By Hunter Brock third grader
Once I went to the Washington Historical Museum. I learned lots of things. I learned how they cooked food ove100 year a bell in the backyard that had fallen from a tower and it had a big crack in it.
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The Washington Woman's Club is accepting applications for the Nettles-Dillard Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually and is aimed primarily for adults who want to upgrade their skills and education. More...
There's a killer at large in Georgia. Every year without warning, this killer claims hundreds of lives. The victims are powerless to protect themselves. The youngest never make it past the age of two. More...
Peggy Anderson (center) and Deb Talley of Washington-Wilkes Ventures LLC were special guests of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, April 15, when they updated members on the various projects and developments underway under their company umbrella More...
The Mary Willis Library will host another Wilsbary's Book, Bake, and Plant Sale on Friday, May 2. The sale will open at 10 a.m. More...
The Taliaferro County Band program will present its annual spring concert at the school on May 20. More...
Adam Russell was inducted into the Sigma Chapter of Sigma Alpha Theta on April 2. Sigma Alpha Theta is an honor society for the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia. More...
Andrew and Pat Grimaud were joined by her sister and brother-inlaw, Jackie and Runnette Smith of Harlem, for a week's trip through the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland. More...
Alexis Gioia, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Gioia of Vidalia, celebrated her sixth birthday with a Wizard of Oz party at her home on March 29. Her birthday was March 6. More...
Wesley Duncan Pope, son of Susan and Edward Pope III, celebrated his fifth birthday on April 21. Wesley was treated by his parents to a pirate party Saturday afternoon, April 19, at Bell Cottage of the First United Methodist Church. More...
The names of students who have been named to the president's list and dean's list for the winter quarter at Athens Technical College have been released by the college. The president's list includes eight students who live in Wilkes County. More...
The Washington Historical Foundation is sponsoring an overnight trip to the Westervelt Warner Museum of American Art in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The group plans to stay in the lodge adjacent to the museum and tour the museum and gardens. More...
This friendly female dog needs a loving home. She has a sleek brown coat, and is spayed and vaccinated. She's ready for a good home. More...
The Tignall Homemakers met Thursday, April 17, in the North Wilkes Library with Celeste Adams presiding. Edna Lamar gave the devotional with the theme of "The Open Door." Jane Roberson gave the Sunshine report. More...
The Rhodes family had a brother/ sister get-together over the weekend in Beulah. Barbara and R.C. Oakley of Hampton came down last week to stay in their Beulah home. Betty Reese came and stayed with them from Tuesday through Sunday. More...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
Philomath Presbyterian Church restoration committee plans a spring fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will have barbecued chicken or pork plates for $7.00 each. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
The Philomath Church Preservation Association will have a chicken and pork barbecue on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Buckman barn in Philomath. More...
Registration for this year's Summer Drama Camp at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse began on April 1 and will continue through April 30. Registration and scholarship forms can be found at either www.thewltc. com or any Wilkes County school office. More...
It takes some 250 Georgia State Patrol troopers to protect the traveling Tour de Georgia race this week, keeping 150 pro cyclists, along with support vehicles, and photo cycles, More...
The Inaugural Classic South Horse Fair sponsored by the Classic South Equine Association will be held at Callaway Plantation, Washington, on May 17. More...
The historic Georgia Baptist Association will celebrate missions and missionaries in a series of events that will provide local people the opportunity to interact with 24 missionaries from around the world. More...
A sign-up for the Conservation Security Program (CSP) which began April 18 in Georgia's Broad River Watershed will continue until May 16, according to State Conservationist James E. Tillman. More...
The civil case of Gabriel Garcia LaQuinta v. Jed Hill, M.D. will be heard before Judge Hal Hinesley in the Wilkes County Courthouse on Friday, April 25, beginning at 1:30 p.m. More...
Guests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Gail Galbreath, Marion Poss, Ronnie McAvoy, Joyce Blackburn, Frances Ogletree, Marge Thurmond, Robert McAvoy, and Carolyn Alexander. ƒMrs. More...
Grade-level winners in the 2008 Young Georgia Authors were honored at Monday night's Wilkes County Board of Education meeting. They were presented with certificatesand $50 U.S. Savings Bonds. More...
Since May 11 is Mother's Day, the Washington Little Theater Company is paying special tribute to mothers at its Sunday matinee of "I Do! I Do!" That is "Bring Your Mama Day" and if you bring your Mom she gets in free! More...
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