March 9, 2006 RSS feed / News

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Armour shows grand champion at steer show

Ethan Armour, a member of the Wilkes County FFA, showed the grand champion steer at the 52nd annual Washington Area Steer and Heifer Show held Saturday, March 4, at the McGill-Woodruff Agricultural Center in Washington. More...

Tells of children's home in Macon

Brian Evans, Executive Director of the Georgia Industrial Children%27s Home (GICH) in Macon, Georgia, was the guest speaker at Tuesday%27s meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club. More...

Fishing Creek Baptist to hold fund raiser for McClain family

The Christian Service Organization of Fishing Creek Baptist Church will have a special fundraising event for the family of Edyee Turner McClain who died February 23 following a long battle with cancer. More...

English teachers set seminar for parents

In an effort to help students succeed in English classes and give parents an opportunity to see what their children are working on in their English classes, the English department at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School extends an invitation t More...

2006 Tour of Homes will feature 10 homes; visit 'wwtourofhomes.com' for overview

The 2006 Spring Tour of Homes of Washington-Wilkes will be held on March 31, and April 1 and 2. The Candlelight Tour will get underway on Friday, March 31, at 6 p.m., and continue until 9 p.m. More...

Dig History!' will provide unique archaeology day camp for kids

"Come Dig History with Us!" say organizers of the Watson Brown Foundation who encourage students to "Learn more about Georgia%27s exciting history" at "Dig History!" an archaeology day camp for kids ages 11-17. More...

Wilkes County education a century ago

Members of the Metasville School in 1906 were (top row, l-r) Professor Asbury, Cluvious Wolfe (Coot), Edd Wolfe, Roy L. Albea, Leland H. Frazer, (second row) ? More...

W-WPS students raise $1,300 for Heart Association

Third graders at Washington-Wilkes Primary School participated in the Jump Rope for Heart program held at the school February 24. The event raised $1,300.00 with Kyle Gunter as the top moneymaker with $175.00. More...

Tignall News

By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 285-3232

Layton and Gloria Harris have just returned from a month-long camping trip at The Oaks Campground in Bushnell, Fla., south of Ocala. More...

World travellers love Wilkes County, have recruited property owners

By MILDRED S. SISSON

They travel the world. They love Wilkes County. "What a great place to be! We truly love Washington-Wilkes and want to see it thrive." Because of their promotion of WashingtonWilkes, six families have recently bought property in Wilkes County. More...

RAYLE NEWS

By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264

Pentecost Chapel will have a gospel singing and benefit soup supper Saturday, March 11, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and hear some good singing and enjoy many different kinds of soup, sandwiches, cheese slices and desserts. More...

CORRECTION:

In last week%27s law enforcement roundup, Bobby Quarles, 38, of Wilkes County, was incorrectly reported to have been charged with four counts of aggravated assault. More...

February blood donors named by Shepeard Blood Center

Shepeard Community Blood Center has supplied the following list of donors who participated in the February 16 community blood drive in Washington-Wilkes on February 16, and sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. More...

W-W Elementary School names honor roll, merit list students

The honor roll and merit list for the fourth six weeks grading period at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School has been released by the principal, Wanda Jenkins. More...

AR Sweetheart Readers honored on February 14

W-WMS Corner
By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS

The WWMS Sweetheart Readers were honored at the Sweetheart Reader Celebration on February 14, 2006. Goodie bags and tiger visors were presented to eighty-five sixth, seventh, and eighth graders who excelled in AR points. More...

Lost dog

This big handsome bulldog was found on Bartram Trace at the end of Hwy. 44. He had on a collar with no identification. He is extremely friendly, well-behaved, and well cared for. More...

Ga. State Patrol sees eight crashes, issues 51 speeding tickets

State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated eight traffic crashes during the month of February in Wilkes County. More...

It's wildfire season again in Georgia

As Wilkes County firefighters put out a fire that started as a controlled burn off the Sam McGill Parkway, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds citizens that wildfire season in Georgia has begun and will extend through the end of April or early Ma More...

Family reunions, celebrations, and revivals bring African-American families together

By REV. ED ANDERSON LTC (Ret) US Army

From mid January until the end of the February of each year is usually a special time of honoring the elders, ancestors, and high achievers in the African American community throughout this county, state, and nation. More...

Wilkes Co. women honored as 'Women of Achievement'

Joining such Georgia luminaries as Gone With the Wind More...

Your Pet's Health

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Sponsored by Wilkes County Veterinary Services 706-678-2929

Is your horse ready for spring? Your horse should be vaccinated for Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, and West Nile virus no later than May. It is very important that these vaccines be administered before the start of the mosquito season. More...

Hilleys go on mission trip to Mexico with S. Ga. group

Nancy and David Hilley of Mallorysville Baptist Church; James Prince and Judi of Beulah Baptist Church, have just returned from a mission trip to Old Mexico. More...

Lundberg News

By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 678-7363

Sincere sympathy is extended to Rev. and Mrs. O%27Neal Martin and family in the death of her sister, Mrs. Mary Wellmaker of Lincoln County. She was a lovely lady and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. More...

Are you in charge of your diabetes?

News for Families & Comsumers
By MARTHA PARTRIDGE Wilkes Co. Extension Agent

Diabetes is a complex disease. It is not like having a broken arm where the doctor sets the bone and you just wait to heal. More...

Tyrone News

By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 678-7657

Phillips Mill Bapist Women on Mission will meet Tuesday, March 14, at 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. All interested ladies are invited to take part. We could use More...

Aonia News

By SHERRY NEWSOME Please call 678-2898

We had good attendance at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. James Bland were special guests. Rev. Bland presented Ebenezer with two awards. More...