COMMUNITY INFORMATION

The next regular County Commission meeting takes place Tuesday, August 10, 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.

Pictured above is Bell voting precinct building being moved to the Climax Swine Time Grounds on Wednesday, June 16, one of three old voting precincts, including Pine Hill and Parker, moved by the county. The old buildings will be part of a historical display in Climax.

Click on Decatur County Inmate Firefighters Part I and Inmate Firefighters Part II to view WCTV LaTasha Givens' story about the program that aired April 28 and 29, 2010.

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!

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.

Southwest Georgia Regional Commission invites citizens to participate in the 2011 Regional Plan.

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.

Link to map of new voting precincts.

Click here to pay citations or fines on-line.

Link to WALB Weather Alerts

Click on Lake Seminole levels for report.

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

Flint River Keepers will hold an important meeting will be held at Cloud Livestock Facility, 13000 East River Road ( located on Decatur County Fairgrounds)Sunday, Aug. 12, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. regarding the proposed permit for Plant Longleaf in Blakely, a coal burning facility which could seriously impact air and water quality in Decatur and Seminole Counties. All interested person are encouraged to attend. Call 246-3611 for more information.

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

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

Each summer, county officials from across the state come together to discuss legislative issues important to county government through committee meetings organized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). 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.  The issues in the platform are developed through the work of six policy committees which include:  Economic Development and Transportation; General County Government; Health and Human Services; Natural Resources and the Environment; Public Safety and the Courts; and Revenue and Finance. 

“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.”

The primary purpose of the recent meeting was to discuss legislation that passed during the 2010 session of the General Assembly, identify information in the legislative platform to update or change; review revenue and finance issues expected to come before the General Assembly in 2011; and consider new policies to add to the County Platform.  The committee also identified issues that needed further study or discussion through a subcommittee meeting. County officials will vote on the County Platform at the Legislative Leadership Conference scheduled for October 4 – 6, 2010 in Atlanta.

Click on County Property Sales for information and then click on BID FORM if interested in bidding on these.

Link to The Post-Searchlight story regarding property sales.

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

Click on Second Round of Property Sales to view ad. Click on Second Round Bid Sheet to download a copy.

Decatur County Sheirff's Office Capt. Janice Van Kirk was recognized as "Jail Supervisor of the Year" by Georgia Jail Association during the Tuesday, July 27, 2010, session of the County Commissioner's meeting. We congratulate Capt. Van Kirk for receiving this honor and appreicate all of her hard work and dedication. The award was presented to her by Lt. Beth Shaffer, with comments from Sheriff Wiley Griffin. Commission Chairman Earl Perry read a resolution commending Van Kirk's achievement before presenting it to her at the same meeting. Click on Van Kirk Award Story to see BainbridgeGa.com's coverage.

Decatur County Planning Director Paul Soudi was recognized with a plaque of appreciation from the U.S. Census Bureau for his efforts in orchestrating a successful 2010 Census here in Decatur County. Soudi said the county is at 70 % participation rate, with more people expected to be counted due to census workers canvassing the area. The more people that are counted, the more likely the county can be eligible for certain federal grants or programs. Census also affects how congressional districts are apportioned, he said.