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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
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WCHS teachers honored for high test score increases
     During preplanning week, Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School was recognized for achievement in two areas of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT). Results of testing in math and science put local students in the upper level of students statewide and plaques were awarded to the scho
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Troopers tell of duties, training
     At the August 3 meeting of the Washington Rotary Club, Georgia State Troopers Donnie Smith (Rotary immediate past president), Ronnie Rhodes, and Tommy Crafton presented an informational program on the history of the Georgia State Patrol and showed a video on training camp activities. They explained
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Jenni Holes named to Dean's List at Berry College
     Jennifer Alyssa Holes of Washington Wilkes has been named to the spring semester dean's list at Berry College at Mount Berry near Rome.
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Kathy Burgess Cheek marries John F. Richardson III on July 8
     Kathy Burgess Cheek of Hull and John F. Richardson III of Watkinsville were united in marriage Saturday, July 8, at three-thirty o'clock in the afternoon at Alpine in Helen before immediate family and friends.
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Maria Walker receives Chancellor's Council Scholarship at Texas Tech
     Maria Burgess Walker, daughter of Martin and Janet Burgess, received the Texas Tech University Chancellor's Council Scholarship for the academic year 2006-2007.
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Brandon Linares treated to birthday party at Funsville
     Brandon Linares, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Linares, celebrated his ninth birthday August 1 and was honored on two occasions.
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Minan Maxwell returns from Alaskan cruise
     Minan Maxwell was awarded a seven-day trip for two to Alaska by her employer, Central Programs Incoporated - Gumdrop Books.
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Amberly Ward Aycock to wed Philip Louis Roberts on Dec. 2
     Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Marion Aycock of Lincolnton announce the engagement of their daughter, Amberly Ward, to Philip Louis Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Isaac Roberts of Washington.
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Ellen Barnes and Lemuel Leroy united in marriage on July 8
     Ellen Faires Barnes and Lemuel Robert LeRoy of Charlotte, N.C., exchanged wedding vows in an impressive double-ring ceremony Saturday, July 8, at two o'clock in the afternoon at Carmel Baptist Church in Charlotte. Dr. Clay Barnes of Charlotte, father of the bride, and Rev. Albert W. Huyck of Tignall
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Waller Hearn honored at first birthday party
     Carlton Waller Hearn III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Waller Hearn Jr. of Augusta, celebrated his first birthday with a party at his home on Saturday, July 15. His birthday was July 11.
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Sasha Dawn Lance, TJ Quarles married in ceremony July 8
     Sasha Dawn Lance of Washington and TJ Quarles of Lyons were married in a lovely double-ring ceremony on Saturday, July 8, at four o'clock in the afternoon at the Washington First United Methodist Church. Rev. Gale Seibert of Washington officiated.
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Ruth Newberry and Ginny Callaway honored at luncheon
     Ruth Newberry and Ginny Callaway were guests of honor at a birthday luncheon on July 7 at Washington Manor.
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Cole Rhodes celebrates fifth birthday July 12
     Cole Rhodes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Rhodes Jr., celebrated his fifth birthday on Wednesday, July 12.
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Jackson Thornton celebrates second birthday July 20
     Jackson Alexander Thornton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thornton, was two years old on July 20 and celebrated on two occasions.
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Joseph Baldwin guest of honor at party, cookout
     Joseph Baldwin was guest of honor at a party and cookout at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Waters on East Robert Toombs Avenue Saturday evening, July 22.
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Wilkes Health Care residents visit with family and friends
     Guests of Mrs. Sara Gresham were Johnny and Lynda Gresham, Katherine Melson, and Mabel Johnson. Mrs. Sara E. Walton's guests were Chad Garrett, Shirley Crocker, Linda Garrett, and Helen Hodgson. Visiting Mrs. Annie Kate Norman were Rev. Dan Rosser and Lois Ann Norman. Linda and Gene Anthony visited
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