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Washington, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Washington! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 378 Food Truck Festival at Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department & Sports Complex
  • Board of Education Meeting at Wilkes County
  • Library Closed at Mary Willis Library

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees.

📸 Around Washington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington

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Featured events

    Saturday May 30
  • 378 Food Truck Festival
    Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department & Sports Complex, 22 Lexington Ave, Washington
    11:00 am

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Other local events
    Monday May 18
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Wilkes County 313 N Alexander Ave, Washington, GA 30673, USA
    2:00 pm
  • Monday May 25
  • Library Closed
    Mary Willis Library, 204 East Liberty Street, Washington
  • Saturday June 6
  • Kente Cloth Quilt Squares: Design, Symbolism, and Community
    Robert Toombs House Historic Site, 216 E Robert Toombs Ave, Washington
    11:30 am

📣 Washington Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday May 16
  • Tribute Quartet
    253 Jackson St, Thomson
    10:00 pm
  • Sunday May 17
  • Baccalaureate
    Lincoln County High Lincolnton, GA 30817
    7:45 am
  • Monday May 18
  • HS 3rd & 4th Block Final Exams
    Lake Oconee Charter Greensboro, GA 30642
  • Universal Screeners
    McDuffie County Thomson, GA 30824
  • K-4th Awards Night
    Lake Oconee Charter Titan Center Gym
    5:00 pm
  • Class Piano Recital
    Lake Oconee Charter Lakeside Church, 5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy, Greensboro, GA 30642
    5:30 pm
  • MS Awards Night
    Lake Oconee Charter Titan Center Gym
    6:30 pm
  • Tuesday May 19
  • HS 3rd & 4th Block Finals
    Lake Oconee Charter Greensboro, GA 30642

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Washington. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist-2 in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thomson

  • Thomson dog honored for protecting family during home break-in (wrdw.com)

Appling

  • Timberline Glamping at Clarks Hill Lake: Experience nature in style and comfort (wjbf.com)

Athens

  • The Cottage hosting Athens's Got Talent 2026 (wuga.org)
  • Flagpole Premieres: Coma Therapy, Self-Titled Album (flagpole.com)
  • Explore Downtown Athens: Places to go (that aren't bars) (redandblack.com)

Ok Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Washington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Washington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.