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Bear sightings reported in Bainbridge - The Post-Searchlight

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Decatur County Sheriff’s Office warns of scams impersonating law enforcement - The Post-Searchlight

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In this day and age, scams are constantly evolving, developing novel ways to trick the unsuspecting into giving away money or personal information. In recent months, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office has been dealing with a scam that takes advantage of public records to trick the families of criminal suspects. Specifically, these scammers look at arrest and jail records to determine when and why a person was arrested. They then proceed to cont…Read Article

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Farewell, Bainbridge - The Post-Searchlight

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The Post-Searchlight editor Ethan Reddish will be departing from the Post-Searchlight. I am excited to announce that I will be taking a position with the Thomasville Humane Society, as the Marketing and Communications Director. This week will be my last full week at the Post-Searchlight. These past five years I have spent in Bainbridge have shaped how I work and live, and I consider it time well spent. As someone from outside of Bainbridge and D…Read Article

Tragic Loss in Bainbridge, Georgia (ZIP 31717) : Teen Playing with Gun Fatally Shoots Cousin While She Slept — LIVE UPDATES

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Bainbridge, Georgia (ZIP 31717) – Last Friday evening in Bainbridge, Georgia, a devastating accident claimed the life of an 8-year-old girl, identified as Kylen Powell, when her 13-year-old cousin, allegedly playing with a handgun, fired it while she slept in their grandmother’s home. The weapon discharged around 11 p.m. on July 11, 2025, striking Kylen in the face. Authorities report that the gun belonged to the grandmother, Knisha Ann Perkins,…Firearms · Bainbridge Read Article

County commissioners approve bid for new emergency medical center - The Post-Searchlight

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The Decatur County Commissioners met for their second meeting of the month on Tuesday, July 22. The first item of new business on the agenda was consideration of a bid approval for six generators. According to county administrator Alan Thomas, last year the county received a grant of $645,846 for six generators to be placed at various county services and infrastructure. The federal share of the grant, Thomas stated, was $484,385, the state share…Bainbridge, Georgia · Bainbridge Read Article

Anovion still aiming for 2026 construction conclusion - The Post-Searchlight

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It has been just over two years since Anovion Technologies officially broke ground for its new Bainbridge facility. Since then, there has been little visible construction at the industrial park site, though developments have remained ongoing in the background. The Post-Searchlight reached out to Patrick Donnelly, Anovion’s Chief Commercial Officer, to provide an update on the progress of the Bainbridge facility. During the December 2024 Bainbrid…Bainbridge, Georgia · Bainbridge Read Article

Old Post Office officially cuts ribbon with Chamber of Commerce - The Post-Searchlight

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Decatur County 8-year-old shot by 13-year-old cousin - The Post-Searchlight

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An 8-year-old Decatur County boy was shot dead by his 13-year-old cousin on Friday night. The 8-year-old, since identified as Kylen Powell, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident happened at the two juveniles’ grandmother’s house on Vada Road. The incident has been handed over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Decatur County Board of Education issued a statement, which read, “We ask everyone to continue to keep the families imp…Bainbridge, Georgia · Bainbridge Read Article

Taurus® Announces the Return of a Legend — Welcome Back to the Raging Judge®

Bainbridge, GA (July 10, 2025) – Taurus® proudly reintroduces one of its most powerful and versatile revolvers: the Raging Judge® 513. This limited production model marks the bold return of a platform known for its formidable capabilities and unique multi-caliber design. Chambered in .45 Colt / 3″ .410 Bore / .454 Casull, the Raging Judge® is purpose-built for those who demand flexibility and stopping power in a durable, heavy-duty revolver. Its…Bainbridge, Georgia · Bainbridge Read Article

Back-to-school giveaways return to Bainbridge as families face supply costs again

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As summer winds down and the school year approaches, back-to-school giveaways are popping up across the Bainbridge neighborhood to help ease the burden for local families. Local organizations in Bainbridge are hosting back-to-school giveaways to help families after the school district ended its free supply program due to the expiration of federal funding. The Bainbridge Womens Wellness Center will hold a Community Bash on July 26, offering free …Education · Bainbridge See the Story

Defunded McKinley County DA No-Show for Court, Multiple Cases Dismissed

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MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The McKinley County District Attorney's Office is on the brink of ceasing to function. KRQE Investigates first brought the issue up last month during a story about how dysfunction led to the state defunding the McKinley County DA's Office. When the fiscal year began on July 1, DA Bernadine Martin lost control of her budget. Lawmakers gave the money to neighboring DA Jack Fortner in San Juan County. Previous Coverag…Bainbridge, Georgia · Bainbridge See the Story

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Bear sightings reported in Bainbridge - The Post-Searchlight

Decatur County Sheriff’s Office warns of scams impersonating law enforcement - The Post-Searchlight

Farewell, Bainbridge - The Post-Searchlight

Tragic Loss in Bainbridge, Georgia (ZIP 31717) : Teen Playing with Gun Fatally Shoots Cousin While She Slept — LIVE UPDATES

County commissioners approve bid for new emergency medical center - The Post-Searchlight

Anovion still aiming for 2026 construction conclusion - The Post-Searchlight

Old Post Office officially cuts ribbon with Chamber of Commerce - The Post-Searchlight

Decatur County 8-year-old shot by 13-year-old cousin - The Post-Searchlight

Taurus® Announces the Return of a Legend — Welcome Back to the Raging Judge®

Back-to-school giveaways return to Bainbridge as families face supply costs again

Defunded McKinley County DA No-Show for Court, Multiple Cases Dismissed

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Tragic Loss in Bainbridge, Georgia (ZIP 31717) : Teen Playing with Gun Fatally Shoots Cousin While She Slept — LIVE UPDATES

County commissioners approve bid for new emergency medical center - The Post-Searchlight

Anovion still aiming for 2026 construction conclusion - The Post-Searchlight

Old Post Office officially cuts ribbon with Chamber of Commerce - The Post-Searchlight

Decatur County 8-year-old shot by 13-year-old cousin - The Post-Searchlight

Taurus® Announces the Return of a Legend — Welcome Back to the Raging Judge®

Back-to-school giveaways return to Bainbridge as families face supply costs again

Defunded McKinley County DA No-Show for Court, Multiple Cases Dismissed

Tragic Loss in Bainbridge, Georgia (ZIP 31717) : Teen Playing with Gun Fatally Shoots Cousin While She Slept — LIVE UPDATES

Tragic Loss in Bainbridge, Georgia (ZIP 31717) : Teen Playing with Gun Fatally Shoots Cousin While She Slept — LIVE UPDATES