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ChurchTo help persons relocating to the Decatur County area, the following services and service providers are listed below.  

RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS
 
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

Decatur County is served by three electric providers:

 City of Bainbridge
   Georgia Power       229-246-1370
 Unincorporated areas of Decatur County
   Three Notch EMC       229-524-5377
   Grady County EMC       229-377-4182

 

 

 
   MediaCom       229-246-2433

 

 
   City of Bainbridge       229-248-2014

 

The City of Bainbridge provides water and sewer service to residents of the city. A $40 deposit is required to initiate service.

   Water Department       229-248-2000

 

 
   City of Bainbridge    (for those who live inside city limits)   229-248-2000
Seminole Sanitation  Services Inc.  (for those who do not live in city)   229-246-0965

 

 
   Bell South       229-780-2355

 

Dogs must be registered within the city limits and in the county.

Planning Dept. For county residents (ask for a copy of Animal Ordinance, or go to Planning Dept. page on this site for a copy of it.)

229-248-3018

Bainbridge City Hall    For City of Bainbridge residents   229-248-2000

 

 
   Dept. of Family & Children's Services       229-248-2420

 

 
Decatur County Tax Commissioner     229-248-3009

 

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       229-248-2200
   Grace Christian Academy       229-243-8851
   Bainbridge College (Admissions)       229-248-2504

 

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.

   Decatur County Tax Commissioner       229-248-3009

 

 

   Bainbridge Post-Searchlight (Twice-Weekly publication) 229-246-2827
   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Daily)
   The Albany Herald (Daily)
   The Tallahassee Democrat (Daily)

   On-line news BainbridgeGa.Com

    WALB Albany Channel 10
    WCTV  Channel 2, Thomasville/Tallahassee/Valdosta

     WMGR Channel 22, local TV station, 930 AM radio station

     Live 101.9 FM Radio, Bearcats sports coverage

 

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     229-243-2087

 


 

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 seven 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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