This beautiful affectionate, longhaired black and white cat would be a joy for a cat-lover to have. He's neutered and ready for that special home. Please "fix" your pets. One female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 cats in seven years.
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Due to the extremely dry conditions in the Wilkes County area, The Georgia Forestry Commission is requesting that, until conditions improve, residents refrain from doing any outdoor burning. More...
Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front row, l-r), Kelsey Brooke, Hannah Ward, Jonathan Wood, (back) Shanta Nash, Brandon Dill, and Shakeya Hulin. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor. More...
By W-WMS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS
April brought not only the CRCT; it brought new students of the month as well. W-WMS has completed the CRCT testing and the busy last month of school begins. More...
The traditional school library is a thing of the past. Today's modern media center has become the information hub for Washington- Wilkes Middle and High Schools, equally serving the students and faculties of both. More...
Cultures hundreds even thousands of years ago left clues about their lives for modern scientists to discover - how they lived, what they ate, how they hunted, even what types of clothing they wore. More...
Isabella Caroline "Belle" Bradford, daughter of Andy and Kristi Bradford of Elberton, was two years old on Monday, April 16, and celebrated on two occasions. Belle celebrated with her family on Sunday, April 15, at her home. More...
Washington's Funshine Child Care has successfully participated in the Homes of Quality program, earning the Home of Merit accreditation. More...
Wesley Duncan Pope, son of Susan and Edward Pope III, was four years old on Saturday, April 21, and was treated on several occasions. More...
Wilsbary May Fest set for Sat., May 4 on library's lawn The Friends of the Mary Willis Library's annual Wilsbary May Fest is scheduled for Friday, May 4, on the lawn of the library at the corner of South Jefferson and Liberty streets. More...
David Jenkins, executive director of the W-W Payroll Development Authority, told members of the Washington Rotary Club about activities and opportunities at the Washington Pre-Release Center for volunteers to help with various projects and educationa More...
Almeisha Siobhan Jackson Gunby of Savannah has been honored by the Georgia Department of Defense while working at the Youth Challenge Academy at Fort Stewart. Almeisha is the daughter oif Mr. and Mrs. More...
At the Tignall Homemakers April 19 meeting, Karyn Brooke, accompanied by her daughter Kelsey, Grace Ann Branch, and four canine friends, spoke about the invaluable work done by the Washington-Wilkes Humane Shelter Association of which she is the vic More...
Warren and Ann Newsome visited Charlie Coker. ..Kathryn Melson visited Mrs. Sara Gresham. ..Mrs. More...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
I would like to begin by wishing at least three of my longtime friends a happy birthday coming up. Mrs. Hazel King Combs will turn 87 Thursday, April 26. Then on Friday, April 27, Mrs. Annie Chafin West will turn 95. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
Last week's news The weather is the talk of the town. Have you ever? It was plum cold Sunday and the wind was so fierce I thought it was going to blow me to heaven, and tomorrow is supposed to be windy again. ..We had a good day at church. Dr. More...
The Wilkes-Elbert-Lincoln Sunday School Union will convene with the Shady Grove Baptist Church of Tignall on Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29. More...
Doris Rhodes visited her mother, Mrs. Lois Flynt. ..Ouida and Wilbur Maney visited the residents along with Rev. Dale Fincher. They all sang along with the residents and after that Rev. Fincher gave a devotional. More...
Recognizing the needs of young children, and thanking the adults involved in their education and care, First United Methodist Preschool celebrated the Week of the Young Child. More...
Evangelist Amethyst Wynn will be the special guest singer for next Thursday's observance of the National Day of Prayer. More...
The first video collection containing the lifelong memories of longtime Wilkes County residents will soon be available for public preview today, April 26, at the New South Productions board meeting at the Mary Willis Library beginning at 5:15 p.m. More...
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