Quality of Life

When we decided on "Georgia at its Best" to describe the way we live, work, and play in Bainbridge and Decatur County, we took a lot of things into consideration, but none more so than the overall lifestyle - the day-to-day life we enjoy so much.

There are many beautiful homes and neighborhoods in Bainbridge and Decatur County. From quaint cottages and stately homes in town to the neatly manicured lawns of subdivisions surrounding the city, the area offers something for everyone. Residents claim that each neighborhood is blessed with a personality all its own.

HOUSING
Single Family: Single family housing options are offered throughout the county. Some unique neighborhoods include Whispering Pines, Flint River Heights, Longleaf, and River Chase. Whispering Pines has home varying form new to 14 years old. Flint River Heights has homes up to 25 years old.

High Income: If an executive lifestyle is more to your liking, many higher income neighborhoods are also available - Douglas Hills, Deerfield, Gandy Hill, Hidden Springs, and Lake Douglas, just to name a few. These subdivisions offer a variety of home types and ages. Douglas Hills is one of the newer subdivisions, offering large secluded lots, while Lake Douglas is one of the oldest, more diverse subdivisions in Decatur County, with homes ranging from new to thirty (35) years old and is located inside Bainbridge City limits.

Multi-Family: For those that prefer close-knit community homes, there are ample multi-family townhomes and condominiums available for rent or sale. Condominiums can be found along the scenic Flint River on secluded wooded lots as well as other areas of town.

SHOPPING
Malls and Shopping Centers: For those with shopping on the top of their list of priorities, the Bainbridge Mall is the perfect place to start. Belk, Goody's, Radio Shack, Athletic Attic, and Bainbridge Mall Cinema are just a few of the businesses waiting to serve you.

A few more shopping centers you may want to consider:

• Inland Port Center - a Super Wal-Mart is the anchor store for this shopping center with Home Depot also making up a major portion of this area.
• Downtown Merchants - enjoy a variety of specialty shops from our home-town bakery/deli to florists to dress shops and more...
• Scott Street Plaza - hair salon, tanning, financial, furniture, food, flowers, and more...
• The Avenues - enjoy a meal at one of the eating establishments, get a tan, or just browse through the shops and stores.
• West Street Shopping Center - the location of our U.S. Post Office, a thrift store, a restaurant, cellular phone service, and more...
• Other Available Services/Shops - video rentals, nail salons, thrift shops, furniture stores, cellular phone services, a variety of multi-national restaurants, collectible gifts, trophies and awards, window tinting services, and a wide variety of other services and products.

RELIGIOUS WORSHIP
Religious faith and spirituality are important parts of family and community life in Decatur County. Many denominations and places of worship are available throughout the community. Our local churches are actively involved in the community and worthy causes. The dedicated members of our local churches help create a warm and caring atmosphere that is unique to each township in Decatur County.

The productive programs sponsored or supported by local churches provide a common bond to our community through service and a love for our fellow citizens and visitors. A few of the community gatherings and organizations supported by local churches include Sunday Schools, Choirs, Sports Leagues (such as softball), Youth Outreach Programs, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Newcomers, residents, and visitors alike are all invited to worship at the church or synagogue of your choice. If you choose to attend a worship service, you'll be sure to find open arms and Southern Hospitality anywhere you that you may go.

CULTURE
Culture Center: Willis Park forms the heart of the Downtown area of Bainbridge. This park is a beautiful garden-style park complete with a Victorian style gazebo and fountain. There are monuments scattered throughout the park that help trace our history back for hundreds of years. The park is beautiful year-round, but especially so when the flowers are in bloom and is the setting for many community events, including the renowned series of "Brown Bag Lunch Concerts". As you could probably imagine, the Gazebo is often used for weddings and other romantic events as well. There is plenty of shading in this beautiful park and live goldfish in the fountain in the center of the park.

Performance and Arts: The Troupe Street Theater is home to many popular reviews throughout the year. Owned and operated by the Bainbridge Little Theatre (a volunteer group), the historic building is a showpiece in downtown Bainbridge. The Bainbridge-Decatur County Council of the Arts also sponsors many arts-related community events and activities. One fairly recent project of the the Council of the Arts involved renovating the old downtown Firehouse building. Originally designed in 1914 by a prominent Atlanta architect, this beautiful multi-use building, once home to City Hall and Public Safety, now is the home of the Firehouse Center and Gallery and features exhibits, concerts, meetings, lectures, and other community events.

Annual Historic Tour: This annual event is another tribute to the county's heritage and was developed by the Bainbridge Historical Society in 1989. The tour highlights homes and other structures in Bainbridge's impressive historic district, such as the Historical Museum, once a home to our Public Library.