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New Business Guide

The Washington Main Street Staff is happy to assist prospective, new, and existing businesses within the Downtown District with navigating the process of starting a new business or growing an existing one!
Permits
Occupational Tax Certificate (Business License) 
Alcohol Permits
Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness
​Sign Permit

Building Inspection
Fire Inspection

Other Business Assistance
Washington Wilkes Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Development Center
Codes & Ordinances
Utilities
Washington Utilities - Water, Electricity, Trash, Sewer
102 E. Liberty St., Washington, GA
706-678-3277

Internet/Phone/Cable
Relyant Communications
​110 E. Liberty St., Washington, GA
706-678-4638

Events
Special Event Permit

Washington Permits and Licenses for New Businesses


Yoshe Jenkins
Code Enforcement
706-678-3277 x250
​yjenkins@wga.gov 
​City Hall
Jimmy Toto
 Building Official/ Code Enforcement
706-678-3277 x254
​jtoto@wga.gov
​City Hall
Kim Evans
City Clerk
706-678-3277 x229
kevans@wga.gov
City Hall
City of Washington Online Permit Forms

Business License

Business licenses are issued at Washington City Hall.  All operating businesses are required to hold a current license from the City of Washington.  Licenses must be renewed on an annual basis.  Contact Yoshe Jenkins for more information. 

Sign Permit

Downtown businesses are required to obtain a sign permit before installing new building, window or accessory signage.  Contact Yoshe Jenkins or Jimmy Toto for review and approval.  

Certificate of Appropriateness 

Any exterior change to a building within the city's Historic District requires a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Washington Historic Preservation Commission. Exterior changes include the installation of new awnings, exterior painting, or any exterior facade changes.  Contact Yoshe Jenkins for a COA application.   It is advised that anyone obtaining a COA also check with the city building official, Jimmy Toto, to determine if a building permit is needed as well.  ​

Pour License 

In order to sell or distribute alcohol in the City of Washington, you must have a local Pour License.  Contact Jimmy Toto to first determine your establishment's eligibility to serve alcoholic beverages.  Then contact Kim Evans for the next step in the process. 

​Fire Inspection

Contact Fire Chief C.J. Gilland for more information.

Utilities


Patricia Mills
​Business Office
​706-678-3752 x210
​City Hall
Bertrina Ivey
​Business Office
​
​706-678-3752 x211
​City Hall

​Application for Utility Services

The City of Washington provides water, electricity, and sewer service for the city.  To begin service, complete the appropriate application and submit it to the utility staff at Washington City Hall, 102 E. Liberty Street. 

Health Permit


A Health Permit is required for food services only.  Contact the Health Inspector Johnny Wasson at 706-421-6890.

Location

104 E. Liberty St., Washington, GA 30673

Contact Us

Downtown Washington

104 E. Liberty Street

30673 Washington, GA


jparker@wga.gov

http://www.downtownwashingtonga.com


Telephone: 706-990-0000

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  • Home
  • Downtown Development
    • Financing Tools
    • New Business Guide >
      • Studies
    • Incentives >
      • Facade Grant
      • New Business Incentives
      • R.U.R.A.L. Zone Tax Incentive
      • Historic Tax Credits
    • Properties For Sale
    • Properties For Rent
    • DDA & Main Street
  • Business Directory
  • Things to Do
    • Signature Downtown Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Get Involved
    • Recreation
    • Attractions
    • Plan Your Event
  • Gift Certificates
  • Gallery