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Spotlight on Service: The River Town Days Committee is working hard to make March 8 a great day for our community! Shoutout to Facilities Manager Norris Akins for being a part of this team and helping bring this event to life. Big thanks go out to our Chamber of Commerce staff for the planning it takes to pull off such a large event!

For Black History Month, we honor Luther Conyers, a pioneer who made history as the first Black person elected to Bainbridge's City Council in 1978. With a legacy of leadership, he became the longest-serving councilman in Bainbridge’s history at the time of his retirement. A proud Korean War veteran, he earned the Korean Service Medal with bronze stars. Luther is also a retired educator, and a member of the Savannah State University Hall of Fame and the Georgia Municipal Association Hall of Fame. His dedication and impact continue to inspire. #BlackHistoryMonth #LegacyOfLeadership

Did you know that visitor spending in Decatur County accounted for over $54 million last year alone? Visitors generated over $4 million is state and local taxes, which is the equivalent of $414 in tax savings for every household.

A Bainbridge-based Black History Month(BHM) grassroots organization announces “UNITY”as its overall theme for this year’s 23rd Annual Phoenix Affaire©️ RISE! Week Celebration starting Monday, February 17th and running through Sunday, February 23rd. “Our focus this time will be on bringing people together regardless of our differences and to foster a culture of acceptance over tolerance in the wake of today’s political and social climate. We’re still trying hard to stay in step with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous ‘I HAVE A DREAM’ speech, says Rahn d. Fudge, Creator and Executive Producer of the BHM RISE! Week and 1979 Bainbridge High School graduate born in nearby Donalsonville and who currently resides in San Francisco, Calif. For more information about exact times and locations for events as well as how you can volunteer or support, please follow our Facebook page (The Phoenix Affaire RISE! or call 229.205.0218, ask for Betty or email us at: rahn.fudge@gmail.com. Read the full line up of events here: https://www.bainbridgecity.com/article/2024475

We will have our next round of Fiber Q and A this Thursday at the Joe Sweet Community Center. Stop by between 5:00 and 6:00 PM to chat with our Bainbridge Fiber team to ask questions or sign up.

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.

Tell Me Something Good Friday! We spotted Downtown Patrol Zone PSO Shannon Fisher assisting an elderly visitor find his way to the particular retail store he had driven to Bainbridge to shop. Officer Fisher went further than just giving him directions, but she escorted him to the front door of the merchant. Thank you, Officer Fisher, for going above and beyond for our visitors and residents alike!

Today we welcome the MLF 2025 Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament out of the Earle May Boat Basin. Weigh in begins at the mega ramps at 3:30 PM. If you can't make it down to the ramps, you can follow along with online coverage here: https://majorleaguefishing.com/events/2025-02-14-lake-seminole/ 📸Credit: Dana Bryant

Did you know we maintain a map that shows completed and planned paving projects on our website? You can use the address search bar to look into a specific area. Learn more here: https://bainbridgega.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=cd0829361ce64855965649b99a1bfbb3

We have updated the live coverage map on www.bainbridgefiber.com to reflect the newly added SW5 zone. The two darker green zones (SE4 and SE8) will be going online this month!

In honor of Black History Month, we proudly celebrate Councilwoman Sylvia Washington, the first Black woman elected to Bainbridge City Council. Her trailblazing leadership and dedication continue to inspire and empower our community. We are grateful for her impact and the legacy she is building for future generations. #BlackHistoryMonth

📍 Spot a Bainbridge Fiber sign in your neighborhood? Don’t miss out—join the fiber revolution today! 🌐 Sign up now and stay connected like all your neighbors. Don’t get left behind! #BainbridgeFiber #StayConnected

Water service in the area of Lakewood Drive has been interrupted due to a water main break. Water will be turned off while crews work to make the repair. We apologize for any inconvenience.

It’s true, if you build it, they will come! The City of Bainbridge invested in the infrastructure for the Bainbridge Oaks Disc Golf Course, and it’s already making an impact. The brainchild of Steve O’Neil, the course opened just this past April and hosted its first professional event, the Reckoning on the River, this past weekend. Thanks to our partnership with Southeast Disc Golf Events and Visit Bainbridge, who used hotel-motel tax funds to provide the winner’s cash prize, we’re excited to see the course become a hub for outdoor recreation and a key part of our economic development strategy. The future is bright for Bainbridge Oaks! #DiscGolf #OutdoorRecreation

🌟 Congratulations to Don and Elizabeth Whaley for being named the 2024 Pioneer Award Winners! 🌟 Don’s journey with Bainbridge began when he was first elected to City Council in 2013, but his and Elizabeth’s dedication to our community goes far beyond that. Together, they have spent countless years serving and supporting our area, always putting people first. Their unwavering commitment and love for Bainbridge make them truly deserving of this honor. Thank you both for your years of service and for making Bainbridge a better place for all of us!

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

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.

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

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!