The Post-Searchlight

13/08/2025

Anita Claire Rogers, age 78, passed away very early on Sunday morning, August 3, 2025, at her home in Climax, Georgia.
Read more: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/13/anita-claire-rogers/

13/08/2025

Mr. Charles Escal "Rebel" Owens, Sr., age 87, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia.
Read more: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/13/charles-escal-owens-sr/

13/08/2025

Jonathan Lee Trulock, 45, of Atlanta, formerly of Climax, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Read more: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/13/jonathan-lee-trulock/

13/08/2025

“I couldn’t have asked for a better turnout,” she said via her social media page. “I’m forever grateful for the city that raised me and helped mold me into the person I am today.”

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/13/first-annual-alexis-burke-basketball-camp-held-at-the-bdcra/

13/08/2025

The Stewards of Lake Seminole welcome Jake Paul as a new Steward of Lake Seminole. “Jake recognizes the natural beauty of our lake, the peace, serenity, memory-making fun and enjoyment it offers to all, and the importance of saving it for future generations,” said Stephen Dickman, Stewards of Lake Seminole Founder and Executive Director.
Read more: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/13/stewards-of-lake-seminole-welcome-jake-paul/

13/08/2025

Social media was alight early this week with reports of a black bear around Lake Douglas Road and Toole Dairy Road. This is not the first time bears have been spotted in this part of Georgia; last month, a young male black bear was spotted by a Whigham cattle farmer. For more information, or to report a sighting, contact the Albany office of the DNR at 229-430-4254.
Read more: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/13/bear-sightings-reported-in-bainbridge/

08/08/2025

“Going against a good opponent like Moultrie is a benefit,” Walls said. “We’ve got a tough schedule, and that’s just Georgia football—South Georgia football. Playing strong teams helps us prepare.”

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/08/preseason-blueprint/

07/08/2025

Click the link below to read the agenda for next week's county commissioner meeting:

9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda TrendingFarewell, BainbridgeBainbridge Bites to offer food and history tours of Downtown BainbridgeSpecial Presentations Public Participation Approve Minutes of Commissioners Regular Called Meeting held July 22, 2025 Email....

07/08/2025

Memorial Hospital and Manor has announced the launch of a new Pelvic Floor Therapy program at Memorial Outpatient Rehabilitation, led by Emilee Miller, PT.
Read more: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/07/memorial-hospital-and-manor-welcomes-emilee-miller-launches-pelvic-floor-therapy-services-at-memorial-outpatient-rehabilitation/

06/08/2025

The scrimmage’s offensive highlights included a dynamic sequence from freshman Xzabion Jackson, who broke free for a long run and finished the drive with a touchdown. Senior quarterback Brooks Hines demonstrated poise, later in the scrimmage, with a rollout touchdown pass to the right pylon.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/06/bainbridge-bearcats-hold-intra-squad-scrimmage/

06/08/2025

Understanding the hectic schedules families face, Kelly has built flexibility into Future Stars’ program. Most classes start after 5 p.m.—just when parents are wrapping up work and kids are back from school. This late-afternoon window eliminates frantic dashes between activities, offering young athletes a chance to reset at home before training.

Read more at: https://thepostsearchlight.com/2025/08/06/from-first-steps-to-front-flips-future-stars-registration-opens-for-all-skill-levels/

06/08/2025

On Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Bainbridge Boat Basin Park, the ValleyCoast Running Youth Cross Country Team kicked off its season, bringing together elementary, middle, and high school athletes from across Southwest Georgia, North Florida, and East Alabama.