Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
Now Hiring: Police Officer
Oct 27, 2020
Summary: The City of BG is currently accepting applications for the Police Officer position. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 20th.
Drive Through Fall Festival
Oct 26, 2020
Summary: Fall is often a time of great weather, beautiful colors, clear skies and most importantly, gatherings with friends and families.
BG CARES Provides Relief to Small Businesses in Bowling Green
Oct 20, 2020
Summary: Small businesses located within the city limits of Bowling Green who have been impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for grants of $2500 if fewer than 26 employees or up to $5,000 for as many as 50 employees.
Gals with Goals
Oct 16, 2020
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is offering a Gals With Goals program. The main focus is on mentoring and empowering females in grades 5-8. Registration is free and online at https://playbgpr.bgky.org. For more details, contact 270-393-3734.
Halloween Fire Safety Tips
Oct 15, 2020
Summary: The Bowling Green Fire Department would like to offer a few fire safety rules that should be observed around Halloween to keep everyone safe, especially children.
Pumpkin Trail 2020
Oct 13, 2020
Summary: Fall 2020 may not look like every other year, but the City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is offering a fun new event at Preston Miller Park. Join the City for the first BGPR Pumpkin Trail!
BGPR Fitness Hours
Oct 8, 2020
Summary: BGPR Fitness is excited to announce their hours have been extended. The facility opens as early as 6:00 am, Monday-Friday; and, on Saturday & Sundays you can work on your fitness goals until 4:00 pm. Need the updated schedule go to https://www.bgky.org/bgpr/fitness for a complete hours list.
Live: Coronavirus Updates
Oct 7, 2020
Summary: We at the City of Bowling Green are working hard to continue our day to day operations and to provide daily information related to the Coronavirus through our work with the #BGWCCoronavirusWorkgroup.
BGPD Hiring to Start Soon
Sep 24, 2020
Summary: Mark your calendars! BGPD hiring process begins October 10, 2020. For more information on the process, details on the timeline, or physical fitness testing, please visit https://www.bgky.org/hr/jobs.
Flourish BG Virtual Conference
Sep 22, 2020
Summary: This unique conference will be held Thursday, Sept. 29 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and feature a presentation about a recent survey of the systems that exist in our community for addressing poverty.
FREE Youth Golf Clinics at Hobson
Sep 18, 2020
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is offering a FREE Youth Golf Clinic for ages 5-17. Multiple dates are offered and space is limited. Registration is online at https://playbgpr.bgky.org. For more information contact 270-393-3206.
Pandemic Stymies Veterans Parade Plans
Sep 17, 2020
Summary: With Kentucky still being under a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Bowling Green is forgoing the annual Veterans Day Parade downtown while planning less risky ways to honor and celebrate the community’s many veterans.
Road Closure
Sep 15, 2020
Summary: **ROAD CLOSING** Pedigo Way will be closed at Petty Dr. tomorrow, Sept. 16th for utility work. The roadway is expected to be open to traffic on Thursday, Sept. 17th.
City of BG to Hold Online Auction
Sep 4, 2020
Summary: The City of Bowling Green will hold an online auction at www.govdeals.com beginning Monday, September 7, 2020 and closing on Monday, September 14, 2020.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Aug 13, 2020
Summary: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Due to the local, state, and national emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky will hold a virtual public hearing on August 26, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
Update: BGPR Shelter Rentals
Jul 24, 2020
Summary: Due to the recent change in the guidelines by the State of KY for social gatherings to 10 or less, City park shelters will not be available to rent until further notice. Shelters are still open for use; however, all present guidelines for social gatherings should be followed.
Bowling Green Receives Financial Reporting Awards
Jul 6, 2020
Summary: The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Bowling Green by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)
BGPR Shelter Rentals
Jul 1, 2020
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting shelter rentals online at https://playbgpr.bgky.org. Renters should follow KY State Guidelines for Gatherings for 50 or less. Tables will be placed to promote social distancing and capacity will be limited at each facility.
SNAP Grants Suspended due to COVID-19, Replaced by Flexible Neighborhood Grant
Jun 5, 2020
Summary: To accommodate the unique challenges presented by social distancing and COVID-19 response, the City will instead offer a more streamlined Flexible Neighborhood Grant in place of its annual Select Neighborhood Action Program (SNAP).
BGPD Policies
Jun 5, 2020
Summary: In the interest of transparency and accountability with our citizens, the Bowling Green Police Department has decided to make its policies viewable to the public at: https://www.bgky.org/police/policies
Bowling Green Fire Department Receives Highest ISO Rating
Jun 1, 2020
Summary: The Bowling Green Fire Department has achieved their highest Insurance Services Office Public Protection Classification rating.
Statement from BGPD: George Floyd
May 29, 2020
Summary: We know there is heightened interest across the nation about the actions of police officers in Minneapolis, MN during an arrest resulting in the heinous and unnecessary death of a man in their custody. Our prayers go out to the family of George Floyd as they try to process and grieve their loss.
City/County Joint Press Release
Apr 28, 2020
Summary: While many cities and states are beginning the process of re-opening their economies, Bowling Green and Warren County are just now beginning to see “peak” numbers with testing and hospitalization of COVID-19.
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Closure Notice
Apr 17, 2020
Summary: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, programs & registration for future programs have been suspended until April 30. All City Parks, Community Centers, Fitness and the Administrative Office is closed to the public.
Fire Escape Planning
Apr 9, 2020
Summary: Most of you are staying healthy at home, so use this time to make and practice your fire escape plan with your entire household.
Let us know if anything is wrong with this page. However, please don't include any personal or financial information.
