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The next regular County Commission meeting takes place Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 9 a.m. in the Administration Building at 203 W. Broughton St., in Bainbridge. A Public Hearing on the proposed 2009-2010 fiscal year budget will NOT take place Tuesday, July 7, 2009 as Commissioners first will meet again in a workshop with several department heads on Friday, July 10, at 8 a.m. in the conference room to further discuss the budget.
All county offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 3 and July 4, 2009. The Highway 27 South landfill will be open Friday, July 3, but both landfills will be closed on Saturday, July 4.
Hurricane Season has officially begun and information on preparing for disasters can be found by clicking here or by clicking on Emergency Management for more disaster preparedness links and weather information. For information about ongoing individual household FEMA support and funding click here.
Click on document title to view a copy of the Nonprofit Food Sales and Food Services Ordinance adopted by the County Commissioners June 9, 2009.
 A county-wide Nuisance Ordinance  was adopted at the special-called April 21, 2009 meeting of the Board. The county's Code Enforcement Officer is Sgt. David Ellis and the Animal Control Officer is Red Harrell (who enforces the Animal Ordinance adopted Oct. 14, 2008), both of whose positions have been transferred to Decatur County Sheriff's Office under the supervision of Lt. Rick Ashley. To report possible violations of either of these ordinances, call the Sheriff"s Office at 229-248-3044, or for emergencies, call 911.
Information on Swine (H1N1) Flu from Southwest Georgia Public Health, and April 30, 2009 release from SWGa Public Health. World Health Organization declares swine flu pandemic link.
New hours of operation at the old landfill on Fowlstown Road, Hwy. 309, are Wednesday and Saturday ONLY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bagged household garbage is still accepted at $1 per bag up to five bags, and $24.50 per ton thereafter. White goods and tires may also still be brought to the site. Call 248-3030 for more information.
Bainbridge, Georgia Convention & Visitors Bureau-or Southwest Georgia Visitors Center -link. For information on marriage licenses, guardianship or firearms licenses, call the Probate Court office at 229-248-3016. For information on divorces, notaries, deeds or state records, call the Clerk of Court office at 229-248-3025. For vital records (birth and death certificates) call the Health Department at at 229-248-3055. Fishing licenses can be purchased from a bait and tackle shop or go online to http://www.gohuntgeorgia.com/.
To view or download county-related documents, go to the County Commission or Planning Department page, scroll to bottom and click on desired documents.
Notice to cat, dog or ferret owners: Please remember to register your animals with the Planning Department on Airport Road. Forms for free registration can be obtained from this Website or at the Planning Department, or at the veterinarian clinics in Bainbridge. Proof of rabies vaccination must accompany the registration form. Click on animal registration form to obtain a copy of it.
Link to county surplus equipment sales at GovDeals.com
A big THANK-YOU to all who participated in the GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP from KDCB Director Suzanne Brandt. Call her at 246-3611 for more information on how local groups or individuals can continue to participate in ongoing community beautification projects. Links to KDCB Award story and Backyard Burning story.
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