/17 6:35 a.m.: According to Bainbridge State College Police, the suspects in the pictures have been identified. Bainbridge State College Police are seeking assistance in identifying the suspects in these pictures. They are wanted for questioning about a theft that occurred at Bainbridge State College on February 14th. The vehicle is believed to be a silver Pontiac… Read More »
If you are currently unhappy with the current hunting season length let your voice be heard. Below is the information on the upcoming meetings. Press Release: From Georgiawildlife.com Hunters and other interested persons are encouraged to attend any of eight upcoming public meetings regarding the development of proposed hunting regulations for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 hunting seasons. These… Read More »
The following arrests and citations were reported by the Decatur County Jail. The addresses listed below are given to us directly by the Decatur County Jail: Jordan Keeshan Coney, 19, Morningside Drive, Bainbridge, Ga, Possession of Cocaine; Nix, BPS Latasha Christina Holloway, 44, Suggs Road, Headland, Al, Driving while License Suspended or Revoked; Richardson, BPS Jessica Brooke Jones,… Read More »
BAINBRIDGE AND CAIRO, Georgia (Oct 14th, 2016) – First National Bank and Citizens Bank Cairo completed their merger today and will now operate as First National Bank. “On behalf of the directors of both banks I am pleased to announce this strategic combination of similar banking organizations”, said Brad Barber, CEO of First National. “We are excited to… Read More »
According to early leaked reports from Southeastern Farm Press, the current soybean yield world record, held for several years by Kip Culler of Missouri, of 160.6 bushels per acre, has been shattered by Randy Dowdy with a certified yield of 171.8 bushels per acre, on Dowdy’s farm in Brooks County, Georgia. This record breaking harvest was verified on… Read More »
The Bainbridge Bearcats were slated to play the Lincoln High School Trojans on Thursday night at Gene Cox Stadium but due to Hurricane Hermine that game had been rescheduled to Saturday at Noon. As of Friday afternoon at 3pm, the game between the Bearcats and the Trojans has been cancelled without any plans to reschedule to a later… Read More »
At a meeting of the Bainbridge Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Fair Committee today, a motion was unanimously passed to make changes in the location of the Fall Fair, from the previous location at the Decatur County Fairgrounds, to the Earle May Boat Basin. According to City Manager Chris Hobby, the previous Fair Chairman, Jeff Findley and Mr.… Read More »
In a Facebook post Thursday afternoon, Representative Sanford Bishop’s office announced a photography contest that will see several lucky winners’ work recognized in a big way! The post read: Attention #Photographers! The GA-02 #PhotoContest is back! Submit your favorite high quality#photos taken in Middle and Southwest #Georgia to be posted above as the banner! To submit, please send… Read More »
The start of the school day on Wednesday, February 24th, for Pelham City Schools will be delayed until 10am according to Pelham City Schools Superintendent Floyd Fort. The National Weather Service is calling for severe thunderstorms & wind gusts up to 60 mph overnight Tuesday and into the morning hours of Wednesday. Pelham City Schools include Pelham Elementary… Read More »
General Manager Randy Downing, of Action GM Bainbridge Ga, announced this morning on the Sack Lunch Show on all Flint Media, Inc Stations, that Action GM would give away two tickets to this weekends’ Daytona 500 Race in a drawing at 6:00 pm Friday February 19th. The tickets will be for Pit Row, 10 rows up, which is… Read More »
Flowery Branch – The Atlanta Falcons will host eight Moms Football Safety Clinics this spring across Georgia and the southeast. The purpose of the clinics isto provide helpful information to moms who have children that are considering or currently playing tackle football. The Falcons have hosted 12 clinics to date; with more than 1,500 moms participating in clinics… Read More »
BAINBRIDGE, GA – Southwest Georgia Farm Credit will host its annual stockholders’ meeting Tuesday evening, February 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 101 Front Street, Albany. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. for stockholders and their guests, with dinner and the Business Meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will include the Association’s annual report from management and… Read More »
PRESS RELEASE: ATLANTA FALCONS ANNOUNCES 2016 MOMS FOOTBALL SAFETY CLINIC TOUR STOPS ACROSS GEORGIA / SOUTHEAST Tweet It: [email protected] host a clinic in Bainbridge, GA, Feb. 2 — FREE to Moms to participate — special guest, FSU great Charlie Ward! Register today http://atlantafalcons.com/momsclinic Flowery Branch –The Atlanta Falcons will host 8 Moms Football Safety Clinics this… Read More »
Georgia’s regular Energy Assistance Program will open on November 3, 2014, for homebound and elderly households (all adults in household must be age 65 or over or homebound). Households with individuals who have life-threatening medical conditions and who are in danger of imminent cut-off of their heating source may also apply. The program provides financial assistance to low-income… Read More »
Cooper’s Heating and Air, serving Southwest Georgia and North Florida, is excited to raise money for a local breast cancer support group this October. For every invoice created–whether it be a service call, energy audit, system checkup or quote–Cooper’s Heating and Air will donate $1 to the Decatur County Breast Cancer Support Group. Customers can help out, too–for… Read More »
Southwest Georgia Community Calendar for Week of May 12, 2014: Southwest Georgia Outdoors Report, May 12, 2014: Sowegalive.com Daily Obituaries for May 12, 2014:
The United Way of Bainbridge-Decatur County will hold its annual Day of Action this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at The Friendship House, located at 220 N. Russ Street, Bainbridge. Donations will be accepted during that time for paper, canned goods, clothing and supplies. Want to help create better opportunities for everyone in Bainbridge? Visit www.bainbridgeunitedway.com The… Read More »
Ugandan Thunder, consisting of 22 multi-talented children aged 8-16, will perform at the Kirbo Center at Bainbridge State College on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. The children are from the Royal School and Orphanage and the Morning Star School and Orphanage in Uganda, East Africa. Ugandan Thunder will sing favorite songs both in African and American styles.… Read More »