The charming bell tower at Paul E. Thiele Park provides a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike, its simple elegance representing the understated beauty that defines so much of Sandersville.

The Washington County Courthouse stands as the crown jewel of downtown, its impressive architecture serving as both a functional government building and a visual anchor for the community.

Sully’s Steamers, a steamed bagel sandwich franchise that uses words like “oozy” to describe its products, is open at 255 E. Clayton St., which previously housed a frat bar. It does business mostly ...