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June 14, 2007
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The Washington post of the Georgia State Patrol has a stealthy new tool with which to patrol its five-county area. Trooper First Class T.D. Webb took delivery last week of one of GSP's new Dodge Charger patrol vehicles, and he's seen quite a reaction from citizens who are used to seeing troopers ... More...

Early voting began Monday for the June 19 special election to fillthe seat of the late seven-term Congressman Charlie Norwood in the U.S. 10th Congressional District. The early voting continues this week until Friday at 5 p.m. Polls will be open across Wilkes County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesda... More...

The final totals on the 2007 Wilkes County Relay for Life are in, and they are spectacular. "This is absolutely awesome," said Summer Garrison, community manager for the American Cancer Society. "We've raised $49,038.47, some $14,000 over our goal for this year. More...


The Washington City Council met for its regular June meeting Monday night and, unlike many other meetings, kept it short and sweet. Mayor Willie E. Burns met with council members Rev. G.L. Avery, Nathaniel Cullars, Pamela Eaton, Ray Hardy, Maceo Mahoney, and Edward Pope Jr. More...


The North Alexander School Association (NASA) has reported an encouraging response to its initial campaign to raise funds to restore the windows in the old city school building in Washington. The kickoff to the campaign began with a tour of the long-shuttered building on the afternoon of April 29.... More...


Donations are coming in for Wilkes County's annual Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration, but with just three weeks to go, more contributions are needed for the all-day event, said Tourism Director Ashley Barnett. "Thank you, thank you, thank you to those who have already donated. I apprecia... More...


The Vacation Reading Program at the Mary Willis Library is in full swing with activities every day. Wendy Bennett did wonderful storytelling on June 6 and children have participated in workshops where they decorated backpacks and bandanas with colorful designs and painted stamps. More...
Loser hits goal weight
Have you noticed the words Izzie Always Busy that have been uncovered over PopLahr Possibilities on the south row of buildings on The Square? More...
Thank you, daddy, for above all, doing for me the greatest thing any father could do and that is to instill in me a great love for the church and to give me one of the greatest Christian heritages anyone could be proud of and thankful for. More...
Last year, there were 147 boating incidents and 19 boating-incident related fatalities, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). More...
Funeral services for Mary Lou Dearicott, 97, were held Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at the Brinkley's Chapel Baptist Church, Thomson, with Rev. W.R. Ferrell presiding and Pastor Melvin L. Bell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Friday, June 8. More...
Adding to Beaverdam Baptist Church's revival messages brought by Rev. John McMillian Jr. and Rev. James Bland were solos by William Morrison, Monday; and Billy Maxwell, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The arrangement of flowers in memory of Mrs. More...
Former County Commissioner Ed Burdette (seated) was the recipient of a special award presented by the Rotary Club of Washington last Thursday, June 7, in a brief ceremony during the club's regular meeting. More...
Self-guided audio tours of Washington's historic Resthaven Cemetery are available at the Washington Historical Museum on East Robert Toombs Avenue. The price for the 30-minute tour is $5. More...