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Mary Willis Library's reading program sets activities all summer 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 ... Georgia State Patrol reports 7 accidents, 7 injuries for May State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated seven traffic crashes during the month of May in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Derrick Durden said the traffic crashes resulted in seven injuries. There were no fatalities. More ...
These sweet kittens should go together. Cats raised together often are close companions and spend most of their time together. Two can be better than one. To adopt them and other cats or dogs, call the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678-CATS or visit at 358 Brown Drive. More ... Hear spooky stories at Elijah Clark Park Saturday, June 16 Elijah Clark State Park invites you to sit around the fireand share some favorite spooky tales. The event will be held on June 16 at 8:30 pm at the assembly shelter. Be sure to bring a camp chair as Marilyn Grau leads the bone-chilling tales. More ...
Lynn Cobb, of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs in Atlanta, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, June 12. More ... Extremely dry May sets records all over Georgia By David E. Stooksbury University of Georgia An extremely dry May is setting low rainfall records across Georgia. May is traditionally one of the drier months, with rainfall normally averaging 3 to 4 inches across the state. No rain was recorded in May in many places from near Macon to south of Albany. More ... Breast health class set for June 27 at Health Department The University Health Care System Breast Health Center will sponsor a breast health class at the Wilkes County Health Department on Gordon Street on Wednesday, June 27. No registration is required and there is no charge. More ... Credit wise: your actions determine your credit score Credit scores will provide a lifetime of happiness or despair in one's financial future. Most young adults have no idea what a credit score is. Yet by graduation, many will have already taken actions that could adversely affect their score for years to come. More ... Membership in Georgia State Parks offers many benefits and savings Helping preserve Georgia's beautiful scenery and rich history is just one benefit of joining the non-profit Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. Another is the free Annual ParkPass that exempts state park visitors from paying daily parking fees. Membership levels begin at $45. More ...
The Wilkes County Farm Bureau, along with other Farm Bureaus across the state, observed a Day of Prayer for Georgia Agriculture on June 11. More ... Bream fishing can be fun for the whole family The Georgia Deparment of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reminds the public that members of the bream family are among the most widely distributed fishin the state. The bream family includes bluegill, redear, sunfish(also called "shellcrackers") and redbreast sunfish. More ... Lundberg News By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 We had a good attendance at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. It was nice to have some of the Bell and Lance family members with us. .Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lance were hosts at a family cookout at their home Saturday evening. Those attending were Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Lance, Mr. and Mrs. Guy ... More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 and NOBIE KEENER Please call 706-285-3232 I received a call from Oliver Huff of East Point and originally from Tignall. He is the grandson of Robert Huff and the son of Claude Huff. He asked if I remembered either of these two men and of course I knew Claude Huff. Everyone in Tignall called on Claude Huff if they had a plumbing problem or... More ... Tyrone News By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 We want to wish all fathers a happy Father's Day this Sunday, June 17. Fathers play a big part in their child or children's lives. .Phillips Mill Baptist Church Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning, June 18, at 9 a.m., and concludes Friday with a hotdog lunch. The theme is "Game Day Central... More ...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 The hot dry weather is taking its toll. We are still in desperate need of rain. It is a dangerous situation. Everybody pray for rain. .Sardis Baptist Church enjoyed having George Pate as guest speaker Sunday morning. Monica Gunter led the singing of beautiful hymns with Pam Hall as pianist. More ... Aonia News By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 Rev. and Mrs. Albert Huyck were our guests at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Huyck filled the pulpit in the absence of Dr. Dupree. His message was taken from I Peter. .Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. And "kids," try to visit or talk to your fathers often. They won't be on earth... More ... |
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