Mayor Sylvia Washington was honored to serve as a guest speaker today at Hands Around the Courthouse, a child abuse awareness event organized by the Oak House Children’s Advocacy Center.
The event recognizes April as Child Abuse Awareness Month and brings our community together to stand in support of children and families.
Thank you to the Oak House for the important work you do to protect and advocate for children in our community. 💙
The event recognizes April as Child Abuse Awareness Month and brings our community together to stand in support of children and families.
Thank you to the Oak House for the important work you do to protect and advocate for children in our community. 💙
🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧
The Natural Gas Department will have Lake Douglas Road closed from Tallahassee Highway to Simmons Street for maintenance to the gas line on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Please use alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as crews work to safely complete this project.
The Natural Gas Department will have Lake Douglas Road closed from Tallahassee Highway to Simmons Street for maintenance to the gas line on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Please use alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as crews work to safely complete this project.
⚠️ Notice:
Gas service will be temporarily shut off on Lake Douglas Rd. from the 900 block to the 1300 block. Please plan accordingly.
Gas service will be temporarily shut off on Lake Douglas Rd. from the 900 block to the 1300 block. Please plan accordingly.
🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧
The Natural Gas Department will have Lake Douglas Road closed from Tallahassee Highway to Simmons Street for maintenance to the gas line on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as crews work to safely complete this project.
The Natural Gas Department will have Lake Douglas Road closed from Tallahassee Highway to Simmons Street for maintenance to the gas line on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as crews work to safely complete this project.
Yesterday, Downtown Bainbridge underwent its three-year assessment with the Department of Community Affairs and Georgia Main Street for the Georgia Exceptional Main Street designation—and we’re proud to share that we’ve been reaccredited!
After showcasing recent projects and progress through a presentation and tour, this recognition highlights the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that continue to move our downtown forward. Thank you to everyone who plays a part in making Downtown Bainbridge thrive!
After showcasing recent projects and progress through a presentation and tour, this recognition highlights the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that continue to move our downtown forward. Thank you to everyone who plays a part in making Downtown Bainbridge thrive!
🎙️ Did you know?
City staff are featured guests twice a month on the Sack Lunch Show, broadcast live across multiple local stations including WBGE 101.9 FM, WGMK 106.3 FM, WQLI 92.3 FM, WMGR 930 AM/99.3 FM, and WTUF 106.3 FM!
Each visit highlights a different topic happening right here in our community. This week, Randee Eubanks and Sarah Howell joined the show to talk about the Bainbridge Outdoor Camp.
Be sure to tune in every other Wednesday at 11:05 AM to stay up to date on what’s happening around town!
City staff are featured guests twice a month on the Sack Lunch Show, broadcast live across multiple local stations including WBGE 101.9 FM, WGMK 106.3 FM, WQLI 92.3 FM, WMGR 930 AM/99.3 FM, and WTUF 106.3 FM!
Each visit highlights a different topic happening right here in our community. This week, Randee Eubanks and Sarah Howell joined the show to talk about the Bainbridge Outdoor Camp.
Be sure to tune in every other Wednesday at 11:05 AM to stay up to date on what’s happening around town!
We are excited to welcome the Big Bend Airstream Club to our community for their meet-up event, March 19–22!
Participants will begin arriving Thursday afternoon, gathering first at the Earle May Boat Basin before moving to the parking area behind City Hall, where they’ll stay through Sunday.
While in town, visitors will enjoy a variety of local experiences, including a guided historic home tour, dining at Bainbridge restaurants, and fun group activities like trivia. In the spirit of giving back, the club will also volunteer with a local charity to assist with a community food distribution.
We’re glad to have them in Bainbridge and hope they enjoy their stay!
Participants will begin arriving Thursday afternoon, gathering first at the Earle May Boat Basin before moving to the parking area behind City Hall, where they’ll stay through Sunday.
While in town, visitors will enjoy a variety of local experiences, including a guided historic home tour, dining at Bainbridge restaurants, and fun group activities like trivia. In the spirit of giving back, the club will also volunteer with a local charity to assist with a community food distribution.
We’re glad to have them in Bainbridge and hope they enjoy their stay!
At this week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Sylvia Washington presented a proclamation to local resident June Faircloth recognizing April as Donate Life Month.
This proclamation highlights the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation education and honors those who have given the gift of life through donation.
