Did you know?
You can report a street light outage directly on Georgia Power’s website—no phone calls needed!
It’s fast, easy, and helps keep our streets safe and well-lit.
👉 Click here for more information and to report an outage:
https://www.georgiapower.com/about/grid-reliability/outage-information/report-street-light-outage.html
You can report a street light outage directly on Georgia Power’s website—no phone calls needed!
It’s fast, easy, and helps keep our streets safe and well-lit.
👉 Click here for more information and to report an outage:
https://www.georgiapower.com/about/grid-reliability/outage-information/report-street-light-outage.html
Building & Permitting Department
Had a VERY Busy 2025!
🏗️ 1,600+ Permits Issued
🏢 1,000+ Occupational Tax Certificates Issued
🔍 Nearly 1,600 Inspections Performed
2025 proved that growth in Bainbridge isn’t slowing down!
👉 Learn more about the Building & Permitting Department:
bainbridgecity.com/page/building-permits-applications
Had a VERY Busy 2025!
🏗️ 1,600+ Permits Issued
🏢 1,000+ Occupational Tax Certificates Issued
🔍 Nearly 1,600 Inspections Performed
2025 proved that growth in Bainbridge isn’t slowing down!
👉 Learn more about the Building & Permitting Department:
bainbridgecity.com/page/building-permits-applications
We’re excited to welcome 100+ professional disc golfers to town as they compete in the Reckoning on the River Disc Golf Tournament this weekend at the Bainbridge Oaks Disc Golf Course at the Boat Basin!
If you’re looking for some top-tier competition and beautiful riverfront views, head down and catch the action on any of the 18 holes throughout the course. Big arms, tight lines, and Oak City hospitality on full display.
Good luck to all the competitors—and enjoy Bainbridge! 🌊🥏
Mayor Sylvia Washington had the pleasure of taking part in the Advanced Manufacturing Pathways “The Races” event held at Southern Regional Technical College on January 29, 2026.
She was proud to witness firsthand the dedication, skill, and hard work of our local students as they competed. Events like this highlight the bright future of our workforce and the incredible talent in our community!
She was proud to witness firsthand the dedication, skill, and hard work of our local students as they competed. Events like this highlight the bright future of our workforce and the incredible talent in our community!
🚧 Traffic Alert 🚧
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Broad Street and Clark Street will be closed for the majority of this week.
Our crews will be in the area making stormwater improvements to help prevent flooding and improve drainage. Please plan alternate routes and use caution when traveling nearby.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our community!
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Broad Street and Clark Street will be closed for the majority of this week.
Our crews will be in the area making stormwater improvements to help prevent flooding and improve drainage. Please plan alternate routes and use caution when traveling nearby.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our community!
From the National Weather Service:
A strong arctic cold front will blast across the region on Saturday morning. Strong northwest winds behind the front will escort an uncommonly cold air mass into the region. Forecast wind gusts support spotty power outages. Small craft should remain in port.
Along and behind the front for a couple of hours, snow flurries may occur; travel impacts are not expected.
• There is a very low chance (5-15%) of accumulations exceeding 0.1" along and north of U.S. 82 in Georgia. No reasonable scenario carries more than 0.5" anywhere in our service area.
Winds will still be strong enough on Sunday morning to team up with bitterly cold temperatures for make the wind chill values even colder. Widespread single digit wind chills are forecast Sunday morning. If winds are even a few miles-per-hour stronger than forecast, then we would start to challenge sub-zero values.
Widespread temperatures in the 15-20 degree range on Sunday morning will pose a strong risk of damaging pipes and property. Monday morning will also see a hard freeze.
A strong arctic cold front will blast across the region on Saturday morning. Strong northwest winds behind the front will escort an uncommonly cold air mass into the region. Forecast wind gusts support spotty power outages. Small craft should remain in port.
Along and behind the front for a couple of hours, snow flurries may occur; travel impacts are not expected.
• There is a very low chance (5-15%) of accumulations exceeding 0.1" along and north of U.S. 82 in Georgia. No reasonable scenario carries more than 0.5" anywhere in our service area.
