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2010 COUNTY OF EXCELLENCE

"Crossroads of Opportunity"

County Administrator Tom Patton, far left, and the six Commissioners - (from left) Palmer Rich, Russell Smith, Dr. Earl Perry, Gary Phillips, Dr. C.T. Stafford and Dr. David C. "Butch" Mosely- are shown with the County of Excellence Award in Savannah, Ga., April 2010. The Award itself is pictured on the right.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE QUICK LINKS TO DEPARTMENTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
D.C.C.I. (PRISON) CLERK OF COURT/COURTS VOTING/ELECTIONS
DECATUR CO. AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PLANNING/BUILDING DEPARTMENT
TAX COMMISSIONER/TAGS TAX ASSESSOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AMBULANCE SERVICE PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS E-911
KEEP DECATUR CO BEAUTIFUL HEALTH DEPARTMENT LANDFILLS

Decatur County Board of Commissioners

Commissioners' Contact Information

Administrative Staff Contact Information

Map of County Commission Districts

 COUNTY PROPERTY SALES

Pictured above are seven properties Decatur County is selling in the fourth round of property sales inside the City limits of Bainbridge. Pictured from left to right:.26 acres and .13 acres on Charles St.; three lots on Bruton St., .13 acres each; and two lots on New St., .13 acres each. Sealed bids on these properties must be turned in by Friday, September 10, 2010. Click on Bid Form and Property Ad to view more information.

Above are pictured the seven properties offered for sealed bids, due Sept. 17, 2010, for Decatur County. They are located, from left, at Lot 27 Block C on S. Monroe St..13 acres; Lots 4 & 5, Block 5, on S. Potter St..17 acres; Lots 19 & 20 on Columbia St., .16 acres; vacant lot of Georgia St., .17 acres; 402 Burgess St., .29 acres; 1116 E. River Road, .13 acres, and right next to it, vacant lot 52 on E. River Road, .14 acres. Call 229-248-3030 for more information. Click on bid form and property ad to view particulars.




Located in Southwest Georgia, Decatur County is home to about 29,000 citizens and is within easy driving distance of four major cities: Dothan, Alabama; Albany and Thomasville, Georgia; and the Capital of Florida, Tallahassee.
Tom Patton is the County Administrator, at 203 W. Broughton Street in Bainbridge. Administrative Office Phone (229) 248-3030, Fax (229) 246-2062.
For more county information, go to Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Decatur County demographics or University of Georgia Decatur County facts, or Decatur County.georgia.gov. Click on Southwest GA for events.

 

Decatur County Commissioners Dr. Charles Stafford, left, and Russell Smith are shown with plaques at the recent ACCG Conference in Savannah recognizing their achievement for becoming Certified County Commissioners.

 

Bainbridge is the county seat. Mayor Edward Reynolds or City Manager Chris Hobby (229) 248-2000. Contact the local Chamber of Commerce or the Bainbridge Convention & Visitor's Bureau for information about upcoming city events, or visit City of Bainbridge

Commissioner Gary Phillips is shown with his Certified County Commissioner ceritificate along with Jan Tankersly of Bulloch County.

 

OTHER MUNICIPALITIES IN DECATUR COUNTY

Attapulgus, Mayor Johnny Medley, (229) 465-3322
Brinson
, Mayor James Earp, (229) 248-1752
Climax
, Mayor Charles Hadsock, (229) 246-0467

OTHER OFFICIALS REPRESENTING DECATUR COUNTY

 

Scenes from the 8,430-acre Silver Lake Wildlife Management Area in Decatur County, acquired by Georgia Department of Natural Resources 2007-2008. For information on Fall Quota Hunts, go to www.gohuntgeorgia.com or contact Hunter Services at 770-761-3045. Map of Silver Lake WMA. 

(For more information on Decatur County area Recreation Sites, click on Mobile District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.)


Notices
 

County Commission Meeting

The next regular County Commission meeting takes place Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at 9 a.m. in the Administration Building at 203 W. Broughton St., in Bainbridge. Click on 2010-2011 County Budget to view this document. Click on Commission Information to view minutes and other commission documents.



Looking for the City of Decatur?

Please click on City of Decatur if you are looking for Decatur, Ga. The site you are currently viewing belongs to Decatur COUNTY, Ga., located in South Georgia near the Florida/Georgia State Line. Thanks!



Wireless Broadband Service

Click on Wireless Broadband Service if interested in registering for this service. Click on Ribbon Cutting for Mainstreet Broadband to get more information on the event. Call 1-888-807-FAST (3278) for more information. Visit the Mainstreet Broadband Office in downtown Bainbridge on the Square, at 111 West Street, phone 400-9201.



2010 County of Excellence

Decatur County is named a 2010 County of Excellence by Association County Commissioners of Georgia and Georgia Trend Magazine as of March 2010. Click on Georgia Trend March 2010 to view the ad. Click on WALB carries County of Excellence story to view it.



New Voting Precinct Maps

Link to map of new voting precincts.



Pay Citations/Fines Online!

Click here to pay citations or fines on-line.



WALB Weather Alerts

Link to WALB Weather Alerts



Lake Seminole Levels

Click on Lake Seminole levels for report.



Keep Decatur County Beautiful

Click on Keep Decatur County Beautiful for information on recycling or call Director Suzanne Brandt at 229-246-3611.

Click on Brinson Recycle Trailer news to view article in the Spring Creek Watershed publication "Watermark"

IMPORTANT! The recycling trailer formerly located at Walmart has been moved to the National Guard Armory on Louise Street.



County Surplus Sales

Click on GovDeals.com to view county surplus items for sale.



Dr. Stafford. District 3 Commissioner, on ACCG Health and Human Services Committee

Decatur County Commissioner Dr. C.T. Stafford is a member of the ACCG Health and Human Services Committee and recently participated in a meeting to discuss issues that ranged from funding for trauma care to caring for those with mental health disorders.      

ACCG provides public policy development and advocacy on behalf of counties and their communities and works through a consensus building process to establish an annual legislative agenda called the County Platform.  

“Participating in an ACCG policy committee helps me stay better informed about legislative issues, understand trends health and human services and learn how new proposals could impact Decatur County,” said Commissioner Stafford.  “These meetings also provide a forum for hearing from state legislators and state agency officials, who develop legislation and policies that have a direct impact on our community.”

  County officials will vote on the County Platform at the Legislative Leadership Conference scheduled for October 4 – 6, 2010 in Atlanta.



County Property Sales

Link to The Post-Searchlight story regarding property sales.

Click on 4th Round of County Property Sales to view or download ad and bid sheet.

Click on 5th Round property Sales bid sheet to view next sseven properties for sale and get an official bid sheet.

 

Click on bid winners of first 3 rounds of property sales to view who won first 3 rounds of properties. Total amount of money received by the county for the first three rounds of bidding is $20,195.60.



Application for Employment

Click on Application for Employment to download a copy.  Return completed applications to 203 W. Broad Street, Bainbridge, GA 39817 or Mail completed application to Decatur County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 726, Bainbridge, GA 39818, Attn: Human Resource Director



R A D Classes at Sheriff's Office

Decatur County Sheriff's Office will offer FREE self-defense courses for women. Click on  Rape Aggression Defense Courses for link to article with more information, or call 229-248-3044 and ask about RAD classes.

Click on Sheriff Restructures Organization to view changes made at the SO circa 8-16-10.




 

 

 

 

 

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