Bainbridge, Georgia
Bainbridge is a city of 14,404 people in Decatur County, Georgia, founded in 1765.
Why visit Bainbridge
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bainbridge Residential Historic District, Bainbridge Commercial Historic District, Chason Park and Bainbridge State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Bainbridge
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About Bainbridge
Bainbridge is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. The city is the county seat of Decatur County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 14,468, up from 12,697 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Bainbridge, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area and a principal city in the Tallahassee—Bainbridge, FL-GA Combined Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Bainbridge, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Bainbridge Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Bainbridge, Georgia, United States
Bainbridge Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Decatur County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
First African Missionary Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Bainbridge, United States of America
J. W. Callahan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Downtown Bainbridge National Register Historic District
Monument and historic site
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
Yuki Express
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.1 mi
2007 Frontage Rd, Bainbridge
Mo-Fr 11:00-09:00
18 more on the map.
History
The first European settlement in what is today Bainbridge was a trading post set up by James Burges in the late 18th century. From him comes the name Burges's Bluff. The town was named after U.S. Navy Commodore William Bainbridge, commander of the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), and was incorporated on December 22, 1829.
In 1824, Bainbridge was designated seat of the newly formed Decatur County.
On October 10, 2018, Bainbridge fell victim to Hurricane Michael. The storm left widespread damage through the city limits, including downed trees, power lines, and structural damage. Many residents affected suffered severe damage to their homes.
From the History section of Bainbridge, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Bainbridge Riverview Campground
Campground · 1.7 mi
1000 Basin View Dr, Bainbridge
Churches and places of worship46
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Southwest Georgia Regional Library
Library
301 South Monroe Street, Bainbridge
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College - Bainbridge Site
School · 2.4 mi
2500 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge
Hutto Elementary School
School · 0.9 mi
1201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Bainbridge
Healthcare3
Map of Bainbridge
159 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 38°F | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 41°F | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 47°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 88°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 68°F | 5.9 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 5.8 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 6.2 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 40°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bainbridge Intl Paper Hcn (6 mi away), rain and snow from Donalsonville 17.7 S, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Decatur County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Decatur County Industrial Air Park (BGE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Attapulgus 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Whigham 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Iron City 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Donalsonville 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Chattahoochee 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Cairo 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Bradfordville 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Tallahassee 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Albany 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Dothan 54 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bainbridge City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011.02.18.172032 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172039 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172055 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172120 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172130 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.171959 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172004 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172157 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172221 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.171551 Clay Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172246 Hall Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.171807 First Baptist Church Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172312 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172327 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172316 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- St. John's Episcopal Church, Bainbridge, GA, Beverly Crawford, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011.02.18.172345 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172420 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172437 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172423 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- Casa Bella Condominiums, Bainbridge, Georgia, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2011.02.18.171418 N Clark Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- Callahan Building, Bainbridge, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011.02.18.172549 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172541 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172459 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- E. J. Perry Building, Bainbridge, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011.02.18.170013 Broad Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.170024 Bainbridge Little Theatre Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.170038 Broad Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.165909 Schilder Historical District Broad St. Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.165927 Broad Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.170132 Tiffany glass bank Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.170059 Shops Broad Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- Bank of the Ozarks, Bainbridge, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011.02.18.172628 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172636 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172701 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
- 2011.02.18.172706 Shotwell Street Bainbridge Georgia, Hermann Luyken, CC0
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