
Your TSPLOST penny is working hard! It’s not just about paving streets – it’s also funding walkability projects like sidewalks, helping make our community safer and more connected. Every step counts! #TSPLOST #PennyAtWork


Attention SW5: Bainbridge Fiber is now available to your area!
*S. Washington Street
*Bruton Street
*Green Street
*Ford Street
*Lane Street
*Magnolia Street


Tell me something good Friday!
The Chamber of Commerce recently spread some sweetness by donating delicious desserts to our hardworking city employees. City Manager Roy Oliver went the extra mile, personally delivering the treats to our Street Department while they were out working hard on the job. The team was beyond appreciative, and the gesture truly brightened their day! A big thank you to the Chamber and to Roy for showing our dedicated workers some love and support.


DOWNTOWN AND PARK PATROL ZONE
The City of Bainbridge has implemented a new Downtown and Park Patrol Zone for Bainbridge Public Safety to patrol. The new zone enhances public safety by providing dedicated coverage to the heart of Bainbridge. This zone ensures a consistent presence of public safety officers, deterring crime, and fostering a safer, more welcoming environment for businesses, residents and visitors. The zone covers the area highlighted in green on the map which covers the area from N Scott Street to downtown, Chason Park + Riverwalk and the recreation fields.
Zone:
*Community oriented policing
*Building stronger relationships with business owners and the residents in the downtown area
*Routine vehicle patrol
*Walk & Talk (foot patrol)
*Side by Side Patrol
*E-Bike Patrol




Congratulations to Chief Investigator Mark Esquivel for being named the 2024 Police Officer of the Year!
This prestigious award, sponsored by Taurus, is a testament to Mark’s dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our community. We are incredibly proud to have him on our team. Thank you, Mark, for your service, loyalty, and the positive impact you make every day.


❗️ SE8 ❗️
Spotted at the corner of Douglas Drive and Twin Lakes Drive mid-morning today! Bainbridge Fiber is in the final stretch of being made available in your area! Be sure you have pre-registered at www.bainbridgefiber.com to be one of the first customers notified when service turns on this month.


Bainbridge is proud to have hosted the Florida BASS Nation High School Fishing Tournament this past weekend for the 13th time in just 6 years!
This event continues to be a huge success, bringing together young anglers and their families, while boosting our local economy. Thanks to the combined efforts of the City of Bainbridge, Decatur County, and the Visit Bainbridge office, we’re able to secure these tournaments as a vital economic impact driver for our area.
A special thank you to Visit Bainbridge for their ongoing support with logistics and all the behind-the-scenes work that makes events like this possible!


Welcome to the pros competing in the first-ever Reckoning on the River Disc Golf Tournament kicking off Friday morning at the Bainbridge Oaks Disc Golf Course at the boat basin!
We're thrilled to host this exciting event and can’t wait to see the action on the course. Let’s show these players the true hospitality of Bainbridge!
They will be here through the weekend, so you have plenty of opportunities to catch some of the action!


We are thrilled to celebrate the legacy of Black history and culture with the installation of banners recognizing individuals whose contributions have shaped both our local and national communities. This year, we are proud to add two incredible leaders to our tribute:
🌟 Jerry Carter
🌟 Peter Bruton Sr.
These banners stand as a reminder of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of Black Americans throughout history. Take some time to walk through downtown and read these stories—it’s a powerful way to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.



Oscar Jackson Camp Registration Is Open! https://www.bainbridgecity.com/o/bainbridgecity/page/the-oscar-jackson-outdoor-camp


In collaboration with Bainbridge's Rotary Club, a Peace Pole has been installed at Chason Park.
What are Peace Poles? Peace Poles carry the universal message, May Peace Prevail On Earth in the languages of the world. They are dedicated as international monuments to planetary peace and harmony celebrating our common humanity and our connection to the kingdom of plants, animals and all of creation.
In recognition of our local Peace Pole, 10 trees are being planted on the continent of Africa.


This week we had the pleasure of celebrating the retirements of 2 of our long-standing employees, Judy Franklin, Administrative Assistant in our Community and Economic Development Division, and Lynda Sellers, Meter Reader in our Utilities Department! We will miss them, but we will continue to see Judy at her part time job and Lynda will be joining the BHS Bearcat Football faithful on Friday nights this fall! Join us is wishing them happiness in their retirement and we hope they know how much their commitment and service to your community has meant to us!

Don't we all love to hear GOOD news?
Join us we start a new series called "Tell Me Something Good" and let's hear from Dana Bryant, Family Services Coordinator at Bryant Funeral Home, on her recent interaction with Sewer Superintendent Eric Malone!
"Eric Malone, Sewer Superintendent…100% on the money with customer service. Polite, professional, all the things He promptly responded to a late afternoon call and was on site at 8 AM the next morning. Communicated well throughout the process. Mindful of the families we serve, he did everything he could to accommodate scheduling. No debris, etc. when the crew left the site. I would like to say he went above and beyond for us, but I really think this is how he rolls with everyone…above and beyond. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
We want to hear something good from you! Email Crystal Hines, Community Affairs Director, at crystalh@bainbridgecity.com to let her hear about your positive experience with one of our employees.


Heads up to the areas below! You are up next to have fast, reliable and affordable fiber internet service available to you:
Lane Street
W. Orange Street
Ford Street
Bruton Street
Magnolia Street
Bishop Street
Luke Street
W. Eva Street
Campbell Street
most of S. Washington Street and
most of Green Street
Bainbridge Fiber will be available the first week of February!
Pre-register on www.bainbridgefiber.com today!


We offer several ways to pay your utility bill including ACH draft, online and walk in. But, did you know, more than 2,200 customers per month choose to come into City Hall to pay?
Even with the ease of technology, nothing tops face to face customer service!


Just before the snow started last week, we held our regularly scheduled monthly City Council meeting. You can watch the full video of the meeting on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1huwCbp1JZA


Does this look like your TV screen at home???
With Bainbridge Fiber, you can use any of these streaming services with no buffering or lag time. Visit www.bainbridgefiber.com today to sign up or pre-register for service or call (229) 248-2024 with questions!


At least week's City Council meeting, Janette Mowry was recognized as Employee of the Quarter. Janette has been an employee of the City of Bainbridge since 2013 and works in our Public Safety Division as an Administrative Assistant. She was nominated by, not one, but two of her coworkers for her commitment to the division and specifically for leading the department to their recent perfect audit by GCIC.
Join us in expressing a big thank you to Janette for her service to our community and her coworkers!


🚨 Important Updates for Today 🚨
1. Curfew Update: The curfew has now ended, but we ask that you stay off the roads unless it’s an emergency. There have been several reports of icy road conditions. Please stay safe!
2. City Offices: All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will reopen today at noon.
3. Sanitation Routes: We will resume sanitation routes this afternoon. Please leave your can at the curb, regardless of your usual pickup day. We’ll continue running routes throughout the weekend to catch up if necessary.
Stay safe and thank you for your patience! ❄️ #StaySafe #CityUpdates #SanitationSchedule


All non emergency City of Bainbridge offices will reopen at noon tomorrow (Thursday). We will begin running our sanitation routes tomorrow afternoon as well. If you are a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday route, please roll your can to the curb tomorrow morning and leave it there until it has been emptied. We expect to be caught back up on sanitation routes by the weekend.
We appreciate your patience!
Photo: Becky Wilson
