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The Wills Memorial Hospital held a Lunch and Learn Tuesday, and heard Dr. Robert J. Williams, board-certified family practitioner, speak on the subject of acupuncture. More ... Linda Stevens has been selected as the first recipient of cancer relief funds distributed by the T.J. & Friends Foundation, Inc., a new organization dedicated to helping cancer patients in a seven-county area. Mrs. Stevens was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. She and her husband, Gene, have been long-time citizens and active church members in Wilkes County. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held Thursday, August 7, at the First United Methodist Church on Spring Street. More ... Clark's Station Baptist Church near Jackson Crossroads in North Wilkes County will have homecoming on Sunday, August 10. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. and the morning worship and homecoming service at 11:15. Rev. Lem Clark will be the speaker for the morning and evening services. A barbecue lunch will be provided following the morning service. More ... State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 18 traffic crashes during the month of July in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crashes resulted in 17 injuries. There were no fatalities. More ... A new group of sixth graders will report to Washington-Wilkes Middle School for the first day of school on August 8 and the school welcomes them and the opportunity to continue their education. A few of those upcoming sixth graders visited the school and got a brief tour guided by Principal Bill Pendrey. More ... The First Baptist Church will have a seven-week Bible study using "Stepping Up" by Beth Moore. The study will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.; and on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. The first Wednesday session will be on August 13; and the first Thursday session will be on August 14. More ... The Washington-Wilkes Pre-Kindergarten is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. Children who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2008, are eligible to attend the Washington Wilkes Pre-Kindergarten. More ... Tech. Sgt. Jamie Craig Atkinson of Washington has received the Air Force Commendation Medal. He is a member of the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard and is a supervisor in the 165th Emergency Management Flight, 165th Civil Engineering Squadron. More ... The Wilkes County Senior Center will be having yard sale in August. Anyone wishing to donate items may bring them to the Center at 108 Marshall Street. All proceeds from the sale will be used for bingo prizes and other projects at the Center. More ... Food prices are up, and gasoline costs more than ever. Most paychecks have stayed the same, but there are ways to make them seem like they too are growing, says a financial expert with the University of Georgia. More ... Jamie Craig Atkinson of Washington has graduated with his Master of Education Degree in Science Education from the University of Georgia and has been named one of the AMGENNational Science Teachers Association Fellows for the 2008-2009 school year. More ... This female, good-looking Pointer is spayed and vaccinated. She is an even-tempered, friendly dog. She is an active dog that needs lots of exercise. Call or visit the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 706-678-CATS, 358 Brown Drive, hours, 3:30-5:30 p.m. More ... Archie M. Brown Jr., a native of Wilkes County, has been named president and CEO of MainSource Financial Group Inc. (MSFG) located in Greensburg, Indiana, effective August 4. Brown will also serve as a member of the company's board of directors. Robert E. More ... Firefighters put out the last smoldering embers of a hayfield fire Thursday, saving a large part of the field off Scull Shoals Road that owner Billy Chafin said had yet to be cut this year. Fire investigators identified what may have been the source of ignition on a power pole next to a shed, where an electrical short may have sparked the blaze. More ... Sheena Kopecky, a student at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, attended the 24th annual Georgia Cooperative Council Youth Leadership Conference held July 7-11 in Covington. Her participation was sponsored by FFA. More ... The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) reported that over six thousand Georgia drivers have conducted their licensing business from the comfort of their home or office via the Agency's website www.dds.ga.gov. More ... J.W. Boatwright is doing okay at his home after having a heart attack last Sunday night. One artery was 100% blocked and the doctor put a stint in at Athens Regional Medical Center Monday morning. His heart was not damaged, but he is still weak and the next two weeks will be critical until he goes back to the doctor. He is just staying quiet, resting, and on a strict diet. More ... Seven members of the Lunch and Learn met Wednesday, July 23, at Rayle City Hall. The opening prayer was given by Mildred Sisson. Peggy Echols presented the treasurer's report. A business session was held, and reminiscing. Everyone enjoyed making scissors holders out of potholders, and decorated them with flowers, spools, safety pins, etc. More ... We are having revival service at Ebenezer this week. It started Sunday with a great attendance and will last through Wednesday night. I visited Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dragon in Martinez Saturday. I visited my parents several times last week. On Sunday we celebrated my sister Nan's birthday. She's the baby of the family. She was 56. Sunday August 3, was her actual birthday. More ... Guests of Mrs. Gertrude Tyler were Juanita Tyler, Zella Bennett, Doug Tyler, Blaine Tyler, Russell Tyler, Larry and Beth Tyler, and Donnie Echols. Mrs. Libby Ivey's guests were John Ivey, Sally Hopkins, Lance Hopkins, and Dennis Story. More ... The pretty flowers at Phillips Mill Baptist Church Sunday were placed in loving memory of Kripter Moore by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore and family. Please don't forget Phillips Mill Baptist Church's 223rd annual homecoming Sunday, August 10. A covered dish meal will follow the morning worship service. Pastor Robert Rayner will bring the message. More ... School shopping has almost become a big holiday in which you spend lots of money for the kids to get them ready for a new school year. I remember using a book bag until it fell apart and a metal lunchbox until the paint wore off. When I was teaching I made a child clean out his book bag because it had such an odor. More ... July 28 -- Dale Spence spent the night with his wife, Susan Spence. Mrs. Nell Walls went to the hospital to see her husband with her daughter Becki. Cheryl and Shulur Massey visited Mrs. Louise Bagwell. They also took Mrs. Bagwell to Elberton to eat lunch at Richards and supper in Bowman. More ... Homecoming at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church will be this Sunday, August 10, (not August 20 as was in this column last week.) Sorry about the misprint about the date. Anyway, the services will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11. Rev. Donnie Walton will be the evangelist on Sunday morning and each evening through Wednesday. More ... Water bans may still be in place for many Georgia residents, but they can keep their gardens growing and lawns watered. All it takes is a roof, a gutter, a tank, a little rain and some ingenuity. "In rainwater, we can have a really good solution to our irrigation problem," said Frank Henning, a watershed agent with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. More ... K.J. Allen, new owner of WLOV Radio in Washington, told members of the Washington Rotary Club about the station's new format and programming at their regular Thursday lunch meeting on July 31. He said the station will play a wide variety of classic hits throughout each day and will also feature local news broadcasts. More ... The A. H. Stephens State Park pool will be open during regular hours August 6-9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and August 10 from 12-5 p.m. After this time the pool will be open during weekends only. The schedule will be August 16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., August 17 from 12-5 p.m., August 23 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., August 24 from 12-5 p.m., August 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More ... Rebecca Lauren DeWeese of Washington-Wilkes has completed degree requirements for a Master of Arts in Education at Piedmont College. While attending Piedmont's Athens campus, Rebecca maintained a 4.0 grade point average. Commencement was held July 26, at Johnny Mize Athletic Center in Demorest on the main campus of Piedmont College. More ... |
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