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The Washington News-Reporter as part of the Journal Messenger & Reporter is dedicated to being the place to go for news and updates on everything going on in Washington and Wilkes County, now with news from around the region. In print we're a weekly, but through the magic of new media, we'll be posting breaking news and important reminders for our readers.

05/22/2024

Key Area Election Results
for races with opposition - reports as of 12:01am Wednesday, May 22. Final results for all races will be published online as soon as available

Wilkes County
Sheriff
(Democratic Primary)
Detric Jones -55.30%
Mark A. Moore (I) - 44.70%
Total Votes 1,586

Area Wide
12th Congressional District
(Democratic Primary)
Daniel Jackson - 41.31%
Elizabeth Johnson - 58.69%
Total Votes 38,895

Toombs Judicial District Superior Court Judge
Jaye Jones - 49.68%
Chip Hardin -50.32%
Total Votes 9,217

State Supreme Court
John Barrow - 44.73%
Andrew Pinson - 55.27%

Lincoln County
Sheriff
Paul Revere (I) - 24.42%
Clay Smith - 55.06%
Charles Wallace - 20.52%

County Commission District 3
Cooper Cliatt – 79.17$
Greg Grant – 20.83%

Board of Education District 1
Hilary Daniels – 53.27%
Shannon Zellars – 46.73%

Board of Education District 2
Christie Bryan – 47.29%
Jim Mattison – 52.71%

BACK ON THE SQUARE!
03/15/2024

BACK ON THE SQUARE!

I-20 Bridge Closings:
02/16/2024

I-20 Bridge Closings:

Lane Closures on I-20 Savannah River Bridge By Editor | February 16, 2024 | 0 Overnight Lane Closures Planned for the I-20 at Savannah River Bridge Project AUGUSTA – Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will implement an overnight lane closure as part of the I-2...

01/11/2024
WASHINGTON ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY
01/11/2024

WASHINGTON ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY

Washington issues boil water advisory By Editor | January 11, 2024 | 0 Boil Water Advisory.1.11.24 Posted in Breaking News, Legals Notices Leave a Comment Name (required) Email (will not be published) (required) Comment Click here to cancel reply. Related Posts McCormick Elections Board meets JAN 16...

WASHINGTON MAYOR, 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS ATTEND FINAL MEETING- Gyvonne Pinkston(WASHINGTON, GA) - Washington City Mayor Bill ...
12/15/2023

WASHINGTON MAYOR, 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS ATTEND FINAL MEETING
- Gyvonne Pinkston
(WASHINGTON, GA) - Washington City Mayor Bill deGolian addressed the council during his last official meeting, recounting the progress and challenges faced during his tenure as mayor. “Looking back on the past four years, we had a tough start with COVID, shutting down in March of 2020. We couldn’t meet, it affected the income for the city; sales revenue dropped off tremendously…it really set us back. But we improved and got things together and moving and I think we have done well since then,” Mayor deGolian remarked. Mayor deGolian also praised the council for their policy decisions and setting the city in a good direction.
Read the full story in the December 21 Journal Messenger & Reporter.

Washington Christmas Parade moved to Sunday, December 17 due to heavy rain
12/10/2023

Washington Christmas Parade moved to Sunday, December 17 due to heavy rain

WW Christmas Parade moved to Sunday, DEC 17 By Editor | December 10, 2023 | 0 From the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce: The Annual Parade of Lights will be moved to Sunday December 17th at 6:00pm. Due to inclement weather and a high percentage of rain, we feel it is best to postpone so that mo...

Bruce Bailey wins Washington Mayor's Race, City Counci seats decided.
11/08/2023

Bruce Bailey wins Washington Mayor's Race, City Counci seats decided.

Washington Election Results By Editor | November 8, 2023 | 0 Bruce Bailey elected mayor; Mahoney, Hill, Gunter and Fisher take Council seats. Read the full story in today’s edition. Posted in Breaking News, News Leave a Comment Name (required) Email (will not be published) (required) Comment Click...

