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Donation helps sustain Decatur County’s Imagination Library

First Port City Bank made a sizable donation to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a key program for Decatur County Family Connection.
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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 ...
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Decatur County businesses step up to help community during freezing temperatures

Local business owners in Decatur County came together this past weekend to help people in need as dangerously cold ...
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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 unveils new Emergency Services Center building

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - Decatur County is set to construct a new “Emergency Services Center” that will house its fire department headquarters, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the 911 ...
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Owner of Boyd’s BBQ & Grill announces run for county commissioner

Correction Jan. 21, 2026 An earlier version of this story misspelled Boyd’s BBQ & Grill as Bod’s BBQ and Grill.
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Jake Paul buys historic South Georgia ranch for $39M after Tyson fight

Jake Paul purchased the 5,746-acre Southlands ranch in Decatur County, Georgia, for $39 million—one of the largest recreational land deals in state history. The historic property features wild quail, ...