City of Washington, GA

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

⚡ PLANNED POWER OUTAGE — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Please be aware that power will be temporarily interrupted on Wednesday, October 14, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in portions of downtown.

The affected area includes several buildings along the right (EAST) side of the Square and the buildings in front of Regions Bank.

🔧 The outage is necessary while crews upgrade the power lines serving these buildings.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while this important work is completed. Thank you for helping us spread the word to businesses, residents, and visitors who may be affected!

09/30/2026

The city electric department will be cutting off power on the square for 10-15 minutes effective now.

09/29/2026

Be sure to check out the Job Fair at the Pope Center today, hosted by Washington Wilkes Chamber of Commerce. Doors open at 2:00p.m. and businesses will be here until 6:00p.m. As a special treat, Mercer Harris Photography will be offering half-price headshots from 4:00 - 6:00! Resume writing assistance will also be offered. This is a don’t-miss event!!

09/18/2026

Investing in our staff means investing in our city! Our City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk attended the Georgia Clerks Education Institute Fall Conference at the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute for Government this week, where they gained new tools, knowledge, and best practices to better serve our community.

09/18/2026

The City of Washington is ready for Homecoming 2026! GOOOO TIGERS!!