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Decatur County Airport sees economic boost from growing private flights, runway upgrade

Decatur County Airport handled over 17,000 private flights in 2025, and a $3 million runway upgrade is helping support ...
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Decatur County Emergency Management Agency app goes beyond weather alerts with life-saving tools

The Decatur County Emergency Management Agency app offers life-saving tools to help residents stay safe during critical local ...
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Partnership brings licensed therapists to Decatur County for mental health-related patrol calls

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - The Decatur County Sheriff’s Department is launching a partnership with Georgia Pines, a Thomas County health center, to allow licensed counselors to ride with law ...

Decatur County commissioners vote to pause on data center development

Decatur County is joining neighboring South Georgia counties by pressing pause on data center development.
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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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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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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 ...