August 29, 2019
Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
Chief Elections Official Carol Heard announced the candidates who qualified for the City of Bainbridge special election and contested regular election on Friday.
August 8, 2019
The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed millage rate Tuesday evening, where Bainbridge residents could ask questions and understand the changes going into effect.
August 5, 2019
City Councilman Derik McDowell resigned from Bainbridge City Council District 4 Seat 2.
May 8, 2019
More than a year after being designated as a Georgia R.U.R.A.L. (Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas Legislation) Zone, Bainbridge developers have seen a combined $285,401 in various tax credits thanks to the piece of legislation.
April 11, 2019
Kristin L’esperance and Bryan Bays of TSW Planners presented City Council with three legacy projects during the City Council retreat. The final project they had in store for Bainbridge is to expand Oak City Cemetery.
April 8, 2019
Legacy projects are on the horizon for many of Bainbridge’s local parks. The first project discussed was that of a dog park located at the corner of West Calhoun and Florida Street. The second project includes an expansion of Chason Park and a river walk to connect all the parks to the river.
April 4, 2019
City Council attended their annual retreat this past weekend in Callaway Gardens, where they discussed multiple legacy projects for the city of Bainbridge, including a dog park. ...
March 26, 2019
Starting next month, Bainbridge residents will be seeing paving projects around the city for years to come. A year after the TSPLOST (Transportation Special Local Options Sales Tax) went into effect in Decatur County, the first round of paving projects will finally be underway. Last April, TSPLOST added an extra penny to sales in the county. Revenue from that extra penny has already generated $1.2 million in Bainbridge and more than $3 million throughout Decatur County, money that can only be spent on transportation projects.
March 21, 2019
A consideration of placing Sunday alcohol sales on the November ballot was made during Tuesday night’s Bainbridge City Council meeting.