Washington-Wilkes Informer

12/13/2025

I hear there is now uproar about the city budget and even a petition to recall the vote approving the 2026 budget.

Nobody was saying a peep when I brought to everyone's attention MULTIPLE times during the budget process that the city had violated the LAW and not publicized when and how citizens could access and review the budget before the public hearing.

Remember the budget hearing that was recorded? People who attended actually asked Long for copies of the proposed budget and he didn't even provide them AT THE HEARING. Nor did he present the budget which is also required by law. Go on over the the Washington Wilkes Informer YouTube channel and watch.

Let me remind everyone that recent events seem to have proven my original suspicion that Will Long had a personal interest in the woman HE brought into the city because HE was paying her, not as a city employee but out of his own pocket (allegedly) to do, what? We don't exactly know, but he hasn't publicly denied there was a personal interest and evidence presents a compelling case he was benefiting personally.

Then the city approved to pay her taxpayer money because Long said she did good work, he stood by her work and the council said publicly he would be responsible for her project and payments.

Now she has filed a whole civil lawsuit and made allegations of sexual harassment and submitted compelling evidence to support her claims.

WHAT DO THE CITIZENS GET FOR THAT $50,000??

We have a city seal, apparently a $50,000 city seal and a whole bunch of legal fees piling up and potentially a payout to Amethyst Wesley for damage done.

If you have concerns about how the city council and mayor are deciding to spend the money, this can't be overlooked.

I bet Long gets a raise in 2026 but we don't know because the city won't reveal the proposed individual salary increases which are to be public by law.

12/11/2025

Amethyst Wesley makes statement in support of independent investigation into the ethics complaint she filed against city administrator Will Long.

"I welcome a fully independent investigation into my complaint against Will Long. In fact, that’s all I’ve ever asked for: a process that isn’t handled by the very people involved in the misconduct. The truth doesn’t need protection, it only needs a fair chance to be seen.

Anyone who’s confident they’ve done nothing wrong should welcome that too."

12/11/2025

‼️Sign the petition to request a full independent investigation into Amethyst Wesley's complaint.‼️

Sign the petition if you live in the city of Washington and believe a full investigation by a completely independent and professional investigative organization should be done on the ethics complaint filed by Amethyst Wesley against Washington city administrator Donald "Will" Long.

All information you submit is encrypted and will be shown only to city officials to verify that those who sign, live in Washington.

Whether you believe in Long's innocence or Wesley's accusations, a full and independent investigation is the only way the citizens will know what really occurred.

It is worth the cost because it will either prove Wesley's claim is true and save the citizens a costly court case or that her accusations are false and could save the taxpayers in a settlement to Wesley.

Please click the link to complete this form.

12/10/2025

December 19 agenda for unveiling of Willie Burns Municipal Complex.

12/09/2025

The December city council meeting is available to view on the Washington Wilkes Informer YouTube channel.

The proposed 2026 budget was front and center with city administrator Will Long, who is the subject of an ethics complaint and civil lawsuit, answering council member questions. Long said the citizens only contribute to the budget the city runs on, through property taxes. In the public budget hearing Long acknowledged over 90% of the city's revenue comes from the reselling of utilities. That is money citizens and business owners pay for utilities.

Several city employees including city clerk Yoshe Jenkins, showed up to show their support for Long who has been accused of sexual harassment, abuse of his position, neglect of official duties and retaliation. It is interesting the employees chose to do this having not actually seen the allegations or evidence Long is facing. While a presumption of guilt is unwise, putting their own reputations on the line in a presumption of innocence says a great deal about the culture at city hall and loyalty to Long.

The District 2 councilmen made clear, in this instance, allegations of sexual harassment, violations of sworn oath, and potential financial malfeasance aren't even worth investigating prior to making a decision about Long's ability to represent and manage the city.

Why not put Long on paid administrative leave while the allegations and compelling evidence are properly investigated? That would benefit Long as well as his accuser and clear up any fog of suspicion that may linger.

Investigating this has, quite frankly, been quite shocking. That's because I am an "outsider." The people who have been here a long time know what is really going on underneath the efforts to paint the Hallmark town picture. What is woven into the fabric and lies barely below the surface, spilling out at the slightest tug of a loose thread.

It's no wonder Washington hates outsiders. We stumble in, blided by the quaintness and potential, assuming the rules of basic integrity and civility are present. When we dare to ask a question, make a suggestion or point out corruption we are met with swift and viscous action.

Is it a coincidence three people from the "outside" who didn't know eachother at all have filed ethics complaints against the mayor? What are the chances all three are crazy and have a personal vendetta?

Washington's problems are not the people who shed light on what is happening. The problem and why it isn't thriving, is the refusal to look at and put an end to what so many know is harming the citizens and the city. It's the paralyzing fear too many have, to look at the truth and take the required action to really change things.

This is a small town, the closets are full and the skeletons tumbling.

https://youtu.be/Gv45WIKBUJA?feature=sharsengnneadt

Monthly meeting of the Washington, GA City Council

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

District 2 city council members Andy Anderson, David Fisher and Newt Gunter voted against a motion to ask for city administrator Will Long's resignation while District 1 voted to have him resign. The motion died so Long remains in his role.

The allegations made against Long, while not yet investigated or proven are very serious. Very serious. What people choose to do in their personal life is their prerogative and should remain so UNLESS it involves their job and they are representing the city or they are sexually harassing someone as Wesley claims.

The thing that makes Wesley's allegations so serious is that she was doing work for the city and Long was her representative for the city. If he or any city employee or official was sending unwanted sexual texts and photos to anyone, that is a violation of the oath they swear and of professional ethics.

I've seen the evidence. It makes me wonder what on earth deBin was accused of to get a vote asking for his resignation.

If Long had her doing work before she was under contract that is serious. If he was sending her unwanted pornographic photos, that is very serious. If he paid her, more because he had a personal reason to want her around than a reason that benefited the city, that is very serious and potentially a federal crime.

The choices and behaviors seem to have resulted in a situation that is very bad for the citizens and could cost the city money when we have a failing water infrastructure.

Long will have an opportunity to defend himself in court, as he should. This time it's bigger than the court of public opinion in Washington.

God and truth will prevail.

12/09/2025

Ethics complaint made against Washington, Georgia city administrator includes sexually explicit photos and text messages.

I received a copy of an ethics complaint made by Amethyst Wesley, against city administrator of Washington, Georgia, Donald “Will” Long. The complaint is dated November 24, 2025 and details many allegations including Personal Boundary Violation and Misconduct. You can see the complaint below thi...

12/07/2025

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