During festivities at Rotary International's District Conference held in Athens April 18-19, the Washington Rotary Club was honored to receive a "Silver Award" for "Outstanding Club Participation" during 2007-2008.
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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...
Marvin McAvoy of the Broad River Soil and Water Conservation Commission presented books to be used in the science lab to students at Washington- Wilkes Primary School. More...
By April Sorow University of Georgia
Though Georgia can get bad weather any time, the heart of severe weather season is now until mid- May. To keep you and your family safe, be prepared with a weather radio and a little knowledge, says University of Georgia expert. More...
John Hammond, headmaster of Briarwood Academy, has announced the names of students who have been listed on the honor roll and merit list for the third nine weeks grading period of the 2007-2008 school year. More...
It's time for the Greene County Fair and the Union Point Downtown Development Authority and the Greene County Chamber of Commerce invite the public to come out and join the fun in Union Point May 7-10. Rides for the whole family will be on site. More...
At the regular meeting of the Washington Rotary Club last Thursday, Washington's Main Street Director David Jenkins (center) introduced Paul Radford of the Georgia Municipal Association who spoke to the club about the celebration of Georgia Cities More...
Lisa Luken will present an interesting and informative program on Mark Twain when the Friends of the Mary Willis Library meet in the meeting room of the library at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
Ebenezer Baptist Church had a guest speaker Sunday. Bryan Nowak, Georgia Baptist Convention State Missionary Consultant, Research Services, spoke to us. Our pianist, Mrs. Jackie Dupree, filled in for Rhonda Roberson, who was ill. More...
Work will soon be underway to repair, update, and add to exhibits in the North Wilkes Museum. More...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657
Thanks to Robbie and Ronda Newsome for the pretty flowers placed in Phillips Mill Baptist Church Sunday, April 27. They were given in loving memory of her mother, Rachel Fain, and his father, Billy Newsome. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
The On Mission Celebration held at the First Baptist Church Saturday was very interesting. Each missionary had a booth set up with pictures and other things about their work. We enjoyed walking around and talking to each group. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation will hold its regular quarterly meeting Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Robert Toombs Historic Site on East Robert Toombs Avenue. Rev. More...
The Washington Lions Club will have a Sunday dinner at the clubhouse on Spring Street May 4. Hours for serving will be 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at a cost of $6.00 per plate. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Middle School and Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Concert Bands will present a concert on Tuesday, May 6, on the grounds behind the Robert Toombs Historic Site. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. 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...
A job fair at Fort Gordon for employers, veterans, personnell recently separated from active duty, and other job seekers in the area is scheduled for next Tuesday and is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Labor's Augusta Career Center, the Asso More...
Legal teams and jurors from Clemson University are joined by fivejurors from Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in Friday's mock trial in the Wilkes County Courthouse. More...
There will be a free outdoor backyard Christian movie shown at sunset Friday, May 2. The movie will be shown at 1961 Aonia Road, Washington, a half of a mile from the Aonia Pass Motor- Cross Park. More...
