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Bainbridge, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Bainbridge! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bainbridge remembers the life and legacy of Elaine Bush Brown.
  • How did Bainbridge nearly topple region leader Dougherty on Senior Night?
  • What’s next for Bainbridge’s stalled 30,000-monkey research facility plan?

Also on today's calendar: OPEN PRACTICE and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Georgia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Elaine Bush Brown (thepostsearchlight.com) — Bainbridge is mourning the passing of 83-year-old Elaine Bush Brown, a longtime banking professional, devoted Methodist, and animal lover who cherished her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Friends are invited to share condolences online and, in her honor, consider donations to the Bainbridge-Decatur County Humane Society. Her life of loyalty, faith, and generosity left a lasting mark on those around her.
   

2. Bainbridge's upset bid slips away in 27-20 defeat - The Post-Searchlight (thepostsearchlight.com) — Bainbridge’s Bearcats nearly upset region-leading Dougherty at Centennial Field, racing to a 17-0 lead before falling 27-20 on Senior Night. Strong performances from quarterback Jeremy Jones and receiver Vontrey Willingham kept the game tight. The Bearcats now sit 3-3 in Region 1-4A and head to Columbus on October 30 to face winless Hardaway.
   

3. Why This Billionaire Is Backing A Plan To Breed 30,000 Monkeys (forbes.com) — A controversial primate-breeding company chose Bainbridge for a massive monkey research facility, winning big local tax breaks and land before residents organized to halt the deal. The project is now tied up in federal court, with Safer Human Medicine operating in Florida while still eyeing Bainbridge. Locals face ongoing uncertainty over jobs, animal welfare, and how the lawsuit could reshape the project’s future.
   

4. Russell T. Shirley (thepostsearchlight.com) — Family and friends in Climax and Bainbridge are preparing to honor 56-year-old Russell T. Shirley, whose memorial service is set for Friday, October 30 at Morningside Baptist Church. Known for his deep ties to the Bainbridge High School Bearcats, strong Republican views, and love of local news, he leaves behind many relatives and friends who valued his sharp memory and constant connection to community life.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday October 30
  • OPEN PRACTICE →
    Southern Training Facility & Raceway (STF), 2216 Tallahassee Hwy, Bainbridge
    9:00 am

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  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Bainbridge. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Bainbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bainbridge here.

Ok Bainbridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle?" — Envelope (Thank you Mike C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bainbridge

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bainbridge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.