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Salvation Army receives support from Mardis Gras Society of Southwest Georgia
The Mardi Gras Society of Southwest Georgia made a monetary donation to The Salvation Army of Bainbridge last month. Funds donated by the Society will be used, in part, for Supper on Scott Street, a monthly event that serves up to 600 meals to people in our community. President, Jennifer Cannon, says, “We want to […] The post Salvation Army receives support from Mardis Gras Society of Southwest Georgia appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Murkerson’s Gymnast-A-Cats win big in State and Regional championship
Murkerson’s Gymnastics has been fairly busy lately, and fairly successful, bringing home multiple metals and even a title. Heidi Griffin won first all-around in the Georgia State Championship meet in Roswell, taking first on vault, second on beam, and second on floor. Meanwhile, Kylie Letts won first place in her age division, taking first on […] The post Murkerson’s Gymnast-A-Cats win big in State and Regional championship appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
BHS Basketball Cheerleaders hold summer camp for next season
The BHS Basketball Cheerleaders are already preparing for the upcoming season, having recently wrapped up two summer camps. The first camp was aimed at preparing the BHS cheerleaders for 2024-2025. According to coach Kimberly Barthel, she and the assistant coach agreed “that the first and most crucial aspect of being on the squad this year […] The post BHS Basketball Cheerleaders hold summer camp for next season appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Decatur County Commissioner’s Meeting- June 25, 2024
7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Special Presentations: -Public Participation Approve Minutes of Commissioners Regular Meeting held June 11, 2024 OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: TriRivers Waterway Development Association – Philip Clayton Consider Approval […] The post Decatur County Commissioner’s Meeting- June 25, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
“Conduct rewarded is conduct repeated”: City council hears citizen complaints about hookah lounge, consider hotel tax increase
The Bainbridge City Council met for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Following the invocation, pledge and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, the council recognized visitors that wished to address the council. Only one visitor stepped forward to address the council, criticizing the council’s renewing of the alcoholic beverage license of Off the Hookah […] The post “Conduct rewarded is conduct repeated”: City council hears citizen complaints about hookah lounge, consider hotel tax increase appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Woman in critical condition after rescue from dump truck
A Bainbridge woman is in critical condition after being dumped into a dump truck on Thursday afternoon. According to witnesses and law enforcement, the women had been inside the dumpster behind Captain D’s, when the dump truck emptied it. Bystanders who witnessed it reportedly halted the driver. Local emergency workers had to pull the woman […] The post Woman in critical condition after rescue from dump truck appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Florida State’s season ends in CWS semi’s
After knocking off Virginia in a solid 7-3 win, the Noles took on another ACC foe in North Carolina. They staved off elimination once again with a 9-5 win that saw the Florida State bats do what they have done all season, and that’s score. The Seminole had 14 hits in the game to the […] The post Florida State’s season ends in CWS semi’s appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Tommie Howell named new Rotary Club president
Tuesday marked a change in the leadership of the Bainbridge Rotary Club, with Rotary president Bo Jones passing the gavel on to Tommie Howell as the new president. Before passing on leadership, Jones presented awards to two notable members of the Rotary Club who have significantly helped in recent years, those being Jamie Sinko and […] The post Tommie Howell named new Rotary Club president appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
YMCA cuts ribbon on new 24/7 workout gym
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce gathered next door to the post office on Tuesday morning to hold a ribbon-cutting for the new 24/7 YMCA facility. Rich Gallagher, president and CEO of the Moultrie YMCA, spoke to the event attendees. “As you guys know, our YMCA, this Y, has been on a journey,” he said. “Again, […] The post YMCA cuts ribbon on new 24/7 workout gym appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Newspaper Delivery Delayed One Day Due To Juneteenth Holiday.
The Post-Searchlight’s newspaper delivery to subscribers will be delayed one day this week due to the Juneteenth Federal Holiday falling on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. Today’s newspaper is available in our racks around town. The post Newspaper Delivery Delayed One Day Due To Juneteenth Holiday. appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Seminoles bounce back after heartbreaking loss in Omaha
The Seminoles got off to a strange start in their return to Omaha. Game one against Tennessee started off fantastic for the Noles as they scored six in the third inning and led 9-4 after the fourth. However, the only question for the Noles all year reared it’a ugly head once again. The bullpen. Ace […] The post Seminoles bounce back after heartbreaking loss in Omaha appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Bainbridge resident killed in train accident identified
A Bainbridge resident was tragically killed on Saturday after being struck by a train. The resident, since identified as Charles Henry, was deaf-mute. According to Bainbridge Public Safety Chief Redell Walton, Henry was crossing the railroad tracks at the intersection of Albany Road and Back Street, walking around the lowered crossing arms. Walton added that […] The post Bainbridge resident killed in train accident identified appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
City kicks off summer with Oscar Jackson Outdoor Camp
With school over, parents may find themselves looking for something to keep their kids occupied for a while during the break. While some may go on vacation, and others find themselves in summer school, some local kids participate in the Oscar Jackson Outdoor Camp, which began on Monday. Hosted by the City of Bainbridge, the […] The post City kicks off summer with Oscar Jackson Outdoor Camp appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
City council meeting agenda- June 18, 2024, 6:30 pm
I. INVOCATION and PLEDGE TO THE FLAG II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION -May 21, 2024 III. RECOGNIZE VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS IV. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 619 LODGING TAX V. CONSIDERATION OF ANIMAL SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE VI. CONSIDERATION OF STREET CLOSURE REQUEST VII. CONSIDERATION OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES VIII. SPECIAL PRESENTATION – Bainbridge […] The post City council meeting agenda- June 18, 2024, 6:30 pm appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Rec Authority holds DIY herb garden class for seniors
The Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority has been hosting various social events and programs for local seniors over the past few months, as part of their Senior Program, which they have been facilitating since earlier this year. With Monday being National Herb and Spice Day, the program welcomed Teresa Adkins and Lillian Norton with the Decatur […] The post Rec Authority holds DIY herb garden class for seniors appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Georgia Court of Appeals hears opening oral arguments in primate facility bond case
There are currently three ongoing legal battles surrounding the proposed Safer Human Medicine primate facility. One of these is the State of Georgia v. Decatur County-Bainbridge Industrial Development Authority et al., brought by District Attorney Joe Mulholland, which contests the project’s bond validation. Representatives from the district attorney’s office, Safer Human Medicine, and the Industrial […] The post Georgia Court of Appeals hears opening oral arguments in primate facility bond case appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Chamber president Karen Tobin speaks at Rotary lunch meeting
The Bainbridge Rotary Club met for their weekly meeting at the Kirbo Center on Tuesday. The guest speaker of the day was Karen Tobin, president of the Chamber of Commerce. Tobin gave an overview of some of the new business underway at the Chamber, including the revival of the Chamber’s ambassadorship program, as well as […] The post Chamber president Karen Tobin speaks at Rotary lunch meeting appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Supreme Court issues three rulings on Smith v. The State civil-asset-forfeiture proceedings
ATLANTA- The Supreme Court of Georgia issued a ruling in Smith v. The State on May 29, 2024, answering two of three questions brought before them. The case arose from an appeal of the civil-asset-forfeiture proceeding against Stacey and Garrett Smith, where the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office seized over $1 million held in various bank […] The post Supreme Court issues three rulings on Smith v. The State civil-asset-forfeiture proceedings appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
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