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Dr. Mark Waters, retired Navy captain and National Weather Service employee, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, January 9. He discussed issues related to "Global Warming of the Earth's Climate" and led a discussion with members on the social, economic, poli... More ... W-WES names top students for third six weeks grading Principal Wanda Jenkins of the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School has announced the names of fourth and fifth grade students who have been listed on the honor roll and merit list for the third six weeks grading period. These students are listed below. More ...
Rosemary Hopkins (right) took samples of her newly-marketed decorative plates to a recent meeting of the Washington Rotary Club and described the 16 different designs to members in attendance. She explained that the plates were designed by her "to show the great history of Wilkes County." The plate... More ... Jillian Wells entertained at Christmas shower January 6 Jillian Wells, bride-elect of Adam Adrews, was guest of honor at a Christmas shower on Saturday, January 6, at the home of Nancy Barnett on Sims Street. Hostesses with Mrs. Barnett were Rebecca Deweese of Athens, Leigh Oxendine of Augusta, Paige Eason and Jessica Eason of Macon, Rebecca Pollock, Al... More ...
Tina Bailey (left) and Wilkes County EMS Director Blake Thompson gave a slide-show presentation to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular meeting on Thursday, January 4. The presentation began with the Wilkes County Rescue Squad which was begun in the early 1970s and continued up to the present.... More ... Josephine Orr guest of honor at party in Athens Josephine Marie Wilson Orr of Athens, formerly of Rayle, celebrated her 75th birthday on Friday, December 22, with her daughters, Marie Orr Tyler of Snellville and Kate Orr Messer of Roswell, and residents and staff of Whispering Pines in Athens where she resides. More ...
Carlisle Jane Hearn Mr. and Mrs. Gil Hearn of Atlanta announce the birth of their daughter, Carlisle Jane, on Monday, January 8, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Carlisle Jane is named for her aunt, the late Dorothy Carlisle Hearn, and great-aun... More ...
Alaina Callaway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Callaway, was four years old on December 12 and celebrated on several occasions. Alaina was treated to a Little Mermaid party on December 9 at The Ark of the First Baptist Church. Everyone enjoyed a Little Mermaid cake with other party foods and a pi... More ... Personal Mention Recent holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. David McClearen were Michael McClearen of Peachtree City and Mrs. Carol McClearen of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. +Visiting New Year's Day with Mrs. Marion Newsome were Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Newsome and Anna of Martinez. +Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sparky Newsome and Mo... More ... Washington Personal Mention Christmas dinner guests of Ray and Priscilla Moore and their houseguest, Betty Greene of Andalusia, Ala., were Ray and Grace Moore of Bowden; and Curt, Angel, Anna, Alli and Abby Moore of Thomaston. Arriving the Wednesday after Christmas were Lane, Leslie, Carter, Ellen and Ian Moore, of Asheboro, ... More ...
Josephine Marie Wilson Orr was honored on the occasion of her 75th birthday at a celebration Saturday afternoon, December 23, given by her family in the fellowship hall of Sardis Baptist Church in Rayle. Her birthday was December 22. For the occasion Mrs. More ... Amy Lannae, John Broadnax III guests of honor at cocktail party The home of Chris and Tucker Blount of Athens was the scene of an old-fashioned cocktail party honoring Amy Lannae and John Broadnax III of Athens on Sunday, December 10. More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Roberson of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Toni Maria, to Robert Thomas Callaway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Callaway, also of Washington, and Mrs. Faye Callaway of Tignall. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Roberson and Mr. an... More ...
Ames McGill Barnett of Washington exchanged wedding vows in an impressive ceremony Saturday, December 9, at six-thirty o'clock in the evening at First Baptist Church in Washington. Dr. Charles Strickland of Ailey officiated. The bride is the daughter of Gary Richard and Connie Swindle Turner of La... More ... Wilkes Health Care residents visit with family and friends Guests of Mrs. Sara E. Walton were Linda Garrett, Shirley Crocker, and Shirley Garrard. ..Mrs. Sara Gresham's guests were Aileen Cain, Roz and TD Davis, Johnny and Lynda Gresham, Katherine Melson, and Emilie Waters. ..Visiting Mrs. Carrie Johnson were Burneas Bankston, Jessie Hosch, Virginia Price... More ... |
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