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:
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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!
School is Back Tomorrow!
Schools begin tomorrow, which means heavier traffic and more school buses on the road. Please slow down and stay alert.
🟡 Yellow flashing lights on a school bus mean it’s slowing down — and so should you.
🔴 Red flashing lights mean the bus has stopped — and you must stop too.
Do not resume driving until the red lights have stopped flashing and all children and pedestrians are safely out of the roadway.
Give yourself a few extra minutes this week for your morning and afternoon commute and help keep our students safe!
Schools begin tomorrow, which means heavier traffic and more school buses on the road. Please slow down and stay alert.
🟡 Yellow flashing lights on a school bus mean it’s slowing down — and so should you.
🔴 Red flashing lights mean the bus has stopped — and you must stop too.
Do not resume driving until the red lights have stopped flashing and all children and pedestrians are safely out of the roadway.
Give yourself a few extra minutes this week for your morning and afternoon commute and help keep our students safe!
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Thursday, January 1. Thursday's residential trash route will be picked up on Friday this week.
🎆 Fireworks Safety Reminder 🎆
For those celebrating the New Year with fireworks, please keep these safety tips in mind:
• Don’t allow young children to handle fireworks
• Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol
• Never light fireworks indoors
• Maintain a safe distance after lighting fireworks
• Keep a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher nearby in case of a fire or a firework does not go off
Celebrate safely and have a happy New Year!
For those celebrating the New Year with fireworks, please keep these safety tips in mind:
• Don’t allow young children to handle fireworks
• Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol
• Never light fireworks indoors
• Maintain a safe distance after lighting fireworks
• Keep a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher nearby in case of a fire or a firework does not go off
Celebrate safely and have a happy New Year!
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices will be closed Thursday, January 1. Thursday's residential trash route will be picked up on Friday this week.
🎄 Holiday Office Closure Notice 🎄
All non-emergency City of Bainbridge offices remain closed today so our employees can enjoy time with their families and continue celebrating the holiday season.
For your convenience, utility payment kiosks are available on Broad Street and Clark Street.
City offices will reopen Monday morning at 8:00 AM.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone continued holiday cheer!
UPDATE: The online payment portal is back up and running!
Head to www.bainbridgecity.com and click Pay Bill to get started.
Thank you for your patience—we appreciate you!
Head to www.bainbridgecity.com and click Pay Bill to get started.
Thank you for your patience—we appreciate you!
🎁 It’s not too late to give the gift of fast, reliable, and local fiber internet!
📞 Contact Bainbridge Fiber today at (229) 248-2024
💻 Visit www.bainbridgefiber.com
to get signed up today!
📞 Contact Bainbridge Fiber today at (229) 248-2024
💻 Visit www.bainbridgefiber.com
to get signed up today!
