Take me home!

This is one of the sweet puppies at the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter. This little one wants so much for someone to love him. Dogs are like babies with teeth, so never give them toys that can be chewed to pieces and swallowed. More...

Free legal services available April 23 at Senior Center

Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Monday, April 23, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. More...

Participate in Duke's TIP

Two outstanding students at Washington-Wilkes Middle School recently participated in the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP). More...

Tour was a highlight again this year

The 2007 Tour of Homes committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all who were involved for the dedicated hard work that went into making this year's Tour a success. More...

Lotte Wright

Lotte Wright, a native of Anklam, Germany, died Saturday morning, April 14, 2007, at her home in Washington Wilkes. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Alexander Wright (1917-1986), and had lived in Georgia since 1947. More...

Charlie T. Williams

Funeral services for Charlie T. Williams, 91, of Washington were held Sunday, April 15, 2007, at the Gibson Grove Baptist Church, Thomson Road, Washington, with Rev. Joseph Williams officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. More...

Christine Daniel

Funeral services for Christine "Baby Rae" Daniel, 70, were held Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Heard's Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. G.L. Avery officiating. She died Sunday, April 8, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington. Mrs. More...

Victory Baptist sets final Super Sunday with guest ministry

Victory Baptist Church on the Newtown Road, Washington, will have its final service in the special month of Super Sundays on April 22. Special guests for the service will be Evangelist Lynn Potts and his wife Linda. Mr. and Mrs. More...

Harvest Time Christian Center to hold homecoming services

Harvest Time Christian Center will be celebrating homecoming on Sunday, April 22. Revival services will begin Monday. The day will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages. More...

Special program set at Church of God

The Washington Church of God is sponsoring "An Evening of Praise with Benton Belangia and Faith Temple Praise" on Monday, April 23. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Washington Church of God, 1365 Tignall Road, Washington. More...

The Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Summer Basketball Camp 2007 is accepting registration for boys and girls ages eight through 13 at the recreation Department. Deadline for signup is June 4. More...

The toll free Dial-A-Prayer number is 1-877-337-7785. .. Jackson Chapel and Black Rock AME churches will have a pastor appreciation program on Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m. Patricia Wilder will be the speaker. More...