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Bainbridge, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Bainbridge! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Coach DuBose reshape Bainbridge High’s Bearcat football identity?
- What new STEM tools and sports are coming to Bainbridge schools?
- Which free ABAC performances are coming to the Bainbridge campus?
Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Eric W. Stiles Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of theatre always has a doctor on hand? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
- Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DuBose talks strategy at Chamber lunch ahead of Tift County scrimmage - The Post-Searchlight (thepostsearchlight.com) — Bainbridge High’s new head football coach Jamey DuBose laid out his “smart, fast and physical” philosophy at a Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber lunch, just before a preseason scrimmage against Tift County. He stressed commitment, offseason weight-room work, and speed on defense, while senior Justin Scott said players are buying into the new staff’s approach. 
• English tells Rotary about school district's vision, new initiatives (thepostsearchlight.com) — Decatur County Schools Superintendent Dr. Boyd English told Bainbridge Rotarians the 2026–27 year is off to a strong start, with a focus on STEM, NASA HUNCH projects, and new VR tools for students. He also highlighted new athletic offerings like girls’ volleyball and emphasized the pride of carrying the Bainbridge Bearcats name across local schools.
• Arts & Culture at ABAC Announces 2026-2027 Season Featuring Music, Theater, Literature and More (bainbridgega.com) — ABAC is bringing a full 2026–27 arts season to its Bainbridge site, including free Carter Arts & Lecture Series events featuring theater, jazz, and visiting writers. While many performances are in Tifton, Bainbridge residents can attend several no-cost cultural programs locally, supported in part by Bainbridge-area banks and sponsors. Details and tickets are available online.
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Crisp Academy Varsity Softball @ GCA →
Grace Christian Academy, 1302 Lake Douglas Rd, Bainbridge
3:30 pm
Monday August 10
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Lady Cats Varsity Volleyball vs. Dougherty High School
Bainbridge High School , 1 Bearcat Blvd, Bainbridge, GA 39819
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Westover Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bainbridge →
Bainbridge High School, 1 Bearcat Blvd, Bainbridge
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Lady Cats Varsity Softball vs. Seminole Co. High School
Bainbridge High School Softball Field, 1 Bearcat Blvd, Bainbridg
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Lady Cats Varsity Volleyball vs. Westover High School
Bainbridge High School , 1 Bearcat Blvd, Bainbridge, GA 39819
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Lady Cats Varsity Softball vs. Brooks Co. High School
Bainbridge High School Brooks County High School, 1801 Moultrie Hwy, Quitman, GA 31643
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Lady Cats JV Volleyball vs. Cook County
Bainbridge High School , 1 Bearcat Blvd, Bainbridge, GA 39819
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Lady Cats JV Softball vs. Cairo High School
Bainbridge High School Cairo High School, 455 5th St SE, Cairo, GA 39828, USA
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After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Eric W. Stiles Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Murder Mystery →
Cotton Hall Theater, 166 Main St, Colquitt
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Murder Mystery Dinner →
Cotton Hall Theater, 166 Main St, Colquitt
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Miller County–Spring Creek Health Activities →
Spring Creek Health, 304 W Pine St, Colquitt
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OPEN PRACTICE →
Southern Training Facility & Raceway (STF), 2216 Tallahassee Hwy, Bainbridge
9:00 am
Saturday August 15
Friday August 21
Tuesday September 1
Monday September 7
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