This proclamation highlights the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation education and honors those who have given the gift of life through donation.
Today we recognize and thank our hardworking Natural Gas Department team in honor of Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day!
These dedicated employees work behind the scenes every day to ensure our community has safe and reliable natural gas service. Their commitment, expertise, and willingness to respond whenever they’re needed help keep Bainbridge running.
We appreciate the work they do to serve our community!
Pictured left to right:
Frank White, Brian Dodson, Andrew Scott, Dylan Harrell, and Superintendent Kevin Maxwell.
These dedicated employees work behind the scenes every day to ensure our community has safe and reliable natural gas service. Their commitment, expertise, and willingness to respond whenever they’re needed help keep Bainbridge running.
We appreciate the work they do to serve our community!
Pictured left to right:
Frank White, Brian Dodson, Andrew Scott, Dylan Harrell, and Superintendent Kevin Maxwell.
🚨 Trash Pickup Schedule Adjustment This Week 🚨
Due to the threat of severe weather on Monday, trash collection routes are being adjusted this week.
Monday’s route will be picked up today
Tuesday’s route will be picked up Wednesday
The remainder of the week will shift forward one day accordingly
Please make sure your trash cans are out on your adjusted pickup day.
Due to the threat of severe weather on Monday, trash collection routes are being adjusted this week.
Monday’s route will be picked up today
Tuesday’s route will be picked up Wednesday
The remainder of the week will shift forward one day accordingly
Please make sure your trash cans are out on your adjusted pickup day.
🚧 Rail Road Crossing Closure Notice – Clay Street 🚧
CSX Transportation has notified us of an upcoming railroad crossing closure.
Location: Clay Street (between Cemetery St. and Back St.)
DOT Crossing #: 637626S
* Closure Begins: On or around Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
* Expected Reopening: On or around Friday, March 20, 2026 by 5:00 PM
⚠️ Important: This will be a total closure, meaning no traffic will be allowed to cross the railroad tracks during this time while work is being completed.
Please plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time if you normally travel through this area. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.
CSX Transportation has notified us of an upcoming railroad crossing closure.
Location: Clay Street (between Cemetery St. and Back St.)
DOT Crossing #: 637626S
* Closure Begins: On or around Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
* Expected Reopening: On or around Friday, March 20, 2026 by 5:00 PM
⚠️ Important: This will be a total closure, meaning no traffic will be allowed to cross the railroad tracks during this time while work is being completed.
Please plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time if you normally travel through this area. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.
Happy Public Finance Professionals Week!
We celebrate the outstanding work of our Administrative Services Division, whose
expertise keeps our services running and our community thriving. Thank you for your
commitment to excellence! #GovernmentFinanceProfssionalsWeek #PublicFinance #GGFOA
We celebrate the outstanding work of our Administrative Services Division, whose
expertise keeps our services running and our community thriving. Thank you for your
commitment to excellence! #GovernmentFinanceProfssionalsWeek #PublicFinance #GGFOA
Weather delay: Trash pickup moves one day this week. Monday’s route → Tuesday, Tuesday → Wednesday, etc. Please plan accordingly.
🚧 Rail Road Crossing Closure Notice – Clay Street 🚧
CSX Transportation has notified us of an upcoming railroad crossing closure.
Location: Clay Street (between Cemetery St. and Back St.)
DOT Crossing #: 637626S
* Closure Begins: On or around Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
* Expected Reopening: On or around Friday, March 20, 2026 by 5:00 PM
⚠️ Important: This will be a total closure, meaning no traffic will be allowed to cross the railroad tracks during this time while work is being completed.
Please plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time if you normally travel through this area. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.
CSX Transportation has notified us of an upcoming railroad crossing closure.
Location: Clay Street (between Cemetery St. and Back St.)
DOT Crossing #: 637626S
* Closure Begins: On or around Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
* Expected Reopening: On or around Friday, March 20, 2026 by 5:00 PM
⚠️ Important: This will be a total closure, meaning no traffic will be allowed to cross the railroad tracks during this time while work is being completed.
Please plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time if you normally travel through this area. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.
Due to storm damage from this morning’s severe weather, the boardwalk at the Earle May Boat Basin will be closed for repairs until at least Monday.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as crews work to make the area safe and accessible again. Please avoid the boardwalk area while repairs are underway.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as crews work to make the area safe and accessible again. Please avoid the boardwalk area while repairs are underway.