Winds will still be strong enough on Sunday morning to team up with bitterly cold temperatures for make the wind chill values even colder. Widespread single digit wind chills are forecast Sunday morning. If winds are even a few miles-per-hour stronger than forecast, then we would start to challenge sub-zero values.
Widespread temperatures in the 15-20 degree range on Sunday morning will pose a strong risk of damaging pipes and property. Monday morning will also see a hard freeze.
On Monday, Mayor Sylvia Washington had the honor of serving as Grand Marshal for the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade—celebrating Dr. King’s legacy, unity, and service to others.
Today, City Hall employees wore red to show our support for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and to help shine a light on the important work they do. CASA advocates give a voice to children navigating the foster care system, ensuring their needs are seen, heard, and prioritized.
We’re proud to stand with CASA and help raise awareness for the children and families they serve.
We’re proud to stand with CASA and help raise awareness for the children and families they serve.
Also at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, three City Council members were officially sworn in to serve the City of Bainbridge:
🖊️ Councilperson Marquita Johnson was sworn in, marking the beginning of her first term in public office. Johnson is the CEO of JBCF Business Solutions, Inc.
🖊️ Councilperson Glennie Bench, who has served on the Bainbridge City Council since 2009, was sworn in to continue her service. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Georgia Oil and is married to Steve Bench. They have one grown son, Steven.
🖊️ Councilperson Keenan Adams began his second term on the City Council. He is employed as the Senior Operations Manager of Metro Power and is married to Aubrey Adams. Together, they have three sons.
We thank each of them for their commitment to serving the Bainbridge community.
Photo Credit: Leo Torres/ The Post Searchlight
🖊️ Councilperson Marquita Johnson was sworn in, marking the beginning of her first term in public office. Johnson is the CEO of JBCF Business Solutions, Inc.
🖊️ Councilperson Glennie Bench, who has served on the Bainbridge City Council since 2009, was sworn in to continue her service. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Georgia Oil and is married to Steve Bench. They have one grown son, Steven.
🖊️ Councilperson Keenan Adams began his second term on the City Council. He is employed as the Senior Operations Manager of Metro Power and is married to Aubrey Adams. Together, they have three sons.
We thank each of them for their commitment to serving the Bainbridge community.
Photo Credit: Leo Torres/ The Post Searchlight
Congratulations to Sylvia Washington on being sworn in as Mayor of Bainbridge — and making history as the first African American woman elected to lead our city!
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3PzyL8K
We’re excited for this new chapter of leadership and service!
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3PzyL8K
We’re excited for this new chapter of leadership and service!
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Clary, our Employee of the Quarter! Jennifer has proudly served our community since 1981 and currently works as our Billing Coordinator.
Her dedication to the City of Bainbridge, her coworkers, and the citizens we serve is truly appreciated. Jennifer’s commitment and years of service make a lasting impact every day.
Thank you, Jennifer, for all that you do—and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Her dedication to the City of Bainbridge, her coworkers, and the citizens we serve is truly appreciated. Jennifer’s commitment and years of service make a lasting impact every day.
Thank you, Jennifer, for all that you do—and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Tonight’s City Council meeting will also serve as the Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor-Elect Sylvia Washington, Councilperson-Elect Marquita Johnson, Councilperson Glennie Bench, and Councilperson Keenan Adams.
The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 PM.
For your convenience, the front doors marked Community and Economic Development will be unlocked, and staff will be available to direct attendees to the Council Chambers.
The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 PM.
For your convenience, the front doors marked Community and Economic Development will be unlocked, and staff will be available to direct attendees to the Council Chambers.
📌 Yard Waste Pickup Reminder
The City will pick up small trees, branches, and yard waste as long as it comes from work done by the homeowner or resident—not a contractor.
✔️ What we’ll pick up:
Leaves, grass clippings, weeds, brush, pine straw, and small limbs
🚫 What we won’t pick up:
• Yard waste mixed with metal
• Debris from vacant lots
• Debris left by contractors
🪵 How to set it out:
• Place yard waste near the curb, not in the street or on sidewalks
• Limbs must be 4 feet or shorter
• Do not put yard waste in ditches, drains, alleys, or roadways
• Keep all metal items separate
Thanks for helping keep our city clean and safe!
