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August 10, 2006  RSS feed
Another fun evening in Greater Tuna
Bradley Barber (right) and Graham Maurer (left) will play a dozen smalltown characters each in the rural comedy "Greater Tuna" at the Washington Little Theater starting tonight. The curtain will open at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, August 10-12, and Sunday matinee at 2. More...
Taxes higher despite lower millage rates
Hike in most assessments called unfair by affected taxpayers
By SPARKY NEWSOME

Most property taxpayers in Wilkes County will be paying higher taxes this year thanks to higher assessments on a large portion of the properties in the county. More...

New school complex 'no longer viable;' taxes still rise
By KIP BURKE

After hearing from the public and looking at the numbers, the Wilkes County Board of Education has postponed the construction of a new high school and middle school. But a reduction in the millage rate still allowed for an increase in taxes, after property revaluation, necessary to pay for shortfall More...

 News
• Quarterly blood drive set here for next Thursday, August 17
The quarterly blood drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Shepeard Blood Center will be held Thursday, August 17. More...
• Food distribution set for August 24 at Third Shiloh
• Tom Watson Watermelon Festival set for this Saturday in Thomson
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 The Office Cat
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Stop the presses! Randy got 'em going
R andy Ogletree at Tyler's Machine Shop saved the More...
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 Opinions
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The Lefthander's Handbook
T he Left-Hander's Handbook is a collection of books about More...
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 Letters
• One logical answer to budget problem
TO THE EDITOR: The recent BOE hearings made clear several depressing but challenging truths that must be faced by Wilkes County citizens. All of these truths fall under the large umbrella of "We are already paying more in taxes than we can afford." More...
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 Sports
• Georgia's nine public fishing areas can provide families with diverse array of outdoor activity
Georgia boasts nine excellent public fishing areas (PFAs) where families and friends can enjoy more than just fishing. These areas also provide a variety of outdoor fun and adventure. More...
• Fall soccer sign-up begins Mon., Aug. 7 at Parks & Rec Dept.
• Cheerleading signup underway for girls ages 4-12 at W-WPRD
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 Obituaries
• Joseph Jenkins
Funeral services for Joseph Jenkins, 77, of Tignall, were held Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the St. Johns Baptist Church, Danburg, with Rev. H.M. Easley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died July 21. More...
• Lula Mae Maddox
• Stanly Leroy Walton
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 Worship
• Wilkes Sunday School Union meets at White Rock Baptist
The Wilkes County Sunday School Union convened with the White Rock Baptist Church, Rayle, where Rev. G.L. Avery served as host pastor and Willie Hampton as host superintendent. More...
• article has image Victory Baptist homecoming services set Sunday, Aug. 13
• Bethesda Baptist sets homecoming Sunday, Aug. 20
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 Personalities
• Baldwin accepts Kiwanis scholarship
Joseph Baldwin (center), a recipient of the annual Kiwanis Academic Scholarship for 2006, spoke to the Washington Kiwanis Club at its regular Tuesday lunch meeting on August 8. He thanked the club for its support and told of his plans for the future which include a five-year dual degree program at N More...
• article has image WCHS teachers honored for high test score increases
• article has image Troopers tell of duties, training
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 Don't Forget
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Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate the pastor's anniversary More...
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