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 Community Calendar link courtesy of The Post-Searchlight

The  next regular County Commission meeting takes place Tuesday, September 14, at 9 a.m. in the Administration Building at 203 W. Broughton St., in Bainbridge.  

Click on 2009 Tax Digest & Millage 5-Year History to view that document. 2009-2010 county budget pdf copy here. Click on 2010-2011 Budget to view it.

Click on Wireless Broadband Service in Decatur County to link to this site and pre-register.

Link to map of new voting precincts.

Click on Emergency Management for more disaster preparedness links and weather information. For information about ongoing individual household FEMA support and funding click here.  

Call the Neighborhood Service Center at 229-246-3119 for Home Repair Assistance, Weatherization Program applications and other programs.

Decatur County’s old landfill on Fowlstown Road is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Bagged household garbage is accepted for $1 per bag up to $5 per load for anything less than 400 pounds. Call the old landfill phone number at 246-3488 for more information. The new landfill located off Hwy. 27 South is open six days per week with hours Monday through Friday being 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and on Saturday 8 a.m. until noon, phone 465-3188.

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OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS REPRESENTING DECATUR COUNTY

U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
Washington D.C. office:  (202) 224-3521
Atlanta office:  (770) 763-9090, District Office (229) 985-2112
Macon office: 1-800-234-4208
E-mail at Web Site:
www.chambliss.senate.gov

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R)
Washington D.C. office: (202) 224-3643, District Office (770) 661-0990
Atlanta office: (770) 661-0999
E-mail at Web Site:
www.isakson.senate.gov

U.S. Representative 2nd District Sanford Bishop (D)
Washington D.C. office: (202) 225-3631 www.house.gov/bishop

E-mail:
bishop.email@mail.house.gov
Albany office: (229) 439-8067 (Field Representative Wallace Sholar)
Wallace Sholar Email: 
wallace.sholar@mail.house.gov

State Senator District 11 John Bulloch (R)
Atlanta Office: (404) 656-0040, District Office (229) 683-3420

E-mail: john.bulloch@senate.ga.gov

State Representative House District 172 Gene Maddox (R) 
Atlanta Office: (404) 656-0152, District Office (229) 377-1812
E-mail:
gene.maddox@house.ga.gov
 
 

Governor's Office of Customer Service 1-800-Georgia

Georgia's Sunshine Laws (pdf version) Freedom of Information Act

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SWGA Community Action Council link to apply for Heating/Cooling assistance, the Weatherization Assistance Program, Wheelchair Ramp funding and Home Repair Assistance program funds, or call 229-246-3119 for Decatur County Neighborhood Service Center.

The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program is a new resource available through the Salvation Army. For more information, contact Gloria Harrell at the Salvation Army at 243-7250. DCA link for more information on the rapid re-housing program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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.




 

 

 

 

 

Homeland Security Advisory System
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