We are honored to welcome those attending the 114th Session of the 6th District African Methodist Episcopal Church Annual South Conference this week. We’re glad you are here and hope you enjoy your time in our community.
To our local residents and businesses—when you see our visitors out enjoying our restaurants, shops, and exploring Bainbridge, please be sure to show them the warm hospitality our community is known for.
We wish everyone a wonderful and meaningful conference and hope your time in Bainbridge is a great one!
To our local residents and businesses—when you see our visitors out enjoying our restaurants, shops, and exploring Bainbridge, please be sure to show them the warm hospitality our community is known for.
We wish everyone a wonderful and meaningful conference and hope your time in Bainbridge is a great one!
Now that the weather system has moved through our area, we are thankful to report that there have been no weather-related injuries. This information was confirmed by the staff at Memorial Hospital and by reports from Bainbridge Public Safety from incidents inside of the city limits.
We appreciate everyone taking precautions and hope our community continues to stay safe as cleanup efforts move forward.
Thank you to BPS officers and city crews who are working diligently on clean up!
🚨 Fire Department By the Numbers 🚨
Our Fire Department responded to over 1,000 calls for service with an impressive average response time of just over 2 minutes.
In addition, our training facility served as the hub for close to 2,300 hours of training, ensuring firefighters are always ready to protect and serve their communities.
Thank you to our firefighters for their commitment, professionalism, and service!
Our Fire Department responded to over 1,000 calls for service with an impressive average response time of just over 2 minutes.
In addition, our training facility served as the hub for close to 2,300 hours of training, ensuring firefighters are always ready to protect and serve their communities.
Thank you to our firefighters for their commitment, professionalism, and service!
⏰ Don’t Forget to Spring Forward!
Clocks will move forward by one hour to mark the start of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.
At 2:00 a.m., clocks will shift to 3:00 a.m. local time. This “spring forward” change happens across most of the U.S. and Canada. While we lose an hour of sleep, we gain longer, brighter evenings!
Key Details for 2026:
📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
🕑 Time Change: 2:00 a.m. → 3:00 a.m.
🌞 Effect: Sunrise and sunset will occur about one hour later than the previous day
⏳ Reminder: Daylight Saving Time will end and clocks will “fall back” on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Set your clocks ahead before bed on Saturday so you’re ready for the change!
Clocks will move forward by one hour to mark the start of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.
At 2:00 a.m., clocks will shift to 3:00 a.m. local time. This “spring forward” change happens across most of the U.S. and Canada. While we lose an hour of sleep, we gain longer, brighter evenings!
Key Details for 2026:
📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
🕑 Time Change: 2:00 a.m. → 3:00 a.m.
🌞 Effect: Sunrise and sunset will occur about one hour later than the previous day
⏳ Reminder: Daylight Saving Time will end and clocks will “fall back” on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Set your clocks ahead before bed on Saturday so you’re ready for the change!
Welcome anglers!
The Florida Elite Anglers will bring its Spring and North Trail tournaments to Bainbridge on March 7 and 8, launching out of the Earle May Boat Basin on beautiful Lake Seminole.
Affiliated with The Bass Federation and Major League Fishing, the Florida Elite Anglers program provides a competitive platform for youth anglers to develop their skills and advance to state, national, and even world championship events.
Takeoffs for both tournament days will begin at the mega ramps at the Earle May Boat Basin, with daily weigh-ins also taking place at the same location. The public is invited to attend and support these talented young anglers as they compete.
Visit Bainbridge looks forward to welcoming competitors, families, and spectators for a weekend that highlights both the area’s outstanding fisheries and its commitment to outdoor recreation.
The Florida Elite Anglers will bring its Spring and North Trail tournaments to Bainbridge on March 7 and 8, launching out of the Earle May Boat Basin on beautiful Lake Seminole.
Affiliated with The Bass Federation and Major League Fishing, the Florida Elite Anglers program provides a competitive platform for youth anglers to develop their skills and advance to state, national, and even world championship events.
Takeoffs for both tournament days will begin at the mega ramps at the Earle May Boat Basin, with daily weigh-ins also taking place at the same location. The public is invited to attend and support these talented young anglers as they compete.
Visit Bainbridge looks forward to welcoming competitors, families, and spectators for a weekend that highlights both the area’s outstanding fisheries and its commitment to outdoor recreation.
