Eric Scott picked as one of country's best sophs; season tix now on sale
      The first preseason notice of one of the Washington-Wilkes Tigers has come from Jim Stefani's Underclassmen Recruiting Blog on Recruiting- Brain.com. Listed in the top running backs for the Class of 2011 is Tiger sophomore running back Eric Scott at No. 9 in the country.
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W-WPRD announces upcoming activities, programs
      The Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department (WWPRD) has announced the following activities and programs which will be coming up in the next few weeks. Fun In the Sun 2008 Fun in the Sun 2008 will be an event of Saturday, August 16, and is billed as "a family fun-filled day." The fun will begin in the Liberty Street Park at 12 noon and continue until 4 p.m.
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Walk Georgia Program nets 500,000 miles; signup for next session begins on August 24
By Allie Byrd University of Georgia
      More than 3,000 Georgians exercised their way across the state this spring, so to speak, logging more than 500,000 virtual miles during the first session of the Walk Georgia Program. Sponsored by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, the program is designed to help Georgians increase their physical activity, log their progress online and get communities involved.
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Top sports fans will know the answers to this quiz
By Chris Richcrek
      1. Against which team in 1995 did Cal Ripken Jr. break the consecutive-games-played record of 2,130 held by Lou Gehrig? 2. Three players have hit 40 or more home runs in a season for the Seattle Mariners. Name them. 3. NFL head coaches Bill Parcells, Dan Reeves, Don Shula and Dick Vermeil all reached the Super Bowl with two different teams.
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Tiger weightlifters raise over $1,200
      The south end of The Square turned blue Saturday morning, August 2, when about 50 Washington-Wilkes Tigers showed up for the annual Tiger Liftathon to raise money for the athletic program at the high school. Tiger athletes power cleaned and bench pressed in a show of strength putting the rest of Region 7A on notice that Washington Wilkes is back and ready for action.
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W-WPRD plans activities for 'Fun in the Sun 2008' Aug. 6
      A fun-filled day for families is set for Saturday, August 16 at Liberty Street Park as the Washington- Wilkes Parks and Recreation holds "Fun in the Sun 2008." The free event starts at noon and runs through 4 p.m., with a Dads' Grill-Off, watermelon-eating contests, fun and games, and concessions, Director Pete Gartrell said.
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