City of Baconton

04/10/2026

The City of Baconton invites you to join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for our kickoff meeting for the Baconton Master Plan.

Your input is important as we work together to shape the future of our city. This is your opportunity to provide feedback, help guide future growth, and be part of the conversation that impacts our community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/05/2026

📢 Community Notice

Below are the 2026 goals submitted by the Mayor and each Baconton City Council member. Each set of goals includes the council member’s name and district so you can see the priorities for your area.

A district map is also included to help residents identify which district they live in and who represents them.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to review the goals and stay engaged in the future of our community.

2026 Goals

*Mayor
1. Townhall Meeting Once A Quarter
2.Kids Health Fair BCCS in April 2026
3.Resurfacing Walton St. and New Sidewalks
4.Purchasing New Playground Equipment
5.Landscaping the park
6.Splash Park
7. Decorating City Hall
8.Retreat for Mayor and Council to plan strategic planning for the next two years
9. Build another pavilion in the park, more lighting in the park
10. Build a storage house to store Christmas decorations and office supplies.
11.Organize a volunteer committee along with Pecan Festival Committee .
12.Council Meeting on Social Media
13.Researching Grants for Revitalization of Downtown
14. Legislative Luncheon
15. Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon
16.New tables and Chairs fo Community Center

*Bridgette Williams- District 1

1. Encourage citizens to attend Council Meetings and events that the community oriented
2. Creating activities for a healthy life style in the community for adults with activities, such as bicycle riding, walking, and other exercises.
3. Summer activities for youths book reading club, arts and crafts, and physical activities.
4. To become more familiar with systems that govern and maintain city, particularly waterworks and drainage system maintenance.
5. As always work with the Mayor and all her goals.

*Betty Ritchie-District 3

1. Refurbish Clayton Marcus Park with new equipment, awnings, and sand.
2. Work with Railroad representatives to repair and fix all 3 railroad crossings as well as removal of debris left behind.
3. Identify a source and work to replace missing city street signs.
4. Replace and/or repair Christmas pole ornaments where needed.

*Jamie Sullivan- District 4

1. Replace the flashing amber caution lights on Old Ga 3 at Walton St. with LED.
2. Feasibility Study for installing traffic calming radar signs on Old Ga 3.
3. Feasibility Study on a GDOT grant for a Roundabout at Walton and Old GA 3.
4. Continued rehab and maintenance on our drainage ditches throughout the city.
5. Continue to seek Old Ga 3 resurfacing funds.
6. Install crosswalk on Lester Rd. and School St. with LED flashing pedestrian crossing signs.

*Johnny Jackson-District 5

1. Keep Baconton Clean
2. Extend lights to US 19
3. Property Clean up.

(Stone Pinson is your District 2 representative)

02/24/2026

📢 Public Notice – Community Survey

The City is inviting all residents to participate in an important Community Survey. Your feedback will help guide future planning, services, and improvements in our community.

We encourage everyone to take a few moments to complete the survey and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Your voice matters, and your input will help us make informed decisions that benefit the entire community.

📝 How to participate: Click the Link below or pick up a printed copy at the City Hall or Post office. There is also a QR code on the survey that can be scanned. Once completed please return printed copy to City Hall.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger community together.

Baconton Community Input Survey

11/25/2025

PLEASE SHARE 🚨🚨🚨🚨Public Notice!!! The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted!!! You no longer have to boil your water!!!

11/24/2025

🚨🚨🚨Public Notice!!! Please Share!!! The City is working quickly to resolve the water issue. The entire City is without water at the time due main water line breakage.

11/14/2025

Please Share!!!🍁 🍁🍁Good afternoon, community!
Come out and celebrate with us tonight at 7 p.m. for our Pecan Festival Kickoff!

Location:City Hall 333 E. Walton St. Baconton, Ga

We’ll have several local churches participating in the program, vendor Derek Keaton on site selling his delicious food , and great music for everyone to enjoy.

Let’s come together in fellowship and unity as we celebrate our community as one.
We hope to see you there!🍁🍁🍁

10/29/2025

Hello Community,
I forgot to mention that everything at the trunk or treat tomorrow will be FREE all EXCEPT CRUZ MEXICAN FOOD!!!

🎃🎃Public Announcement!!! Please Share!!!👻👻 The City of Baconton will observe Halloween, Thursday, October 30,2025!!!
The City of Baconton and Friends are teaming up to bring you a spooktacular Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 30th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm!🕸
Location: Softball Field Parking Lot across from Dollar General

If you would like to participate by decorating a trunk and handing out candy, please contact Kim Po***ck at Blazin Nutrition at 229.364.2613. Let's come together for some unity in the community and enjoy a fang-tastic evening full of fun, laughter, and sweet treats for the whole family!

10/29/2025

🌰Hey Everyone!🌰
It's almost that time again- our 46th Annual Pecan Festival is coming up on Saturday, November 15, 2025!🎉

Don't forget to sign up to be a vendor if you'd like to join in the fun and share your goods with the community. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register soon!

Pecan Festival Parade will kick off at 10:00 a.m.

Bring your family out for a day full of great food, local crafts, live entertainment, and of course plenty of pecans!!!

Let's make the 46th Annual Pecan Festival one to remember!

Be sure to share this post and spread the word!

10/29/2025

🎃🎃Public Announcement!!! Please Share!!!👻👻 The City of Baconton will observe Halloween, Thursday, October 30,2025!!!
The City of Baconton and Friends are teaming up to bring you a spooktacular Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 30th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm!🕸
Location: Softball Field Parking Lot across from Dollar General

If you would like to participate by decorating a trunk and handing out candy, please contact Kim Po***ck at Blazin Nutrition at 229.364.2613. Let's come together for some unity in the community and enjoy a fang-tastic evening full of fun, laughter, and sweet treats for the whole family!

09/11/2025

Good morning Community,
The City was just informed that the contractors did not show yesterday, so water cut off will be today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

09/10/2025

Public Notice!!! Please Share and Spread the word🚨🚨🚨🚨 The City will be without water for about an hour starting around 4:00pm today!! Sorry for the inconvenience!!