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Mickey Channell (left), Georgia State Representative for District 116, spoke to the Washington Kiwanis Club at its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 13. Rep. Channell reviewed Georgia's $18.6 billion dollar budget and it's allocations which include pay increases for educators, law enforcement pe More ... Volunteer drivers needed now for Wilkes Road to Recovery Summer Garrison from the American Cancer Society and Debbie Anderson, Wilkes County Road to Recovery Coordinator, are asking citizens to meet at the Wills Memorial Hospital Library Friday, September 15, at 1:30 p.m. to signup to be a volunteer driver for Wilkes County patients who need assistance ge More ... Smyrna United Methodist set revival services starting Sun. Smyrna United Methodist Church will have annual revival services beginning Sunday, September 17, and continuing through Wednesday, September 20. More ...
Curt Klein (left) and Mike Reiner (right) of Capital Investment Advisors, in Atlanta, outlined stock market trends and investment strategies for members of the Washington Rotary Club during their regular meeting on Thursday, September 7. Jim Burton was program host for the day. More ... Winterville to salute veterans' service on Veterans Day In observance of Veterans Day on November 11, there will be an appreciation day held in Winterville, using as a theme, "Thanks for Our Freedom." More ...
By MARVIN GOLDMAN, CEO Wills Memorial Hospital As a preface to beginning a series of articles in next week's More ...
Jane Bundy (center) was inducted as the newest member of the Washington Rotary Club on Thursday, September 7. She was installed by Club President Tammy Bryngelson. Joey Fievet (left) was the sponsoring member. More ... Women can help in men's battle against deadly prostate cancer For many years, it has been known as "a man's disease." But it doesn't have to be that way. The American Cancer Society wants to enlist women in the battle against the second deadliest cancer striking American men: prostate cancer. More ...
The Little River family of churches which includes Bethel UMC, Mount Zion UMC, and Smyrna UMC, again said "thank you" to different community organizations for all that they do day in and day out with their third annual Hero Cookie Day. More ...
By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS After a long Labor Day weekend, school is back in session. The 4-H Club met this week with Marcie Simpson, The 4-H County Extension agent. Simpson will meet with these students monthly teaching these students valuable skills and working on various projects. More ... THE ACADEMIC CORNER Pre-K program leads the way in school readiness The Pre-K Program at Washington Wilkes Elementary School serves 100 four-year-old children. The Pre-K is in its third year on the elementary school campus, having previously been housed at Washington-Wilkes Primary School. More ...
"Steel Magnolias," the Washington Little Theater's season opener, differs in its performance times from the theater's usual lineup. 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 ... Time to sign up for 4-H birthday calendar 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 ...
The children of First United Methodist Pre-K enjoyed a day at the Washington-Wilkes Little Theater last Wednesday. They saw the performance of "The Princess and the Pea" and they said they liked all the actors and especially Lester the Jester, played by Phil Rothman. Pictured above with the cast are More ...
The opening meeting of Gamma Tau Chapter, an international organization of women educators, was held in Washington on Saturday, September 9, beginning with a delicious brunch. President Sherry DuBois thanked the members for the donations of school supplies and children's books. More ... Natural blanket keeps plants alive over winter By GARY WADE In a few weeks, gold, red and yellow leaves will flame on tree branches across the state. And then they will drop. Instead of spending your fall dragging leaves to the curb, consider using them as a blanket for your plants. More ...
Janie Cravens (center) spoke to the Washington Rotary Club and told members about her experiences at McDonalds' Hamburger University which she attended recently. She explained some of the business principles taught there and she told about some of the awards she won. Her husband, David, visited the More ...
Mysti is a beautiful semi-longhaired orange cat. He is a very loving, gentle cat and is vaccinated and neutered. He's ready for a home. More ... Don't ignore bullying at school; do something to stop it By BRAD HAIRE If your child is being bullied, you can do some things to help stop it. More ... UGA forestry study reveals that southern pine forests can provide reliable solutions for energy independence A study by scientists at the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources has confirmed that new methods can successfully harvest significant amounts of forest biomass for energy production from southern pine forests without adversely impacting roundwood (pulpwood and sawti More ...
Alvin Rousey of Tignall (l) presented Washington pharmacist Joey Fievet with a very special old 4-ounce glass prescription bottle that may date back as far as 1922. On the bottle is the inscription "J.B. Green Drug Store for Reliable Prescriptions Phone 60 Washington, Ga." John B. Green owned what b More ...
Technology can help elderly stay home safer, longer Dear Savvy Senior, I recently heard about some new More ...
With the unveiling of Georgia's comprehensive litter prevention and abatement campaign, "Litter. It Costs You," there's a new bird in town. Based on the official state bird, the brown thrasher, "The Brown Trasher" is a colorful new mascot that represents a great new program that's really taking flig More ... RAYLE NEWS By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 The popular singing group "Forgiven" of Indiana will give a concert at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday evening, October 1, at 7 p.m. You may have heard them before because they have sung with the Gaithers, Weatherfords, Jerry and the Singing Goffs, Hovie Lister, and the Statesman Quartet. The concert i More ... Lunch and Learn club meets for meal, business The Rayle Lunch and Learn met at Rayle City Hall August 23. More ... Lundberg News By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 Happy birthday wishes to our sweet friend, Mrs. Juanita Bradford, on Thursday, September 14. Hope you have many more. Mr. and Mrs. James Sherrer attended the graveside services of Mark Harper at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery Wednesday morning. Sincere sympathy is extended to his family. His mother, More ... Aonia News By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 It's September and I love the weather. It's much better to me with cool nights and cooler days. Soon the leaves will be turning to gorgeous colors of yellow, brown, and red. It will soon be time to take a trip to the mountains and enjoy getting away. I hope to go for my birthday in October. We had a More ... Tyrone News By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 The month of September is a special time for Georgia Baptist State Missions offering and season of prayer. Out 2006 theme is "Sow, Reap, Rejoice . . . Together. (John More ... Joe Swann dies in Brunswick at age 91 Joseph Allen "Joe" Swann, 91, of Brunswick died Friday, August 25, 2006, at Hospice of the Goldn Isles. His birthday was Wednesday, August 1. More ... Tignall News By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232 At this time, let's revisit the National Park Service (NPS) Cumberland Island matter. First, emotions came back of that day. Yes, it was hot. It was a long day. There were gnats. However, after hearing more of the NPS's plan (vehicles on beaches), trams, minibuses, or SUVs, should not be allowed on More ...
The North Wilkes Steering Committee met Thursday, September 7, at the Tignall Lunchroom. Those attending were Pat Grimaud, Jessie Shoemaker, Margie Bunch, Susannah Carter, Margaret Fortson, Gloria Ware, Eudora Huyck, Nobie More ... Barbeque benefit set for Jim Bolden at Kum Bak Cafe The Kum Bak Café will be sponsoring a benefit barbecue on Saturday, September 16, for Jim Bolden who has cancer. More ... Old Tignall photos needed for display at 'Rather Be' fest The North Wilkes Steering Committee is asking for all of you readers to look through all your old photographs of Tignall or people who lived here long ago. More ... Homecoming set at Mallorysville Baptist Sun., September 24 Mallorysville Baptist Church will have homecoming Sunday, September 24. More ...
On Sunday, September 10, descendants of John Morgan Rhodes and Lois (Wright) Rhodes gathered at the old homeplace of John Wright (son of John and Lois) and Ula Lee (Walker) Rhodes for a fly-in/barbecue family reunion. More ... |
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