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Mia Ranae Miller Harrell
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.
Margie Sharpe Williams
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.
Bainbridge City Council considers agreement with Humane Society, considers amendment to alcohol ordinances
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.
Mooo-ve It: Suspect flees, crashes car into FRM cow
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.
Bainbridge community gathers for community gospel sing
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.
Bainbridge Downtown Development Authority discusses tree removal, downtown parking survey
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.
Arrest Reports, April 14- April 19
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.
Decatur County Commissioner’s meeting agenda, April 23, 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 April 9, 2024 OLD BUSINESS: None […] The post Decatur County Commissioner’s meeting agenda, April 23, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Memories Car Club holds weekend car show
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.
Rotary Club hears from Laws of Life essay winners
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.
Bainbridge High School Band performs in National Cherry Blossom Festival
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.
Owen Earnest finishes Singles State Runner-Up in back-and-forth title match
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.
City of Bainbridge launches official app
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.
Bearcats win second ever Region Title with win over Cairo
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.
Lady Cougars celebrate six seniors on Senior Night
Grace Christian Academy fell to Georgia Christian Academy 8-0 on senior night. Lady Cougars head coach Jennifer Bacerra said she was proud of her team’s improvement from the beginning of the season despite the night’s result. “I’ve seen a lot of improvement in all of them,” Bacerra said. The team has six seniors: Lucy Dowdy, […] The post Lady Cougars celebrate six seniors on Senior Night appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Bainbridge Lion’s Club hears from Scott Ewing about Decatur County Schools Foundation
For their final meeting in March, members of the Bainbridge Lions Club welcomed Mr. Scott Ewing to tell them about the Decatur County Schools’ Foundation. Since 1997, the Foundation has provided grant funding in support of academic and cultural activities beyond the normal, tax-supported classroom curriculum. The Foundation is a non-profit organization, operating separately from […] The post Bainbridge Lion’s Club hears from Scott Ewing about Decatur County Schools Foundation appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Bainbridge Rotary learns about the Agape Shoppe
The Bainbridge Rotary Club met at the Kirbo Center on Tuesday for its weekly meeting. The guest speaker for the day was Delrose Betts, head of the Agape Shoppe nonprofit in Bainbridge. After a video presentation about the background of the Agape Shoppe, Betts spoke to the club about the shop’s involvement in helping care […] The post Bainbridge Rotary learns about the Agape Shoppe appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Memorial Hospital receives toy donation from Remaining Few Motorcycle Club
When Amanda Ashton lost her daughter, Audrey Lynn Finuff, in a car accident in 2011, the tragedy wasn’t helped by the fact that she died just before her birthday. Wanting to find some way to honor her daughter’s memory, Ashton would eventually set up a toy run with the Bainbridge chapter of the Remaining Few […] The post Memorial Hospital receives toy donation from Remaining Few Motorcycle Club appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Nicole Tyre, Addison Hill net pair of hat-tricks in Ladycats’ win over Westover
Senior Midfielder Nicole Tyre and junior forward Addison Hill shared hat-tricks in the Ladycats’ 8-0 win over Westover. The win keeps the Ladycats undefeated and gives them a 13-0-1 regular season record. Junior midfielder Emma Ryan Shirley and senior midfielder Dallis Thompson joined Tyre and Hill on the scoresheet with one goal apiece. The Ladycats […] The post Nicole Tyre, Addison Hill net pair of hat-tricks in Ladycats’ win over Westover appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
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