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First Port City Bank Eastside Express Drive-Thru Branch Now Open
First Port City Bank is excited to announce that the New Eastside Express Drive-Thru Branch in Bainbridge, Georgia is NOW OPEN and is servicing customers on the eastside of Bainbridge. The Eastside Express Branch, located at 1705 E. Shotwell Street, features five drive-thru lanes, 24-hr ATM, and Night Drop aimed at enhancing the customer experience. […] The post First Port City Bank Eastside Express Drive-Thru Branch Now Open appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Decatur County Fire and Rescue promotes emergency services app after Debby
While Bainbridge was left largely spared from the damage of Hurricane Debby, hurricane season still has several months left, and there is never any guarantee that next time the community will be as lucky next time. With that in mind, Decatur County Fire and Rescue has taken time to remind the public about the importance […] The post Decatur County Fire and Rescue promotes emergency services app after Debby appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
BPS investigators Esquivel and Corson address Rotary Club about current affairs
Members of the Bainbridge Rotary Club met at the Kirbo Center on Tuesday for their weekly meeting. The guest speakers of the day were Bainbridge Public Safety’s Chief Investigator Mark Esquivel and Investigator Gaston Corson. Esquivel spoke first, discussing some of the new things happening at BPS. One recent change is the addition of a […] The post BPS investigators Esquivel and Corson address Rotary Club about current affairs appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Grace Football Team Preview
After defying the odds to even take the field last season, the Grace Christian Academy eight-man football team will take to the gridiron once again in 2024. The key difference this season for the Cougars is their schedule. They went 5-3 last year, but played just five games against varsity opponents. They performed well in […] The post Grace Football Team Preview appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
BHS Bearcats help Rec football teams fit helmets and equipment
The Bearcat football team lent a hand to the Bainbridge Decatur County Recreation Authority over the weekend, helping the rec authority staff fit the youth tackle football teams for their helmets and shoulder pads on Saturday. According to head coach Jay Walls, roughly 15-20 Bearcat players helped, alongside the other BHS football coaches. “It was […] The post BHS Bearcats help Rec football teams fit helmets and equipment appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
County commissioners hear SHM case update, consider purchase of fire truck
The Decatur County Commissioners met for their first meeting of the month on Tuesday morning. Following the invocation and the pledge, the commissioners moved to add an additional item to the agenda, that being an update from the county’s legal counsel, Bruce Kirbo, in regards to the open meetings case involving Safer Human Medicine. Safer […] The post County commissioners hear SHM case update, consider purchase of fire truck appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Bainbridge Football Defense Preview
On the defensive side of the ball the Bearcats have the same issue as the offense. Experience. Coach Walls said he feels that they are strongest at linebacker where they have multiple returners. Braylon Phillips, Amarion Donaldson and Noah Stutler will be the backbone of this young defense. “Those three guys are what we have […] The post Bainbridge Football Defense Preview appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Bainbridge Football Offense Preview
The 2024 Bearcats offense will look a lot different than it has in years past. Head coach Jay Walls and his coaching staff have the tremendous task of retooling their offense at most skill positions after key contributors Cam Sanders and Keenan Phillips graduated along with the rest of the backfield. Sander and Phillips combined […] The post Bainbridge Football Offense Preview appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Meet Our New Reporter Mahalia Grier
Hello! My name is Mahalia Grier. I also go by Lia. I am originally from Blakely, Georgia. It’s a small town known as the “Peanut Capital of the World”. I have lived in small towns my entire life, so I am accustom to southern small town life. I graduated from Early County High School in […] The post Meet Our New Reporter Mahalia Grier appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Mrs. Victoria Harrell’s Animal Science Program Earns Prestigious Industry Certification
In a remarkable achievement that highlights the dedication and expertise of its staff and students, Mrs. Victoria Harrell's Animal Science program has been awarded a prestigious Industry Certification. This recognition not only highlights the high standards and quality of education provided but also enhances the future prospects for its graduates, ensuring they are well-prepared to […] The post Mrs. Victoria Harrell’s Animal Science Program Earns Prestigious Industry Certification appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Family Adventure
The excitement continued until the very end. Catherine’s family was flying home into the yet undetermined path of Hurricane Debby. Thanks to an eastward turn of the path of the storm, they made it just fine. On the other hand, Elizabeth’s family, along with Mary Lou and myself had a 40-minute layover in Minneapolis before […] The post Family Adventure appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Under the Gold Dome: Back to school update
As we mark the beginning of the new school year, I want to highlight some key education legislation passed during the 2024 Legislative Session. These initiatives aim to support our students, teachers, schools, and families by enhancing education funding and providing parents with the flexibility to choose the best educational options for their children. We […] The post Under the Gold Dome: Back to school update appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Recreation Authority preparing for first travel ball team
This year will mark the first year the Bainbridge Decatur County Recreation Authority has offered a travel baseball program, the SOWEGA Spartans. The program consists of four teams: 8U, 9U, 10U, and 14U, with an overall total of 45-50 kids in the program. This program is something executive director Joel Holmes has wanted to start […] The post Recreation Authority preparing for first travel ball team appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Bainbridge Publix officially breaks ground
Local politicians, business leaders and citizens gathered just behind Chick-fil-A on a beautiful Wednesday morning for the official groundbreaking ceremony for Publix. Representatives from city and county government were present, as was First National Bank, which has been the primary financer of the project, and Hand Properties, the owner and developer of the property. Mayor […] The post Bainbridge Publix officially breaks ground appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Rotary Club learns more about upcoming Marriott hotel
Members of the Bainbridge Rotary Club met at their usual meeting place, the Kirbo Center, for this week’s Rotary meeting. The guest speaker of the day was Jeremy Emmett, the entrepreneur behind the upcoming downtown Marriott hotel. Emmett gave a brief overview of how he got involved in the hotel business, having been involved with […] The post Rotary Club learns more about upcoming Marriott hotel appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Decatur County 4-H’ers Competed at 81st Annual 4-H State Congress in Atlanta
Georgia 4-H celebrated excellence during the 81st Annual 4-H State Congress as top 4-H’ers from around the state gathered in Atlanta July 23-26. State Congress includes the state-level Project Achievement and Leadership in Action contests, as well as recognition of youth development professionals, supporters, and public officials for their contributions to the success of 4-H […] The post Decatur County 4-H’ers Competed at 81st Annual 4-H State Congress in Atlanta appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Decatur County Board of Education to maintain current millage rate
The Decatur County Board of Education met for a specially-called meeting at noon on Wednesday, to hold a public hearing on a millage tax increase. Following the invocation and approval of the agenda, Superintendent Boyd English spoke to the crowd about the nature of the millage rate. “I want to be clear from the onset, […] The post Decatur County Board of Education to maintain current millage rate appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Decatur County Board of Education- Called Meeting Agenda, August 7, 2024, 12:00 PM
Agenda Call to Order- Keith Lyle Invocation- Winston Rollins Adoption of Agenda- Keith Lyle 1. Public Hearing on Tax Increase 2. Public Comments Adjourn Meeting- Keith Lyle The post Decatur County Board of Education- Called Meeting Agenda, August 7, 2024, 12:00 PM appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
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