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Decatur County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of former sheriff

A former sheriff of Decatur County has died at 71, according to the county sheriff’s office.

Man arrested after pregnant mother, unborn child killed in Decatur

A 26-year-old man faces murder and feticide charges for the fatal shooting of a pregnant woman and her unborn child at a Decatur home.
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Whigham Dairy Road in Decatur County closing to non-local traffic for nine months, GDOT says

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - Whigham Dairy Road in Decatur County is set to be closed between State Route 28 and SR 97/SR 309, according to a GDOT press release. The road is expected to be closed to ...
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Bainbridge road crews work near 300-degree asphalt as extreme heat grips South Georgia this summer

Bainbridge road crews are adjusting schedules and routines to stay safe while working near 300-degree asphalt in extreme heat ...
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Decatur County businesses step up to help community during freezing temperatures

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Local business owners in Decatur County came together this past weekend to help people in need as dangerously cold temperatures moved through the area. SkateTowne in ...
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ON THE ROAD: Bainbridge broker: Quality of life and low costs are driving growth

Bainbridge is booming — and a local real estate broker says the town's charm, affordability, and growth are just getting ...
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5 years since death of Decatur County captain shot during traffic stop pursuit

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Sunday marks five years since the death of Decatur County Sheriff’s Office Captain Justin Bedwell, according to the agency. Investigators said Bedwell was critically ...