As the American Cancer Society%27s Summer Garrison cheers them on, the student body of Washington-Wilkes Elementary School release Relay for Life balloons into the spring wind in memory of, and in honor of, Wilkes County people who have fought cancer More...
In an effort to upgrade their workplace skills, Tonia Bolton and James Harris work on computers at the Ga. Department of Labor One-Stop center at the Adult Education Center behind McDonald%27s. More...
Country singer Woody Bradshaw is among the musicians set to perform as part of a full weekend of live music, original art, fine crafts, special events, and workshops that More...
A young woman who stirs hearts with her description of a visit to heaven, and a rocking praise band from Thomson will highlight a youth night that will touch hearts in a very non-church setting. More...
The entire student body of Washington-Wilkes Elementary School turned out for a surprise in honor of Vernilla Clark, accompanied by her son and grandson, to plant a tree at the school in her honor. More...
Wilkes County Community Partnership Executive Director Carolyn Reynolds (left) and Polly Fievet (right) present checks to Celeste Stover and Debbie Wells in support of community arts programs. More...
Funeral services for Robert Willard Blakey, 87, of Tignall, were held Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Hopkins Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Cates officiating. More...
Graveside services for Eleanor Harris Barnett Dawkins of Elberton were held Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at Elmhurst Cemetery, Elberton, with Rev. Gary Purvis officiating. She died Sunday, April 2. More...
Kiwanis Georgia District Governor Johnny Johnson (left) shows off the Washington-Wilkes throw that was given to him by Washington Kiwanis Vice President Bill Steed (right) on behalf of the local club at the recent Division VI rally held in Thomson. More...
A pair of wins last week strengthened the Washington-Wilkes baseball Tigers%27 season record to 6-5 but the majority of the satisfaction came from the extra-inning whipping of the Lincoln County Red Devils. More...
The new 2006-2007 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations now are available on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) website at www.gofishgeorgia.com, at WRD offices, and at fishing license retailers around the stat More...
Four Wilkes County students at Briarwood Academy recently received awards at the school%27s annual winter sports banquet for their contributions to basketball, cheerleading and twirling. More...
Although the numbers are still being crunched, all indications are that the 2006 Spring Tour of Homes was a success in bringing visitors to Washington-Wilkes for the perfect spring weekend. More...
A law enforcement strike force of 25 city, county, state, and parole officers made a 3 a.m. raid on a Baltimore home recently resulting in 11 drug arrests and Washington police say an ongoing investigation promises more arrests to come. More...
A public meeting to hear about potential environmental issues that the proposed Elba III natural gas pipeline project is planned for next Thursday, April 13, and affected landowners say they%27re consulting with experts who have fought pipeline compa More...
Qualifying for this year%27s Wilkes County elections will begin April 24 and run through April 28, Wilkes County Supervisor of Elections Jim Burton said. More...
A Thomson cement truck driver escaped injury if not embarrassment when he rolled the loaded truck while crossing a ditch to deliver his load on Seven Oaks Drive in Washington. More...
The Senior Choir and Drama Team of the First Baptist Church, Washington, will present the sacred cantata, "The Seven Last Words of Christ" by Theodore Dubois, on Sunday, April 9, at 7 p.m. More...
The Washington Presbyterian Church has plans for three events leading up to the special Easter Sunday worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 16. More...
Funeral services for C.B. Bankston, 94, of Rayle, were held Saturday, April 1, 2006, at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, with Rev. Robert Crawford and Rev. James McIver officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. More...
Funeral services for Paul Barnett Moss, 81, of Washington were held Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at Hopkins Funeral Home with Rev. Ficklen Guinn officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. More...
It is a great experience to view our surroundings from an aircraft or a tall building. From such a vantage point, we gain a new insight and perspective, and problems seem to lose their urgency and importance. More...
James Finch of WashingtonWilkes has been named a United States National Award Winner in the field of science by the United States Achievement Academy. More...
