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"Neighbors needed to help neighbors" was the call that went out in early August, leading 10 new volunteers to come forward and complete the orientation/training session held for the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program for Wilkes County. More ... Georgia Representative Mickey Channell, vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, who represents part of Wilkes County, spoke to members of the Washington Rotary Club at their regular lunch meeting on Thursday, August 28, and told them of the state's revenue shortfall that is causing some serious budget problems for this fiscal year. He said the shortfall is already projected to be more than $1.5 billion and could end up as high as $2.5 billion. Georgia legislators are currently looking for ways to cut the state's spending in order to balance the budget as mandated by the constitution. Charles LeGette (left) and Bobby Jones (right) were program hosts for the day. More ... The public is invited to attend the 2008 annual meeting of the Broad River Watershed Association on Saturday, September 13, at the Group Shelter of Watson's Mill Bridge State Park near Carlton in Madison County. More ... Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and Washington- Wilkes Middle School have announced Monday, September 8, as the date of a joint Open House for parents and students of each school. Between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., parents may pick up their child's latest progress report of this semester and meet with teachers. More ... The Union Junction Jamboree's (UJJ) fun zone and food court will offer new rides and food on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in historic downtown Union Point. The Downtown Development Authority and Better Hometown program are working hard to add new rides, food, and events this year. More ... This year W-WMS has a new "Tiger Corner" staff: Grace Ann Branch, Kelsey Brooke, Justin Denard, Brandon Freeman, Ivy Safrit, Tiare Tatum, Emily Treadwell, and Kohen Wolfe. The students were selected by the school principal, Bill Pendrey, and are all enrolled in the eighth grade gifted language arts class. More ... The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a uniform sale Thursday, September 11, in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. This is a good time to purchase those needed uniforms without having to travel out of town. C&J Scrubs of Milledgeville will be bringing the uniforms to the hospital. 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 ... Exciting things are happening in education and Wilkes County has it "going on"! Recognized as Distinguished Title I Schools, Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, Washington-Wilkes Middle School, More ... The First Baptist Church, Washington, will have a seven-week study for women on "The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie Omartian, beginning October 1. There will be two sessions each week, each containing the same material. There will be sessions on Wednesday mornings from 9 until 11 a.m., beginning October 1; and on Thursday evenings from 7 until 9 p.m. More ... This handsome dog is friendly, easy to care for, neutered, and vaccinated. He likes his walks, is very active, and would need a fenced yard. He needs a caring home. Call the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678-CATS or visit at 358 Brown Drive. Hours are 3:30-5:30 p.m. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hardin (top) place a brick in memory of Walton Hardin; and Peggy Tanner places bricks in memory of her parents, Sam and Claudelle Bonner. The bricks line the main entrance to Wills Memorial Hospital, joining the dozens of memorial bricks placed by families, neighbors, and friends over the years. More ... Everyone within six miles heard the tornado warning siren from Tignall last week except the Gammons. We were almost under the siren and didn't hear it. A tornado could have taken our house off and we wouldn't know it unless it unplugged the television as the house took off. Our son advised us to sign up for the free weather calling in case of a tornado. More ... Pat Broome Lackey visited Mrs. Belle Broome. ƒGuests of Mrs. Annie Kate Norman were Joyce Norman, Fred Norman, Jay Murray, and Freddie Norman. ƒGail Galbreath and Frances Ogletree visited Mrs. Bernice McAvoy. ƒGuests of Mrs. Libby Ivey were John Ivey and Lance and Sally Hopkins. ƒMrs. More ... August 25 -- Doris and Trey Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. ƒ Madge Bailey visited Mrs. Eva Reed. ƒMrs. Nancy C. Gunby visited her home on Barnett Street. ƒLinda and Brennah Griggs visited Mrs. Sara Curtis. August 26 -- Sue Davis and Lois Poss held exercise classes for the residents. More ... It was great to get back to church at Sardis Baptist Sunday after missing four Sundays. J.W. and I both had viruses and then I had some back problems. Everything is going better with us now and we're back into the swing of things. ƒWe had a good service at Sardis Sunday morning with a very informative sermon, "Surviving the Test," from Luke 4:1-13 by Rev. Jim Newsome. More ... Your help is needed to make the I'd Rather Be In Tignall Fall Festival on November 1 a great community event. The steering committee needs your old photographs of people and places around the North Wilkes area. The "Trip Down Memory Lane" with the old photographs has been a hit with all the people who come back home for the Tignall festival. More ... Members, friends, and relatives of the Pole Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Tignall had their annual homecoming Sunday, August 24, followed by revival services Monday through Friday, August 25-29, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. More ... Attendance was down a bit at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday, but there were good services and also everyone enjoyed the bountiful covered dish meal. ƒJames and I went with Philip and Mae Dell Huff to Greenwood Wednesday to help celebrate the 95th birthday of our sister-in-law, Elizabeth Huff. More ... Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Dunnaway Sunday evening were Wade and Lisa Dunnaway, Kevin and Allison Holt of Martinez, and Laura Epps and Tyler of Augusta. ƒGreg Phillips of North Augusta visited his dad, Richard Phillips, and Brenda recently. ƒMiss Grace Dunaway has not been feeling real well lately. We hope she feels better soon. More ... Close on the heels of his father Luther's win at the Tom Watson Watermelon Festival last month, Roy Blackburn of Lincolnton shows off his 45-pound melon grown in Lincolnton this year. More ... Stepped up enforcement efforts, including road checks on city and county streets, have resulted in a larger-than-usual number of arrests for DUI, drivers license violations, and drug charges, in addition to the month's other arrests. More ... Operating in partnership with merchants and the city of Washington, Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Barnett (left) and new merchant Dana Kibbey show off the new signs mounted to attract attention to all the businesses in downtown Washington. More ... Mule Day volunteers are meeting at Callaway Plantation today at 5:30 p.m., said Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Barnett, and more volunteers are needed. More ... Two Wilkes County people were injured last Wednesday afternoon when, according to Georgia State Patrol TFC Ben Rollins, a van driven by Nora F. Davisson, 76, of Rayle, ran the stop sign at the intersection of Courtground Road and Philomath Road. Her vehicle struck a pickup driven by Edward Eugene Willis, 63, of Rayle, which was heading north on Philomath Road. More ... Vendor space is now available for the seventh annual "I'd Rather Be in Tignall" Fall Festival set for Saturday, November 1. The festival will bring fun for all ages to the Old School grounds in Tignall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the North Wilkes Steering Committee is accepting applications for booth space. More ... Concerned property owners need to be mindful of the deadline to appeal their property assessments. All appeals must be in writing to the Wilkes County Board of Assessors and received by September 8. According to the Georgia Department of Revenue website, appeals must be based on one or more of the following reasons: 1. More ... Pastor Dwight Foster and the congregation of the church Hilliard Station Baptist Church will be having an appreciation day for Willie Jenkins, a deacon in the church, on Sunday, September 7, at 2:30 p.m. "Our Brother Willie Jenkins has been a soldier of diligent service for God throughout our churches and community over the many years," Pastor Foster said. More ... |
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