April 3, 2008 RSS feed / News

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Class is tops in saving pennies

Students at Washington-Wilkes Primary School are participating in many activities to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Tiffani Andrews' class was the first kindergarten class to fillup a two-liter jug with pennies. More...

Congressman visits Rotary Club

While travelling through Washington last Thursday, March 27, Congressman Paul Broun stopped to visit with members of the Washington Rotary Club and report on his activity and voting in Washington, D.C. More...

Pet of the Week

This female dog is part American Eskimo. She is white with a biscuit colored undercoat and guard hairs. She is happy, intelligent, and would be a good companion, and perhaps watchdog. More...

Orchestra students play in recital

Six local and area Suzuki Strings of Augusta students played with more than 120 other students at their annual recital held at the First Baptist Church of Augusta on Friday, March 28. More...

Relay for Life's Silent Auction items on display at Chamber of Commerce

Items for the silent auction sponsored by Relay for Life will be displayed at the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce on Friday, April 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. More...

Lt. Governor visits Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Division 6 Lt. Governor Norm Nickolson was the guest of Washington Kiwanis President Bes Moore at the regular meeting of the club on Tuesday, April 1. Lt. Gov. Nickolson is a member of the Downtown Augusta Kiwanis Club. More...

Gary Bostic earns commission as Lieutenant at Ga. Military Academy

Gary S. Bostic Jr. of Washington- Wilkes has earned his commission as Lieutenant at Georgia Military Academy i n Milledgeville. Bostic also received an associate degree in general studies and was named to the dean's list. More...

Tignall News

By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736

I think I do this every year. I put up my winter clothes, take out spring clothes, and along comes Old Man Winter again. Of course the pollen comes along too and all those pretty blooms that cause all kinds of problems. More...

Tignall Homemakers meet, discuss springtime care of house plants

On Thursday, March 20, the first day of spring, the resident, Celeste Adams, opened the Tignall Homemakers meeting with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. More...

Aonia News

By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898

We had a nice Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. We were down in attendance but the Lord still blessed us. Dr. More...

Tyrone News

By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657

The fifth Sunday services at Phillips Mill Baptist Church included the Lord's Supper following the morning message by Pastor Rev. Robert Rayner. More...

'Pre-K enjoys Bell Cottage Easter Egg Hunt

The students at First United Methodist Church Pre-Kindergarten enjoyed an Easter Egg hunt behind Bell Cottage on March 19. More...

Donation supports youth program

In recognition of 4-H month, Rayle EMC made donations to area County Extension officesas part of its ongoing effort to give back to the community by sponsoring various youth programs. More...

Summer Drama Camp planned; registration being held in April

Registration for this year's Summer Drama Camp at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse began on April 1 and continue through April 30. Registration and scholarship forms can be found at either www.thewltc. com or any Wilkes County school office. More...

W-WMS Corner

Baseball team posts big wins; passing students have a party

Amethyst Wynn, Middle School Graduation Coach and the graduation coach students attended the 11th Annual Adolescent Youth Symposium hosted by the Iota Gamma Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. More...

Toastmasters Club to organize local Washington-Wilkes club

A local Toastmasters Club is being organized in Washington and both men and women are invited to a demonstration to be held in the meeting room at the Mary Willis Library on Monday, April 14, at 6:00 p.m. More...

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House completes work on important issues
By REP. MICKEY CHANNELL Georgia District 116

With only one week left in the 2007 legislative session, the House has already completed many of the important issues we promised our constituents we would address. More...

LEGISLATIVE REPORT - 24th DISTRICT

Tax reform, '09 budget pass Senate
By SEN. BILL JACKSON Georgia District 24

On Friday, the legislature completed its 36th day of session. More...

Volunteers needed for state park's work days in April

Do you have a little spare time on your hands? Do you want to give back to your local state park or your community? Do you want to get in some good exercise? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider joining A.H. More...

Higher pollen counts started early, expected to peak in coming weeks

Things could be even worse than they were last year for allergy sufferers, according to Dr. Stan Fineman of the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. "This year, we had high pollen counts in February, which is very unusual," said the specialist. More...

Eastern kingsnake a beneficial species as it eats rattlesnakes

The eastern kingsnake is a shiny black snake with thin white or cream-colored bands. This reptile also is called the "chain snake" because the lines that stretch across its back are linked along the sides. More...

Revolutionary soldier to be honored here in April 12 ceremony

The Marquis de Lafayette Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), will host a ceremony honoring the grave of Revolutionary War Veteran Purnal Truitt on Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. More...

Feet-first fishing fetches favorite feast

Spring is in the air and we turn our thoughts to fishing! So does the Osprey as seen by this photograph made by Hugh Keener. More...

RAYLE NEWS

By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264

Susan Amason came down from Flowery Branch Thursday before Easter and picked up her brother, Billy Amason, and they spent the weekend in Winder with their aunt, Kate Nicholson. More...

Lundberg News

By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363

Our pastor, Rev. O'Neil Martin, was invited to preach the homecoming message at Sandy Cross Baptist Church Sunday. In his absence, Tommy Harwell of Norwood was guest speaker. He preached a good message and we all enjoyed having him. More...

Tip nets arrest of known drug dealer; other arrests reported for past month

Working on a tip from a concerned Tignall citizen, Wilkes County deputies recently arrested a man they say is a known drug dealer. Antonio D. More...

Mowing frequency, mowing height, fertilizers important spring considerations for turfgrasses

By Clint Waltz and Gil Landry University of Georgia

Warm-season turfgrasses such as Bermuda, centipede, zoysia and St. Augustine suffer some common problems with springtime greenup. Here are the ones we see most often. More...

Early spring is best time to tend pot-bound plants

By Sharon Omahen

Spring is here. After months of being cooped up indoors, it's finally time for gardeners to go dig in the dirt. But they shouldn't pass by their pot-bound plants on the way, says a Georgia Master Gardener. More...