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October 18, 2007  RSS feed
Perfect fall weather brings big local Mule Day turnout
Perfect October weather and a low admission fee brought some 4,000 mule fans to the 27th annual Mule Day Southern Heritage Festival all day Saturday. "We had had a great turnout - lots more local families this year," said Chamber of Commerce President Blake Thompson. "People said they appreciated the lower price, and we finally had good weather. More...
Tax increases proposed... Two government bodies announce rate hikes
School budget requires 14.7% tax hike to cover state-mandated teacher raises
By KIP BURKE news editor

State-mandated raises and benefits for local teachers, along with a declining student enrollment, have caused a shortfall of $1.3 million in the Wilkes County school budget that will require a 14.47 percent tax increase for Wilkes County property owners. More...

Decrease in tax digest forces county to raise property taxes
By SPARKY NEWSOME editor

Because of a decrease in the 2007 tax digest, the Wilkes County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes of just over 10 percent. And because of the proposed increase in taxes, three public hearings have been scheduled to allow public input. More...

 News
• Antique appraisals to be offered at Foundation meet
Have you ever been one of those folks glued to your television on Monday nights to watch "Antiques Roadshow" on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS)? Over the past decade the series has become an American phenomenon that has made just about everyone search their houses and attics for "hidden treasure. More...
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• Ghost tours offered through October by Miss Fanny's Tours
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 The Office Cat
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Seeing if it fits
Grandma Carolyn Burnam was flying high in Tiger Stadium when the Tigers played Oglethorpe County Friday night. Her three grandchildren are students in the Oglethorpe County school system and they are all members of the Oglethorpe County High School Band which performed at halftime. More...
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 Opinions
• article has image Beware the Master
On this sign it read, "Don't worry about the dog! Beware of the master!" Well, well! Now that is true in many cases. You see, I learned at an early age that it is the master of the dog that you don't trust. A lady told me to come right on in through the yard gate. Her dog was making an awful fuss. Dogs don't like me anyway. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Tigers manage to win despite injury setbacks
Last Friday night the Washington- Wilkes Tigers won a nail-biter over the Oglethorpe County Patriots 20- 18. The Tigers are now 3-1 in region play and 3-4 overall. Friday night's win, along with Greene County's loss to Morgan County, moved Washington into a tie for second place in the 8AA south sub-region. More...
• Region 8-AA SCHEDULES and SCORES
• Southern Fried Football
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 Obituaries
• James Turner
Funeral services for James Turner, 89, of Greensboro Road, Washington, were held Saturday, September 22, 2007, at the New Salem Baptist Church with Rev. R.L. Reynolds officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died September 16, at Vista Center at Wesley Wood Hospital, Atlanta. More...
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 Personalities
• Andie Moody feted at bridal luncheon and shower Sept. 22
Andie Moody, bride-elect of Marc Bridges, was feted at a luncheon and miscellaneous shower on Saturday, September 22, at the Mustard Seed Café in Ball Ground. Hostesses were her grandmother, Virginia Spears, and aunts, Ginn Schmeelk and Helen Spears, all of the Canton area. More...
• Bachelorette Party held October 8 in Andie Moody's honor
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 Don't Forget
• Don't Forget
Bethel Under the Blood Deliverance Church of the Living God, Lincolnton, will have a two-night Holy Ghost filled revival October 20, 21, 7 p.m., 7 p.m., at the 309A Spring Street. Evangelist Janice Bynun will be the speaker. More...
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