To help persons relocating to the Decatur County area, the following services and service providers are listed below. Â
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS Â When securing new services, such as electricity, water, phone, etc., be prepared by having the following documents on hand:
Current Drivers License
Children's Birth Certificates
Children's Immunization Records
Social Security Cards
Proof of Automobile Ownership and Insurance
Area Drivers License Offices
Colquitt, 308 East Crawford Street Office Hours: Thursday and Friday only 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Thomasville, 4800 US 84 Bypass Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Or, for more information, go to Georgia Department of Driver Services
Directory of Services and Related Information
  Electric Power
Decatur County is served by three electric providers:
 City of Bainbridge
   Georgia Power Â
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  229-246-1370
 Unincorporated areas of Decatur County
   Three Notch EMC Â
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  229-524-5377
   Grady County EMC Â
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  229-377-4182
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  Cable TV
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   MediaCom Â
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  229-246-2433
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  Natural Gas
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   City of Bainbridge Â
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  229-246-2433
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  Water & Sewerage
The City of Bainbridge provides water and sewer service to residents of the city. A $40 deposit is required to initiate service.
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  229-248-2000
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  Garbage Collection
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   City of Bainbridge Â
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  229-248-2000
Seminole Sanitation Services Inc.
 (for those who do not live in city)
  229-246-0965
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  Telephone
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   Bell South Â
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  229-780-2355
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  Pet Regulations
Dogs must be registered within the city limits.
   Bainbridge City Hall Â
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  229-248-2000
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  Family & Children's Services
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   Dept. of Family & Children's Services Â
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  229-248-2420
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  Ad valorem (Property) Tax Office/License Plate Office
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Decatur County Tax Commissioner
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  229-248-3009
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  School Registration
Take your child's birth certificate, health exams, immunization and transcript records from the previous school with you to register at the neighborhood school your child will be attending.
   Decatur County Board of Education Â
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  229-248-2200
   Grace Christian Academy Â
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  229-243-8851
   Bainbridge College (Admissions) Â
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  229-248-2504
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  Vehicle License Plates/Registration
By law, residents are required to secure a Georgia license and auto tag within 30 days of moving to the state. Car tags may be purchased, picked up, and ad valorem taxes paid, at the Decatur County Tax Commissioner's Office, located in the County Courthouse on Water Street.
You may register to vote at the Decatur County Courthouse Annex, next door to the County Courthouse located on Water Street. You must be 18 years of age, a resident of Georgia, and registered at least 30 days prior to an election in order to vote.
Voter registration is also available in conjunction with the purchase of a Georgia driver's license (MOTOR VOTER) through the Georgia State Patrol.
   Decatur County Board of Elections
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  229-243-2087
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To view past Board of Commissioner meeting minutes, the county budget or other documents, go to the left-hand column under "Directory," click on "County Commission," and scroll down to bottom of the page to find and click on the required document to view it.
Employment Opportunities
Decatur-Grady 911 Communications Operator Trainee - Part- time (34 hrs per week) during 6 month training period. Insurance/Retirement Benefits after training and Certification. 18 yrs of age, HS diploma or GED, background check, drug screen and driver's history required. Must be able to work rotating shift, weekends, holidays and be on call.
Georgia Certified Paramedic- ITLS & PALS Preferred - 24/48 hr shifts. Up to $4000 Sign On BonusÂ
Contact Human Resources at 229-248-3030 for employment opportunities
County Calendar
The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at County Administrative offices on Broughton Street. Call 248-3030 for more information. Commission minutes from previous meetings can be viewed at bottom of County Commission main page.
The Second Annual Decatur County Employee Health Fair will be held Tuesday, August 19, at the Administration Building at 203 W. Broughton St. It is recommended that any employee wishing to participate in the free lab work should fast at least 12 hours before having blood drawn. Smoking Cessation classes begin in September, as well as a series of "Lunch & Learn" health sessions.
Keep Decatur County Beautiful's Annual Rivers Alive! Event will take place on Oct. 11 this year. Call 229-246-3611 for more information.
To help persons relocating to the Decatur County area, the following services and service providers are listed below.  
