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Arrest reports, May 9- May 16, 2024
Bainbridge Public Safety Arrests Leanderew Quantez Holden, Simple Battery- Family Violence, Cruelty to Children- 3rd degree Family Violence (no bond reported) Chasity Hope Johnson, Failure to Appear o/c Shoplifting (no bond reported) Randall Craig Carr, Aggravated Stalking (no bond reported) Wesley Nolan Long, Theft by Taking, Giving False iNformation or False Name (no bond reported) […] The post Arrest reports, May 9- May 16, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
FFA holds year end banquet, appoints next year’s student leaders
The Bainbridge Middle and High School FFA gathered with their families at the Cloud Livestock Facility Monday evening for the 2024 FFA Banquet. As in previous years, a silent auction was held over the course of the evening, and attendees were treated to a meal of pork chops, green beans, and baked potatoes, with banana […] The post FFA holds year end banquet, appoints next year’s student leaders appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
BHS Class of ’24 Senior Walk (photos)
The BHS Class of ’24 took a walk down memory lane on Friday, making one last trip to their old elementary schools to visit the students and old teachers alike. Congrats Bearcats! The post BHS Class of ’24 Senior Walk (photos) appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Decatur County 4-H Hosts Modified Trap Qualification Match
On April 23, 2024, Decatur County 4-H hosted a Southwest District 4-H Modified Trap Qualification Match in Bainbridge. Over eighty 4-H students from Seminole, Grady, Wilcox, Lee, and Decatur counties participated in the prerequisite shooting bout to determine eligibility for the 4-H State Target Challenge Weekend held at Rock Eagle on May 11. Qualification requirements […] The post Decatur County 4-H Hosts Modified Trap Qualification Match appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Rotary Club hears from GRSP students
The Bainbridge Rotary Club met for their weekly meeting at the Kirbo Center on Tuesday. The guest speaker of the day was Ana Pereira, accompanied by Antonia Platzbecker. The two are students from abroad, attending ABAC as part of the Georgia Rotary Student Program. Pereira, a native of Colombia, gave a slideshow presentation to the […] The post Rotary Club hears from GRSP students appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Georgia Power explains cause of recent power outages
Many Bainbridge residents may have experienced frequent power outages in recent weeks. The Post-Searchlight spoke with Georgia Power for more information on the outages and what residents should expect. According to Fred Rudbeck, area manger for Georgia Power, crews are currently working at making the local electric grid “stronger and more resilient.” “These investments include […] The post Georgia Power explains cause of recent power outages appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Briar Patch Music Festival will kick off daylong jam in Colquitt on Saturday
ALBANY – Festival founder Jeb Tabb never imagined that the Briar Patch Music Festival would be celebrating its 15th year when he first planned the festival. “I was 24 when the idea for this festival was first conceived,” Tabb said, “Fifteen years was a huge number, relatively speaking, at that age. I’m just glad that people keep coming back and hopefully it will continue to grow.”
Ga. Supreme Court upholds murder conviction for Thomas Co. man
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - On Tuesday, May 14, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of a Thomas County man. Derylmaize Jackson appealed his conviction of one count of felony murder, one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Kennan Phillips, Brenna Conley named Bainbridge High School’s Joe Crine Athletes of the Year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Senior Bearcat football and track & field athlete Keenan Phillips and senior Ladycat softball and soccer player Brenna Conley have been named Bainbridge High School’s 2023-2024 Joe Crine Male and Female Athletes of the Year. The award is named after the late, long-time...
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