Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
Fire Chief Appointment
Aug 3, 2021
Summary: City of Bowling Green Board of Commissioners Appoints new Fire Chief- Battalion Chief Justin Brooks of the Bowling Green Fire Department
North Lee Drive Sidewalk Construction
Jul 30, 2021
Summary: Sidewalk construction has begun on North Lee Drive from Trent Way to Old Barren River Road as part of the FY21 Sidewalk Construction project. Once completed, North Lee Drive will have sidewalk the entire length.
Fall Biddy Ball Registration
Jul 30, 2021
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation will begin accepting registration for Fall Biddy Ball August 2 at 10 am. Registration is online at https://playbgpr.bgky.org until August 18. Two divisions will be offered. For more info. contact Christen Graves at 270-393-3734.
Fall Youth Lacrosse Clinic
Jul 29, 2021
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is offering a FREE Youth Lacrosse Clinic, August 14 at 9 am at Lampkin Park. It is for anyone interested in learning the game of lacrosse in grades K-8. Equipment will be provided. If you need more information contact 270-393-3624.
Fall Tennis Camp Registration
Jul 28, 2021
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Fall Tennis Camp online at https://playbgpr.bgky.org. Session dates are available for adults and youth during August, September and October. For more information contact 270-393-3624.
Fall Youth Tee Ball & Coach Pitch Registration
Jul 9, 2021
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Fall Youth Tee Ball & Coach Pitch online at https://playbgpr.bgky.org until August 14. For more information contact 270-393-3624.
Fall Youth Lacrosse Registration
Jul 8, 2021
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Fall Youth Lacrosse online at https://playbgpr.bgky.org until August 14. This sport offers league play for K-8th grades. Please contact 270-393-3624 for more information.
Special Work Session
Jul 6, 2021
Summary: Citizens feedback/input regarding the special Board of Commissioners work session on homelessness may be submitted via email to the Office of the City Clerk at CityClerk@bgky.org on or before 7/13.
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Jul 6, 2021
Summary: Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners 7/6/21 4:30 pm Agenda @ https://www.bgky.org/files/bqgbMDs0.pdf Watch live on channel 4 or @ https://www.bgky.org/videos, replay @ www.bgky.org/city-commission.
ICAC to host “meet & greet” with City’s Elected Officials
Jun 23, 2021
Summary: The City’s International Communities Advisory Council (ICAC) will host a “meet & greet” opportunity with the City of Bowling Green Elected Officials during a luncheon on Thursday, June 24 at 12pm in the Neighborhood and Community Services Department located at 707 East Main Avenue.
New Lights Installed on Ken Bale Blvd
Jun 15, 2021
Summary: The new traffic lights at Ken Bale Blvd. and Nell O'Bryan Ct. will go live on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in the late morning. Contractors are finishing work on striping stop bars, arrows and pedestrian crosswalks today. Please use caution in this area.
Fairview Cemetery Paving
May 21, 2021
Summary: The ongoing paving project at Fairview Cemetery #2 is nearing completion . The access road next to the Cemetery Administration Building and several off-shoots from that road are being paved. Paving will take place Friday, May 21 with intermittent road closures.
Intersection Closure
May 13, 2021
Summary: Effective immediately, the intersection of E 13th Ave and Kenton St will be closed for ~3 weeks to complete storm sewer installation. The alley on Kenton that connects to Greenwood Alley will also be closed. Detour signs are in place to route motorist around these areas.
Net Profit Return Filing Extension
May 6, 2021
Summary: To align with the Federal guidelines, the City of BG is extending the 2020 Net Profit Return filing deadline to May 17, 2021 for City Net Profit Returns w/a due date of 4/15/21. Late fees on returns with these due dates will be waived until 5/17/21.
City of BG to Hold Online Auction
May 6, 2021
Summary: The City of Bowling Green will hold an online auction at www.govdeals.com beginning Monday, May 10, 2021 and closing on Monday, May 17, 2021.
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
May 1, 2021
Summary: REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 5/4/21 4:30 pm Agenda @ https://www.bgky.org/files/RQNjy3Tz.pdf Watch live on channel 4 or @ https://www.bgky.org/videos, replay @ www.bgky.org/city-commission. Attendance limited to Elected Officials, permitted staff, 20 guests & media. Masks required.
Jennings Creek Greenway Open House
Apr 30, 2021
Summary: The City-County Planning Commission and the City of Bowling Green will host an Open House for the Jennings Creek Greenway on Saturday, May 1st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Jennings Creek Elementary.
We are Bowling Green Photo Contest
Apr 30, 2021
Summary: The City of Bowling Green is inviting photographers of all ages to submit their best high resolution images in the Fifth Annual City of Bowling Green Photography Contest “We are Bowling Green – Pet Edition”!
Net Profit Returns: PPP Loans & COVID-19 Care Grants
Mar 24, 2021
Summary: Information in regards to PPP loans and COVID-19 Care Grants as they relate to the filing of the Net Profit Returns for the City of Bowling Green.
2020 Net Profit Return Filing Extension
Mar 23, 2021
Summary: To align with the Federal guidelines, the City of Bowling Green is extending the 2020 Net Profit Return filing deadline to May 17, 2021.
Change Your Clock/Change Your Battery
Mar 10, 2021
Summary: When we change our clocks to daylight savings time Sunday, March 14, that’s also a perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
Feb. 19: Go bg Transit Resumes Limited Service
Feb 18, 2021
Summary: GO bg Transit will offer limited service from 8 am to 4 pm on Friday, Feb. 19, except Route 5 will be closed and Go Too Paratransit service will be in operation for scheduled trips by appointment only.
2021 Fairview Cemetery Annual Cleanup
Feb 9, 2021
Summary: Fairview Cemetery Staff begins their Annual Cleanup March 1. Cleanup activity continues thru the mowing/mulching season. Any items in the way of grave maintenance along with worn, faded flowers and trinkets will be removed. For more information contact 270-393-3607.
Application Period for Small Business Grant Now CLOSED
Feb 3, 2021
Summary: As of close of business on Tuesday, Feb.2, the application period for the BGCARES Small Business Grant is now closed. No new applications will be processed.
2021 Board of Commissioner Swearing-In Ceremony
Dec 14, 2020
Summary: The City of Bowling Green 2021 Board of Commissioners will be sworn in on Thursday, December 17th, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Commission Chamber at City Hall.
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