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The East Central Health District and the Wilkes County Health Department will conduct a mass immunization drill on October 2, 3, and 4. The purpose of the drill is to test the capacity to provide mass immunizations in the event of a biological disaster. More ... 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. in the ballroom of the Fitzpatrick Hotel. More ... Cadet William Hargrove has been promoted to the rank of master sergeant at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. He is the son of Cliff and Susan Hargrove of Washington-Wilkes. More ... 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 ... 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. The Harts related their recent experiences in the Republic of Georgia (formerly in the USSR). More ... 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 ... 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 donated for the first time. More ... 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. Spirit Week at W-WCHS will lead up to the halftime homecoming event. During the week, students will participate in dress-up days. More ... Washington Wilkes Middle School continues in its endeavor to improve education for all students. As part of Georgia's Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI), WWMS has established a Better Seeking Team comprised of the principal, assistant principal, and five other educators within the school. More ... 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. Parents, children, and members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend the fair, purchase books, and support the school. More ... 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. Anyone who is a senior citizen, 60 years of age or older, and has a civil (non-criminal) legal issue may be able to receive help. More ... Washington-Wilkes Primary School Principal Dr. Rosemary Caddell was the guest speaker for the Washington Rotary Club on Thursday, September 13, where she told members that her school's motto, "Excellence Without Exception," applies to every facet of the activities at the school. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. They are loyal and affectionate little dogs when treated kindly. Both dogs need loving homes. More ... 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 directed by Ann Tiller. More ... 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 ... 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 windows. More ... 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, Matthew Rodriguez, Bob Norman, Madison Powell, and Tommy Fain. More ... 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 ... 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. The FBLA officersexpressed their thanks to her for taking time out of her day to speak to the organization. More ... 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. She is the daughter of Hermecender Walton Crawford and the granddaughter of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Walton of Washington. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. Lou Standard, Mrs. Willie Stribling and Mrs. Bennie Whitener. More ... 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. Let's hope everyone in this area will be involved in this special occasion. More ... 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. Revival services will begin Sunday night and go through Wednesday with Rev. James Bland bring the message Sunday night at 7:30, and Rev. More ... 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. and Mrs. Dennis Bradford of Thomson joined them and also Brad Sutherland. More ... 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. Joyce Fry held children's church in the annex and Tina Boatwright and Cody Boatwright were in charge of the nursery. Prayer meeting is held every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. More ... 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 ... 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. Joe Harris led these discussions while members participated. Afterwards, Ebenezer Baptist Church voted on and chose Dr. Dupree as their pastor. More ... 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 ... 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. First responders used feed to soak up diesel fuel spilling out. More ... 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 ... |
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