City Council will study public safety options with advisors at workshop January 14, 2021 Washington News-Reporter The Washington City Council discussed a number of topics during its regular January meeting Monday night, January 11, but took action on very few.
Chamber’s new director expresses optimism, enthusiasm for the future November 19, 2020 Washington News-Reporter A warm welcome has been extended to the new executive director of the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce, Lori Branson, to which she exclaimed that she is both “optimistic and enthusiastic” for the future of the community as she continues to ease into her new role.
GEFA approves loan to fund city’s truck, cans November 12, 2020 Washington News-Reporter The City of Washington was awarded a $290,000 Georgia Fund loan by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors last Thursday, November 5.
City hires Atlanta firm for study of possibilities at Gordon Street November 12, 2020 Washington News-Reporter The first step in finding a new “anchor” for the City of Washington’s Gordon Street property was taken Monday when the City Council voted to hire a planning and development company to conduct a feasibility study for the site at a cost of $30,000.
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.