In an ongoing effort to attract attention to all the things that Washington offers travelers, the Downtown Development Authority, working with local merchants and others, has placed billboards in prominent places around the city. More...
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating whether or not alcohol played a role in a fatal wreck that took the life of a Tignall man Sunday afternoon. More...
The athletic program at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School continues to take its influence beyond the venues of competition and into the spirits of its athletes, their fans, and now even those who just happened to be looking. More...
In weekend basketball action, the Washington-Wilkes Tigers got a boost to their confidence level and a boost to their record as they easily rolled past both Taliaferro County and Georgia Military College in home games January 20 and 21. More...
Funeral services for Matilda Maxey Hull, 101, were held Thursday, January 12, 2006, at New Springhill Baptist Church, Philomath, with Rev. R.A. Hunter officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died January 5. More...
Rev. Kathy Lamon and the ministers of Washington Ministers United invite the community to participate in a community-wide ecumenical worship service to be held Sunday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Smyrna United Methodist Church. More...
Mr. and Mrs. David McAvoy of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Nicole, to Timothy Paul Echols, also of Washington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neill Echols of Crawfordville. More...
The Dial-A-Prayer Ministry is sponsored in the Wilkes County area by Beaverdam Baptist Church, Rayle. The toll-free telephone number to call to hear a different speaker each day is 1877-337-7785. Registration for participating in the Washington-Wilkes Little League Program 2006 is underway and will More...
Memory Lane Cruisers award Cruise-In funds to local groups