We are thrilled to welcome Claire Phillips as our new Special Events Coordinator. Claire hails from Cairo, GA, and brings a wealth of enthusiasm to our community. A dedicated soccer player throughout her four years at Emmanuel University, Claire graduated with a degree in Organizational Communications. During her college years, she also honed her skills through an internship in the college's sports public relations department.
Claire is excited to start her journey here in Bainbridge, eager to meet wonderful people and uphold the tradition of outstanding events that make our community unique. We look forward to the fresh perspective and energy she will bring to our team!
The Bainbridge Decatur County Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting tomorrow. You can find more information about that meeting here: https://www.bainbridgecity.com/documents/your-government/agendas-%26-minutes/2024/06%2F09%2F2024-planning-commission-meeting/664245
See you at the Earle Boat Basin for live music, vendors and the largest fireworks show in SW Georgia!
Items declared to be surplus by a vote of City Council have been included on a list available on our website. Please contact Brenda Strickland at (229) 248-2017 if you are interested in bidding on any of these items. You can find the list here: https://5il.co/2qe36
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Thursday's residential trash route will be picked up on Friday.
Should you need to make a utility or court payment, you may do so online at www.bainbridgecity.com or at the payment kiosks on Broad and Clark Streets.
The time is now to be sure you are prepared for hurricane season! Here's a list of supplies to help get you started: https://www.bainbridgecity.com/article/1629633
Welcome to Bainbridge!
City officials were excited to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Marriott Element Hotel being developed next to the Flint River by Jeremy Emmett and his team at Port City Hospitality! Read more about the development here: https://tinyurl.com/3amz4zcm
Safe drinking water is one of our most precious natural resources. Most of us don’t think much about where our drinking water comes from or how it’s made safe to drink.
At the City of Bainbridge Utilities Department, we work hard every day to protect and maintain our community’s water system and we’re proud our water meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water requirements. Providing you with safe drinking water is one of our responsibilities we take seriously.
You can read our most recent Water Quality Report online here: https://5il.co/2q2an
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th. Thursday's residential trash route will be picked up on Friday.
Sorry, not sorry for posting this, but we couldn’t let Beverly Allen retire after 21 years of service to our citizens without a little fanfare! 🎉
Even though she didn’t want this posted, she means too much to us to let her slip away quietly. Here’s to a fantastic retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and all the things you love. We’ll miss you!
City Council Meeting Recap: June 18, 2024 Bainbridge City Council
Unofficial report of city council meeting
Called to order: 6:30pm
Present: Mayor Edward Reynolds, Councilmembers Glennie Bench, Don Whaley, Roslyn Palmer, Kregg Close, Keenan Adams and Sylvia Washington
Absent: NONE
Business Items:
Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
Approval of street closure request.
Approval of animal services fee schedule.
Approval of alcohol beverage licenses.
Approval of surplus items.
Special Guests: Robert and Company were on hand for Public Hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held July 16, 2024 at 6:30 pm.
Note: Council recaps are not official minutes of city council meetings. Official minutes are posted on the city website upon approval by the city council.
City Councilman Kregg Close was awarded the Certificate of Honor Award at yesterday's Juneteenth Ceremony held in Willis Park. Councilman Close was sworn in to his seat in 2016, a seat previously held by Luther Conyers for 38 years.
Today's observance of the Juneteenth holiday:
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Wednesday's residential trash route will be picked up on Thursday and Thursday's route will be picked up on Friday.
Due to a train accident the following roads will be closed for the next several hours. Please be careful when looking for new routes...Mlk, Sims St. Independent St and Albany Rd by Stones.
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Wednesday's residential trash route will be picked up on Thursday and Thursday's route will be picked up on Friday. The remainder of the week will run as scheduled.
Thank you to our 2024 Oscar Jackson Camp sponsors! This program would not be possible without your support. Thank you First National Bank, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, Bainbridge Pharmacy, Dairy Queen, and Stone's Home Centers! We appreciate you!
Two local grassroots black community organizations will join forces this year to produce the city-supported 4th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee! Celebration set for June 15th, 16th and 19th at various locations in Bainbridge.
The schedule of events is as follows:
JUNETEENTH JUBILEE! 2024
● Saturday, June 15th, Earle May Boat Basin (10am - 3pm)
● Sunday, June 16th, Burn Christian Center (2pm – 4pm)
● Wednesday, June 19th, Historic Willis Park On The Square (1pm - 3pm
We have received questions regarding our boat basin animals Ringo and his friend the emu.:
But first a little back story, for years the animal enclosure at the boat basin was home to several goats, emus and a donkey named George, and subsequently, a donkey named Ringo. As time went on, the number of animals dwindled, and we were left with just Ringo and one lone emu.
We are thrilled to share that our beloved donkey, Ringo, and the emu have found a new home on a beautiful local farm here in Decatur County!
Their new home is a sanctuary for animals, complete with several other donkeys, emus, and horses. With plenty of space to roam and new friends to meet, we are confident they will be very happy!
We can’t wait to see them thrive in their new environment!
Bainbridge Public Safety and 30x30 Fundraising have teamed up to raise funds for our new K9 Dolph's bulletproof vest. Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/9npbvu3t
