George Brewer (left) of the Georgia Department of Transportation spoke to the Rotary Club of Washington and outlined the status of many of the state's current and future roadways including several located in Wilkes County.
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The First United Methodist Pre-school class of 2006 graduated recently in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church. In the fall, two students Kaylee Whisnant and Maura Jackson, will be attending Kindergarten. More...
By MARTHA R. PARTRIDGE
Wilkes Co. Extension Agent Are you ever afraid to open your cupboard doors and look too closely? Do you wonder if that flour, sugar, baking powder or baking soda should be thrown out even if they look okay? Do they ever get too old to use? More...
Amanda Kirkland Smith was guest of honor at a baby shower given by her aunts, Peggy Jones of Washington and Eloise Prince of Clayton, on Saturday, May 20, at The Fitzpatrick Hotel. More...
Bunny Gunby was guest speaker at the program-dinner meeting of the Pilot Club of Washington, Inc., Tuesday evening, May 26, at the Home Caf. More...
Emily Linares, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Linares of Washington, was one year old on May 24 and celebrated on several occasions. More...
Nettie Merriweather was guest of honor at a 75th birthday celebration at her home on May 27. Her birthday was May 25. More...
Lt. Colonel (Ret.) and Mrs. Dennis Warren Hopkins Jr. of Fort Worth, Tex., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Marie, to Marco Antonio Alanis of Haltom City, Tex., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Alanis of Durango, Mex. More...
Jay and Lee Durham were honored at a baby shower on Saturday evening, May 20, at the home of Jon and Beth Conard in Upton Mill. Hostesses for the outdoor occasion were Beth Conard, Pauline Bell, Jennifer Cragle, Linda Smith and Shelley Warrenfells. More...
Katy Meech of Washington was guest of honor at a baby shower on Saturday afternoon, May 27, at The Fitzpatrick Hotel. Hostesses were Sherri Bailey, Susan Chafin, Sasha Lance and Lisa Isham. More...
Cassidy Elizabeth Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Barnett of Washington announce the birth of their daughter, Cassidy Elizabeth, on Thursday, June 1, at University Hospital in Augusta. Cassidy weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 inches long. More...
These W-WES fifth graders, chosen by their teachers as the most outstanding in citizenship and cooperation, were each presented a "Principal's Award" at the 2006 Honors Day program held just before school ended last month. More...
Natalie Marie Tyler graduated cum laude from Savannah College of Art and Design Saturday, June 3, at ceremonies in the Savannah Civic Center. More...
Rob Lovvorn, a rising eighth grade stsudent at WashingtonWilkes Middle School, has been named an AllA m e r i c a n Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy. More...
Two Wilkes County students were named to the honor roll at Athens Christian School for the fourth quarter of the 2005-2006 school year. More...
Asa Daniel Duggan III of Augusta has completed his freshman year at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and was named to the dean's list for the spring quarter. More...
Guests of Mrs. Sara Gresham were Johnny Gresham, Ashtyn Johns, and Katherine Melson. Mrs. Dot Wolfe's visitors were Nora and Lyn Wolfe, Helen Hodgson, Doris Willis, and Julia Gartrell. More...
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