Thanks to the guys in the Street Department for helping us get the alligator to his new home!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
FLY-BY RADIO TO PERFORM AT JULY 4 CELEBRATION
Get out your leather, tease your hair and get ready for a rockin' good time at this year's July 4 Celebration. Fly-By Radio, a 1980s and 90s rock band will be performing at Earle May Boat Basin Park on Monday, July 4.
Fly-By Radio, from Birmingham, Alabama, has become one of the biggest draws in the southeast. They perform hits from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, and Guns N' Roses.
The concert will begin at 7:15 p.m. and will be followed by southwest Georgia's largest fireworks display at dark, or approximately 9:30 p.m. There will be food vendors on site, so come and enjoy the food, fun and fellowship on Monday, July 4 at Earle May Boat Basin Park.
This year's July 4 Celebration is brought to you by the City of Bainbridge, Bainbridge Convention & Visitors Bureau, DaniMer Scientific, Inland, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, The Money Tree and Tim Smith & Associates.
CHARLES MILLER RETIRES
The City of Bainbridge held a retirement luncheon on Thursday, May 26 to celebrate the retirement of Charles Miller. Charles worked in the Leisure Services Department for over 30 years and has served as an example and mentor to numerous other employees.
THANK YOU Charles for your outstanding service to the City of Bainbridge!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Cornerstone Businesses Honored
In honor of Historic Preservation Month, the Downtown Development Authority and Bainbridge Main Street held an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, May 24 to honor downtown businesses. A large crowd gathered in Willis Park to say “thank you” to the businesses that have become cornerstones in Downtown Bainbridge.
Mayor Edward Reynolds welcomed the crowd and presented certificates to businesses who received Façade Grants from the Downtown Development Authority from 2009 to 2011. One of the many goals of the Downtown Development Authority is to encourage reinvestment in the Main Street Business District. One way they do this is to offer merchants grants of up to $1500 to work on their facades. The businesses that have applied for and received Façade Grants since 2009 are Airgas Test, LLC, Cleveland and Robbins, Sweet’s Barber and Beauty Shop, The Bon Air Hotel and The Hairworks.
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| Main Street Manager Dit Albritton recognizes Facade Grant recipient Sweet's Barber and Beauty Shop |
Community Development Director Amanda Glover then recognized downtown’s Cornerstone Businesses, those that have been in Downtown Bainbridge for 25 years or more. While some of these businesses may have changed ownership or locations over the years, they have invested in Downtown Bainbridge and become a staple in the lives of the citizens of Bainbridge. Sixteen businesses were recognized, including Alderman’s (56 years), Cox-Ware Funeral Home (85 years), Edwin J. Perry III, Attorney At Law (37 years), Edward Jones Investment (27 years), Isaacs Bakery & Deli, Inc. (84 years), Jake’s Pawn Shop (63 years), James Conger, Attorney (32 years), Janet’s Fabrics (33 years), Jerry Maxwell, CPA (32 years), Jim’s Style Center (43 years), Joe’s Barber Shop (37 years), Kres Jewelers (62 years), Reeves Linens & Gifts (39 years), Sweet’s Barber and Beauty Shop (44 years), The Money Tree (39 years) and Young Fashion (29 years).
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| Dit Albritton recognizes James Conger with a Cornerstone Business plaque |
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| Mayor Edward Reynolds welcomes everyone |
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| A large crowd gathered in Willis Park |
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
CITY HOLDS EMPLOYEE HEALTH FAIR
The City of Bainbridge had a great turnout at their annual Employee Health Fair on Thursday, April 21. Memorial Hospital and Manor was on hand doing lab work and blood pressure screenings, the YMCA did a body fat analysis on participants and there were numerous other agencies available for screenings and information. Thanks so much to everyone who helped make this event a huge success!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
TAKE A WALK IN THE SHOES OF A BAINBRIDGE CITY OFFICIAL
April 19 and 20 of 2011, the city of Bainbridge underwent a total staff change. Thirty seven students of Bainbridge High School’s class of 2012 took over the city for Student Government Day! Students chose the area in which they were interested and shadowed the director of that job.
Today, Hannah Williams and Bernard Burke became the city story-teller as the Communications Director. As part of their job as the Bainbridge story-tellers, Hannah and Bernard traveled around the city and reported on the other 35 students. In Public Works, Blair Nix worked in the shop, learned about the department, and even learned how to fix a trash truck! Under the Police Chief, Halle Thomas learned how to take complaints from the Bainbridge citizens. One of the complaints she received regarded the lack of sidewalks behind the hospital. In Purchasing, Khadeeijah Cooper and Jessica Rogers learned how to make street signs and also made some with their names printed on them! Austin Sapp, who worked in the Gas Department, learned how to detect gas lines and change batteries in a gas line locator. Diamond Bouie was a part of the Sewage Treatment Plant staff today. She learned about the microorganisms placed in the water for cleansing and which pipes serve which purpose. Steven Bench shadowed the Athletic Supervisor this afternoon. He comments that he enjoyed learning about how the new baseball complex is kept up and run. J.D. Poole learned about what a Fire Chief of Bainbridge does every day. He told about his experience with a hidden fire alarm, his attempt to write a burn permit, and his visit to court. At the Public Safety building, Allison Whitaker and Kristin Pollock learned about the procedures and rules for arresting a person. Meanwhile at City Hall, Kelly Brooks, Quiana Childs, Sarah Bush, Dillen Thomas, Emily Ward, Stacey Martin, Jodie Sanders, and Hannah Brock discussed renovation plans and profits from recreational complexes with the City Manager, Chris Hobby.
Story and Photos by: Hannah Williams and Bernard Burke
Communications Directors, Student Government Day 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
BILL REYNOLDS SPORTS PARK III RIBBON CUTTING
Thanks to everyone who attended the Bill Reynolds Sports Park III Ribbon Cutting and Baseball and Softball Opening Ceremonies on Monday, April 11!
Monday, April 11, 2011
EMPLOYEES OF THE SECOND QUARTER
Congratulations to Cpl. Brian Boyett (left) and PSO Shannon Dunaway for being named Employees of the Second Quarter!
On March 8, 2011 Bainbridge Public Safety received a call for an unknown medical problem at a home on Garland Ave. Cpl. Boyett was the first to arrive at the residence. He entered the home to find a heavy layer of black smoke inside. A few minutes later, PSO Dunaway arrived and the two realized there was an elderly women inside. While Cpl. Boyett searched for the cause of the fire, PSO Dunaway and two neighbors removed the 104 year old woman from the house. Due to these officer's quick response, her life was saved.
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