There will be lots of old-time mule action Saturday at Mule Day, says Muleologist Ed Pope III, but you need to come early for the mule competition. "They like to compete early while the mules are still all pretty," he said. "Then just after lunch, you can try your hand at plowing behind a mule. More...
Dr. Charles Wills could never be accused of coddling a patient or spouting worn platitudes to a family member. He was a matter-of-fact kind of man. Cancer was cancer. Although his delivery was honest and direct, and his feelings were nowhere near his sleeve, his patients knew the heart of the ma... More...
The Washington City Council gave the go-ahead for two proposals that would transform the appearance of Washington, holding Monday night's meeting in a remodeled Pope Center that is itself a powerful sign of progress to come. More...
Joe Barnett Jr. will be cooking his famous Cajun Style Shrimp Boil at Mule Day Saturday at Callaway Plantation. The event will benefit Georgia TASC and will cost $10 per plate, including the drink of choice. More...
Augusta State All-American senior basketball forward Tyrekus "A.J." Bowman, the reigning Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year, from Tignall, is out of play indefinitelybecause of a heart condition. A.J. More...
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt." Who hasn't heard and had a little fun with that old saying from time to time? And maybe it applies to at least one of the people who spoke publicly at Monday's Washington City Council meeting. The trouble is -... More...
I would like to thank everyone who was involved in helping with the Miss Wilkes County Pageant 2007. I especially would like to thank my Mom for curling my hair and giving me support. I love you, Mom. You're the best! I'd also like to thank Mr. Joey Fievet of Fievet Pharmacy Inc. More...
Last Friday night the Washington- Wilkes Tigers lost their first region game of the year 31-12 to the Morgan County Bulldogs. The loss dropped the Tigers' overall record to 2-4. It also moved Washington down to third in the 8AA South sub-region behind Greene County and Morgan County. More...
Funeral services for Mildred Moore Hallford, 91, of Washington were held Sunday, October 7, 2007, at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church, in the Lundberg community with Rev. John Lance and Rev. O'Neal Martin officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Thursday, October 4, at Wilkes Hea... More...
Danburg Baptist Church will hold its annual homecoming service and revival services October 14-17. Homecoming will begin Sunday morning, October 14, at 10:15 with the Weaver Family Singers of Athens. Rev. Douglas Huff of Elberton will deliver the sermon following the singing. A covered dish meal ... More...
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hendry of Braselton were honored at a couples' baby shower on Saturday, September 15. The event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roman Szczesniak at their home at The Fall of Chateau Elan. Prior to dinner, the gentlemen enjoyed a game of horseshoes while the ladies conversed on the ... More...
The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educations Association will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 11, at the Lincoln County Library, 181 North Peachtree Street. Remember to bring 2006-2008 GREA copy of awards and recognition guidelines. More...
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