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BIG SECTION I-285 CLOSED BOTH DIRECTIONS ALL WEEKEND
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CITY OF WASHINGTON
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 13, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Edward Pope Conference Center
48B Lexington Avenue
Washington, GA 30673

I. Call to Order by Mayor Bruce Bailey
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
III. Consideration of Ethics Complaint – Angela Novelli
IV. Approval of March 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes
V. Approval of Meeting Agenda
VI. Committee/Board/Authority Reports Review
a. Included in Packets
VII. City Attorney Discussion/Action Items:
a. Present the Derelict Property Ordinance to be voted on.
b. Present an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ethics to be voted on. (5)
c. Under Article 2-231(b)-Add wording that says while in the public view, to be voted on.
d. Ordinance change for additional language to address social media and public address as
part of the Decorum, under which members can be fined $150.00 by the mayor and
council to be voted on.
VIII. City Administrator Topics:
IX. Mayor Discussion/Action Topics:
X. Council Discussion Topics:
a. Councilwoman Susan Branan: (1.) Brief report on Home Buyer Seminar for residents.
Thank you to Crystal Martin for coordinating this seminar.
b. Councilman Calvin Wiggs: (1.) Update on the charter review process.
c. Councilman Newton Gunter: (1) The Negativity of Social Media
d. Councilwoman Kimberly J. Rainey: (1.) Updates – Habitat for Humanity/YMCA/Town
Hall Meeting. (2.) Why wasn’t the city awarded any of the most recent water grants?
(3.) Wall Street on Whitehall, Food Giveaway (4.) Give all city employees the Good
Friday holiday.

XI. Public Forum to Address Council (Sign up. Limit comments to 3 minutes.)

Area High School Football Roundup
By Editor | November 22, 2025 |

Lincoln Red Devils 56-0 over Hawkinsville Red Devils
Devils remain undefeated and advance to next round

Washington-Wilkes Tigers fall to Bowdon Red Devils 24-54
Tigers ends season in 2nd round of State Playoffs