May 29, 2008 RSS feed / News

W-W Parks and Rec offers summer lunches, activities

The Washington-Wilkes Parks & Recreation Commission in cooperation with the Wilkes County Community Partnership announces the sponsorship of the Bright from the Start -- DECAL Summer Food Service Program. More...

Tells of facts concerning Vietnam

Karl Luken (right), a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer,was the guest speaker at the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, May 27. More...

'Very special' eggs kept all the way through school

Can Easter eggs last twelve years? Four Class of 2008 graduates can attest to the fact that they can. More...

Uniform sale scheduled for June 5 at WMH

The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a uniform sale June 5 in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will feature uniforms, shoes, socks, stethoscopes, etc., from Uniforms and Scrubs of Jasper. More...

Free legal help set for Tuesday, June 3 at Senior Center

Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Tuesday, June 3, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a firstcome, first-served basis. More...

Pet of the week

This beautiful young mixed-breed dog needs a loving and responsible home. He is neutered and vaccinated. More...

Unemployment rate is up from year ago across Ga.

The Georgia Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) declined to 5.7 percent in April, down three-tenths of one percent from a revised 6.0 percent in March. More...

Lundberg News

I hope everyone had a nice and safe Memorial Day and weekend. There were happy children to be out of school and happy seniors graduating. Congratulations to each of them. More...

Aonia News

We hope you had a nice Memorial Day holiday. Remembers what it really means, not just once a year, but all the year. ƒHappy birthday to all who are celebrating birthdays this week. More...

'Dig History' archaeology camp set for kids 11-17 at Hickory Hill

"Dig History" is a week-long day camp specially designed for kids, ages 11-17, interested in archaeology. More...

Bookmobile schedule set for Wilkes County for month of June

The schedule for the Bartram Trail Regional Library Bookmobile service for Wilkes County during June has been set as follows: June 4 -- Simpson Corner, Wee Care, Heritage Home Health Center, and Kiddie Korner, in the morning; FunShine Day Care Cen More...

Kids Fishing Rodeo set for Sat., June 7 at A.H. Stephens Park

On Saturday June 7, 2008, A.H. Stephens State Park will be hosting its annual Kids Fishing Rodeo. Registration will held from 7:30- 7:55 a.m. and the tournament will began at 8 a.m. and end at noon. More...

Tyrone News

Phillips Mill Baptist Church was happy to have Georgia Baptist Association Missionary Rev. Andy Perryman to fillin for pastor Robert Rayner who is having a lot of family health problems including himself. More...

Pope Farm honored by Ga. Forestry for forest stewardship

The Pope Farm, located on the Newtown Road in Wilkes County and owned by Susan and Edward Pope Jr., has received the Georgia Forestry Commission's Forest Stewardship Award and obtained Forest Steward recognition. More...

W-WCHS students receive awards at annual Honors Day

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Honors Day 2008 was held at the school on Wednesday, May 21. Departmental awards and some individual awards were presented to students. More...

Campmeeting starts at Fountain Campground June 7

Fountain Campground kicks off its annual Campmeeting on Saturday, June 7, 2008. The week will begin with a barbecue supper and Gospel Sing. Supper will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. More...

W-W Elementary School announces honor roll, merit list for final period

Principal Wanda B. Jenkins of the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School has announced the names of students who are listed on the honor roll and merit list for the sixth six weeks grading period. More...

Stockwell to speak at Tea and Learn set for June 3

Wills Memorial Hospital will host a Tea and Learn June 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Teresa Stockwell will speak on topics, "Do Not Resuscitate" and "Advanced Directive". Mrs. More...

Nine Wilkes County students honored at Briarwood Academy Upper Elementary

Nine Wilkes County students were honored during the Briarwood Academy Upper Elementary School Honors Day program on May 15. The program honored third, fourth, and fifth graders for outstanding academic achievement. More...

Reports on General Assembly

Barry Fleming (right), former member of the Georgia House of Representatives, spoke to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular weekly meeting last Thursday and told members of several of the important things done during the 2008 session in Atlanta. More...

Tignall News

May is such a busy time of the year, with end of school, graduations, Memorial Day, anniversaries and birthdays. Most of my news is centered on these activities. Celeste Adams spent her birthday last week with a runaway horse. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Mrs. Annie Kate Norman celebrated her 96th birthday on May 18. More...

Beta Club experiences Retro Cinema

The Junior Beta Club at Washington-Wilkes Middle School celebrated the end of the school year with a field trip to Retro Cinema. The 40 students enjoyed popcorn, a drink, and a movie. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Thomas Fleming celebrated his birthday Sunday and the Sunday School sang "Happy Birthday" to him. More...