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May 31, 2007
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Summer Drama Campers rehearsing for Disney's 'High School Musical' June 8-10
The Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life at the Washington Little Theater next weekend. The annual Summer Drama Camp culminates June 8-10 with four performances of Disney's "High School Musical." Shows are at the Playhouse at 313-C N. Alexander Ave. on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and ... More...
Wilkes Co. to get new $22 million high school complex
By KIP BURKE, news editor

It's official - Wilkes County is getting a new high school and middle school. "We'll break ground in June, and expect to move in to the new school in 2009," said Superintendent Joyce Williams. More...

Planning set for VIP bus visit here; leaders to see 'exemplary' W-WES
By KIP BURKE news editor

Local leaders will be meeting here June 5 to prepare for a high-profile VIP visit to a local high-achieving school set for September. Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is one of only 13 schools statewide selected as a stop on the 15th annual Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Bus T... More...


More contributions needed now for annual Fireworks Celebration

With July 4th just over a month away, more donations are badly needed for Wilkes County's annual Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration. With only $2,000 of the needed $7,500 in hand, contributions are needed more than ever, Tourism director Ashley Barnett said. "We need your help, everybody. More...


Mystery writer Ann Rule to visit; will sign Dolly Hearn crime book

Mystery writer Ann Rule will speak about her latest book about the murder of a Washington woman at a book signing a week from Friday. The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will host the book-signing for the well-known mystery writer at the library on Friday, June 8 at 5 p.m. More...


As drought cuts hay production, Wilkes ranchers selling cattle early

Georgia cattlemen are having a hard time feeding their herds because the state's extended drought has dried up pastures and seriously cut hay production. More...


 News
•Sisson, Amis get Rotary Club's top awards
At the annual Washington Rotary Club's Awards Night and End-of- Year Party, Wilkes County's Chief Deputy Mike Sisson was awarded the prestigious Community Service Award and Billy Amis was named Rotarian of the Year. More...
•Jamaican Rotary team visits, tours here
•Band auxiliaries to hold tryouts for fall season
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 The Office Cat
•The Office Cat
What's better than a Wilkes Co. tomato?'
J immy Barnett says, "I love a tomato." And what's better than a Wilkes County tomato? He has 300 tomato plants established on his property which was once Dock Edwards' Nursery and Garden Center on Water Street. He has already picked one tomato and says he will have lots more in about two wee... More...
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 Opinions
•Daddy's Shoes
A young boy came from a poor family. His father was a mechanic and barely made enough to feed them. He wanted to be popular in school and keep his image up around the girls and his peers. So, it was the going thing to wear penny loafers. I think one of my brothers had a pair and someone stole the... More...
•Book Review
•Cartoon
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 Letters
•Thanks to the man in the red truck
TO THE EDITOR:
I am sure that you get a lot of letters and that you are very busy but I hope that you can fit this in because I need to thank someone and I can't think of any other way to do it. In today's society where most people only concentrate on themselves, I have found a rarity in this wonderful county. More...
•Young Farmers schedule tractor pull June 9 to make up rain cancellations
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 Sports
•Baseball Tigers get awards for 2007 season
The 2007 Tiger baseball team held its annual cookout and awards presentation on May 24 at the Washington Wilkes Country Club Pavilion. Varsity awards were presented to Clete Wilson for Best Offensive Player; Demont Gresham for Ace Award and Most Valuable Player; Jonathan Nicholson for the Coache... More...
•'Get Outdoors' in June to state parks and sites to improve your fitness
•Wilkes 4-H Horse Club competes in UGA horse judging competition
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 Obituaries
•Sarah Ruth Gulley Newberry
Graveside services for Sarah Ruth Gulley Newberry, 82, of Hillcrest Drive, Washington, were held Friday, May 25, 2007, at Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She died Tuesday, May 22, at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta. More...
•Love Willis
•Zelma Crew
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 Worship
•Church of Christ plans singing and giveaway June 2
Washington's Church of Christ will have special events during the first week of June. On June 2 at 11 a.m, at the Church of Christ on Lexington Avenue, produce will be given away to the elderly and the needy. Also, there will be singing on Tthe Square from 2-4 p.m. Simultaneous events in neighbori... More...
•First Baptist Church Washington sets VBS for week of June 4-8
•Beaverdam Baptist to hold revival services June 4-6
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 Personalities
•Christopher Reid named Valedictorian of LCHS Class of 2007
Christopher Reid of Lincolnton was named Valedictorian of the Lincoln County High School Class of 2007 and was so honored as he delivered his address at graduation exercises Friday evening, May 18, at Buddy Bufford Field in Lincolnton. More...
•James E. Sherrer honored for years of volunteer work with senior adults
•Thank you
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 Don't Forget
•Full Story
Springfield Baptist Church, Washington, will have two nights of revival services June 11-12, 7:30 p.m., with Dr. Maurice Watson of Beulahland Bible Church in Macon as guest speaker. More...
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