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The Honorable Jim Burton, Probate Judge for Wilkes County, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, August 26. Judge Burton's program described the functions and responsibliities of the Probate Court, which was originally called the "Office of the Ordinary. More ... 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 ... 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 travel period. More ... 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 seeks ways to provide opportunities for rehabilitation for drug-based violators in her district. More ... New Salem Baptist Church, Greensboro Road, Washington, will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the pastor, Rev. R.L. Reynolds, on Sunday, September 7. Rev. Ronald Hill, pastor of the New Landmark Baptist Church in Atlanta, will bring the morning message at 11:30 a.m. More ... Beginning in September, Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will have Bible study on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. More ... Your challenge is simple: Spend eight weeks "walking" Georgia. Through a new program called Walk Georgia, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension's Wilkes County Office invites you to spend eight weeks increasing your physical activity level in a fun, community oriented way. The goal is to be active, whether you're walking, biking or dancing. More ... 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. Haliburton Foster told the guests about the common disorder that affects some 12 million Americans. She discussed the effects of smoking, alcohol use, weight loss, and sleeping position on apnea sufferers. The next wellness program will be September 18 at 2:30 in the hospital cafe, when Wallace White will speak on Long Term Health Care. More ... 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. Governor Sonny Perdue was the keynote speaker for graduation exercises August 22 at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. More ... 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 ... 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. The center of town will be closed off for the activities. Arts and crafts booths will line both sides of Broad Street and curl around the courthouse. More ... 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 of directors. More ... 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. Call the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678-CATS; or visit at 358 Brown Drive. More ... J.W. and Bonnie Boatwright enjoyed having Esper Lee visit them Thursday morning. Barry Echols visited J.W. Saturday afternoon. ƒBonnie Boatwright enjoyed having lunch Tuesday at Longhorn's in Athens with her two sisters, Martha Jones of Bogart and Frankie Jones of Athens, and her brother, James Smith of Stephens. More ... 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. She had been diagnosed only two months ago. More ... 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. Gwin and his wife Cliffy live in Evans but both are formerly from Tignall and we were so glad to have them here. There was lots of tapping, clapping, and bouncing with his music. More ... 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. ƒRuth Ann Dillard of McCaysville, mother of my daughter-in-law, Terri Branham, died Monday night, August 18, after a long illness. More ... 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. Dale Fincher presented worship service, singing and prayer for the residents. ƒLinda and Maggie Griggs visited Mrs. Sara Curtis. ƒBarbara Dodson visited Mayo Dodson. More ... 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. Bernice McAvoy were Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, Leah Rogers, Marion Poss, Frances Ogletree, and Ann Giles. ƒGuests of Mrs. More ... 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. State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said, "We are experiencing a rising tide of unemployment not seen in Georgia in more than 15 years. More ... 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 ... |
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