Washington County, Georgia

Washington County, Georgia
Washington County Courthouse in Sandersville
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°58′N 82°47′W / 32.97°N 82.79°W / 32.97; -82.79
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedFebruary 25, 1784 (1784)
Named afterGeorge Washington
SeatSandersville
Largest citySandersville
Area
 • Total
684 sq mi (1,770 km2)
 • Land678 sq mi (1,760 km2)
 • Water5.9 sq mi (15 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
19,988
 • Estimate 
(2024)
19,834
 • Density29.5/sq mi (11.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewashingtoncountyga.gov

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,988. The county seat is Sandersville. The county was established on February 25, 1784. It was named for Revolutionary War general and President of the United States George Washington.