CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER FEATURES THE LIGHTING OF THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE

Santa Claus is coming to town and will make his first visit to Bainbridge at Christmas on the River on the River on Thursday, December 2.  Head out to Earle May Boat Basin at 6:00 p.m. for live music by local choirs, dancing by Lucretia’s School of Dance and Murkerson’s Dance Academy, hay rides, marshmallow roasts and to see the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Don’t miss the fun as we kick off a month full of fun holiday activities in Bainbridge.

For more information about Christmas on the River or any of the City of Bainbridge’s holiday events, call 229-248-2000 or visit www.bainbridgecity.com.

Bill Reynolds #3

The new ball fields are nearing completion at the Bill Reynolds Sports Complex.  These photos were taken by Diane Atkinson when the lights were being tested.

Deadline for Christmas Parade approaching!!!

Deadline for entering the Christmas Parade is Monday, November 29th. Please don't delay!!!!

Downtown Development Authority increases amount for facade grants

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has a façade grant program available to properties located within its boundaries.  During the November board meeting, the board increased the limit of its façade grant to a maximum amount of $1500 per building with the DDA paying up to 50% of invoiced price.

Improvements that qualify for façade incentive assistance

1.                        New paint applied to existing painted exterior walls.

2.                        Replacements or additions of awnings to facades.

3.                        Door and window improvements.

4.                        Replacement or improvement to existing signs.

5.                        New façade applications to damaged or visually unpleasant exterior walls.

6.                        Renovations which compliment the historic characteristics of buildings.

7.                        Replacement of or uncovering of architectural features of buildings (ex. The removal of tin to uncover original brick façade).

To obtain a Façade Grant Application, please contact the

Main Street

office at 248-2000 or you may download an application from www.bainbridgecity.com.

2010 Holiday Open House Winner

2010 Holiday Open House Winner

Congratulations to Nichole Lee of Bainbridge, Georgia.  She is the winner of the 2010 grand prize drawing for Holiday Open House.  Nichole won over $400 worth of gift certificates from merchants that participated in Holiday Open House on November 21, 2010.  The lucky slip was drawn from Reeves Linens & Gifts.

1903 Fordham Hotel (Nelson Building) underwent slight facelift

The Downtown Development Authority of Bainbridge (DDA) recently repainted the first floor of the 1903 Fordham Hotel (Nelson Building) located at 301 East Water Street.  The DDA purchased the property five years ago from Mr. Nelson.  Since the DDA acquired the property, the roof has been replaced, the back wall stabilized, and installed new floor joists on the first floor.  If you are interested in purchasing the 1903 Fordham Hotel, please contact Amanda Glover at 229-248-2000 ext. 123.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 21

The City of Bainbridge is kicking off the 2010 holiday season with Holiday Open House on November 21.  Downtown merchants will be open and offer great gifts and awesome deals from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Once again, Mary Barber Cox will be in Willis Park signing ornaments for everyone!  This year’s ornament features the entrance of Oak City Cemetery.  Ornaments will be available at Holiday Open House, or you can purchase them now at City Hall in the Community Development Office.  Individual ornaments are $8.00, or you can purchase the full set of Bainbridge ornaments for $160. 

This year’s Holiday Open House Participants are: The Bean Cafe, Belk’s, Bella’s Boutique, Factory Connection, Godwin’s Jewelers, Isabee’s, Jacobik Antiques, Kres Jewelers, LTL Flowers and Gifts, Polka Dots Gift Shop, Reeve’s Linens and Gifts, Sharon House Antiques, Southern Trading Co. & Pawn Shop, Special Occasions, The Sweet Spot and The Tanning Company and Tina Brock Gifts. 

Remember to BUY BAINBRIDGE during the holidays.  Purchasing holiday gifts locally means that your hard earned money stays in the community where it can do the most good. 

For more information on Bainbridge Ornaments, Holiday Open House or any of the City of Bainbridge’s holiday activities, call 229-248-2000 or visit www.bainbridgecity.com.

Public Access Channel 17 has moved to Channel 96

The City of Bainbridge has used Mediacom's public access channel 17 to publish community events and city information for many years.  As you may have noticed, the information is no longer posted on Channel 17; however, you may view the information on Channel 96.

To receive the programming requires a digital-ready TV, a Mediacom digital receiver or a Mediacom digital adapter.  

Please contact Mediacom’s local office for further details.   

Holiday Hours

The Bill Reynolds Tennis Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday November 24-26.

The facility will also be closed for Christmas December 24, 25, 26 and New Year's December 31 and January 1.

Adult Tennis

We are finishing up our men's and women's USTA league season. It does not seem like it is the same year, considering that when we started the season we were in 100 degree heat and now the temperature has dropped considerably and now we are playing in warm-ups. With the conclusion of one season it leads to the opening of the next. Mixed doubles will start next month with registration opening soon. If you want to be a captain or are interested in finding a team please give contact us so we can pass your information along to captains and the league coordinator.

Tournaments

We have scheduled our annual tournaments for 2011. The Polar Bear will be January 15 and 16 offering singles and doubles. For those of you wanting to play mixed doubles get ready for our Valentine Tournament February 12 and 13. As always for these tournaments plan on a good time, good food and members playing FREE!

 Juniors

We will not have clinics the week of Thanksgiving November 22-26.

Our junior tennis players are stepping up their games. To start our competitive season off we had a Halloween dress up pizza party which was tons of fun. Then for the next four Friday's over twenty of our junior players have been competing in a round robin format, playing both singles and doubles. Play is for all levels because of the use of low compression balls and adapted shortened lines, if you know a junior player who wants to get involved now is the time. Check out these pictures from our Halloween party.

Beginning in 2011 clinics will be paid monthly for all but The Advanced Academy clinics. This will help us keep better attendance records. If your child misses a paid class it will be carried over to the next month. 

Mini Tournament

To wrap up this competitive season we will have a tournament with 60 foot lines and low compression balls. This tournament is for players with little experience who are between the ages of 7-10. We will have a light lunch for everyone and trophies for the winner. Play will begin at 9:00 Saturday December 11. If your child is interested please click on the link to enroll.

Click to enroll 

Holiday Camp

With the High School and Middle School tennis seasons just around the corner we will be offering a tennis camp during the Christmas break.  It will be Monday December 27-30 from 9:30-11:30. Kids from all around the area are invited to attend. We will have competitive matches, dynamic drills and plyometric exercises to work out to.

Click to enroll

See you on the courts,

Tim Thompson

Bainbridge Tennis Director

www.bainbridgetennis.com

CITY OFFICES CLOSED NOVEMBER 25 AND 26

City of Bainbridge offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  Offices will reopen on Monday, November 29. 

No residential garbage collection will be affected by the holiday.  However, because of the large amount of trash accumulated over the holiday, dumpsters will be set up at Bainbridge Public Safety on

Shotwell Street

as well as the Public Works Department on

Pierce Street

until Monday, December 27 for anyone needing to use them.