August 10, 2006 / News

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Anderson, Lamar attend Pilot International Annual Convention in Atlanta July 19-22

Sharleen Anderson and Edna Lamar, members of the Pilot Club of Washington, Inc., joined more than 1200 Pilot members from all over the world at the Pilot International/ Pilot International Foundation Annual Convention held in Atlanta July 19-22. More...

Tom Watson Watermelon Festival set for this Saturday in Thomson

Two days and counting until the third Annual Tom Watson Watermelon Festival in historic Thomson, Georgia. This Saturday, August 12, is the day and this year's festival is bigger and better than ever, according to curator Michelle Zupan. More...

Clark's Station homecoming set

Clark's Station Baptist Church on the Newtown Road near Jackson Crossroads will have homecoming Sunday, August 13, at 11 a.m. Revival services will begin that evening. More...

Lions Club to sell barbeque chicken Saturday, 11 to 1

The Washington Lions Club will have barbecued chicken plates available to the public on Saturday, August 12, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. More...

Clifford's Grove sets Homecoming service Sunday, August 13

Clifford's Grove Baptist Church at Lundberg will have its annual homecoming Sunday, August 13. More...

Movie maker looking for costumed extras; 'Deception' auditions Friday eve at library

The dozens of WashingtonWilkes folks who've portrayed historic characters at historic events now have a chance to act for a wider audience. More...

Storms and football practice couldn't stop JUMP kids from enjoying jump in the pool

By AMETHYST WYNN

The Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP) August monthly activity for students, mentors, and volunteers was sponsored by Sam and Dawn Moore, and Joshua and Caleb Saggus at their home on Tignall Road last Thursday evening. More...

Revival, dinner set at Fountain camp Saturday at 6:30

There will be a one night revival at the historic Fountain Campground on Saturday, August 12, 2006. Activities will begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the worship service at 7 p.m. More...

Migraine diagnosis key to finding relief; emergency room often not the answer

Migraines sufferers want relief fast. The debilitating effects of a migraine can seriously impair quality of life, disrupting work and family time. More...

Tignall News

By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232

Porches. "The porch promotes good conversation simply by virtue of the fact that on a porch there is no need for it." Garrison Keillor. In the early 1900s, porches were a way of life. More...

Aonia News

By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898

Rev. Huyck's sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday was on bearing and sharing burdens. It was a good message and I thought an extra good sermon. We had a good crowd, and a fellowship meal was held after the service. Mr. and Mrs. More...

Phillips Mill plans homecoming day August 13, 11 a.m.

Phillips Mill Baptist Church will have homecoming Sunday, August 13, at 11 a.m. More...

Lunch and Learn Clubbers enjoy painting boxes

The Rayle Lunch and Learn Club met Wednesday, July 26, at Rayle City Hall. Peggy Echols opened the meeting and presided. More...

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

The CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority Inc. will have a mass food distribution in Wilkes County on August 24. More...

Troopers record only 3 wrecks

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

Big Elberton fair set for October 2-7 seeking local talent

The 75th edition of the Elberton 12-County Fair is scheduled for October 2-7 in Elberton and organizers have announced that the fair is again seeking local talent and artists who would like to showcase their talents and skills. More...

Ongoing Georgia drought hurting timber production

Georgia's ongoing drought is having negative effects on shade trees and has caused a decrease in timber production for the past growing season, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). More...

Girl Scouts need volunteers

There is a need in Wilkes County for adult volunteers for leadership in the Girl Scout program. More...

Getting wet at the Back to School Bash

Dozens of kids (and a few grown-ups) cooled off in a sprinker and slip 'n slide Saturday at a special Back to School Bash sponsored by Washington City Council member Maceo Mahoney. More...

Taliaferro County Labor Day Fair set for September 4

Taliaferro County's 20th Annual Labor Day Fair will be held in Crawfordville on Monday, September 4, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free. More...

Overall fitness, healthy living keeps you sharp

BUILD AN EVEN STRONGER BRAIN

Dear Savvy Senior Can you give me some tips on how to sharpen my mind and improve More...

'His Last Days' to be presented for 23rd year on September 2-3

The twenty-third annual presentation of "His Last Days," an outdoor musical passion drama, will be presented Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3, at 7 p.m. in Tallulah Falls. More...

Lundberg News

By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363

Our annual homecoming at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church will be this Sunday, August 13. Services will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11:00. A covered dish meal will be served following the services. Rev. More...

Tyrone News

By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657

Phillips Mill Baptist Church welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Byrd as new members. Margaret Edwards enjoyed attending homecoming Sunday, Au More...

RAYLE NEWS

By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264

Homecoming will be held at Rock United Methodist Church Sunday, August 20, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gary Dean, District Superintendent of the Methodist Charge, bringing the special message. A covered dish dinner will follow at the noon hour. More...