Bainbridge

Bainbridge is a county seat in southwestern Georgia situated along the Flint River, featuring parks and green spaces throughout its layout. The city includes residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and community facilities that serve residents and visitors alike.

The settlement began as Burges's Bluff trading post in 1765 and was renamed in 1829 after U.S. Navy Commodore William Bainbridge. This naming reflects early connections between the frontier settlement and the nation's maritime leadership.

The Firehouse Gallery and Bainbridge Little Theatre serve as gathering places where residents and visiting artists display work and perform throughout the year. These venues reflect how the community values local creative expression and storytelling.

U.S. Highway 27 and U.S. Highway 84 provide direct connections to surrounding regions, making arrival and departure straightforward. The road layout and parking areas make it easy to navigate the city whether you are on foot or by car.

A Brazilian firearms manufacturer opened operations in the city in 2019 with a significant investment in local production. This move demonstrated the city's appeal to international industry and created manufacturing jobs in the community.

Location: Decatur County

Inception: 1765

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Website: http://bainbridgecity.com

GPS coordinates: 30.90470,-84.57110

Latest update: December 12, 2025 03:55