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Headlines chronicle year's events
January 11, 2007 - City Council members block effort to force street name change on Whitehall residents . . . Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center now a Regional Visitor Information Center. . . . City gets grant to preserve School Street cemetery; project to preserve history, draw heritage visitors. . . The News-Reporter begins using full color pictures and advertisements. . . . MLK Jr. Day to be celebrated in the county. . . . Irish Travelers, phone scams now target Wilkes residents. January 18, 2007 - Report puts hospital's contribution to county economy at $11.2 million. . . . Equipment failure causes power outage, affects Washington, much of Wilkes County. . . . Tigers (basketball) tops in region. . . . Wilkes Board of Education salutes first nationally certified counselor. . . . County commissioners tour two new firetrucks; new fireequipment puts county 'in good shape.'
February1, 2007-- Stewart to meet Joe Barnett on national TV broadcast next week. . . . First Methodist ends zoning request; but food ministry, thrift store still need new home to serve. . . . Revolutionary Days full of activities for all ages. . . . Black History Month salutes black leaders, astronauts, billionaires. . . . W-W Historical Foundation to hear Drake on dating historic buildings. February 8, 2007 --Revolutionary Days comes to Wilkes with parade, ceremonies, programs. . . . Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director meets with officials at capitol. . . . Life of President Jefferson Davis to be subject of one-man drama. . . . Scott Lewis reveals 'secret' to 126-pound weight loss. February 15, 2007 --Hillary Lindsey wins Grammy; 'Jesus Take the Wheel' provides 'intense' experience. . . . City County authorizes study to explore city swimming pool. . . . Challenge grant infuses new life into project; North Alex- ander School Association seeking niche. . . . 2007 STAR student Jessica Watson picks mentor teacher Debbie McLeod for STAR teacher. . . . New Zaxby's starting renovation here. February 22, 2007 --Wilkes County Board of Education salutes top band students, youth leaders. . . . Baseball Tigers will showcase talent this Saturday. . . . Bolton Lunceford retires (again) after 18 years with Adult Education and English as a Second Language. . . . Georgia State Troopers Brent Marxsen and Jadrien Carnes awarded for service. . . . Flu bug finally dying in Wilkes; doctors seeing fewer patients, schools seeing more students. March 1, 2007 -- Annual Washington Area Steer and Heifer Show will see best young Wilkes exhibitors. . . "I bleed Tiger Blue and Gold," says Steve Echols, next Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School principal. . . . STAR student and teacher honored at Chamber of Commerce breakfast. . . June election set to fillCharlie Norwood seat; qualifying set after assembly session. . . . Optimist Club honors student orators. March 8, 2007 --Grand National Cross Country returns to Aonia Pass. . . . Kids may need more shots before school. . . . Rehearsals underway for the musical "Gypsy" starring Debbie McLeod. . . . Lincoln County youth gets Grand Champ at steer show. . . . Young Wilkes leaders act as peer health educators. March 15, 2007 --Wills Memorial Hospital Authority asks county to back $18 million regeneration. . . . Nathaniel Cullars Jr. trial to begin Tuesday in Augusta Federal courthouse. . . . Wilkes chicken houses and property rights occupy Board of Commissioners meeting. . . . Open house tonight will discuss Whitehall area redevelopment. . . . Young leaders steal the show at Washington City Council meeting. March 22, 2007 -- Fate of Wills Memorial Hospital's $18 million project could be decided at meeting March 29. . . . Citizens give input on city's new redevelopment plan. . . . Wilkes teachers, administrators fired up over new school improvement training. . . . New York Giant Gerris Wilkinson speaks to Washington-Wilkes students. . . . Get Hillary Lindsey tickets now for April 28 festival performance. March 29, 2007 --The News-Reporter has the first-ever Tour of Homes supplement with color. . . . Meeting today to show plans to regenerate Wills Memorial Hospital. Annual Spring Tour of Homes to be held this Saturday. . . . "Gypsy" cast nearly ready for opening night. . . . Events planned here all weekend for visitors to shop, explore area. . . . Nathaniel Cullars Jr. convicted; sentencing date is yet to be set. . . . Students help with planning for the Southwest Washington Redevelopment Plan. April 5, 2007 --Number of visitors down for Spring Tour of Homes; but more staying for Masters. . . . Zaxby's opening later this month; to create 40-50 jobs for cooks, cashiers in Wilkes. . . . Full house hears hospital's rebuilding plans. . . . Armed robber hits night deposit, 'I won't make a deposit without an escort now,' manager says. . . . Easter celebrations set in area churches. April 12, 2007 --City Council votes to shift city insurance carrier; local company outbids government pool GIRMA. . . . Talented musicians slated to perform at Arts Festival then play at Carnegie Hall. . . . Spring blooms survive freeze. . . . Masters crowd is discovering the attractions of Washington-Wilkes. . . . Georgia Tech's TechSmart survey polls local leaders on Wilkes technology vision, goals, future needs. April 19, 2007 --County Commissioners hear citizen on desire for community meetings. . . . Board of Education honors Young Georgia Authors; hears new school building plans. . . . 