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"Steel Magnolias," the Washington Little Theater Company's next production, is special in that it marks the group's 35th anniversary, 19712006. More ... The Washington Little Company is 35 years old this year and in celebration of that milestone is planning a reception in conjunction with the production of "Steel Magnolias." More ... Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front, l-r) Michael Pharr, Vanessa Willis, Brandon Waller, (back) Chelsea Burse, John Pope, and Dauri Binns. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor each month. Students selected must have a positive attitude, a strong d More ... Robert "Peewee" Armour of Washington spoke to the Kiwanis Club at its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9. Armour entertained members of the club with a series of poems that he had written which related to life experiences, events, and people that he had known. Bes Moore was program host for the More ... The news is good for pet owners - Georgia's Dog and Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP) was re-instated on Friday, September 1, according to Tommy Irvin, Georgia commissioner of agriculture. More ... Stormy weather has caused many problems for Washington-Wilkes Middle School this week. These storms caused teachers to do additional work and reenter student grades in the computer system. Athletic activities were interrupted and rescheduled for later dates. More ... What is love without commitment? What is love without a faithful, cooperative spirit? I can tell you; it is nothing. It's just a word we use loosely, because it sounds good. More ... This dark gray colored Pharoah Hound, Shar-Pei-mix is the second of the two dogs. The female was featured in last week's paper. She is light gray. More ... For the eighth year straight, Washington-Wilkes Primary School has been named a Distinguished School of Excellence! We are very proud of this accomplishment and we understand that it does not happen without a lot of hard work and dedication from students, teachers, parents, and the community. We are More ... After being selected as District Attorney of the Year at the district attorneys seminar in Jekyll Island, Toombs Judicial Circuit District Attorney Dennis Sanders has been elected chairman of the Georgia State Bar's Investigative Panel of the State Bar Disciplinary Board for 2006-2007. More ... The Celebrity Waiters Dinner sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit Wills Memorial Hospital will be held on Tuesday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m., at the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Cafeteria. More ... The annual Woman's Club Membership Tea was held Tuesday afternoon, August 22, at the clubhouse and attended by current and new members as well as prospective new members. More ... Interest has been so high for the Washington Little Theater Co.'s fall opener, "Steel Magnolias," that six performances have been scheduled. This includes four evening presentations and two matinees. More ... "It is Wilkes County 4-H community birthday calendar time again," announced Wilkes County Extension Agent Marcie Simpson. "The community calendar needs your birthday or anniversary listed so everyone can share in the celebration." More ... "Forgiven" of Lawrenceburg, Ind., will be giving a free special concert at Sardis Baptist Church, Rayle, on Sunday evening, October 1, at 7 p.m. More ... Shelby Childers, RN, Infection Control Officer at Wills Memorial Hospital, will be the featured speaker at the WMH Tea and Learn on September 8, at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital café. More ... Whether you help prepare food for large crowds or your own family, you have a responsibility to serve safely. The Washington First United Methodist Church will be hosting a "Serve Food Safely" Workshop on Saturday, September 23, from 8 a.m. to noon in the church fellowship hall. All persons who cook More ... The Adult Bible Searchers Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church gathered at the home of Edward and Susan Pope on Spring Street Tuesday evening, August 29, for a picnic and fellowship. More ... Alaina Corley Berner Lagroon, a Theatre Performance and Arts Management major, has graduated More ... Lianna Virginia Lagroon of Anderson, S.C., has graduated from T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, S.C., and received several honors. More ... Two and a half pounds of litter that's about how much one chicken produces in its lifetime. A team of University of Georgia scientists is working to turn the poultry state's waste litter into a valuable alternative fuel product. More ... Two Wilkes County anglers, Vernon Anthony and Jim McClain (pictured above), placed seventh in the Sportsman Association Black Bass Anglers competition and received cash awards. More ... Georgia students can win a trip to Washington, D.C., and help spread the word about the dangers of radon gas through a poster contest offered by the National Safety Council. More ... The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reminds deer hunters who purchased a big game license between September 11, 2005, and January 9, 2006, that they need a new deer harvest record prior to the 2006-2007 deer hunting season. Landowners, honorary, and lifetim More ... The North Wilkes Steering Committee will meet at the Tignall Lunchroom Thursday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m. At this meeting more plans will be finalized for the upcoming fall festival that we are all looking forward to. As of now we know we will have a petting zoo, cloggers, a kids' fashion show, and More ... I hope everyone had a nice Labor Day holiday. Fall will soon arrive and I am one who loves the fall. Halloween is around the corner, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas. Time does fly. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Scroggs, their daughter April and granddaughter Laurie Ann of Jackson County hosted a barbecue di More ... The Gospel singing group, "Forgiven," will be in concert at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday, October 1, at 7 p.m. The concert is free and Rev. John Mark Carpenter and the members of Sardis invite you to come out and hear this popular group from Indiana who have sung with the Gaithers and the Weatherfor More ... I hope each of you had a good and safe Labor Day holiday weekend. Thanks to Bob and Betty Ann West for placing pretty flowers Sunday for the worship services at Phillips Mill Baptist Church. Congratulations and best wishes to Mickey and Nancy Ray Sisson of Phillips Mill Baptist Church who celebrated More ... Mr. and Mrs. Barry Martin of Chapel Hill, N.C., visited Mr. and Mrs. Evans Davis Tuesday evening. Also visiting them on Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Coryer Poss and Rev. and Mrs. O'Neil Martin. After attending the funeral of Bobby McCarty last Monday, Billy Collins of Newnan and Eddie Sorrells from Sn More ... |
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