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...
Cynthia Altman and her brother-in-law, Mickey Altman, of the Washington Dance Academy were the guest performers at the regular meeting of the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, April 24. 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...
How we eat may influence our chances for getting cancer. The National Institute for Cancer Research (NICR) recommends that Americans modify their eating habits to lower their cancer risk by filling their dinner plates in a new way. More...
Kelsey Leard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leard III of Washington, celebrated her second birthday on April 6. Kelsey celebrated her birthday with friends on April 7 at her home with a "Strawb e r r y Shortcake Princess" theme party. 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...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
There will be no fifth Sunday meal at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church. We had lunch on Easter instead. The next fifth Sunday will be in July. ..The Lance family gathered at Ryan's in east Athens Saturday to celebrate April birthdays. More...
Our condolences go out to the family of Ralph Smith who passed away Thursday. Many from the community attended the visitation at Hopkins Funeral Home Friday night and the graveside service at Palmetta Christian Church Cemetery Saturday. Mr. 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...
Clifford Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will have spring revival services May 2-4, 7:30 each evening. Rev. Steven G. Hall of Athens will be the speaker. .. More...
