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Mother of 8 has overcome many challenges

Mother of 8 has overcome many challenges

Lora Akins has quite a resumé qualifying her for special recognition this Mother’s Day weekend. She has raised eight children. She has nine grandchildren. She ... Read more

BPS makes several drug arrests

Bainbridge Public Safety officers have made several drug-related arrests within the past few days. On Wednesday, Public Safety investigators executed a search warrant at Hutto ... Read more

Decatur County schools close to state averages in new scoring system

While Decatur County Schools administrators were pleased by some of the results of the state’s recent College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores, they ... Read more

County commissioners to meet

The Decatur County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, May 14, at 9 a.m., at the County Administration Building, 203 W. Broughton St., with the ... Read more

Sheriff presents $250 to Special Olympics

Sheriff presents $250 to Special Olympics

Sheriff Wiley Griffin is shown presenting a $250 check from the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office to Pat Harrell and the Rev. Paul Medley, representing the ... Read more

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Health and Fitness

Amelia Medical Plaza holds open house

A formal ribbon cutting and community open house was held Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the new Amelia Medical Plaza. Co-sponsored ... Read more

Hospice of Southwest Georgia offers pet therapy program

“Furry Friends” — Hospice of Southwest Georgia’s dog therapy group — has helped bring love to many hospice patients since the program began just over ... Read more

Local YMCA to hold ‘Healthy Kids Day’

Special to The Post-Searchlight On Saturday, May 4, the Bainbridge Decatur County YMCA is celebrating YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that ... Read more