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John Howard, Regions Bank branch manager (right), was installed as the newest member of the Washington Rotary Club at the club's regular Thursday meeting on October 5. Rotarian Jerry Stover was Howard's sponsoring member. Above, Howard is welcomed to the club by Probate Judge Jim Burton. 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 ... An epicurian treat: Lions barbeque set for Sat. October 28 Local epicureans who have savored the treat in the past will be pleased to know that another chicken barbecue, as prepared by the master chefs of the Washington Lions Club, is coming soon. More ...
Bi-Lo and Burdette Mill & Gin donated pumpkins, hay, corn, and mums for the fall decorations at Washington- Wilkes Elementary School. "The children love to see our lobby decorated and we couldn't do it without the generosity of businesses like these," said Guidance Counselor Debra Harper. Shown abov More ... Pet of the week This female Spaniel-mix is pretty, sweet, and tries to please. More ...
By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS This has been an exciting week at Washington Wilkes Middle School. The sixth grade students who met or exceeded their AR goal were rewarded with breakfast from McDonald's on Friday. Congratulations to all of the sixth graders that met their goals! The end of the fist nine weeks was October 9 and the More ... Lunch and Learn Friday at 12 set on breast, ovarian cancer Wills Memorial Hospital will host a Lunch and Learn Friday, October 13, at 12 noon in the hospital library. Dr. Michele Mason Woodard will be speaking on breast and ovarian cancer. More ...
Joe Barnett Jr. of Washington captured top honors in the amateur Shrimp and Grits Cook-off event held at the inaugural Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival held at Jekyll Island Septmeber 15-17. His signature recipe for "Cajun Style" shrimp and grits was first place winner in the contest as was prepared wit More ... THE ACADEMIC CORNER Technology is Everyday Business at W-WES Students at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School are actively engaged in the use of computer technology each day they attend school. Each Pre-K, fourth and fifth grade classroom is equipped with a minimum of two computers, with some classrooms housing as many as eight computers. All students Internet More ... Fire Prevention Week urges fire escape plans October 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week, and the American Red Cross urges all individuals and families to be prepared by forming a fire escape plan and discussing fire safety. More ...
Kirk T. Dodson, M.D., is the third in The News-Reporter's More ...
The Washington-Wilkes Chapter of Learning in Retirement Inc. (LIR) has received formal recognition by the Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN) of Boston, Massachusetts. More ...
Ashley Turner, Washington-Wilkes Tourism Director (right), spoke to the Washington Kiwanis Club at its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 10. She updated members on tourism activities and told them that tourism was the second largest industry in Georgia and third in the United States - Georgia rank More ... Insurance questions may be answered by commission's office Wilkes County residents with insurance problems or questions can receive assistance directly from the office of Commissioner John Oxendine by contacting his insurance investigator working in this area. More ...
Jennifer Lance Atkinson, a biology teacher at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, has been named the first Mary Frasier Scholar by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). More ...
Newly-elected officers of the FBLA chapter at Washington- Wilkes Comprehensive High School for 2006-2007 include, James Cade, president; Brittany Anderson, vice president; Jessica Echols, secretary; Alexis Cantey, treasurer; Tyson Gilland, public relations officer; John Lovvorn, Program/ Projects Ma More ...
Golden Harvest Food Bank collecting cans in food drive You can be a part of the community wide effort to participate in "It's Spooky to be Hungry," a food drive to benefit the Golden Harvest Food Bank. More ...
Katy Meech's seventh grade reading students dressed up in their favorite 1960s fashions to celebrate the decade that produced the popular young adult novel, More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232 David and Judy Tyler carried Mildred Tyler to Marietta Sunday, October 1, to visit with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Ferguson. It is always good to have Mrs. Ida Norman home. She visited at Tignall Baptist Church Sunday. She and her sister, Edna Carlton, live together in Sylvania More ...
Rules are very relaxed for the Youth category, 12 and under, for the gingerbread house competition for the Fall Festival. More ...
The North Wilkes Steering Committee met Thursday, October 12, at the Tignall Lunchroom. More ...
It seems that we have quite a celebrity in our little town. A picture and quote from Wilbur Maney appears in More ... Class of '56 holds anniversary celebration The cold, quiet, stillness of the Tignall High School lunchroom came alive with laughter as students of the 1956 graduating class gathered there Friday for last minute preparations for their 50th anniversary celebration. More ... Lundberg News By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 Sunday was pastor appreciation day at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church. Our pastor, Rev. O'Neil Martin, was recognized and presented with a gift from the church by the chairman of deacons, James Braxton. Rev. Martin preached a good message from Genesis 13:1- 13, and Karmen Moon sang a beautiful speci More ... RAYLE NEWS By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 The Rayle Ramble will be held Saturday with exciting entertainment by Terri Gibbs and other local entertainers, children's activities, dune buggy rides, vendors, a country store, bingo, door prizes, and much more. Bring your lawn chairs and spend the day with your family and friends. Tickets for bar More ... Callaway third among Angus cattlemen Blake W. Callaway, of Rayle, is ranked as the third largest cattleman in registering the most Angus beef cattle in Georgia for 2006. More ... Aonia News By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 Isn't this weather simply wonderful? I love the fall. I hear the guns firing in the distance. I hope whoever got a deer. Our homebound person for this month is Mrs. Dot Shank. Call, go by and visit, or just a card would be good. Her address is 404 Holliday Rd., Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phill More ... Tyrone News By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 Fall is really in the air and many trees are turning different colors all around us. Many are planning trips to the mountains, if they have not been yet. I really don't know if the mountain leaves are any prettier, but you do see more in many areas, and sometimes it just makes you feel good to get a More ...
Elba Express Company, L.L.C. (EEC), a subsidiary of Southern Natural Gas Company (SNG), plans to construct a new natural gas pipeline beginning at SNG's existing pipeline system near Port Wentworth, Georgia and terminating in Hart County, Georgia and Anderson County, South Carolina at two points of More ... |
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