March 23, 2006 / News

Brittany McMahan's farm scene wins Dept. of Agriculture prize

On Tuesday, March 15, Brittany McMahan, a seventh-grade student at Washington-Wilkes Middle School was recognized by the Georgia Department of Agriculture for placing first in the statewide art competition in her category (Middle Grades 4-8) for her 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...

Methodist women to sponsor buffet lunch for Spring Tour

Members of the United Methodist Women (UMW) of the First United Methodist Church of Washington are sponsoring a buffet luncheon during the Spring Tour of Homes. The proceeds will benefit projects of the church. More...

Christina Crookham awarded WMH Foundation scholarship

Christina Crookham has received a check from the Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship to enable her in pursuing a Registered Nursing (RN) degree while she is currently working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the hospital. More...

Paula Stevens learns new hair color ideas with Ren Antonio

Paula Stevens, hair-stylist and owner of E-Clips in WashingtonWilkes, attended a seminar at Wynn Salon Services Training Center in Lawrenceville March 12-13. More...

Little River Aloha Relay team to sell barbeque plates Sat.

The Little River Aloha Relay for Life team is selling tickets for chicken barbecue plates for $5. The team is sponsored by Smyrna, Bethel and Mt. Zion United Methodist churches. More...

Uniform sale is well received

Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sponsored a uniform sale by C & J Medical Supply and Scrubs from Milledgeville, Ga. in the hospital lobby March 9, 2003. Shoppers participating were from the different medical offices in town and the hospital. More...

Alabama mad cow doesn't suggest nationwide spread

From Washington to Texas and now in Alabama - it may seem as if mad cow disease is making a migration to Georgia. But that%27s not how it works, says a University of Georgia expert. More...

Students enjoy samples of international cuisine

Area home-schooled students participated in the fifth annual International Food Fair held March 3 at the Washington Chapel fellowship hall. More...

Destructive four-wheeler riders will be prosecuted

It has come to the attention of the Town of Tignall that fourwheelers are destroying the softball field and parking lot on West Wooten Street. If anyone is caught on the property with a four-wheeler, you will be prosecuted. More...

Lundberg News

Clifford%27s Grove Baptist Church is planning to have sunrise services on Easter, starting at seven o%27clock. Be making plans to be with us that day. Mr. and Mrs. James Sherrer accompanied Mr. and Mrs. More...

Aonia News

Monday was the first day of spring, but our weather does not agree with this. That reminds me of the Bible and end times. You can%27t tell one season from the other. Friends, be prepared. It could happen any day. Mrs. More...

Seniors can get free legal help April 4, 10 to 12

Members of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) staff will be in Wilkes County to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. More...

Orators provide program for Optimists

The winners of the Washington-Wilkes Middle School oratorical contest sponsored by the Optimist Club of Washington presented the March program for the club. More...

21 4-H'ers participate in DPA; Newsome qualifies for state

Molly Newsome, Wilkes County Senior 4-H Club member, won first place with her History project at the Northeast District Project Achievement (DPA) competition held March 3-5 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center near Eatonton. More...

Ansley family's annual reunion set March 24-26

The Ansley Family Association will hold its annual reunion on March 24, 25, and 26, at the McDuffie Museum Building on Main Street in Thomson. More...

Brewton-Parker Concert Choir to perform March 26

The Brewton-Parker College Concert Choir will present an inspirational and worshipful concert at the First Baptist Church Sunday, March 26. More...

Describes new fine dining option

Guillaume (right) and Sokun (left) Slama were special guests at the Washington Rotary Club%27s regular lunch meeting on Thursday, March 16, where Guillaume described services offered by the couple at their new bed and breakfast inn, Lafayette Manor I More...

Youth choir to present cantata Sunday at First Baptist Church

Sunday, March 26, is Youth Sunday at the First Baptist Church with several activities planned for the day. More...

American Cancer Society offering 'FreshStart' classes

The American Cancer Society will offer four weeks of More...

Harvest Time clothing ministry has clothes for all ages, seasons

The clothing ministry at the Harvest Time Christian Center in Washington is growing and has become a successful ministry. More...

Walker shows grand champion in Perry

Brantley Walker (above) showed the grand champion Angus steer; and Ethan Armour showed the reserve champion Chi steer at the Georgia State Livestock Show in Perry. Members of the Washington-Wilkes FFA exhibited 14 steers and nine heifers. More...

Students of the Month named at W-WCHS

February Students of the Month at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School are (front row, l-r) manda Brooke, social studies; Carmen Boatwright, health sciences; April Shelton, band; Ebony Legette, Spanish; Jasmine Crew, business information techn More...

Tignall News

Jean Thompson Jackson of Louisville, Ky., spent several days last week with David and Beverly (Garrett) Barney at the Garrett place in Tignall. Mrs. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Can you believe that today, Monday, March 20, as I write my news, is the first day of spring? How time flies! Monday afternoon I went to the AARP meeting at the Senior Center. More...

Tyrone News

Vacation Bible School directors of the Georgia Baptist Association, don%27t forget the directors meeting coming up Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m., at the Mission Center. More...