This day in history: December 8, 1823, Decatur County created
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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. Decatur County is one of Georgia’s biggest counties, spanning nearly 600 square miles. The city of Bainbridge serves as the county seat with three ...
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Between the holidays and Decatur's bicentennial, there is a lot to celebrate this week! Here are this weeks events and meetings. Events: 12/7 Tree Lighting 6pm Decatur Square Bicentennial Celebration: 12/9 Bicentennial Walk & Run (https://rb.gy/3gzzg7) 12/9 Bicentennial Parade (https://rb.gy/wxx7qe) 12/9 Celebration on the Square 12/10 Bicentennial Walking Tour 12/10 '200 Stories’ Screening & Panel (https://rb.gy/r4als8) 12/10 Menorah Lighting 4:30 Decatur Square —— Meetings: 12/4 City Commissio
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Between the holidays and Decatur's bicentennial, there is a lot to celebrate this week! Here are this weeks events and meetings. Events: 12/7 Tree Lighting 6pm Decatur Square Bicentennial Celebration: 12/9 Bicentennial Walk & Run (https://rb.gy/3gzzg7) 12/9 Bicentennial Parade (https://rb.gy/wxx7qe) 12/9 Celebration on the Square 12/10 Bicentennial Walking Tour 12/10 '200 Stories’ Screening & Panel (https://rb.gy/r4als8) 12/10 Menorah Lighting 4:30 Decatur Square —— Meetings: 12/4 City Commissio
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