Donalsonville News

A police officer was fired after being charged with aggravated assault. Pat Thomas, a captain with Bainbridge Public Safety was arrested last week for pulling a gun on Donalsonville city clerk Kim Odham.

Captain Pat Thomas is a full-time Bainbridge Public Safety officer and a part-time officer with Donalsonville PD.

Seventy-nine-year-old Karl Richards pulled out in front of a truck on highway 253 from Reynolds Landing Road near Lake Seminole.

A Martian Spaceship was all Tifton resident Gene Senkbeil and his Donalsonville friend Chuck Orrick needed to win Best In Show at the Southeast Electric Flight Festival held the first week of this month.

May 19, 2008 Seminole County, GA - It was a terrifying night on the lake for six boaters near Donalsonville.

“We're actually the only pediatricians in Seminole, Early, and Miller county. And we've been seeing so many kids that we outgrew the space we were in”

On Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4, parents looking for a new pediatrician, or anyone at all, can tour the new Pediatric Clinic across the street from Donalsonville Hospital. via WALB-TV Albany

“I am and have been one of those traveling baseball moms who would go a day ahead and spend money on hotel motel, eat, drink, whatever and spends money within the local community”

After the Seminole County Recreation Complex holds its grand opening this Saturda, Seminole county's young athletes will be able to pick up a ball in the sport of their choice and play on lush new fields, a far ... via WALB-TV Albany

“At that time I was working at Wal-Mart”

Reporter's note: An educator, loyal husband, athlete, church man and fraternity boy: These are all characteristics of the quite versatile Wilfred Le'nard "Will" Lewis. via Valdosta Daily Times

Torrential rainfall caused widespread flash flooding in Decatur County and the surrounding area on Friday, causing traffic problems, downing large trees and isolating some residential areas. via The Post-Searchlight

A 19-year-old Bainbridge man died, apparently from natural causes, after a heated argument with his girlfriend Thursday night, according to Bainbridge Public Safety. via The Post-Searchlight

The Upward soccer program for boys and girls-kindergarten through the sixth grade-will be kicking off at Spring Creek Baptist Church, located at 2635 Highway 253, in Donalsonville, with registration and ... via The Post-Searchlight

A Bainbridge Public Safety officer did a little detective work last week to find out what happened to two cars that were taken without the owners' permission. via The Post-Searchlight

The following arrests and citations, occurring between Jan. 10-11, have been reported by Bainbridge Public Safety and the Decatur County Jail: * Charles Brandon Isler, 22, Donalsonville, Ga., DUI, headlight ... via The Post-Searchlight

“We worked exhaustively to bring about a quick resolution to this tragic incident”

A 15-year-old Bainbridge boy has been charged with stabbing his girlfriend with a butcher knife in the early hours of Jan. via The Post-Searchlight

“If people are going to be drinking, they need to get a designated driver”

Police detained two youths and are looking for a third in connection with the armed robbery of a West Bainbridge business Thursday evening, an investigator said. via The Post-Searchlight

“Anytime you're on a highway, whether you're driving or riding, you need to wear your seat belt-they do save lives”

Although Southwest Georgia highways were mostly safe during Christmas holiday travel, area law enforcement officials are asking motorists to watch out for drunk drivers and wear their seat belts. via The Post-Searchlight

“Katie is a straight A student and is setting her sights on a medical career, but I don't think Taylor has decided yet. She sometimes says she might like to join the State Patrol but she may change her mind.”

In a present society where law enforcement officers face danger and disrespect every time they go on duty, three generations of Godbys have found dedicated careers as troopers with the Georgia State Patrol. via The Post-Searchlight

“When someone approaches you offering to sell you something ... if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”

During this holiday season, local police have seen a rash of property thefts at both homes and businesses, according to incident reports. via The Post-Searchlight

Last Update: 12/14/2007 9:36:34 AM Web Editor: Colleen McPhee Cochran Police Chief Jon Thrower said in a news release that they seized approximately $109,000 in a traffic stop Thursday. via 13WMAZ-TV