ANNOUNCEMENTS

• City Council Meeting Work Session Agenda - 1/13/25 @ 5pm

  
  NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
  City of Washington
  Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
  Time: 5:00 PM
  Location: Edward B. Pope Conference Center, 48 Lexington Avenue, Washington, GA 30673
  
  Agenda for the Work Session:
  The work session will cover the items in the council meeting agenda.
         1.  Call to Order
         2.  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:
          •  December 3, 2024 (Called Meeting)
          •  December 9, 2024 (Council Meeting)
          •  December 27, 2024 (Called Meeting)
         3.  Citizens' Comments and Responses:
          •  Discussion of the Fire Department training building and public notices.
          •  Annual MLK Celebration preparation.
         4.  Committee/Board Reports Review
         5.  Action Items:
          •  Policy discussion for organizations/boards’ funding requests.
          •  Appointment of Judge Kidd for a two-year term.
         6.  Council Member Topics:
          •  Hiring policies and audit response plans.
          •  Resolutions for rerouting commercial truck traffic.
          •  Motion to review and correct the administrator contract.
         7.  Executive Session (if needed):
          •  Personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.
  
  This notice informs the public of the work session proceedings. For additional details, refer to the full agenda or contact City Hall.
   

• City Council Meeting Agenda 1.13.25

  
  

• Economic Development & Mainstreet Open Office Hours

  

• 2025 City of Washington Budget (link)

  City of Washington 2025 Budget Link Here

• Two new City Job Postings - open thru 2.6.25

  Now open!
  
  1. Accounts Payable Specialist
  2. Customer Service Representative - City Hall 
  
  Visit the Careers page of this site to learn more and apply!
  
  
   

• Request for Proposal 

  
  City of Washington Public Works Department is requesting a quote for a Restroom Facility at Reese Booker Park.  Below are the specifications:
  
  Construct an 18 X 10 block building with a 4’ covered walkway.  Metal gable roof, gable ends will have hard siding.
  2 ADA single occupant restroom area with mechanical room in the middle with this door on the back of the building. 
  Plumbing and fixtures.  Electrical and fixtures.  Toilet paper dispensers, hand towel dispensers, mirrors, grab bars and soap dispensers.
  Supply and install water fountain between doors in front of the building.
  City will pour concrete foundation.
  
  All dimensions are approximate.
  
  Please submit quotes to Public Works Director, John Barnett, on or before January 11, 2025
  706.990.2574
  jbarnett@wga.gov

• Community & Economic Development Department Updates

  

• FEMA INDIVIDUAL RELIEF

  Thanks to the tireless efforts of County officials, FEMA has approved Wilkes County for Individual Assistance. Start your application now at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/