Halloween Carnival to feature treats, games, costume contest October 22, 2020 Washington News-Reporter Trick-or-treating, a costume contest, carnival games at local businesses, and candy giveaways will make this month’s Halloween Carnival on The Square one of the first public events to be held downtown since the pandemic began some seven months ago.
Council delays curbside trash pickup, votes to keep tax millage rate same October 15, 2020 Washington News-Reporter A two-pronged proposal which would revamp and reorganize household trash collection in the City of Washington was not readily received by members of the City Council who still had questions and maintained their criticisms of the plan.
Information kiosk will guide people downtown October 8, 2020 Washington News-Reporter Thanks to a good idea from the Downtown Development Authority and a generous donation by Dr. Tom Phillips, an information kiosk has been installed on The Square providing information for locals and visitors alike about businesses, attractions, events, and other community information.
GMA grant to city will help trim likelihood of injury to employees October 8, 2020 Washington News-Reporter The City of Washington has received a grant of $5,200 from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) to be used toward the purchase of equipment and/or training services to reduce the likelihood of injury to city employees.
GMA grant to city will help trim likelihood of injury to employees October 7, 2020 Washington News-Reporter The City of Washington has received a grant of $5,200 from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) to be used toward the purchase of equipment and/or training services to reduce the likelihood of injury to city employees.
Halloween Carnival to feature treats, games, costume contest October 1, 2020 Washington News-Reporter Trick-or-treating, a costume contest, carnival games at local businesses, and candy giveaways will make this month’s Halloween Carnival on The Square on of the first public events to be held downtown since the pandemic began some seven months ago.
City orders garbage truck to avoid ‘a world of trouble’ September 22, 2020 Washington News-Reporter Even though there were some reservations about spending money, the Washington City Council voted to go ahead and order a new trash truck to replace the aging truck which serves to collect and transport residential trash throughout the city.
Working toward a great census response July 9, 2020 Washington News-Reporter A strategy luncheon for Census 2020 in Wilkes County was held at the end of last month during which five met to formulate a plan on how to increase the response rate for Wilkes County, the City of Washington, and the surrounding townships.