June 19, 2008 RSS feed / News

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Washington Woman's Club presents scholarship to Charles W. Wittschen

Charles W. Wittschen of Washington Wilkes has received the Nettles- Dillard Scholarship sponsored by the Washington Woman's Club and presented annually.. The scholarship was established in the spring of 1991 from a fund given by Mrs. More...

Future Wilkes leaders attend FFA-FCCLA camp

Eleven FFA and FCCLA members from Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and Middle School attended FFA-FCCLA Summer Leadership Camp near Covington on the banks of Lake Jackson. The camp was held at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center. More...

Dunwoody Wells Questors group enjoy Callaway Plantation, other Wilkes sights

Members of the Dunwoody Wells Questors group came to Washington Wilkes in April and visited many of the historic sites and homes in town. More...

Local VFW delegates honor Jones for years of dedication

Jack Jones was honored by the Department of Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars on Friday, May 30. He is a member of VFW Post 5448 in Griffin but has attended functions in Washington and the Tenth District since moving to Wilkes County in 1990. More...

Tignall News

By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736

There is a camp for everyone these days -- soccer camp, scout camp, drama camp, baseball camp, dance camp, football camp. Is there a peace camp for adults? Camps keep kids busy during the summer. When I was a little girl, we kept ourselves busy. More...

Lundberg News

By SAMILLE SHERRER

We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Scott Blaine who recently moved to Lundberg from Dahlonega. They are good friends of Sue Davis and are now her neighbors. More...

Tyrone News

By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657

The Georgia Baptist Association is pleased to have two summer missionaries, Coppetta Elam and Matthew Hackney. They have already begun their 2008 work among the campers and visitors at Elijah Clark State Park in Lincoln County. More...

Rev. Berry leads Beaverdam revival; all enjoy fellowship

At the conclusion of revival services at Beaverdam Baptist Church last Wednesday evening everyone enjoyed a time of fellowship and food in the Clifton Barrett Fellowship Hall. Rev. Donnie Berry had brought great messages each evening. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Guests of Mrs. Gertrude Tyler were Doug and Juanita Tyler, Hartrell and Garland Pate, Zella Bennett, and Marjorie Tyler. ƒMrs. Anita Martin's visitors were Rev. More...

Tells club about life insurance

Julie Lewis, Multiple Line Representative for State Farm Insurance, was the guest speaker at the Washington Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, June 10. More...

Air Force NCOs honor Wilkes' Chan Drake at USAF NCO academy

In 1978, after 18 years of officerleadership in the United States Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. Chan Drake became the youngest and first enlisted commandant of the Air Force Non-Commissioned OfficersAcademy. More...

LaAnn Rutherford recently certified for contact lens fitting

LaAnn Rutherford recently passed the Contact Lens Registry Examination (CLRE), demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective practice of contact lens fitting. More...

W-W Parks and Rec offers summer lunches, activities

The Washington-Wilkes Parks and 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...

Weinstein will talk about Fort Pulaski at meeting of Civil War Round Table

Ranger Mike Weinstein, Ranger at Fort Pulaski National Monument, will present "The Fight for Fort Pulaski" to the Washington Civil War Round Table meeting on Monday evening, June 23, at 6 p.m. at The Jockey Club Restaurant on The Square. More...

Aonia News

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

We had a great day at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. There was a special recognition of all fathers and grandfathers. The message was "Father Abraham." Scripture was from Genesis 22:1-19; and John 8:31-39. More...

SPLOST funds will pay for insulation; vols will do work

The regular meeting of the Tignall City Council was held at 7 p.m. on June 11. Those present were Mayor Richard Gammon; Council Members Leon Aycock, Albert Huyck, Tom Jackson, More...

N. WIlkes Library to host program July 21-27, 10 a.m.

The North Wilkes Library will have a summer program from July 21 through July 27 at 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. every day except on Sunday, July 27. More...

RAYLE NEWS

By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264

Sunday morning worship service at Sardis Baptist Church began with the baptism of Sheila McGinty of Vero Beach, Fla. Her friend, Millie Blanton, accompanied her to the service. They are friends of the pastor, Rev. More...

Bible School at Sardis includes all ages; seventy-five enrolled

Sardis Baptist Church had an exciting week of Vacation Bible School last week with 75 enrolled including children, teenagers, and adults. More...

Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends

Rev. Dale Fincher led the residents in singing and prayer on June 9. ƒDoris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. Leonard and Elaine Perry took Mrs. Flynt out to lunch and on a trip to Danburg. Mrs. More...