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August 21, 2008  RSS feed
Norris sworn in as head of Georgia Kiwanis clubs
For the first time in almost 80 years, a Washington man will lead the state's 185 Kiwanis Clubs as District Governor. J. Carlton Norris, a past president of the Washington Club, was sworn in as Georgia District Governor last weekend. His term will officially begin on October 1. More...
2009's sixth graders won't be left out of new high/middle school complex
By KIP BURKE news editor

The Wilkes County Board of Education has decided to find a place for next year's sixth-graders in the new school complex, ending months of concerns that state funding cutbacks would leave them out. More...

Wilkes Co. Joint Comprehensive Plan finalized, sent to RDC, state for review
By SPARKY NEWSOME editor

After almost a year of work and numerous meetings, the Wilkes County Joint Comprehensive Plan that has been developed up to this point is ready and will be transmitted to the Regional Development Center (RDC) and on to the state for review. The Wilkes County Board of Commissioners authorized the transmittal at its regular meeting last Thursday, August 14. More...

Property owners must strictly observe deadlines to appeal tax assessments

Wilkes County taxpayers are reminded that deadlines for appealing tax assessments will be strictly observed and every effort should be made to meticulously file appeals according to prescribed guidelines. More...


 News
• article has image New doctor introduces herself
Dr. Nadine Halliburton-Foster, and young Davony, were guests at the Washington Rotary Club's regular meeting on Thursday, August 14. Having been in Washington for only a few months, Dr. Halliburton-Foster told members about herself, her education, her family, and how she came to practice at MedLink. She explained that although she is board-certified in family practice, her special interest is in OB-GYN and she keeps those skills honed by assisting a doctor friend in South Carolina. Dr. Lester Johnson (left) was program host for the day. More...
• Community blood drive now set for Thursday, Sept. 4 at FUMC
• Arts and crafts fair set for Labor Day in Crawfordvillle
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 The Office Cat
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Eliana is News-Reporter grandchild
Priscilla Maxwell has been gathering and writing the Tyrone news for 50 years. She seldom misses getting her news to us on time, even if it's a hardship. We have had her news come in written on a paper towel (even toilet tissue) or a scrap of paper or the back of an envelope when she has made an emergency trip to the hospital with no time to prepare. More...
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 Opinions
• Where do we go when we die?
Where do we go when we die? You will actually answer that question for yourself. Have you truly, sincerely repented and accepted Jesus into your heart? Also, we judge ourselves by the deeds done in this body. Where you go after death is your choice. If you go the wrong way then you can't blame someone else. Amen. More...
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• article has image Political Cartoon
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 Letters
• Failure to notify property, business owners laughable
TO THE EDITOR: The last city council meeting has re-affirmed my beliefs that the majority of the sitting council members and our mayor have no vision of this city in coming years. I will explain. The vote to create "No Parking" zones in certain areas of the downtown district is, at the least, laughable. More...
• Toole's teaching reasoned, balanced but misdirected
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 Sports
• Soccer signup extended; football registration continues
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. Fall Soccer The final deadline for registration has been extended to August 29. The registration fee is $35. No late signups will be accepted. More...
• Squirrel season is perfect for young, novice hunters
• Punt, Pass, and Kick competition set for Sept. 13 at stadium
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 Obituaries
• Mildred Mansfield McAvoy
Graveside services for Mildred Mansfield McAvoy, 90, will be held Thursday, August 21, 2008, in Resthaven Cemetery with Michael Moore officiating. She died Monday, August 18, in Habersham Medical Center. Mrs. McAvoy was a native of Wilkes County and the daughter of the late William M. Mansfield and the late Maude Hester Mansfield. More...
• Myrtice Lee Harrison
• Willie Lee Samuel
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 Personalities
• article has image New Beginnings
Molly Jane Boyd Captain and Mrs. Edward P. Boyd of Colorado Springs, Colo., announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Jane, on Thursday, August 14, at Evans Army Medical Center in Fort Carson, Colo. Molly weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 20 inches long. She has a sister, Jenny Boyd, who is eight years old. More...
• Tiffanie Holloway entertained at shower August 16
• article has image P ERSONALITIES! Jennifer Christine Therrell to wed Dean Peter Mikolyski on Sept. 13
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 Don't Forget
• Don't Forget
Pompey's Chapel Baptist Church will have homecoming Sunday, August 24, 11:30 a.m. Dinner will be served. More...
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