Washington GA Local Pulse

Mark your calendars, Washington residents: Special called City Council meeting set for March 19.

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• Key Resource: Wilkes County Public Library hosts Understanding the Road Home, featuring a reentry simulation for life after incarceration.
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Wilkes County Schools closed for students on Tuesday, March 17th, due to overnight snowfall impacting secondary roads in higher county elevations. Check roads before travel.

Proud run to the GHSA Class A Division II state championship for Washington-Wilkes girls basketball, but a 39-48 loss to Wilcox County Lady Patriots securing back-to-back titles.

Weather Alerts

• 🔥 AM Storms Approaching: Severe storms with heavy rain and possible tornadoes may impact morning commutes on I-20 toward Atlanta...

Nearby severe storms hitting south central Georgia this morning, with tornado warnings east of Dothan, AL, moving east—watch I-20 south or I-16.

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Washington-Wilkes Tigers unleashed their best offense yet, blasting Greene County 18-3—a new season high topping their prior mark of 17 vs. Jefferson...

Scam alert: Callers claim you missed federal jury duty with an arrest warrant, using real local law enforcement names.

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Early Sunday crash: 23-year-old Asaleaner Samples of Augusta hit by Dodge Ram 1500 while intoxicated and walking in road's center, 200 block Phillips...

Local Safety Alert – Stay cautious on county roads:

• Vehicle struck 23-year-old pedestrian on Phillips Road outside Tennille ~4am Sunday
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Elite Eight Victories

• 🔥 Boys Beat Turner County: Washington-Wilkes boys basketball team won 67-43 over Turner County to advance to the Final...

Washington-Wilkes boys basketball has flipped the script—from 3 wins and no playoffs last season to Final Four first time since 1977 on an 11-game...

Rally for Washington-Wilkes in their playoff clash!

• Game details: Portal vs. WA-Wilkes, Friday March 6 at 7 p.m. ET in Fort Valley, GA
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Rally for the Tigers in their home playoff matchup!

• Opponent: Turner County (Ashburn, GA)
• Date/Time: Wed., March 4, 2026 @ 7:30p
• Watch Live: https://livesports.todaysnewestsport.com/register.php

Pack the stands, Washington – go Tigers!

Local pride soars as Washington-Wilkes girls crush ECI 57-36 and boys dominate Turner County 67-43 for Final Four berths at Fort Valley State.

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• Timely launch amid recent wildfires and approaching fire/storm seasons – would have aided last week's evacuations.
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Rally for Sandersville pride as Brentwood War Eagles face Furtah Prep Falcons in neutral-site playoff battle.

• Date/Time: Today, Thu., Feb. 26, 2026...

• Home playoff excitement: Washington County (Sandersville) varsity girls basketball faces Commerce today at 6p.
• Tournament stage: Part of the 2026...

Adults, prep for your High School Equivalency math test at OFTC's one-day Saturday Math Boot Camp on Sandersville Campus: morning review and test the same day.

Washington, GA, hosted its annual Battle of Kettle Creek reenactment during the second weekend of February, bringing Revolutionary War history alive for the community. A cherished local cultural highlight is back!