Hydrant Heroes Update!
As we move into the next phase of our Hydrant Heroes project, you’ll start seeing yellow fire hydrants with caps painted in different colors around Bainbridge.
🔵 Blue Caps = 1500+ GPM (Gallons Per Minute) – Excellent water flow
🟢 Green Caps = 1000–1499 GPM – Most commonly found in residential areas
These colors follow the NFPA Hydrant Code and help our firefighters quickly identify water flow capacity during an emergency.
As we continue updating hydrants across the city, rest assured — hydrants like the ones you see below are fully compliant and operational.
Attention Local Business Owners
This week, our Code Enforcement officers will begin visiting businesses to follow up on Occupational Tax Certificate renewals.
We understand that with the rollout of our new software system, some businesses did not receive their renewal notice or experienced issues using the portal.
If you're unsure about the status of your certificate, please contact Maitlyn Rentz at 📞 (229) 248-2000 ext. 138 for assistance.
Thank you for helping us keep everything up to date!
The BHS Jazz Band will be performing in Chason Park this evening beginning at 7:30 PM. Come out and enjoy the music while supporting the high school band program!
We were so excited to be part of this morning’s Good Morning America segment, where we had the honor of surprising the incredible Patricia Isom on air for Mother's Day! 🌸📺
There aren’t enough ways to say thank you for the years she has spent not only raising her two amazing sons, but also nurturing and inspiring the hundreds of students who’ve walked into her classroom.
Patricia is the true definition of strength and grace — someone who’s taken life’s lemons and made the sweetest lemonade. 🍋💛
Happy Mother’s Day, Mrs. Isom — you are loved, appreciated, and absolutely unforgettable.
Bainbridge Fiber = High-Speed Internet
📍 Local Service
🔓 No Contracts
♾️ Unlimited Data
Stay connected without the fine print — just fast, reliable internet made for Bainbridge!
Meet Bainbridge Fiber – Your Hometown Connection!
Come out and meet our friendly Bainbridge Fiber team this Thursday at our tent in front of the Salvation Army on Scott Street between 4:00 and 6:00 PM!
We’ll be there to:
✅ Answer your questions
✅ Help you sign up
✅ Register you to WIN a FREE 55" TV! 📺
Bainbridge Fiber is made for our town – not just available in it.
Let’s get connected, Bainbridge!
🌸 Tell Me Something Good Friday 🌸
You know what they say about May flowers? Well, they’ve arrived — and we have our incredible Parks Department, led by John Parker, to thank!
Next time you see these hard-working folks out and about, give them a shout-out for keeping our parks beautiful all year long.
May's Fire Safety Tip:
Plan Your Escape From Fire
*If a fire breaks out in your home, you have to get out fast.
*To prepare, sit down with your family and agree on an escape plan.
*Be sure that everyone knows at least two unobstructed exits — doors and windows — from every room.
*Decide on a meeting place outside where everyone will meet after they escape.
*Have your entire household practice your escape plan at least twice a year.
Did you know that we have afterhours phone numbers for all of our utility services? You can use these numbers to reach one of our staff in the event of an afterhours emergency.
City of Bainbridge staff was proud to attend last week’s welcome reception for Memorial Hospital and Manor’s new CEO, LaDon Toole. We’re excited to welcome LaDon home and look forward to continuing the strong partnership our city has shared with Memorial Hospital for many years to come.
We’re proud to celebrate two of our own—Claire Phillips (Community Development) and Karen Malone (Fiber Department)—for graduating from the Leadership Decatur County program today! Sponsored by First National Bank and led by the Chamber of Commerce, this months-long program helps participants deepen their understanding of our community and discover new ways to make a difference. Congratulations, Claire and Karen!
Today, we were proud to dedicate the City of Bainbridge’s Riverwalk to the Edward C. Fogg III and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust. Their remarkable generosity made possible not only the Riverwalk itself, but also the grand staircase at Chason Park and a vital connection to more than six miles of paved trails along the scenic Flint River. We offer our sincere appreciation to George and Carole Floyd for their outstanding service as facilitators of the trust. Their dedication and hard work were essential in helping the City of Bainbridge secure the resources needed to bring these projects to fruition. George and Carole were joined today by their son Jimbo, who spoke on behalf of Board of Trustees. Thanks to the vision and commitment of everyone involved, the Riverwalk now stands as a lasting gift to our community — a place for families, neighbors, and visitors to enjoy the beauty of the Flint River for years to come.
