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November 30, 2006
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Shop the Holiday Open House Tuesday
Crowds filled Scarborough's during the first Candlelight Christmas Shopping last week, and with the Holiday Open House next Tuesday, the Christmas shopping season in Washington is in full swing. "Don't fight the mall crowds," said Pamela Eaton of the Downtown Development Authority, "come enjoy the u More...
Lawmakers to brief Wilkes citizens at Chamber breakfast this morning

At last year's Legislative Breakfast, Senator Jim Whitehead announced the opening of the new Wilkes County Pre-release Center. What announcement will Wilkes County's legislators have in store for this year's breakfast? Both Whitehead and Representa- More...

Angel Tree needs last-minute help or some children may be forgotten

With Monday's deadline for gifts looming, Washington's Angel Tree still has far too many angels still hanging on the tree, indicating that some local children will be forgotten at Christmas. More...


Chamber of Commerce, Tourism offices move across Square

In an effort to better serve both the member businesses and the growing number of tourists, the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce is moving to larger quarters on The Square. More...


Improv comedy coming this weekend

Improv comedy is coming to Washington, and tickets are going fast. The Washington Little Theater Company has booked nationally renowned Atlanta-based improvisational comedy act, Dad's Garage, to perform at the theater this weekend, in three shows, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, December 2, and 3 p.m. o More...


Decorating begins Monday for Christmas at Callaway; groups, businesses are still needed to decorate rooms

Decorating will begin early next week at the Callaway Plantation living history museum for the annual "Christmas at Callaway" celebration to be held Friday, December 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. More...


 News
•New Kiwanian welcomed
Karl Luken (left) was welcomed as the newest member of the Washington Kiwanis Club by Georgia District Secretary/Treasurer Carlton Norris who attached a membership pin to his lapel during induction ceremonies at the club's regular meeting on Tuesday, November 20. Luken, a helicopter pilot and instru More...
•CSRA unemployment rises to 6.2% in Oct.
•October 9 is Kiwanis Day
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 The Office Cat
•The Office Cat
Friday was 'phenomenal'
P at Randall died suddenly in April 1997 at the age of 32. More...
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 Opinions
•Rest
Everything gets tired and needs rest. What reminded me of that was one of my barber customers. I asked him what was More...
•Book Review
•Vox Pop
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 Sports
•Tigers fall to GAC, finish season at 10-2
Last Friday night the Washington- Wilkes Tigers' season ended with a 41-14 loss to the fifth-ranked Spartans of Greater Atlanta Christian. The Tigers had a tough night on both sides of the ball. The defense gave up the most points it has allowed all season. On offensive, Kelmetrius Wylie was held un More...
•Wrestlers begin season with wins
•Wrestling season begins with good showing by W-WMS team; Young continues at EGC
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 Obituaries
•Daniel Vance Roberts
Memorial services for Daniel Vance Roberts, 87, of Elberton Road, Tignall, were held Sunday, November 26, 2006, at the Holly Springs Baptist Church, Hartwell, with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died Friday, November 24, at his home. More...
•Clarence Pope
•Edwin Durham
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 Worship
•Episcopal Church offering traditional luncheon Dec. 2
The Episcopal Church Women of the Church of the Mediator will be serving their traditional luncheon on Saturday, December 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the Parish House. The Country Kitchen, offering baked goods, candies, condiments, jellies, and handcrafted items, will open at 10:30 a.m. More...
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 Personalities
•Washington Personal Mention
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelms joined Mrs. Sonny Nelms of Lavonia and granddaughter, Mary Virginia Nelms, for Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Nelms in Sunny Side. Lizzie Newsome of Athens and Daniel Newsome of Macon celebrated the holidays with their family, Mr. and Mrs. Sparky Newsome and More...
•New Beginnings
•Seibert to speak at WMH Tea and Learn December 5
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 Don't Forget
•Full Story
The Church of the Mediator will have its annual Christmas More...
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