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Friday night area High School Football update

Friday High School Football Action * Lincoln Red Devils remain undefeated beating Greene 42-0 * Washington-Wilkes Tigers lose defensive battle to Warren 6-0 * McCormick Chiefs falls to Dixie 41-12 Read the full game reports in this week’s Journal Messenger & Reporter in newsstands Tuesday, online Wednesday, and mail boxes Thursday

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Washington Water questions on Legionnaires contamination confusing

Conflicting letters on possible Legionnaires contamination – Gyvonne Pinkston  (WASHINGTON, Ga.) – A letter shared through Facebook posts this week advising residents of Brightwood Apartments, 344 Andrew Drive, to immediately stop using their water prompted an official response from the City of Washington and a subsequent boil-water advisory affecting multiple neighborhoods. Monday, Oct. 21 —…

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EMS Operations Director Tina Bailey cleared of ethics violations

Update: Ethics violation allegations by Shawn Preston against EMS/EMA Operations Director Tina Bailey have been investigated by EMS Department Head Dan Wright and have been cleared as “nothing found and no wrongdoing.”      Read the full story in next week’s Journal Messenger & Reporter

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High School Football Roundup

McCormick Chiefs blow out Calhoun Fall Charter 57-28 Chiefs take first win of the season, Hearst rushes for 323 yards Lincoln Red Devils whip Lake Oconee Academy 41-3 Devils remain undefeated, #1 ranking WW Tigers beat Greene County 35-28 Tigers Region record 2-1, on track for playoffs

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Washington City Council OCT20 Meeting Agenda

CITY OF WASHINGTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Edward B. Pope Conference Center I. Call to Order by Mayor Bailey II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of September 8, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes Approval of October 6, 2025, Called Council Meeting Minutes V. Approval of Meeting Agenda VI.…

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