The Post-Searchlight

05/29/2026

JOE CRINE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Gambler Dollar and Caroline Maxwell were named Joe Crine Athletes of the Year in May.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2026/05/29/dollar-maxwell-named-joe-crine-athletes-of-the-year/

05/29/2026

SOCCER SUMMER CAMP: For Fernando Tlacuatl, who coaches soccer at South Forsyth High School in Forsyth County, Ga., Bainbridge is a “hidden gem.”

That’s one reason why he started hosting a week-long soccer camp with the Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority in 2016.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2026/05/29/tlacuatl-talks-rec-authoritys-soccer-camp/

05/29/2026

Could the SEC really secede from the NCAA? Kirby Smart isn't "afraid to break away." Read more below🏈👇

05/29/2026

SAMPLE BALLOTS: View sample ballots for the June 16 primary runoff election below.

Note that sample ballots are the same for each precinct because the races are statewide.

05/29/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY PROMOTION: Michael Jenkins has been promoted to the rank of Captain of Training for Bainbridge Public Safety.

As Captain of Training, Jenkins will oversee the training and professional development of all Bainbridge Public Safety employees, helping ensure that officers and firefighters are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve the community safely and effectively.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2026/05/29/bainbridge-public-safety-promotes-michael-jenkins/

05/28/2026

Ben will be remembered for his strength, independence, loyalty to family and friends, and deep roots in the South Georgia and North Florida communities he called home.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2026/05/28/william-benjamin-ben-murray/

05/28/2026

DOWNTOWN: Bainbridge will host a Kids Marketplace at The Hook & Ladder on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Young entrepreneurs can showcase and sell their handmade creations at the marketplace.

Read more and see a link to register for the event at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2026/05/28/bainbridge-hosting-kids-marketplace-on-june-13/

05/28/2026

RUNOFFS: Decatur County voters will head back to the polls next month to decide state and federal primary races.

The runoff election is set for June 16. Early voting begins June 8 and ends June 12.

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The runoff election is set for June 16. Early voting begins June 8 and ends June 12.

05/28/2026

Nell was a woman of deep and unwavering faith whose love for the Lord guided every part of her life. Through every challenge and season of life, she remained strong, prayerful, and steadfast.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2026/05/28/nelcene-cobb-nell-mitchell/

05/28/2026

CAN YOU DIG IT? The Southwest Georgia Regional Library will screen children's movies every Wednesday. The films will align with this year's summer reading theme: "Unearth a Story."

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For a complete schedule of the movies and their corresponding dates, please visit swgrl.org, click on the Programs tab, and navigate to Summer Reading.