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Tiger Tellers will perform May 10 for Friends of Library The Washington-Wilkes Elementary School Tiger Tellers will perform at the Friends of the Library meeting on Thursday, May 10, at 3 p.m., in the Mary Willis Library Meeting Room. Tiger Tellers are 20 students who are trained by their sponsor, Judy Coxwell, to present short fables and group stories.... More ... Wilsbary's May Fest is planned for Friday on the lawn at library Books, plants and baked goods will be offered for sale on Friday, May 4, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the lawn of the Mary Willis Library. The Friends of the Library will gratefully accept donations of used books until the afternoon of May 3, the day before the sale. Donations of plants and baked ... More ...
By MICKIE McGEE A Sunday afternoon presentation of the Washington Music Festival billed as "An Afternoon of Classical Music" featuring four nationally acclaimed musicians was almost cancelled due to the illness of one of the stars, but a local talent saved the day. More ...
Martin Ferrara (left), vice president of Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. of Augusta, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, May 1. Ferrara's titled presentation was "Investments and the Stock Market." He told members that the U.S. economy is in a perio... More ... Unemployment decreases in March The Georgia Department of Labor has reported that the unemployment rate in the CSRA decreased to 5.1 percent in March, down threetenths of one percent from 5.4 percent in February. Meanwhile, the state's unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent in March, down four-tenths of one percent from 4. More ...
A Deeper Sleep By DANA STABENOW Reviewed by PEGGY BARNETT As a dedicated reader of mys tery novels, this reviewer is surprised to encounter a new writer, especially when the book is the latest in over 20 she has published. The writer is Dana Stabenow, and the book is called A Deeper Sleep. The protagonist is Kate Shugak; she has been the main charact... More ...
By ANITA LATIMER During the weeks leading up to the 2007 Relay for Life, Cathy Lannae wrote inspiring stories about local people who have bravely struggled with cancer. She, too, has a compelling story, and this week I'd like to tell "Cathy's Story." Nine years ago, Cathy Lannae was diagnosed with ovarian-peritone... More ...
By JACQUELYN JOHNSON There'll be plenty of pickin' and grinnin' at the 20th Annual Lewis Family Homecoming and Bluegrass Festival, which begins today (Thursday) and continues through Saturday, May 5, at Elijah Clark State Park. Leading the impressive line-up of talent are Jimmie C. More ... Farm Safety Camp set for Tues., May 22 at Agricultural Center The annual Farm Safety Camp sponsored by the Wilkes-Lincoln Farm Safety Committee will be held Tuesday, May 22, at the McGill- Woodruff Ag Center in Washington beginning at 8:30 a.m. The camp is open to children ages 6-11 at a cost of $5.00 per child. More ... Numerous drug, alcohol arrests lead roundup of April's law enforcement Drug arrests have occupied Wilkes County authorities more than usual in recent weeks. William Daniel Mason IV, 38, of Washington, was arrested by Wilkes County Sheriff's Investigator Jamie Bridges April 24 and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribut... More ...
Jag owner Carolyn McGaughey reacts to the roar of Buzzy Turner's classic E-Type Jaguar at last year's Spring Cruise-In. The Memory Lane Cruisers will hold this year's Spring Cruise-In Saturday, May 12 on The Square in Washington. There's no charge to visit The Square and see the vehicles.Profits fr... More ... New Zaxby's opens in Washington, giving locals another dining choice Zaxby's district manager Ted Lisowski opened the doors to Washington's first Zaxby's restaurant, located at 1011 E. Robert Toombs Avenue, on Monday, April 30. After hosting a few "Z.I.P." introductions last weekend, the new restaurant saw a large turnout for its first day of operation and the volu... More ... Customer-Driven Quality courses offered at the W-W Chamber of Commerce in May The Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce will be offering a sixweek course in Customer-Driven Quality for employees, managers, supervisors, and owners of Wilkes County businesses. "Customer satisfaction can make or break a business today - competition is fierce," said Chamber Executive Director... More ... Body found in Wilkes waters; local men take part in search A body found Saturday in Wilkes County on Clarks Hill Lake has been tentatively identified as a missing 46-year-old Harlem man whose boat was found drifting in the lake more than a week before. Wilkes County Sheriff's Investigator Bud Harrison said that Michael Wade Bowman, 46, was reported missin... More ... DOL will provide jobs for young people State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond has announced that the Georgia Department of Labor will provide $30,000 for summer jobs for young people ages 14 through 21 in the East Central Georgia area. Wilkes County is included in the program. The grant will help create jobs for 25 young people, incl... More ... Annual Piano Performance Evaluations test Wilkes students The Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) held its annual Tenth District Piano Performance Evaluations in Washington at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 21. Formerly called the "Piano Festival," Ruth Harris served as the Tenth District Piano Chairman for this year's event. More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232 The Kum Bak Cafe has a breakfast club with a group of women eating breakfast together every Monday morning. The Monday after the Masters in Augusta a strange man came in for breakfast. After sitting there he recognized the British accent of Joan Baker. This man was from London so he asked where Joa... More ...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 We had a nice day at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. We had a great number, some visitors, but mostly members. Dr. Dupree's message was taken from Exodus and Luke on the Lord's Supper. It was an inspiring service. ..I went to one of my doctors Tuesday in Augusta. Afterwards I had lunch with my fri... More ...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 Rev. O'Neil Martin was sick and unable to come to Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. The chairman of the deacons, James Braxton, spoke. He is not well either but he did a good job. Karmen Moon led the singing and also sang several specials. We hope our pastor will be well soon. .. Mr. and Mrs. More ...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 Mrs. Ann Williamson has a nice white cake plate and carrier cover that was left at Rock Methodist Church on the day of the memorial service for her son Seba. She would like to get it back to its rightful owner. If it is yours or you know who it beongs to please contact her at 706-274-3523. ..Hattie... More ...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 Thanks to Beaverdam Baptist Church for hosting the 2007 Georgia Baptist Association Spring Inspirational Meeting Tuesday evening, April 24. Also, thanks to all the members of the churches in the Georgia Baptist Association who made an effort to attend. Wilkes County churches of the Association sure... More ... Concert composite will further benefit band programs Images from last Saturday's benefit concert at the Washington- Wilkes Country Club have been assembled into a composite photograph by Mercer Harris honoring Hillary Lindsey and her generosity to the W-W band programs. More ...
Representing the Georgia Municipal Association, Amy Henderson (center) told members of the Washington Rotary Club about her organization's efforts to make people aware of how cities make their lives better. She also explained that the GMA provides training for city officials and also conducts many ... More ... |
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