October 5, 2006 RSS feed / News

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W-WMS Corner

Beta Club sponsoring fund-raiser for Nancy C. Long Cancer Walk
By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS
This week at Washington-Wilkes Middle School many exciting events have occurred. For instance, Marine Sgt. Palmer from Thomson visited Gloria Rhodes' career connections class. Sgt. More...

Heath named Research Fellow at RAND center in Santa Monica

Major Garrett D. Heath has been selected as an Army Research Fellow at the RAND Corporation's Arroyo Center in Santa Monica, California. More...

GSP investigates September accidents

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

Celebrity Waiters Dinner will be held October 10 at W-WCHS

The Celebrity Waiters Dinner sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit Wills Memorial Hospital will be held on Tuesday, October 10. More...

Drunk driving, property crimes lead list in September roundup of Wilkes arrests

Again for the month of September, drunk driving was the most common crime in Wilkes County, with property crimes and probation violations coming in second. More...

Dangerous intersection to get 4-way stop

As trucks speed past the evidence of the most recent fatal crash at the intersection of Highways 44 and 22, the Georgia Department of Transportation says the intersection will get a new flashing red light. More...

Finding someone you trust can be difficult in this hot industry

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some advice on More...

Aonia News

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

I spent Sunday late evening in the ER in Augusta at the University Hospital. I am sorry there is not too much news at this time. I feel better but will have more tests. More...

'I'd Rather Be In Tignall' Festival will be held on Sat., November 4

The fifth annual "I'd Rather Be In Tignall" Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November 4. More...

Homemakers find state flower quilt already assembled

When the Tignall Homemakers met on September 21 they were delighted to find that this year's quilt featuring state flowers was already in place on the frame. More...

Old schoolhouse will be the site of the Courtground reunion Sun.

The Courtground School Reunion will hold its 14th annual reunion at the old schoolhouse on Courtground Road on Sunday, October 8, at 1 p.m. More...

Tyrone News

By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657

Thanks to all who had a part in our Georgia Baptist Season of Prayer and State Missions during the month of September. Approximately 70 percent of Georgia's 8.3 million people are unchurched. More...

Methodists' fall bazaar set this Friday and Saturday

The First United Methodist Church of Washington will have a fall bazaar Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7. More...

Grassroots Arts Program now accepting applications

Applications are being taken for the Grassroots Arts Program, which can provide funding for arts and other non-profit organizations in Wilkes County. More...

Local firefighters to collect funds for burn camp

Firefighters from the Washington Fire Department will be conducting a Boot Drive for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation this weekend. More...

ACS Summit set for Oct. 14 at The Depot in Thomson

The American Cancer Society's Volunteer Leadership Summit will be held on Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., at The Depot, 111 Railroad Street, Thomson. More...

WLT Co. celebrates 35 years at Shelby's Reception September 30

The Washington Little Theater celebrated its 35th year as it hosted Shelby's Reception on Saturday, September 30, at Wisteria Hall, home of Jane and Jim Bundy on More...

Christina Crookham receives WMH Foundation Scholarship

Christina Crookham has received a check from the Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship to enable her in pursuing a Registered Nursing (RN) degree while she is currently working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the hospital. More...

Walk of Hope raises funds for local cancer needs; public is invited to join walk at 6 p.m. October 13

By DEBBIE BENNETT

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Annual Nancy Callaway Long Walk of Hope scheduled for Friday evening October 13 on the Square in downtown Washington is the primary fund raiser for Beta Sigma Phi, Eta Omicron Chapter. Mrs. More...

Tignall News

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

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur O. Maney went to Hiawassee for a few days and visited his sister, Roberta Copeland, and his brother-in-law, Henry Hedden. More...

RAYLE NEWS

By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264

The Courtground School Reunion will be Sunday at 1 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to attend. It is a covered dish affair. A surprise and interesting entertainment program has been planned and you will not want to miss it. More...

Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Guests of Mrs. Sara Gresham were Johnny Gresham, Barbara and Pete Brown, Katherine Melson, Julia Gartrell, and Doris Willis. Mrs. Dot Wolfe's visitors were Lanette Drinkard, Virgiinia Wheless, and Jeannie Wolfe. Mrs. Sara E. More...

Lundberg News

By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363

We had good services at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Martin's message was from Psalm 139, and he sang a beautiful special called "Follow Me." Communion was also observed. Mr. and Mrs. More...