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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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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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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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 ...