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.
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Downtown Washington Goes Spooky - Halloween Carnival 2020!
Late Night Shopping, Trunk or Treat, Halloween Carnival and Costume Contest - October 29, 5-7 pm, rain or shine!
Candy and games will be offered to costumed, chaperoned children. Trunk or Treat around the Square and around the businesses throughout downtown from 5 to 7. The fun continues at 7 pm on the South lawn of the square by the clock for a Costume Contest sponsored by Washington Downtown Development Authority. $10 downtown gift card prizes will be given out for crowd favorites in the categories of Cutest, Scariest, Best Group, and Best Pet Costume. 2020 SquareCrow contest winners will be announced
Special thanks to participants and sponsors: Washington Wilkes Humane Shelter Association, Bill deGolian Law, Washington Wilkes Community Partnership, Creative Kids Corner, Badcock Furniture, F&M Bank, Berry Plastics, Better Homes and Gardens Executive Partners/Jon Waldorf, Country Financial, Fievet Pharmacy, the Fitzpatrick Hotel, Kute N’ Kuddly Kids, On the Square Antiques and Gifts, Pieces, Poss Ace Hardware, Sister’s Too Antiques, Square Café, Tena’s, Washington Collective, WW Fire Department, WW Chamber of Commerce, and Wilkes Eye Center.
Maddy’s, Wings N’ Things and C’est la Vie will be open for dinner.
Huge thanks to the downtown businesses for all that they do for the community. Always remember to show them support by shopping local!
**Parking will be restricted around the Square lawn starting at 3:00 pm on Thursday, please seek alternate parking. Thru traffic closes on Court st. in front of the Courthouse, N. Spring st, and Alison st. starting at 4:30. The Square will reopen at 8:00 pm. Event parking is available behind the Courthouse, public lots behind Fievet Pharmacy and at Toombs Ave between Spring and Alison St.**
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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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