ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Wednesday aimed at illegal squatting. House Bill 1017, which the Georgia House and Senate passed unanimously during this year’s legislative session, creates the offense of unlawful squatting when someone enters upon the land or premises of the owner without the owner or rightful occupant’s knowledge or consent. The […] The post Kemp signs anti-squatting bill appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

The Bainbridge Rotary Club met for their weekly meeting at the Kirbo Center on Tuesday. The guest speaker of the day was Dr. Paul Johnson, local dairy farmer, large animal vet, and owner of Providence Dairy. “This presentation is not necessarily about dairy farms, or farming in general, it’s about the changing landscape of American […] The post Rotary Club learns of farming trends from Dr. Paul Johnson appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

Leo Hardy, a treasured soul, loving family man, and a veteran with a heart full of service, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on September 25, 1933, in Ponce De Leon, Florida, Leo’s journey through life was marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and a love for the simple joys of nature […] The post Leo Hardy appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

Carolyn Holder Livingston slipped peacefully through the mortal veil on Sunday, April 7, 2024.   Carolyn was born July 20,1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Arthur and Hilda Holder. An only child, she would spend her early years in Southern California before returning to Pennsylvania’s Bucks County, where she attended The Solebury School. It was during her […] The post Carolyn Holder Livingston appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

Andrew Kenneth “PeeWee” Cook, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Memorial Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia.  Services for Mr. Cook will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00.    […] The post Andrew Kenneth Cook appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

Mia Ranae Miller Harrell, age 66, passed away at her home in Brinson, Georgia, on April 18, 2024.  The family will receive friends on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  A private family service will be held at a later date.       Mia Ranae Miller […] The post Mia Ranae Miller Harrell appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

Mrs. Margie Sharpe Williams, age 68, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia, on April 19, 2024.  Services for Mrs. Williams will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2:00 p.m., in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home.  The Rev. DeWitt Phillips will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oak City Cemetery […] The post Margie Sharpe Williams appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

The Bainbridge City Council met for their April meeting last Tuesday evening. Following the invocation and pledge, the Council voted to approve the previous meeting minutes. After this, they considered an agreement with the Humane Society, which is preparing to move to its new shelter. Alongside this move, the city and Humane Society will enter […] The post Bainbridge City Council considers agreement with Humane Society, considers amendment to alcohol ordinances appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

When Bainbridge Public Safety Officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on a suspect for a suspended license over the weekend, what was supposed to be a stop turned into a chase as the suspect fled. The chase ultimately ended with the suspect crashing into Flint River Mills, damaging the large cow model often seen […] The post Mooo-ve It: Suspect flees, crashes car into FRM cow appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

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Members of the Bainbridge community gathered at the Hook and Ladder downtown last Friday evening for a community gospel sing. Frank Lesuer opened the event with a brief reading of Scripture, followed by the main event, the music, led by Johnny Payne of Friends Ministries. Songs performed included “O Come to the Altar” and “Waymaker” […] The post Bainbridge community gathers for community gospel sing appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

The Bainbridge Downtown Development Authority Board met in the City Council chambers Thursday morning for their monthly meeting. The Authority first heard a monthly financial report from DDA  Executive Director Amanda Glover. The report listed $388,000 in the Authority’s general operating account. Glover also mentioned the DDA paying out for a facade grant for $2,000 […] The post Bainbridge Downtown Development Authority discusses tree removal, downtown parking survey appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

Bainbridge Public Safety Arrests Dalin Rashad Mack, Cruelty to Animals (x2) ($1,300 each) Roscoe Walker, IV, Aggravated Assault, Possession of  Firearm or Knife While Trying to Commit Crimes, Reckless Conduct- Felony (no bond reported) Leroy Hamilton, Jr., No Insurance ($525), Speeding ($707), Driving While Tag Suspended- 1st ($590), Expired Vehicle Tag or Decal ($135), Failure […] The post Arrest Reports, April 14- April 19 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

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 April 9, 2024 OLD BUSINESS: None […] The post Decatur County Commissioner’s meeting agenda, April 23, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

The parking lot of O’Reilly Auto Parts was full Saturday morning, with 35 cars both classic and modern taking up the spaces. The reason: Memories Car Club’s car show fundraiser. Participants in the show arrived early in the morning, with judging going til after lunch. The show entries were divided into four classes. In the […] The post Memories Car Club holds weekend car show appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

Members of the Bainbridge Rotary Club met for their weekly meeting at the Kirbo Center on Tuesday. For the day’s program, Dr. Heidi Chambers introduced four Bainbridge High School students who won this year’s Laws of Life Essay Contest, with each student reading their essay to the club. First to read was 9th grade winner […] The post Rotary Club hears from Laws of Life essay winners appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

The Bainbridge High School Band gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance on Saturday, as they were the feature band in this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival parade in Washington DC. Students departed Decatur County last Wednesday, escorted by Decatur County Sheriff’s deputies. After a few days of practice and sightseeing around the Capitol, the BHS Band would […] The post Bainbridge High School Band performs in National Cherry Blossom Festival appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

Grace Christian Academy tennis junior Owen Earnest finished Singles State Runner-Up with a loss to Augusta Prep’s Alex Kassatly in the GIAA-2A Tennis State Title match. He fell in a back-and-forth, 2-6 6-4 match. Cougars head coach Jeremy Ryan said Earnest “left it all on the court.” “He played hard to the last point,” Ryan […] The post Owen Earnest finishes Singles State Runner-Up in back-and-forth title match appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

The City of Bainbridge’s services are now available on the go, as the city has created an official app, available for free on both Apple and Android. Residents can read official news releases, city documents and receive alerts through the app, as well as pay their bills. According to Bainbridge Community Affairs Director Crystal Hines, […] The post City of Bainbridge launches official app appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.

The Bearcats were crowned Region 1-4A Champions for the second time in school history with a 6-1 victory over Cairo High School.  “I’m extremely proud,” said Bearcats’ head coach Brian Hill. “They played really well. They played hard, they played aggressive. Everything kind of clicked and came together. It was a whole team effort.”  Twin […] The post Bearcats win second ever Region Title with win over Cairo appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.