TIGERS PLAY FOR THE STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11/03/2023

TIGERS PLAY FOR THE STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tignall Fall Festival!
11/02/2023

Tignall Fall Festival!

MULE DAY THIS SATURDAY!(WASHINGTON, GA) – Mule Day, Washington’s annual Southern Heritage Festival is this Saturday, Oct...
10/11/2023

MULE DAY THIS SATURDAY!
(WASHINGTON, GA) – Mule Day, Washington’s annual Southern Heritage Festival is this Saturday, October 14 from 9am-4pm at the historic Callaway Plantation.
The event, hosted by the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce, draws large attendance from around the region, featuring mule demonstrations, sheep dog herding, a Quilt show, heritage crafts, antique tractors, and more.
Callaway Plantation is located at 2160 Lexington Road across from the airport. There is a $20 cash parking fee, but admission is free.
Activities and vendors also include kids’ activities, artisan shows, live music, a turpentine still, and concession stands.

AUGUSTA – Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will implement overnight lane closure...
10/11/2023

AUGUSTA – Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will implement overnight lane closures as part of the I-20 at Savannah River Bridge project as it advances toward completion.
Beginning on Wednesday, October 11, at 10 p.m., a right-hand lane closure will occur on I-20 eastbound from mile marker (MM) 200 in Georgia through MM 1 in South Carolina. The eastbound, right-hand lane will be closed to allow access for construction crews to set Span 7 Girders. All work is scheduled to be completed by 7 a.m., Thursday morning, October 12, without any unexpected delays.
On Thursday, October 12, at 10 p.m., a right-hand lane closure will occur on I-20 eastbound from mile marker (MM) 200 in Georgia through MM 1 in South Carolina. The eastbound, right-hand lane will be closed to allow access for construction crews to set Span 5 and 6 Girders. All work is scheduled to be completed by 8 a.m., Friday morning, October 13, without any unexpected delays.
During this time, the right shoulder of I-20 eastbound may be impacted. Motorists are advised to expect delays and drive with caution through the work zone.
For additional project information, visit: https://i-20savannahriverbridgereplacements-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/

VANGUARD ANEROBIC DIGESTOR PROPOSAL VOTED DOWN
10/05/2023

VANGUARD ANEROBIC DIGESTOR PROPOSAL VOTED DOWN

Vanguard manure digester voted down By Editor | October 5, 2023 | 0 (WASHINGTON, GA) – The proposed Vanguard anerobic digester for Wilkes County was voted down by the Wilkes County Commission this afternoon (October 5), following the earlier recommendation for denial by the County Planning Commiss...

WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL CALLED MEETING THIS AFTERNOON ON UPCOMING ELECTION CHANGES
08/31/2023

WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL CALLED MEETING THIS AFTERNOON ON UPCOMING ELECTION CHANGES

Washington Council called meeting on elections update By Editor | August 31, 2023 | 0 Posted in Breaking News, News Leave a Comment Name (required) Email (will not be published) (required) Comment Click here to cancel reply. Related Posts Candidates qualified for upcoming Washington Elections August...

08/19/2023

FRIDAY NIGHT HS FOOTBALL UPDATES:
As of 948pm:
Lincoln County fell at home to an unstoppable Bryan County running game, 27-16.
McCormick lost their away game to regional powerhouse Abbeville 40-3.

More when available.

07/31/2023

OUTDOOR COLUMNIST ALBERT MOODY PASSES
(CLARKS HILL, SC) – Outdoor columnist and legendary fisherman Albert Moody, 63, passed away early this morning at his Clarks Hill home after an extended illness and hospice care.
Mr. Moody has co-written “Fishing this Week” with long-time Augusta Chronicle outdoor writer Bill Baab for the Journal Messenger & Reporter since 2021, with an upcoming book on fishing Clarks Hill year-round.
More details as they become available.

07/06/2023

Due to a major breakdown at the printing plant we use on Wednesday, the Journal Messenger & Reporter will be a day late this week. Those who receive their papers through the mail on Thursdays can expect it on Friday. This affected other newspapers in the region as well. Apologies to our subscribers.

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