Community Events and News
2020 Census
Washington County Census Response Rate : 46.9%
Remember to participate in the 2020 Census to help update this number so that Washington County receives proper funding and representation for the future!
To learn more, click here!
Our local Complete Counts Committee is asking all industry leadership to PLEASE provide a 10 minute opportunity for employees to fill out their Census form, whether online or by phone. They can go to www.my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 (Spanish translators available).
They only need to provide their address to get started. The entire form is 9 questions long. Every person counted brings in an estimated $2,300 annually to Washington County based on our 2010 Census data, meaning a family of 5 adds over $100,000 in federal funding for Washington County. With the current response rate we are set to lose 2.5 BILLION dollars in funding over the next ten years.
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WACO Schools
Meet our new faculty and staff for 2020-2021!
Top Row: Ashley Garin, Receptionist; Matthew Harris, Upper School SAT Prep and Computers; Katie Daniels, Preschool Aide
Bottom Row: Candace Kennedy, Kindergarten; Shelby Everett, 6th Grade Sub and Coaching Staff; Amanda Davis, Early Pre-K
UGA is offering 10 FREE continuing education courses to the public that "cover a variety of hard and soft skills and apply to workers across a wide range of industries and fields" and will be available at no cost through June 30.
Visit the ink below for more information and/or to register. Self-paced and online.
https://news.uga.edu/10-free-continuing-education-courses/
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Annual Back To School Bash
Through local business donations, over 600 book bags were filled and given out to local Washington County students. Many thanks to the Washington Co. Sheriffs Dept. for the outpouring of resources for the event.
Now Hiring!
The City of Sandersville is seeking to fill the following position:
Full time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Minimum requirements: Applicant must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have a valid GA driver’s license, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Please review the job descriptions for specific job requirements.
Applications and full job descriptions may be picked up at Sandersville City Hall, 141 W. Haynes St., Sandersville, GA or online at www.sandersville.net
Completed applications must be received by 5:00 P.M. on Monday August 17, 2020.
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Pineland Cogentes Announces Merger with Professional Network Services
Pineland Cogentes, Inc., a subsidiary of Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and technology solutions and managed service providers in Georgia and North Carolina, announced today the merger of Pineland Cogentes and Professional Network Services. Professional Network Services, PNS, was founded in Roanoke, Virginia by David Topping, Gary Klik, and Jeff Lunsford in 1994. Professional Network Services provides experience and service offerings in IT Managed Services, Infrastructure cabling, telephony, video surveillance and building access control systems.
To read more, click here!
Available Friday, August 14th
Pecan Grove Apartments
Offering affordable housing for families, seniors, and persons with disabilities! Rents range from $0 to $575 per month for qualified applicants.
647 Ferncrest Drive
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-9080
New: BBQ Sandwich!
Deal of the Month: Double Cheeseburger Combo for only $4.99
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce
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