Welcome to Downtown Washington Georgia!
Unmatched History and Hospitality
Washington, Georgia is a picturesque town with an incredible amount of history. No surprise considering we are the first City in the United States to be named after George Washington.
Modern Food and Shopping
Though we are proud of our history, our present has just as much to offer. Our downtown is filled with passionate local business owners offering a variety of unique shopping, delicious food, and convenient service options. Visit our Business Directory for a full list! Also, make sure to check our Downtown Events Calendar for upcoming events downtown!
As you can see have a little bit of everything here, so sit back, relax, have fun exploring, and enjoy a taste of small town hospitality. If you have any questions or just want to say hello, please do not hesitate to give us a call or send an email.
As you can see have a little bit of everything here, so sit back, relax, have fun exploring, and enjoy a taste of small town hospitality. If you have any questions or just want to say hello, please do not hesitate to give us a call or send an email.
Get Involved!
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Call for Applications – Garden Beautification Contest on the Square! Calling all green thumbs – want to beautify your community and increase your gardening skills at the same time? Apply now to compete against some of Wilkes County’s most skilled gardeners and make our city shine! Washington Downtown Development Authority and City of Washington Community Development are joining together to offer a garden beautification contest on the Square! This summer, gardeners will adopt and plant a flower bed they custom design themselves using seeds and guidance provided by Wilkes County Extension. Prizes will be awarded in categories such as most beautiful and most colorful. Not a green thumb, but still want to help? Let us know! We have Done-In-A-Day projects like garden cleanup days, rose pruning classes, and more. Download program info and application below and return to Janet Parker at jparker@wga.gov or call 706-990-0000 to get involved! |
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Love design, gardening, events, or just want to be involved? Washington Downtown Development Authority and Main Street program is looking for you! There are opportunities to help us out with improvements on the Square, event support and more.
At this time we're looking for committee members to help out with Farmer's Market, Scare on the Square, Candlelight Shopping, Second Saturdays, and gardening on the Square Click below to download an application and reach out by email at jparker@wga.gov or by phone at 706-990-0000
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