Crystal Martin

The Wilkes County Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2024-2029 provides a roadmap for achieving a vision where residents and visitors experience a better place to live, work, and play. The plan outlines coordinated actions across key areas including broadband services, economic development, housing, land use, community facilities, and natural and cultural resources. It aims to promote digital literacy, develop a skilled workforce, ensure safe and affordable housing, protect natural and historic assets, and maintain efficient community infrastructure to foster quality growth and unite community interests.

The City of Washington will hold a Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The purpose of this hearing is to allow public comment and discussion on the City's proposed operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The Proposed 2026 Budget will be available for public viewing at Washington City Hall upon request during regular business hours.

The Mayor and City Council will hold a special-called hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 FY City Operating Budget. The city will receive public comments at this time.

The 2020-2024 Wilkes County Joint Comprehensive Plan aims to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors by focusing on quality community growth. The plan addresses housing, economic development, land use, community facilities, and cultural resources. Specific goals include promoting digital literacy, developing a skilled workforce, minimizing job-housing imbalance, improving infrastructure (water, sewer, broadband), protecting natural and cultural resources, and enhancing downtown Washington. The plan guides land development, supports existing businesses and promotes new economic growth, and serves as a resource for officials in addressing development issues.

The Washington, Georgia City Council held its regular meeting on August 8, 2022, at the Edward B. Pope Conference Center. Key decisions included approving an energy supply agreement with CleanSpark, amending the City Charter regarding utility liens (5-1 vote), rejecting a MEAG resolution on Vogtle Unit 3, amending the 2021 budget, and approving Garrett Paving's bid for a CDBG project. The meeting also involved discussions on parks and recreation, an open records complaint, marijuana decriminalization, and concluded with the Mayor authorized to sign contracts with CleanSpark and a settlement agreement with WAHA.