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Crime
Washington County Sheriff reacts to fatal hospital shooting that killed state prison inmate
Sandersville
'State-of-the-art' prison coming to Washington County — right behind the old one
The new prison is included in a new budget heading to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk. The state is allocating $436.9 million for it.
Politics
Georgia legislature approves millions for new Central Georgia prison. Here's where
The funds come in an amended budget sent to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk on Monday.
Business
In Sandersville, the local bitcoin mine is expanding — bringing big dollars to the town of 6,000.
CleanSpark started construction only a couple months ago. Now, the massive lot is becoming a sprawling bitcoin mine.
Sandersville
'I want to be that voice': Team of Central Georgia sheriff's offices chooses leader for co-responder task force
Washington County Investigator Trey Burgamy coordinates the group made of representatives from six nearby sheriff's offices.
Local News
Trojan Battery employee hopeful coworkers will be back from layoff soon. Here's what he had to say
Thursday, the company announced they laid off about 135 employees temporarily.
Money
Sandersville becoming hotbed for cryptocurrency mining
There's a new type of mining in the Kaolin Capital, one the doesn't involve mining at all.
Local News
Haircuts and History: Gordy's Barber Shop in Sandersville
Gordy’s Barber Shop was founded in 1951. This shop is located in the historic Lucas Smith Building on Gilmore Street which was once home to many Black businesses.
Sandersville
Sandersville could be home to multimillion-dollar PPE plant soon
If approved, the $70 million plant would bring nearly 300 jobs to Washington County.
Local News
'Deeply concerned for her safety': Search continues for missing Washington County teacher
The Georgia State Patrol had helicopters in the air Tuesday afternoon looking for 46-year-old Tina Prince.
Local News
Washington County teachers work hard to overcome pandemic learning loss
Teachers at Ridge Road Elementary have put in overtime to help their fourth and fifth grade students who fell behind in reading and math
Education
Washington County inmates work toward high school diplomas through new virtual program
The sheriff's office stopped in-person GED classes when the pandemic hit and started a virtual, home school curriculum to help inmates get their diploma.
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