Tell Me Something Good Friday:
There’s no shortage of action at the Boat Basin this weekend! We’re hosting the Recking on the River Amateur Disc Golf Tournament and the MLF Toyota Series Fishing Tournament.
Grab your friends, head down, and catch all the excitement—it’s going to be a great weekend on the water and in the woods!
#TellMeSomethingGood
Did You Know?
The City of Bainbridge has established cemetery trusts for all four City-owned cemeteries — creating a way for individuals, businesses, and organizations to contribute to their expansion and improvement.
🌟 A special thank you to Sunstop, the first donor to all five cemetery trusts! We’re incredibly grateful for the support in preserving these meaningful spaces for generations to come.
Interested in contributing?
Contact Lisa Taylor, Administrative Services Director
📧 lisat@bainbridgecity.com
📞 (229) 400-9094
📸 Pictured left to right: Steve O’Neil, Roy Oliver, Glennie Bench, Lisa Taylor, and Crystal Hines
We’ve been notified by Georgia Power that crews will soon be in our area to help improve the safety and reliability of the local energy grid.
One of the main causes of power outages? Trees and limbs touching power lines.
To prevent this, Georgia Power’s contractor will be trimming—and in some cases, removing—trees that are too close to lines or within right-of-ways.
This work is performed by professional utility arborists and specialized contractors to ensure safety and quality.
If any work is needed on your property, you’ll be contacted directly.
For questions or concerns, reach out to Georgia Power’s Customer Support Team:
📞 (877) 276-0578
📧 georgiapowertrees@southernco.com
Thank you for your understanding as these improvements help keep our power more reliable and our neighborhoods safer!
In March, Bainbridge Public Safety launched a new initiative: “Hydrant Heroes: Keeping Bainbridge Safe, One Flow at a Time.”
This program focuses on making sure all our community’s fire hydrants are up to NFPA standards—without breaking the budget. As part of this project, you have started seeing yellow-painted hydrants around town. Wondering what that means?
➡️ Yellow hydrants = hydrant height between 7–12 inches
➡️ There are currently 179 of them across Bainbridge
This is just the beginning! The goal is to make sure our hydrants are always:
✅ Fully operational
✅ Easy to access
✅ Clearly identified in emergencies
Thanks for supporting public safety as we roll out this important project!
🌟 Spotlight on Service 🌟
Bainbridge Public Safety officers and investigators have been showing up in a big way for our community over the past week!
They kicked things off last Saturday by volunteering at the Oak House's Color War at the Boat Basin, followed by lending a hand Thursday at the delicious Chicken Plate Fundraiser — both events held in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.
To wrap up the week, they joined the fun at the Recreation Authority’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bill Reynolds Sports Complex, volunteering their time and offering fingerprint kits for families.
We’re so grateful for their dedication both on and off the clock. Thank you for keeping our community safe — and connected!
The Water Department is repairing a leak on Boxwood Dr. and will have Longleaf Drive to Willis St. closed and it may affect those areas for outages while they repair the leak.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
🎉Tell Me Something Good Friday: 🎉
Congratulations to Travis Campbell, our Employee of the Quarter!
Travis, a Rapid Rail Driver, was selected by his peers for this well-deserved honor. A lifelong resident of Bainbridge and proud BHS alum (Go Bearcats!), Travis graduated in 2018 and has been a valued member of the City of Bainbridge team for 5 years.
He’s the proud father of a 9-year-old son and is known for his dedication, dependability, and pride in his work. We’re grateful for Travis’s commitment to his coworkers and to serving the residents of Bainbridge with excellence every day.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — a reminder that even a quick glance at your phone can have life-changing consequences. 📵
Watch this short video to learn just how dangerous and costly distracted driving can be: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-driving
