Krystle Kvalheim, a 2007 graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School, was named a state winner in the River of Words contest. Krystle's poem, "River of Life," was one of 20 selected from all entries K-12. More...
Rick Smith, University of Georgia Wilkes County Extension Agent, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, June 5. More...
Self-guided audio tours of Washington's historic Resthaven Cemetery are available at the Washington Historical Museum on East Robert Toombs Avenue. The price for the 30-minute tour is $5. More...
First United Methodist Preschool held graduation ceremonies recently. "The children joyfully shared many songs and rhymes they've learned throughout the year," said teacher Julie Lewis. "We had a fun day on our last day with activities and games. More...
By KRYSTLE KVALHEIM intern reporter
As the 2007 hurricane season begins Wilkes County's Emergency Management Agency Director Alan Poss is in preparation for the weather to come. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
We are grateful for the wonderful rain Saturday and Saturday night. We hope the Lord will set fitto send more soon. At Aonia we got two inches. Dr. Dupree said he got four inches in Thomson. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232
Many of you enjoyed the old photo display at the Tignall Fall Festival last year. Well . . . it is going to be bigger and better this year. More...
Driving under the influence, unlicensed driving, and minor property crimes filled the majority of May's law enforcement roundup of arrests in Wilkes County. More...
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