January 24, 2008 RSS feed / News

Tells Rotarians about themselves

Gabby Gossip (Julie Irby, right) provided a delightful program for the Washington Rotary club when she told interesting and sometimes puzzling "facts" about each one of the members while those in attendance tried to guess who she was talking about. More...

Anthony Willis wins first round of National Geographic Bee

Anthony Willis (at right) was the winner in the first round of the 2008 National Geographic Bee held at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School last Wednesday, January 16. More...

Rehearsals underway for WLTCo. musical 'I Do, I Do' in Feb.

Rehearsals are underway for the first Washington Little Theater Company production of the 2008 season. "I Do! I Do!" will be presented February 28, 29, March 1 and 2, at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse on North Alexander Avenue. More...

DON explains nursing program

Jane Echols, Director of Nursing at Wills Memorial Hospital, was the guest speaker at the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, January 22. Director of Nursing for two years, Echols gave members a comprehensive overview of the WMH nursing program. More...

GA Math League High School Contest

THE ACADEMIC CORNER

Math students at WWCHS annually participate in the GA Math League High School contest. The contest allows WWCHS students to compete with students from other schools across Georgia. More...

Homes needed

These are three beautiful cats at the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter. The long-haired beauty in the back is a spayed female. The two cuties in front are young neutered males. They are all affectionate cats in need of good caring homes. More...

Library Friends to hold membership meeting Thursday, February 14

The annual membership meeting of the Friends of the Mary Willis Library will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, at the library. The program will highlight literature for children. More...

It's about the girls - not the cookies

Girl Scout Cookie Program :

Every year, thousands of girls across the area gain valuable knowledge while providing the community with a special treat - Girl Scout cookies. This year will be no exception. More...

The ugly details about staph infections

Dr. Lester Johnston (right) told the Washington Rotary Club all about how Community Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus lives and spreads to infect the unsuspecting human body. More...

McMillians honored at Beaverdam Baptist in celebration of coming 55th anniversary

Sunday was a special day at Beaverdam Baptist Church. Members honored Rev. and Mrs. John McMillian who will be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary January 30. They also welcomed Rev. and Mrs. Andy Perryman. Rev. More...

Aonia News

Baby, it's cold outside. Aren't we fortunate to have warm clothes, a warm home, and warm food and drink. It's really been a peculiar week -- sunshine, snow, rain, wind, and cold temperatures. A variety of winter weather. More...

Tignall News

Isn't it funny that any time the weather forecast calls for snow or sleet, everyone flocks to the grocery store to get milk and bread as if they aren't needed any other time. More...

Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Guests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Gail Galbreath, Charles and Hilda Palmer, Ronnie McAvoy, Marion Poss, and Joyce Blackburn. .Mrs. More...

Revolutionary Days celebration has activities set for children

Local children and youth will get to imagine living in Wilkes County during the Revolutionary War during the upcoming Revolutionary Days Kettle Creek Celebration weekend in February. More...

City-sponsored workshop will help with home-buying process

If you want to buy a home but don't know where to start, a good starting point would be Saturday's free educational workshop set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Pope Center on Lexington Avenue. More...

Augusta VA medical center renamed for late U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood

Gloria Norwood, wife of the late 10th District Congressman Charlie Norwood, was the guest of honor at a ceremony during which the name of the Augusta VA Medical Center was changed to the Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center More...

Emergency help is now available for winter's home heating bills

The Department of Human Resources has announced $1.6 million in emergency contingency funds to help low-income families meet home energy costs. More...

Older adults and families urged to be careful while staying warm

As the cold winter season brings low temperatures, older adults and families look for ways to stay warm and cut heating costs. More...

Stephanie Bagwell is Piedmont College Dean's Scholar

Stephanie Bagwell of Washington has been named as a Dean's Scholar at Piedmont College after completing the recent fall semester with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. More...

Next Wills Memorial/Shepheard Center blood drive set for First Methodist Church on Thursday, Feb. 14

The next community blood drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, February 14, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, Washington. More...

A.H. Stephens Park to celebrate birthday of Confederate VP

Alexander H. Stephens Park and Historic Site, Crawfordville, will celebrate the 195th birthday of Alexander H. Stephens, vice-president of the Confederacy, on Saturday, February 2. Dr. Marshall P. More...

2008 session kicks off under the gold dome

24th DISTRICT REPORT

We have completed the first week of the 2008 Legislative Session and so far, things are moving quickly. Both Governor Sonny Perdue and Lt. More...

Public invited to 195th birthday party for Confederate Veep A.H. Stephens

The public is invited to join in celebrating the 195th birthday of the Vice President of the Confederacy at Crawfordville on Saturday, February 2, at 11 a.m. More...

GLSP staff to offer free legal help for seniors Feb. 5

Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Tuesday, February 5, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. More...

RAYLE NEWS

We have been blessed with some nice rain and cold weather and it is welcomed. . I enjoyed Sunday School and church at my church, Sardis Baptist, Sunday morning as usual. A good crowd came out despite the cold weather. More...

Lundberg News

We will have a covered dish meal at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday, January 27. We didn't have a fifth Sunday meal in December, so members, come on down and bring your friends. More...

Tyrone News

As we have begun a new year I want to take time to thank those of you who live in the Tyrone area and other interested friends for all your loving support, understanding, and encouragement over the many years I have tried to write this column. More...

Civil War Round Table dinner to hear of Stonewall Jackson's great campaign

Bob Tanner will present the story of General Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley to the Washington Civil War Round Table on Monday evening, January 28, at 6 p.m., at The Jockey Club Restaurant on the Square in Washington. More...

Hospital employees give the gift of warm hands

The warm hearts of Wills Memorial Hospital employees are bringing some warm hands this winter, as they donated gloves and mittens to the children in the Wilkes County Community Partnership (Family Connection and Communities In Schools). More...