In recognition of her academic excellence, senior Amanda Brooke has been named the 2005 STAR Student for Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School, and she has chosen Amy Wheatley as her STAR teacher. More...
Washington Mayor Willie Burns (front, left) reads a proclamation signed by himself and Wilkes County Commission Chairman Sam Moore (back, center) designating February 11 as “Kettle Creek Day.&rd More...
Twenty students were inducted as new members into the Washington-Wilkes Junior Beta Club during a special ceremony on January 26 at W-W Middle School. Those inducted were (front row, l-r) Mary Ellen Murphy, Brittany Guin, Whitney Branham, Amber Ellis, (middle row) Blake Connell, Josh Fair, Hannah Mc More...
Funeral services for Frances LeRoy Duke, 88, of Tignall were held Saturday, January 28, 2006, in the Tignall Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Fincher and Rev. Ficklen Guin officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Wednesday, January 25, in the Elbert Memorial Hospital, Elberton. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ware of Tignall were honored on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary at a reception on Saturday afternoon, January 14, at the Tignall Baptist Family Life Center. Hosts for the occasion were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ware. More...
Black history will be celebrated during February with a community market day in the historical Reese J. Booker playground and Whitehall Street. There will be vendors, games for children, and cooking of various soul foods. Admission is free. Persons interested in participating should call Felicia Ech More...
Mayor, banker, leader, Tiger Frank Thomas Jr. dies at 72