The City will pick up small trees, branches, and yard waste as long as it comes from work done by the homeowner or resident—not a contractor.
✔️ What we’ll pick up:
Leaves, grass clippings, weeds, brush, pine straw, and small limbs
🚫 What we won’t pick up:
• Yard waste mixed with metal
• Debris from vacant lots
• Debris left by contractors
🪵 How to set it out:
• Place yard waste near the curb, not in the street or on sidewalks
• Limbs must be 4 feet or shorter
• Do not put yard waste in ditches, drains, alleys, or roadways
• Keep all metal items separate
Thanks for helping keep our city clean and safe!
Mayor-Elect Sylvia Washington joined other newly elected mayors from across Region 10 yesterday in Camilla for an afternoon of networking and discussions with the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
The meeting provided an opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and discuss resources that support strong, thriving communities across Southwest Georgia.
The meeting provided an opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and discuss resources that support strong, thriving communities across Southwest Georgia.
🥶 Hard Freeze *likely* across much of the region This Evening - Friday Morning.
⚠️ Remember to protect People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants from the cold weather.
⚠️ Remember to protect People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants from the cold weather.
📢 Traffic Advisory – MLK Jr. Day Parade 📢
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will take place Monday, beginning at 12:30 PM at Hutto Elementary School and traveling down Shotwell Street, ending at Willis Park.
Traffic Impact:
BPS will begin closing side streets along Shotwell Street shortly before the parade begins (see map). Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes as needed.
Please keep the parade route in mind when traveling on Monday, and thank you for your patience as we honor Dr. King’s legacy.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will take place Monday, beginning at 12:30 PM at Hutto Elementary School and traveling down Shotwell Street, ending at Willis Park.
Traffic Impact:
BPS will begin closing side streets along Shotwell Street shortly before the parade begins (see map). Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes as needed.
Please keep the parade route in mind when traveling on Monday, and thank you for your patience as we honor Dr. King’s legacy.
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Due to the holiday, residential trash collection will be adjusted for the week. Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday’s route will be collected on Wednesday, and all remaining routes will be picked up one day later than normal for the remainder of the week. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and place carts curbside on their adjusted collection day.
While City offices are closed, utility and court payments can still be made online at www.bainbridgecity.com or at the payment kiosks located on Broad Street and Clark Street.
More information regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and City operations can be found on the City of Bainbridge website at www.bainbridgecity.com.
Due to the holiday, residential trash collection will be adjusted for the week. Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday’s route will be collected on Wednesday, and all remaining routes will be picked up one day later than normal for the remainder of the week. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and place carts curbside on their adjusted collection day.
While City offices are closed, utility and court payments can still be made online at www.bainbridgecity.com or at the payment kiosks located on Broad Street and Clark Street.
More information regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and City operations can be found on the City of Bainbridge website at www.bainbridgecity.com.
Join our team!
We’re currently looking for new team members!
Check out available positions and apply today:
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We’re currently looking for new team members!
Check out available positions and apply today:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bderj58j
City of Bainbridge Holiday Notice
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
🚛 Residential trash pickup will be affected:
Monday’s route → picked up Tuesday
Tuesday’s route → picked up Wednesday
Services will continue one day later than normal for the remainder of the week.
For more information about Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, please visit our website:
👉 www.bainbridgecity.com
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
🚛 Residential trash pickup will be affected:
Monday’s route → picked up Tuesday
Tuesday’s route → picked up Wednesday
Services will continue one day later than normal for the remainder of the week.
For more information about Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, please visit our website:
👉 www.bainbridgecity.com
City Council Meeting Information
City Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, located at 101 South Broad Street.
The meeting agenda is available online at www.bainbridgecity.com
under “Your Government” at the top of the homepage.
The public is encouraged to attend and stay engaged with city government!
City Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, located at 101 South Broad Street.
The meeting agenda is available online at www.bainbridgecity.com
under “Your Government” at the top of the homepage.
The public is encouraged to attend and stay engaged with city government!
