Resident alleges fence encroachment, requests city investigation

Sep 16, 2026

Jermaine Brown told council that a fence adjoining his property at 1910 Carter Street appears to encroach about 30 inches onto his land, interfering with access and business operations, and said a permit was issued and approved by the mayor; he asked for a written response and corrective action.

The full story

Jermaine Brown, a Bainbridge resident at 1910 Potter Street (speaking about adjoining property at 1910 Carter Street), presented a formal complaint that a fence constructed next to his property encroaches onto his lot and has blocked access to his business property. Brown said he observed surveyors and contractors, measured the markers and concluded the fence "appeared to be approximately 30 inches onto my property," and told the council he had been informed the mayor approved a permit for the work.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in