A Message from Washignton County’s Mayor: Zooming through the pandemic — and beyond
In March of 2020, I didn’t know what a Zoom meeting was, nor had I attended one. Now I …
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County taps new health department director, sees drop in COVID-19 cases
From STAFF REPORTS
The Washington County Health Department now has a new director to lead its efforts.
Chris Hodgin …
County taps general sessions judge, new commissioner
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
After the Washington County Commission’s Monday, Oct. 26 meeting, the county officially has …
Electronic meeting problems resurface
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
It’s been eight months since the Washington County Commission had to consider how …
England steps down as commissioner
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The September Washington County Commission meeting will be the last for Commissioner Larry …
Commission approves interlocal agreement with Johnson City
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
During the Washington County Commission’s Monday night meeting, the commission approved a resolution …
McAllister steps down, leaves vacant seat
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
There is now a vacant seat on the Board of Washington County Commissioners …
Commission addresses COVID-19 concerns
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Now that COVID-19 cases have increased in Washington County, county commissioners are concerned …
Water project priority gets a second look
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission is looking ahead.
During Monday night’s regularly scheduled meeting …
County commission approves upcoming budget
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission officially adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. …
Commission looks for answers for $3.1 million deficit
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
There’s a $3 million “hole” in Washington County’s budget and now Washington County …
County delays second vote on interlocal agreement with city
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission is currently handling “essential business” through electronic means but …
County adds employees to its health insurance premium holiday
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission opted to add two groups of employees to its …
County opts to pay front line employee insurance premiums during health crisis
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The county is prepared to offer its employees on the frontline during the …
County considers medical leave, hazard pay amid COVID-19
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission opted to make a temporary change to its policy …
County Mayor announces ‘Safer at Home’ directive
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy and other regional leaders are urging citizens to …
Committee votes ‘non-consent’ to refugee resettlement
Committee members Greg Matherly, Jodi Jones and Danny Edens work through the discussion on refugee resettlement in Washington County. …
Weighing a need: County prepares for waterline projects
Commissioner Gary McAllister, Commissioner Bryan Davenport and Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy listens as a citizen discusses his water …
Refugee resettlement considered in county
Executive Director of Bridge Refugee Services Drocella Mugorewera speaks to commissioners on Monday. (Photo by Marina Waters)
By MARINA …