Painting and construction for God's Marketplace food pantry is underway with volunteers working from about 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. The food pantry is set to open in 30 days with hopes of serving 70 people in the first month. More...
Local small-business owners and entrepreneurs from around the area packed the ballroom of the Fitzpatrick Hotel Thursday to get expert advice and business information. More...
Driving under the influence and driving on revoked or suspended licenses were again the most common offenses during the month of June, but arrests for property crimes continue in both city and county. More...
After Billy Craycraft's amazingly incredible comeback win in last year's Amos Martin Invitational, the stage is set for him to catch up to the tournament's only four-time winner, Bobby Jones. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Arts Foundation is seeking artists to participate in its Fall ARTFEST on November 3. Artists from school age and up from Georgia and beyond are invited to apply. More...
Award-winning country music artist T. Graham Brown will perform a benefit for two area families Saturday, July 7, in Elberton. The concert, set for 8 p.m. More...
Children at Washington Heights enjoying a new playground and new equipment are (from left to right) Deondra Barksdale. Alkierra Davis, Destiny Barnes. More...
A Bailey-Latimer and allied families (Bell, Callaway, Leroy, etc.) reunion is planned for August 4 in the ballroom of the Fitzpatrick Hotel in Washington. An informal gathering for those arriving early will be held Friday night, August 3. More...
Vacation Bible School was held at Fishing Creek Baptist Church June 18-22 with Tara George as director and Patty Durham, assistant. Twenty-eight children attended each night. More...
Vacation Bible School was held at Mallorysville Baptist Church June 4-8 with supper served each night. An old-fashioned Bible school was held, directed by Vivie Ann Wilson and Dianne Compton. More...
Mark's Tabernacle Baptist Church, Lexington Avenue, Washington, will have its annual revival services July 30 through August 3. Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. There will be a different speaker each evening. Rev. More...
Mt. Nebo Gospel Choir of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Metasville, has rescheduled its 40th anniversary celebration. The program will be Saturday, August 11, 3 p.m. . More...
Landowners in Wilkes and surrounding counties affected by the proposed Elba III natural gas pipeline have issued a scathing response to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, describing t More...
Dressed for her long-time role as volunteer docent for the Robert Toombs House State Historic Site, intern Jenny Lindsey presents a letter of thanks to Michael Wylie, customer service supervisor for Ingles supermarket in Washington. More...
The site of the new Wilkes County middle and high schools has been transformed from a hayfieldto a construction site, beginning a two-year project. More...
Early voting begins Monday, July 9 for the July 17 runoff election to fillthe U.S. District 10 Congressional District seat in Washington left empty by the death of Charlie Norwood in February. More...
Lincoln and McCormick Counties invite the public to bring their boat, lawn chairs, American pride, and enjoy the 6th annual Thunder Over Thurmond Fireworks on Saturday, July 7. The fireworks display on Lake Thurmond will begin at 9:30 p.m. More...
S acajawea "Key" Fanning of Washington-Wilkes is a 1994 graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. As a student at the University of Georgia in 1995, Key misplaced her high school class ring. More...
The devil and all his powers of evil are out to kill, steal, and destroy everyone good and everything good, because he is evil and he hates good. He stirs up trouble eve he and his gang of thugs go. More...
When is a terrorist not a terrorist? In these days of Homeland Security and fear of those who may wish us harm, it's troubling and thought-provoking to read about a young man who intends no harm, but who cannot seem to win through to peace. More...
We still enjoy many freedoms in the United States of America. Do you think the people are as free as the founding fathers intended, or do you think our freedoms are eroding due to politics and fear-based policies? What are your reasons? More...
Josh Dorminy of Darien, Georgia, was named valedictorian for the McIntosh County Academy class of 2007. He delivered the Valedictory address for his class in the graduation ceremony on May 25. More...
Madison Claire Wheatley Crystal and Greg Wheatley of Washington announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Claire, on Sunday, June 24, at Trinity Hospital in Augusta. Madison weighed 7 lbs. 9ozs. and was 20 ½ inches long. More...
The Darren Pharr family was honored on Saturday evening, June 23, with a baby shower at the home of Dr. and Mrs. William C. Branan on Poplar Drive. Assisting the Branans in hosting the event were Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sheffieldof Athens. More...
