City of Climax weighs shifting fire protection finances over to Decatur County

The City of Climax is weighing whether to continue operating its volunteer fire department or shift financial responsibility ...

$200M energy storage investment coming to Decatur County

A $200 million investment is coming to Decatur County, and local leaders anticipate a big economic boost for the community.
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Decatur Co. Sheriff's Department receives $15K grant for crash-tracking technology

The department says the grant will allow deputies to to file accident reports from their patrol cars and identify crash ...
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This Day in History: December 8, 1823, Decatur County created

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - On December 8, 1823, South Georgia’s Decatur County was officially created. The county was named after Stephen Decatur, a Navy officer who served in the War of 1812.
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As hurricane season begins, one Georgia farmer reflects on Michael's devastation and how to prepare

A Georgia pecan farmer reflects on Hurricane Michael's destruction as the Salvation Army shares steps families can take to ...
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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 ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Tallahassee police honor Decatur County deputy who died at TMH after Georgia shooting

Tallahassee police officers lined the street in front of the Tallahassee Police Department as an honorary procession passed to escort the remains of Decatur County Lt. Justin Bedwell from Tallahassee ...
The New York Times

Track Covid-19 in Decatur County, Georgia

Data is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitalization data is a daily average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Decatur County, an area which ...