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Bainbridge Public Safety starts e-bike unit to patrol nature trail
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - Bainbridge Public Safety is introducing a new bike unit to the community but they’re not using just any bike. Bainbridge Public Safety Officers say a new electric bike will keep the community safe one electric pedal at a time. “It has gears as well and...
Agenda for Decatur County Commissioner’s meeting, May 14, 2024
9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Special Presentations Public Participation Approve Minutes of Commissioners Regular Called Meeting held April 23, 2024 OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Consider Approval of Second Amendment and […] The post Agenda for Decatur County Commissioner’s meeting, May 14, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
DeSantis expands disaster area amid warnings of floods and additional tornadoes in N. FL
Quality Journalism for Critical Times With a new storm system hitting North Florida following last week’s tornadoes, Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded his declared disaster area by three counties. The order now covers Baker, Columbia, Escambia, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. Emergency declarations make it easier for state and local […] The post DeSantis expands disaster area amid warnings of floods and additional tornadoes in N. FL appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Decatur County Board of Education meeting agenda, May 16, 2024
CALL TO ORDER………………………………………..……….………….…..KEITH LYLE INVOCATION………………………………………….……….……….WINSTON ROLLINS ADOPTION OF AGENDA………………………….…………………..…….…KEITH LYLE APPROVAL OF MINUTES……………………….………………..….…….…..KEITH LYLE SPECIAL RECOGNITION & PRESENTATIONS: BHS 2024 Top Five Graduates FFA State Winners Program of Exceptional Services Award of Excellence System Retiree Recognition PUBLIC PARTICIPATION………………………………………..…….……….KEITH LYLE PUBLIC COMMMENT FOR FY25 BUDGET INFORMATION ITEMS: Administrative Services Report…………………………………………..Supt. English Supt. Informational Items Financial/Nutritional Report […] The post Decatur County Board of Education meeting agenda, May 16, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Dr. Charles A. Walker: A whole family of physicians
We are all a product of our parents. Not just in the hereditary sense, but of course in the social sense. Our tastes, mannerisms, and behaviors, and in many cases our careers and lifestyles, are in some way or another, a product of our parents. Sometimes parents have a bigger impact on one child than […] The post Dr. Charles A. Walker: A whole family of physicians appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Jace Weaver wins 300m hurdle State Championship, carries on family track legacy started by his father
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Bainbridge track star Jace Weaver grew up, he always heard, “Your daddy was fast.” When he played tag or ran around outside, he was reminded of his father’s speed. He said he never knew why everyone kept talking about his dad, but as he got older and started running track at Bainbridge Middle School, it started to make more sense.
‘We worked hard:’ Walls proud of defense in Bearcat’s spring game against Brooks County
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Bearcat football team played its first bout of competition under new head coach Jay Walls, facing off against Brooks County in a spring game. Bainbridge fell 21-0 to the Trojans, but Walls said he was pleased with what he saw on the defensive...
Woman dead after shooting near Midway apartment complex
MIDWAY, Fla. (WCTV) - The Midway Police Department confirmed a 60-year old woman is dead after a shooting off Highway 90. Officials said the shooting call came in around 7:45 Saturday evening in front of the Ochlockonee Pointe Apartments. Details from police are limited, but officials said there is no immediate danger to the public.
Two EF-2 Tornadoes Confirmed In Gadsden and Leon Counties Friday Morning
At 5:30 pm EDT on Saturday, the National Weather Service confirmed that their survey teams found damage consistent with an EF-2 tornado on two separate paths cutting through parts of Gadsden and Leon counties. Maximum wind speeds for an EF-2 tornado are between 111 and 135 mile per hour. This...
Bainbridge Rotary Club resumes onion sale fundraiser
Rather than the usual weekly meeting and guest speaker, the Bainbridge Rotary Club held a brief lunch on Tuesday, before distributing bags of Vidalia Onions to members for this year’s onion sale fundraiser. Rotary Club President Bo Jones explained that the sale has been a regular fundraiser, but was put on hold for a few […] The post Bainbridge Rotary Club resumes onion sale fundraiser appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
19-year-old dies in Cairo car crash
GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says a 19-year-old man was killed after a Thursday night crash in Cairo. State troopers responded to the scene of 20th St NE around 11:30 p.m. Troopers say the sedan drove out of its lane when it crashed into a power...
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