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Abby Aaron and April Shelton of Washington-Wilkes have been named to the fall semester dean's list at Augusta State University. Both students are graduates of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. To qualify for the dean's list, students must earn nine or more credit hours of undergraduate course work and achieve a grade point average of 3.66 or higher for the semester. More ... Dusty Turner (right) won a deerstand in a Coca-Cola giveaway at Gun's Mini Market in Warrenton recently. Turner, the son of Earl and Janice Leavenworth, was entered in the drawing by his grandfather, Gary Smith. More ... The Robert Toombs House State Historic Site had a very successful Christmas event called "75 years of Christmas Melodies" on Saturday December 9. The volunteers did a wonderful job participating in this event. The Robert Toombs House staff would like to thank the volunteers for their dedication and a job well done. More ... Michelle Anderson of Tignall graduated magna cum laude from Georgia Southern University in commencement exercises on Friday, December 8, at H a n n e r Fieldhouse in Statesboro. M i c h e l l e earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. While a student at the university she was a member of Golden Key International Honor Society and Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society. More ... This mixed breed young female dog is spayed and vaccinated. She is a loyal, happy dog and would be a good watchdog. Don't chain your dog. Senate Bill 1578 bans dog chaining for extended periods. Research has shown that chained dogs are more likely to be territorial and aggressive; three times as likely to bite as unchained dogs. More ... + Celebrating Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pope Jr. were Mr. and Mrs. John Gentry Jr., Anna and Caroline, of Athens; Mr. and Mrs. Craig Thomas of Maryville, Tenn.; and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pope III and Wesley. + Mr. and Mrs. Joel Walker of Lubbock, Tex., enjoyed Christmas week with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Burgess. Other guests during the holidays were Mr. and Mrs. More ... Family members helped celebrate the 80th birthday of Frances Echols Bridges on Saturday, December 16. Frances now lives in Athens, but lived for 25 to 30 years in the house that Joyce Chamberlaine now lives in. More ... Garrett Ford White Tony and Kim White of Washington announce the birth of their son, Garrett Ford, on Monday, December 18, at University Hospital in Augusta. Garrett weighed 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 21 inches long. He has a sister, Shelby Lynne, who is two years old. More ... Mason Wheatley, son of Bruce and Sheila Wheatley, celebrated his first birthday with a Farm First Birthday theme party at the home of his grandmother, JoAnn Wheatley, on December 2. His birthday was November 29. Tractors belonging to Mason and his daddy, farm animals and balloons were used for decorating. More ... The Fortson House on the Tignall Road, home of Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Denard, was the scene of a festive Christmas party honoring Amy Lannae and John Broadnax III of Athens Saturday evening, December 16. Hosts and hostesses with Mr. and Mrs. Denard were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. James Baston, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bennett, Mrs. Renee Brown, Mr. and Mrs. More ... Amberly Ward Aycock of Lincolnton and Philip Louis Roberts of Washington were united in marriage in a double-ring ceremony Saturday, December 2, at seven o'clock in the evening at Lincolnton Baptist Church in Lincolnton. Rev. Gary Purvis of Dewy Rose, former youth pastor of the bridegroom, officiated. More ... Joining Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nunn for a Christmas celebration the Saturday before Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Nunn, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Presley, Taylor and Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Josey, Dustin and Dylan and David Nunn and Madison, all of Macon; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Nunn of Washington and sons, Harley and Phillip Nunn of Athens. More ... Anna Claire Gunter, daughter of Freddie and Jan Gunter, celebrated her tenth birthday on December 30 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Celebrating with Anna Claire and her mother were her aunt, Joy Martin, and cousins, D.J. and Jack. More ... Aubrey Layne Cox, daughter of Shaun and Ashley Cox, celebrated her first birthday on Friday, December 1. On her birthday Aubrey was treated to a party at Kiddie Korner celebrating with her playmates, parents, and S a m a n t h a Harkins. The children enjoyed cupcakes, Cheetos and Hawaiian Punch. More ... Guests of Mrs. Sara Gresham were Katherine Melson, Johnny and Lynda Gresham, Jo Randall, Lyn Randall, Nancy and Mickey Sisson, Ashlyn Gresham, Mark Gresham, Sally Gresham, Jaclyn Gresham, Mitzi Gresham, Frances Everett, and Willie and Virginia Feyerbend. Melissa Moore and Xavier M. Quinn visited George Mercier. Mrs. Sara E. Walton's guests were Vickie Watson, Linda Garrett, and Shirley Crocker. More ... |
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