State of Emergency Declared in Washington March 20, 2020 Washington News-Reporter The City of Washington has officially declared a state of emergency in the city, has closed all public buildings, and has banned all “mass gatherings” of 10 or more people on public property, with the exceptions of City Council meetings.
City’s electric utility could see boost; IGA’s will not see automatic renewal March 12, 2020 Washington News-Reporter At least some relief for the City of Washington’s straining electric utility could be on the way with the addition of another crypto-currency customer and the clarified arrangements with two other Georgia cities to purchase some of Washington’s excess power capacity through the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG).
New Mayor deGolian says goal is for all citizens to feel engaged January 16, 2020 Washington News-Reporter The atmosphere was pleasant, congenial, and seemed filled with optimism in a spirit of community.
See the new fire station next Wednesday December 12, 2019 Washington News-Reporter Before and after photos by Washington Fireman Tom Duggan show the city’s new fire station following its extensive year-and-a-half-long demolition and remodeling.
Council adopts $22.8 million budget; mayor says goodbye with gratitude December 12, 2019 Washington News-Reporter The City of Washington formally adopted its $22.8 million 2020 budget with some reservations which may be addressed when the new mayor and council take over at the January meeting.
Hill is sworn in as new councilman; City will reduce sheriff’s patrolling November 18, 2019 Washington News-Reporter The top order of business at Monday’s regular meeting of the Washington City Council was the installation of Rev. Larry Hill as a new member of the council.
DeGolian to be new mayor November 11, 2019 Washington News-Reporter The face of the Washington City Council will change significantly in January when three brand new councilmen and a brand new mayor take their seats at the table.