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Vaccinations Available Without an Appointment on April 15 and 16

The Washington County Health Department will offer first doses of the Pfizer vaccine on April 15 and 16 with no appointment required. Vaccinations will be administered at Freedom Hall Civic Center from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. 

Those interested in rece...

FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-related Deaths

In early April 2021, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was...

Public Safety Telecommunications Week Proclamation

Public Safety Telecommunications Week is April 11-17, 2021.

The Proclamation stated:

WHEREAS, everyday telecommunicators serve the citizens of Washington County by responding to requests for emergency aid with professionalism, compassion, and commitment to ...

Decision to Replace Face Covering Requirement with Face Covering Request Did Not Come Lightly

Decision to Replace Face Covering Requirement with Face Covering Request Did Not Come Lightly

JONESBOROUGH -- After careful consideration, the Mayors of Carter, Unicoi and Washington counties will lift current face covering requirements at 11:59 p.m. Frida...

Story Honored as Veteran Service Officer of the Year

JONESBOROUGH – Not quite six years ago, Jerry Story came out of retirement to assist fellow veterans in obtaining benefits. In late 2020, Story was honored as the Veterans Service Officer of the Year-East Region for his excellence in assisting veterans in...