August 28, 2008 RSS feed / News

District Attorney informs, entertains

Ashley Wright, District Attorney for the Augusta Judicial Circuit (right), spoke to members of the Washington Rotary Club at their regular Thursday lunch meeting on August 21 and told them of efforts to establish and operate a "drug court" which se More...

'Walk Georgia' program encourages activity through online experiences

Your challenge is simple: Spend eight weeks "walking" Georgia. More...

Brantley and Screws graduate from Georgia's trooper school

Two Georgia State Troopers from Georgia State Patrol Post 17, Washington, are among 49 new Georgia State Troopers who will soon be patrolling Georgia roads after completing the 85th Georgia State Patrol Trooper School. More...

Popular Lions Club barbeque chicken available Sept. 13

In the wake of disappointment when demand exceeded supply at its popular chicken barbecue last month, the Washington Lions Club has issued a two-part announcement concerning planning for future barbecues. More...

Randall named to power association's policy council

Native Wilkes Countian Randy Randall of Clinton, S.C., a board member with the Piedmont Municipal Power Association (PMPA), has been named to a three-year term on the American Public Power Association's (APPA) Policy Makers Council by APPA's board More...

RAYLE NEWS

J.W. and Bonnie Boatwright enjoyed having Esper Lee visit them Thursday morning. Barry Echols visited J.W. Saturday afternoon. More...

Tig nall News

The Tignall Baptist Senior Adult Luncheon was a fun day for all attending. Everyone enjoyed the very talented Gwin Ware as he entertained on his electric piano. More...

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

August 18 - Sandra Massey visited Louise Bagwell. ƒSue Davis and Lois Poss held exercise class for the residents. ƒDoris and Trey Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt and residents. ƒRev. More...

Increasing unemployment worst in 15 years, commissioner says

The Georgia Department of Labor has reported that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) rose to a preliminary 7.5 percent in July, up seven-tenths of one percent from a revised 6.8 percent in June. 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...

'Hands Across the Border' to encourage safe travel during Labor Day weekend

The Georgia State Patrol and members of the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division will join their law enforcement counterparts in neighboring states this week to encourage safe travel during the upcoming Labor Day holiday More...

New Salem to hold 33rd anniversary celebration Sept. 7

New Salem Baptist Church, Greensboro Road, Washington, will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the pastor, Rev. R.L. Reynolds, on Sunday, September 7. Rev. More...

Don't Forget

Beginning in September, Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will have Bible study on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. More...

Lunch and Learn hears about sleep apnea

Dr. Nadine Haliburton Foster (center, with Laura Houpt and Pat Niemann) spoke to the monthly Wills Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn last Thursday. Speaking on sleep apnea, Dr. More...

Taliaferro sets Arts & Crafts Fair in Crawfordville Labor Day, Sept. 1

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...

Pet of the week

This young little mixed-breed dog is neutered and vaccinated. He's friendly, healthy, and lively. He enjoys walks and people. He needs a fenced yard to play in. He needs a friend. More...

Aonia News

We are finally getting little showers of rain throughout the county. How wonderful. I for one am thankful for every drop. ƒA favorite cousin of mine, Margaret Holliday Wilburn of Laurens, S.C., lost a battle with cancer last Thursday night. More...

Lundberg News

Just about everybody you see is talking about the rain or no rain and how badly it is needed. Well we finally got several little showers and two nice rains during the weekend which we are very thankful for. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Clarence Ashmore's visitors were Mary Ann Johnson, Janet Norman, Elizabeth Bufford, Teresa Acree, De- Marcus Acree, Stanley Preston, Jeanelle Ashmore, and Doris Heard. ƒMarie Smalley visited Mrs. Annie Kate Norman. ƒVisiting Mrs. More...

Nathaniel Fanning visits to celebrate mother's birthday

Playwright Nathaniel Fanning, a 1967 graduate of Washington Central High School, returned to Washington-Wilkes from Hillside, N.J., last week to help celebrate the 97th birthday of his mother, Fannie Fanning of Washington, on August 25. More...