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We’re just 90 miles from Atlanta, 50 miles from Augusta, and 40 miles from Athens, making Washington an ideal town to start and grow a business, to raise a family, and to enjoy the finer things in life, without the hassle of urban hustle and bustle.
Our creative, vibrant downtown is a regional hub for culture, the arts, dining, and entertainment. Festivals and community events here are so much more than just a gathering of people, they are where memories are made.
We are a community with a rich history and a bright future. For example, we have the best broadband coverage in the region. Our high-tech business portfolio creates well-paying jobs in a small, caring community steeped in Southern hospitality.
A planned power outage will occur April 28th starting at 9:00 pm. Why the outage? Municipal Energy Authority of Georgia (MEAG) is replacing a power line connecting to the city's substation at Gordon Street & Whitehall St. The line is over 70 years old and is at risk of failure. City officials prefer to plan the repair than wait until it fails and causes a mass outage that could last for days.
The planned outage is to start on Sunday, April 28th at 9:00 p.m.. Power should be restored by 5AM on Monday the 29th. All residential and commercial electric customers of the City of Washington will be affected by the outage. Water service will not be affected. The City of Washington is working closely with law enforcement, EMS, GDOT to ensure public safety. More information will be provided to help customers prepare.
City of Washington, Georgia 2022 Water Quality Report is now available. Click here to download: 2022 Water Quality Report
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