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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.

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. Visit the Mainstreet Broadband Office in downtown Bainbridge on the Square, at 111 West Street, phone 400-9201.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.