The Post-Searchlight

11/20/2025

DOWN MEMORY LANE: The Decatur County Historical Society is displaying educational items from days gone. Stop by before the end of the week to check out cheer and band uniforms, flip through yearbooks and school newspapers, and see if you can spot yourself.

11/19/2025

Tinkering was not only a pastime, but a way of life for James. He loved everything about an engine and spent hours in his shop building and rebuilding. James was known to fix anything with a mechanical or electrical issue.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/11/18/james-clayton-ulmer-sr/

11/18/2025

STALLION HOOPS: ABAC basketball took down ASA Prep 87-66 on Monday at the Bainbridge campus.

11/18/2025

CONCERNED IN CLIMAX: Climax residents and concerned citizens discussed the future of the city’s fire department at a crowded city council meeting last Monday.

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Climax residents and concerned citizens discussed the future of the city’s fire department at a crowded city council meeting last Monday.

11/18/2025

Willard worked in construction for 60 years. He loved the work and did a fine job. Willard was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Whigham, Ga.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/11/18/willard-allen-sholar/

11/18/2025

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: The Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County will hold its board of directors meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, at noon in the City Council Chambers at Bainbridge City Hall, located at 101 S. Broad St.

If information is needed, please call Dyann Howell at (229) 246-4774.

11/18/2025

RIVALRY: Grace Christian Academy’s Perry Memorial Gymnasium was filled to capacity Friday night as the Cougars and Lady Cougars faced off against D2 Region 1 Miller County.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/11/17/cougars-push-miller-county-to-the-wire-in-67%e2%80%9163-loss/

11/17/2025

GRITTY ROAD WIN: The Bainbridge Bearcats secured a gritty 53‑43 victory over the D2 Region 1 Early County Bobcats on Thursday.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/11/17/bainbridge-bearcats-earn-road-win-over-bobcats/

11/17/2025

LADY CATS ROLL: The Bainbridge Lady Cats opened their season with a decisive 54‑34 road win over Early County on Thursday.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/11/17/bainbridge-lady-cats-roll-early-county/

11/17/2025

As a family man, Hank spent quality time teaching his sons the importance of working hard, keeping your word, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/11/17/henry-livingston-hank-spooner/

11/15/2025

GRPA DISTRICT 3 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT:
The Bainbridge‑Decatur County Recreation Authority (BDCRA)’s 8u, 10u, and 12u football all-star teams will travel to Tifton next week to compete in the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) District 3 Football All‑Star Tournament.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/11/15/bainbridge-youth-football-all-stars-prepare-for-district-3-tournament

11/14/2025

HOLIDAY CHEER: The Memories Car Club is putting together bags of Christmas gifts for local nursing home and care facility residents.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/11/14/memories-car-club-spreads-holiday-cheer/