'Have a good time at the prom' but students are warned about risky behaviors. . . . Qualifying to begin next Tuesday for District 1- congressional seat. . . . Wilkes County memories to preview Thursday, April 26. . . . National Day of Prayer set for May 3 on The Square. April 26, 2007 --From country to classical, music will fillthe weekend; Hillary Lindsey concert. . . . Preparations in place for Wilkes Relay for Life; 25 local teams hope to raise $35,000 for cancer research. . . . Amateur motorcrossers to fillAonia Pass this weekend. . . . Michael Land earning highest rank in scouting; worked 275 hours in community for Eagle rank. May 3, 2007 --Wilkes Board of Education hears experts on new school costs, funding gap. . . . 2007 Wilkes Relay for Life kicks off this Friday at 7 p.m.. . . Georgia wildfire risk highest in 50 years; outdoor burning ban applies to Wilkes. . . . Washington man is bound over on three molestation charges. . . . Zaxby's opens in Washington. May 10, 2007 --Anthony Forest Products earns high safety honors. . . . Wilkes landowners say statement misses pipeline's negative impact. . . . Wilkes Relay for Life raises some $45,000 despite early morning thunderstorms. . . . Youth Leadership Wilkes graduates 13 students. . . . Traffic expected to be heavy for Saturday's Mayfest event. . . . Commissioners state objections to hospital proposal. May 17, 2007 --89 seniors to graduate in ceremonies May 18 at 8 p.m. . . .Robert Toombs rezoning splits council; Mayor breaks tie over public objections. . . . Wilkes County Commission declines to risk tax money for regeneration of Wills Memorial Hospital. . . . Tiger shot putter Dan Wylie takes state championships. . . . Prayers for rain answered just in time for Saturday night events. May 24, 2007 -- 90 W-WCHS students get diplomas Friday night: Watson and Cravens are top grads. . . . Wilkes schools cite improvement in latest rounds of CRCT testing. . . . South Georgia wildfiressend smoke our way; local foresters manning fire's front lines. . . . Our dark skies make good viewing at astronomy village this weekend. . . . Advance Auto Parts is hiring today. May 31, 2007 --Wilkes County to get new $22 million high school complex. . . . Planning set for VIP bus visit here; leaders to see 'exemplary' W-W Elementary School . . . Mystery writer Ann Rule to visit; will sign Dolly Hearn crime book. . . . Summer Drama Campers rehearsing for Disney's 'High School Musical' June 8-10. . . . As drought cuts hay production, Wilkes ranchers selling cattle early. June 7, 2007 --Biotech company to build $5.7 M facility here . . . "High School Musical" this weekend set for four performances at WLT Co. . . . Wilkes to become Community of Opportunity model area . . . Entrepreneur and Small Business Resource Fair set to help Wilkes become 'entrepreneur friendly.'" June 14, 2007 --Georgia State Patrol Post 17 trooper gets stealthy new Hemi Charger for patrols. . . . Vote early now for Tuesday's special 10th District election. . . . Wilkes Relay for Life raises $49K with awesome volunteers, teams. . . . Short, sweet City Council meeting sets new meeting times for future. . . . North Alexander School Association getting good response on fund-raising campaign for new windows. June 21, 2007 --Renovated Pope Center to hold public tour June 29. . . . New school groundbreaking set for July 2. . . . New procedure will change appointment method; commissioners will no longer sit on Wills Memorial Hospital Authority. . . . Whitehead, Broun head for 10th District runoff in July; Wilkes voter turnout high for two-race special election. . . . Hotel-motel tax receipts show increase in tourism-related visitors to Wilkes County. June 28, 2007 -- School groundbreaking is Monday morning at 8 . . . Fourth of July celebration to bring food, friends, and fireworks to The Square. . . . Candidates campaign for District 10 runoff election set for July 17. . . . Local firefightersto breathe easy as FEMA grant allows purchase of 20 new breathing apparatuses. . . . Grocery manager rescues child: "I was just doing my job," he says. | ||||||
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