September 20, 2007 RSS feed / News

Book Fair will raise funds for AR; Beta Club to help with golf tourney

Students from W-WMS will host a special book fair from Scholastic, called the Exchange, on September 24 through 28, from 7:45-9 a.m., to help raise funds for Accelerated Reader (AR) books and tests. More...

Harts tell of Georgian experiences

Jim and Melanie Hart of Hart International Music Ministries (HIMM) were the guest speakers at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, September 18. More...

Community drive nets 43 donors; next drive is Nov.

Beltone at Master service hearing hearing The August Washington-Wilkes Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in conjunction with Shepeard Community Blood Center had a total of 43 donors, including several who don More...

THE ACADEMIC CORNER

Examining Student Work

Washington Wilkes Middle School continues in its endeavor to improve education for all students. More...

W-W Middle School sets Book Fair for September 24-28

The Washington-Wilkes Middle School will have a Book Fair September 24-28. The fair will be held in the lobby of the school from 7:45 until 9:00 a.m. More...

Tells of school's excellence

Washington-Wilkes Primary School Principal Dr. More...

Talented acts needed for Elberton's Fair set for October 1-6

The Elberton Fair is looking for talented individuals, groups, bands, dance troupes and other local acts that would like to showcase their talent on the Days Inn Entertainment stage during the week of the fair, scheduled for October 1- 6. More...

Another Chance

This little male Chihuahua-mix greets a new arrival at the Washington Wilkes Animal Shelter, a female Spaniel-mix. This little Chihuahua needs a home with adults. These little dogs need to be house dogs. They cannot tolerate the cold. More...

Eta Omicron sets golf tournament as Nancy Long cancer fundraiser

The Eta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will be sponsoring a Golf Tournament this year to raise money for the Nancy C. Long Cancer Fund. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser will remain in Wilkes County to help fellow community members. More...

W-WES students are good citizens

Washington-Wilkes Elementary School Citizens for August were (l-r) Yasmin Secundino, Lawrence Chapman, Javarrius Turner, Nariah Climons, Zaikious Jackson, Jason Gartrell, Tony Jones, Briana Smith, Aneicia Turner, Jahnay Rusher, Logan Denard, Matthe More...

Rayle Ramble Fall Festival set for Sat., Oct. 27, will be 'the best yet'

The annual Rayle Ramble Fall Festival is scheduled for October 27, and this year's Ramble is shaping up to be the biggest, best Ramble yet, said organizer Jason Echols. More...

AmeĆ” Crawford's postcard is winner

Ameá K. Crawford won the "Greetings from Augusta" postcard contest. Her winning postcard was displayed in the Augusta Museum of Art from June 1 through August 31. More...

Tignall News

I heard that little Jack Rogers was asked by Grandpa Ben Long to gather all his cantaloupes and put them in a wheelbarrow. Jack told his mom he didn't know why grandpa planted all those cantaloupes if he couldn't handle it. More...

Tignall lunch room brings old memories for Senior Adults

The Senior Adult Back to School Luncheon at the old Tignall School Lunchroom was enjoyed by about 30 people. Many of these people had fond memories of this lunchroom when they were in school here with such wonderful cooks as Mrs. More...

Mallorysville Baptist sets homecoming for Sunday, Sept. 23

Mallorysville Baptist Church will have homecoming and revival services next week. Homecoming will be Sunday, September 23, at 11:00 a.m., with dinner to follow the service. More...

Lundberg News

Mrs. Juanita Bradford was honored on her birthday Friday with a surprise family party. Her daughter, Trudie Sutherland, planned and prepared the food and they all met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Bradford in Washington to celebrate. Mr. More...

Tyrone News

The beautiful flowers Sunday for the worship service at Phillips Mill Baptist Church were placed in honor of Mablean and Marshall Sherrer and in honor of Marshall's birthday. They were greatly appreciated. We hope Marshall had a nice birthday. More...

Civil War Round Table will hear Willingham on Toombs, Stephens

Skeet Willingham will present "Alexander Stephens and Robert Toombs, the Most Formidable Pair" at the Washington Civil War Round Table meeting on Monday evening, September 24 at 6 p.m. at The Jockey Club Restaurant on the Square in Washington. More...

Cattle feed and high speed don't mix

A feed truck driver making a delivery last week on Bailey Road in Wilkes County didn't quite make it to the farm. The driver said that he was turning right onto Bailey Road when a car made him turn too sharp and the nearly new truck turned over. More...

Mass immunization drill set as test of capacity for disaster

The East Central Health District and the Wilkes County Health Department will conduct a mass immunization drill on October 2, 3, and 4. More...

Tickets now on sale for WLTCo's Gala set for October 6

Tickets are on sale now for the Washington Little Theater Company's Annual Gala which will be held Saturday, October 6, following the 3 p.m. performance of "The Washington Follies." The Gala will begin at 5 p.m. More...

Friends of Library to meet Oct. 11 in meeting room

The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, in the meeting room of the library. The program will be presented by Debbie Wells, who will give an update on the new art gallery on The Square. More...

Tiger Homecoming activities set all week prior to Banks County game on Sept. 28

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Homecoming activities will be held Friday, September 28, at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers will play Banks County beginning at 7:30 p.m. and the homecoming will be held during halftime. More...

Free legal help to be available October 2 at Senior Center

Members of the staff of the Geor- gia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Tuesday, October 2, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. More...

Lincolnton young people enjoy trip to Carowinds September 8

The youth of the St. Luke Baptist Church of Lincolnton enjoyed a trip to Carowinds September 8. The children enjoyed a day of roller coaster rides and fun in the sun. For lunch they had sandwiches, chips, chicken wings, fruit cup and drinks. More...

'Washington Follies' to bring singers, performers to stage

Opening the show, "The Washington Follies," October 5, 6, and 7 at The Little Theater Playhouse will be the delightful "Primary Performers." A group of young singers from the second and third grades of the Washington Primary School, the group is di More...

Inspirational donation

Four-year-old Racquel Kibbey says she hopes her donation will inspire others to do the same as she presents a check to Bill Bennett, chairman of the North Alexander School Association (NASA), for the restoration of one of the building's many window More...

Chamber director speaks to FBLA

The Washington-Wilkes Chapter of FBLA held its first meeting for the 2007-2008 school year on Tuesday, September 11, at which Donna Hardy addressed the club on interview and resume etiquette, including proper dress, handshakes, and honesty. More...

Tignall city council considers paving, sidewalks at meeting

The regular meeting of the Tignall City Council was held September 12, at 7 p.m. Those present were Mayor Richard Gammon; council members Nobie Keener, Charles Bradley, Albert Huyck, Leon Aycock, and Tom Jackson. More...

N. Wilkes committee to meet tonight for fall festival planning

The North Wilkes Steering Committee will be meeting Thursday, September 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the Tignall Lunchroom. The committee is busy planning the sixth annual fall festival for November 3. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Rev. Skip Padgett brought a very inspiring sermon to the congregation of Sardis Baptist Church Sunday morning. Pam Hall led in the singing of old hymns with Rebekah Echols at the piano. More...

Aonia News

We had a very unusual day at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. We discussed important issues of church culture, history, vision, theology, expectations, Will of God, priorities, and previous pastors. Dr. Leonard Dupree and Dr. More...

Truck and Tractor Pull set for Sept. 29 at Aonia pull complex

For the last time this season, the Wilkes Young Farmers will bring back the sounds of thunder. The Wilkes County Young Farmer Truck and Tractor Pull will be held Saturday, September 29, at the facility off Highway 78 at Big Cedar Road in Aonia. More...