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03/20/2025

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03/19/2025

Voters opted in favor of the pair of 1 percent Special Purpose Local Options Sales and Use Taxes. District 2 and District 4 also elected Rita Hunt and Rodney Walker to the Washington County Board of Education.

Washington County citizens voted “yes” on both the continuation of SPLOST and the implementation of a FLOST during the Tuesday, March 18 Special Election. District 2 and District 4 voters also elected Rita Hunt and Rodney Walker

03/18/2025

Countywide, voters will choose "YES" or "NO" on a pair of questions concerning the implementation of a SPLOST and FLOST. District 2 and District 4 citizens will also vote for their Board of Education representative. As always, tune into WACO 100 tonight for instant election results and coverage.

Voting is underway for the March 18 Special Election in Washington County. Countywide, all citizens may make their voices heard on a pair of questions on the special election ballot. Voters will be asked to choose “Yes”

02/27/2025

On Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28, individuals are invited to take part in a study at the Washington County Health Department to assess new rapid COVID-19, flu, and RSV tests for accuracy and usability. Researchers are seeking to test samples from those currently displaying symptoms of the viruses. Contributors will be gifted a $50 Walmart gift card. No appointments are required. This is a drive-thru sampling event. Testing will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Clinical research is being held in Washington County this week. On Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28, local individuals are invited to take part in a study at the Washington County Health Department. The purpose of

02/27/2025

The young ladies were recently honored by the local Governor Jared Irwin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Smith is a Senior at Washington County High School. Upton is a Senior at Brentwood School.

Two young local ladies have received top honors from the Governor Jared Irwin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Addyson Upton and Katie Smith have been named as the 2024-2025 DAR Good Citizens for their

02/19/2025

Showtimes are Thursday, February 20 and Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the historic Sandersville School Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at purplepass.com.

Washington County’s theatrical best will look to “break a leg” this week while performing Broadway’s Best. Soulful scenes of singing and dancing will be on display as high-level production returns to Sandersville. In October of 2023, the

02/19/2025

A year after her initial appointment, Sharon Eveland resigned from her position earlier this month during a called city council meeting.

A year after her initial appointment, the City of Sandersville will seek to replace their first City Manager. Sharon Eveland resigned from her position earlier this month during a February 4 called meeting. Last year, the City

02/17/2025

Recently, Major Trey Burgamy of the Washington County Sheriff's Office was recognized at the Gotcha Covered Blankets Annual Gala in Smyrna for his work bridging law enforcement and behavioral health in Washington County. He was also awarded a Flame of Hope Award by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in December.

For the second time in the past pair of months, a local law enforcement officer has been awarded for his contributions towards our community. Recently, Major Trey Burgamy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was recognized at

02/17/2025

Globally, nationally, and statewide - heart disease claims more lives than and other illness. It accounts for 13% of worldwide deaths each year and continues to rise in numbers faster than any other disease. In the United States, heart disease annually kills over 700,00 people. Statewide, it accounts for 1/3 of overall deaths, totaling more than 165,000 years of potential lost life. The Georgia Department of Health calls most of these deaths "premature" and "preventable."

Trivia question – what is the world’s leading cause of death? . . . . . Answer: Heart Disease Globally, nationally, and statewide – heart disease claims more lives than and other illness. According to the World

02/12/2025

The program has three components: recovery, rehabilitation, and re-education. It also focuses on character development and workplace skills. Since its inception, RSAT has seen an impressive recidivism rate among participants, with an overwhelming majority of graduated enrollees avoiding relapse into drug use or criminal behavior.

“This is a huge milestone – one that deserves to be celebrated,” said Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran to 8 incarcerated men during their graduation from the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program last week. Launched in

02/12/2025

29-year-old Traquarious Hester and 24-year-old Travis Simmons of Macon were arrested and charged with felony counts for the use of an unmanned aircraft to accomplish violations, possession of drug related objects, possession of items prohibited by inmates, possession of ma*****na with the intent to distribute, and possession of promethazine hydrochloride.

A pair of out-of-county criminals were granted their wish last week – arrested while attempting to smuggle contraband into the Washington State Prison in Davisboro, the two will now find themselves behind the walls they sought to