August 21, 2008 RSS feed / News

Blue's Box

LOST: Blue, a true and trusted family friend. Golden Retriever mix. Feathered tail with black smudge. Reward offered. If you know of any information concerning the disappearance of this pet. Please call. More...

GED testing set for Aug. 28, 29 with sign-up set Aug. 21

GED tests will be given in Washington Wilkes on August 28 and 29 in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church. Signup is mandatory and will be held Thursday, August 21, at 6 p.m. More...

Laptop given at Fun in the Sun

Harold Smith (right) was the lucky winner of the Dell laptop computer given away by Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership, sponsor of the Family Fun in the Sun day held last Saturday to benefit the football program of the Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recr More...

Piedmont College awards degrees to two from Wilkes Co.

Two Wilkes County residents were among 441 students who received degrees from Piedmont College at the recent summer commencement ceremonies. More...

Photo wins in ASU contest

Patricia Johnson's photo, "A View Inside University Hall," (above) was selected from among 821 entries as the third place winner in the recent Augusta State University photo competition. More...

Georgians reminded to guard against West Nile Virus

The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health reminds individuals across the state to take precautions against West Nile Virus (WNV) as experts begin mosquito surveillance and testing for arboviral diseases. More...

School board members recognized

Members of the Wilkes County Board of Education have been recognized for successfully completing board member training activities sponsored by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA.) More...

Blackburn's watermelon is biggest

Luther Blackburn of Lincolnton received a first place prize of $300 for his 38.26 pound watermelon at the Tom Watson Watermelon Festival at Hickory Hill in Thomson on August 2. More...

Keep mind in shape with seven ways to sharpen your brainpower

(NAPSI)-Exercising your brain is as important as exercising other parts of your body. Here are a week's worth of tips to help keep your mind in shape. Monday-Get enough vitamin E to help support healthy brain function. More...

Tent outreach service set for Saturday at 11 a.m.

The Word Bible Study Class will have its tenth annual "Tent Outreach Service" Saturday, August 23, beginning at 11 a.m. More...

Remembering Billy Bailey

Commemorating the life of Billy E. Bailey, Patricia D. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Sardis Baptist Church had a good Sunday morning with George Pate as guest speaker in the absence of Rev. Jim Newsome. ƒJ.W. Boatwright is still staying in, resting quietly, and eating a strict diet. More...

Tig nall News

Who in South Dakota would know about Tignall, Ga., other than Vivian Wolozin's granddaughter? About a week ago Henry Strother traveled to South Dakota and stopped at a restaurant there. More...

Bobos celebrate 45th anniversary sightseeing in Amish community

Graydon and Pat Bobo celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in Holmes County, Ohio, sightseeing in the beautiful Amish community. More...

Aonia News

We had a visiting preacher at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Larry Montgomery and his wife Angie were our guests. They live in Louisville. We had a good service, good message on grace, good attendance, and good music. ƒDr. More...

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

August 11 -- Rev. Dale Fincher presented an inspiring worship service on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It made me cry. He also presented singing and prayer for the residents. ƒ Madge Bailey visited Mrs. Eva Reed. More...

Community blood drive now set for Thursday, Sept. 4 at FUMC

The quarterly Washington-Wilkes Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Shepeard Community Blood Center on Thursday August 7, had to be cancelled midway the drive because of a storm in the area. More...

Arts and crafts fair set for Labor Day in Crawfordvillle

The 22nd annual Taliaferro County Arts and Crafts Labor Day Fair will be held in Crawfordville Monday, Labor Day, September 1. Activities get underway at 9 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. Admission is free. More...

Orientation can help parents know kids' routines

Parents! Are you tired of your teenagers coming home from high school and answering "What did you do today?" with a bored shrug and a firm "Nothing!"? More...

Church to present Beth Moore study starting Aug. 24

The First United Methodist Church of Washington will present a seven-week session Beth Moore Bible study entitled "Stepping Up - the Psalms of Ascent" beginning Sunday, August 24. The study will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. More...

Joseph Baldwin to be recognized as scholarship winner

Joseph Baldwin of Washington, an upcoming junior vocal performance and choral conducting major at Northwestern University, will be recognized during the August 24 morning worship service at the First Baptist Church as recipient of the First Baptist More...

Brown describes FSA functions

Kyle Brown, Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Washington, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, August 19. More...

Pullen joins Smith Ford of Crawford

Larry Pullen is the latest salesman to join the experienced staff at Smith Ford of Crawford. Pullen hails from Tignall in Wilkes County. More...

Conduct drivers license business from comfort of home computer

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...

Shaneika Mahoney finishes training at Lackland AF Base

Force Airman Shaneika C. Mahoney has graduated from basic military training at Lackland. More...

Trevor Atkins celebrates third birthday Aug. 17

Trevor Blaine Atkins, son of Mark and Sherry Atkins of Tignall, celebrated his third birthday on August 17 and was treated to several parties. More...

Cooking Corner

Two Kinds Of Rice Are Twice As Nice (NAPSI)-With all the news about the benefits of adding more whole grains to your diet, you may wonder: Which is better-white or brown rice? The answer, say the experts, is both. More...

Faith in Action executive board hears of hospice care services

At its regular monthly meeting, the executive committee of Washington Area Faith In Action heard Patsy Massey of United Hospice, a volunteer coordinator for the Athens office. More...

Many events set for late summer, fall in Washington-Wilkes

Late summer and fall will be packed with activities, events, and celebrations in Washington-Wilkes, Tourism Director Ashley Barnett told the Monday night meeting of the Washington City Council. More...

Tyrone News

Congratulations and best wishes to Sarah Fanning who grew up at Phillips Mill Baptist Church upon her graduation from the University of Georgia in Athens August 2. More...

Trinity celebrates homecoming, pays tribute to Pauline McLendon

Trinity Baptist Church of Tignall celebrated its annual homecoming Sunday, August 2, along with a tribute to the memory of Pauline McLendon, a longtime faithful member of Trinity. She organized and served as choir manager for over 30 years. More...

Lois Sale celebrates 84th birthday with family and friends

Celebrating with Lois Sale on her 84th birthday Sunday were family members, Peggy Sale, Marjorie Gibson of Dallas (Marjorie came on Saturday,) Josh and Michelle Banta, Gracie, Joshua, and Jacob of Rockmart, David and Gloria Sale of Dewy Rose, Danny More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Gerald and Lois Ann Norman visited Mrs. Annie Kate Norman. ƒGuests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Joyce Blackburn, Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, Lois Hardy, and Gloria Hardy. ƒSally Hopkins and John Ivey visited Mrs. Libby Ivey. More...

Lundberg News

I am happy that some places close by and all around got rain Saturday evening, but not here on Branham Road, just a few little sprinkles. We really need a good rain. ƒ We had good revival services at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church. Rev. More...

RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRESENTMENTS of the Wilkes County Grand Jury, August Term, 2008

GEORGIA, WILKES COUNTY

GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AUGUST 2008 We, the Grand Jury of Wilkes County, Georgia, sworn and empanelled during the August, 2008, Term of Wilkes County Superior Court, wish to submit the following: Motion was made, seconde More...