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The annual Optimist Club Friend of Youth (FOY) Auction and Barbecue will be held Thursday, November 13, at the VFW Post 5899 on Andrew Drive in Washington. Pork barbecue, stew, and all the trimmings prepared by Frank Bentley will be available for eat-in or take-out beginning at 5 p.m. More ... Applications will be received on November 13 and 14 for anyone interested in participating in the Low Income Energy Assistance program in Wilkes County. The program is to assist in paying utility bills. Applicants must be 65 years of age or older to qualify. More ... Mark your calendars to spend a leisurely fun few hours each day of the weekend November 14-16 on "The Art Ramble" and discover a whole new world. Every stop offers different art forms and you can watch artists demonstrate their unique crafts. More ... The popular annual Rotary Pancake Supper will be held on Friday, November 7, at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School cafeteria beginning at 5 p.m. and tickets are now available. In fact, you don't really need a ticket - all you have to do is show up and get your ticket at the door. More ... The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor its second annual "Christmas Tree of Love" by receiving donations in memory of and in honor of loved ones to light the evergreen tree on the courthouse lawn. The lights will serve as a symbolic tribute to those who are honored or remembered. Members of the Auxiliary are asking for a donation of $5. More ... County Commissioner Divenski Lee visited Katy Meech's first block eighth grade Georgia history class last Wednesday. He spoke about his role in the community. He explained that the county commissioner's job is to ensure the protection of the people of Wilkes County. More ... This pretty mixed-breed dog is very loving and gentle. She is spayed and vaccinated and would be an ideal pet. Remember that getting a dog or cat should be a lifetime responsibility that requires careful planning and commitment for a friend and companion. More ... There were not only large crowds of people at the festival Sturday, but also there was a crowd of bees. I think the warm weather and all that good food brought plenty of bees. More ... What a wonderful day for a festival! That was the kind of day we had in Tignall Saturday. It has been perfect weather for seven years, but Saturday was warm enough to have food vendors selling out of ice cold drinks. The little stagecoach horse rides, hayride and face painting made a big hit with the children. More ... Geraldine Steed celebrated her 77th birthday Saturday with her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. More ... The fall festival was held Saturday evening at Ebenezer Baptist Church. We had chili, hotdogs, drinks, and a lot of fun and fellowship. Thanks to all who came and to all who helped with it. ƒI visited my mother several days last week. On Sunday I joined my brother, Garnett Wallace, my sister, Nan Goff, and her husband Mickey of McCormick, S.C. More ... Iris Dyson spent Friday night in Elberton with Charles and Amelia Hopkins, going especially to attend the celebration of her great-grandson, Harrison Turner's sixth birthday. Others joining them for the party that evening were his parents, Megan and Justin Turner, and a number of his friends. ƒMr. and Mrs. More ... Lamar Berry is recuperating nicely at his home on Glenn Road after surgery and a seven-day stay at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Please continue your prayers for him for a quick and complete recovery. ƒShane Echols is also recuperating nicely after back surgery in Virginia Beach, Va. Norman and Joan Echols have been with him this past week. More ... Sunday was an exciting day at Sardis Baptist Church. Pam Hall played the piano as Joyce Fry led in the congregational singing. Praises and prayer requests were given and prayer. Amanda Land was very impressive in leading the little children in singing "Heads, shoulders, knees, and toes." They received a big deserving applause from the congregation. More ... Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School seniors who are included on the honor roll for the first nine weeks of school are (in alphabetical order) Christina Albertson, Corey Bradley, Will Callaway, Marshall Cullars, Dwayne Davis, Marcus Early, Megan Gowen, Lindsey Guin, Evan Harrison, Hunter Jackson, Lavorius Jones, Sheena Kopecky, Antonio Lowe, Kirea Norman, Shaundra Norman, Fatima Oguje, Ricola Patterson, Blake Rogers, Anthony Smith, Lee Thomson, and Drew Wilson. More ... Guests of Mrs. Anita Martin were Rev. Allen Danner, Sam and Janice Scott, Thomas and Florine Norman, Joyce Ann Blackburn, Annette Tutt, Stephen and Celia Rayner, Lessie Mae Young, Earline Crawley, Thomas Wheatley, Mike Wheatley, Virginia Walton, Ruth Rogers, Marie Smalley, Brenda Danner McGahee, and Ben Danner. ƒBill and Lena Wall and Emma R. More ... Robert Smith is a dedicated volunteer with Washington Area Faith in Action Inc. (WAFIA) Smith began his charitable work about eight years ago when he was employed full-time with Care South, working on some of their more difficult cases. More ... Rep. Paul Broun, congressman for Georgia's Tenth District, visited Washington last Thursday, October 23, and made several stops including lunch with fellow Rotary Club members. More ... The unique cedar-lined solid oak hope chest shown above is now on display at Farmers State Bank in Washington, where it may be viewed at any time during the bank's regular hours. The remarkable chest will be awarded to a lucky ticket holder December 1 by the Washington Lions Club. Posing with the prize chest are Branch Manager Donna W. More ... Stephanie Macchia, curator of the Washington Historical Museum, told .. member of the Washington Rotary Club how they, and all Wilkes Countians, can write their family stories for inclusion in "The Heritage of Wilkes County, Georgia." More ... Parker and Sabrina Jordan, children of Linda and Jamie Jordan, helped grow two amazingly large pumpkins in the garden of their grandfather, Larry Jordan, in Wilkes County. The pumpkins weigh in at 95 and 102 lbs. More ... We wou ld like to welcome Mrs. Rebecca Gobble to Harper's and hope she will enjoy being a part of our family. She is a very sweet lady and she is from Thomson. More ... Sherry King Browner graduated from DeVry University on October 26. Family and friends were present for the ceremony. Browner received a Bachelor of Science in Administration with a major in Health Business Management. Graduating with a 3. More ... On Wednesday, October 29, the members of the Washington Police Department presented a program on the importance of being drug-free at the Reese Booker A-STAR Center (lower left, above) during which they discussed the history of Red Ribbon Week. More ... The fall art show and sale, "Rural Georgia & the Vanishing South," opens at the Art Gallery La Place on Thursday, November 13. There will be a "Meet the Artists" reception, open to the public, from 6-8 p.m. with wine served. The show runs through Christmas. More ... Thanks to generous response to a special appeal last month, the Wilkes County Unit of the Salvation Army has announced that funding of requests for charitable aid will likely be met after all. More ... The Wilkes County 4-H B.B. Shooting Sports Team is holding its annual fund-raiser by selling gas raffle tickets throughout the county. Tickets are $2.00 each. The winner will receive $100 worth of gas from Citgo of Washington. More ... The students and faculty at W-WMS, along with the Junior Beta Club members, raised $793.90 for the Beta Sigma Phi Nancy C. Long Cancer fundraiser. The students contributed money to the fund-raiser and were then allowed to wear their shirttails untucked, hats and sunglasses in the building, and their bedroom shoes at school. Also, teachers paid $5. More ... With a fourth consecutive sellout of its famous chicken barbecue plates, the Washington Lions Club has been motivated to shorten the wait for connoisseurs of the delectable delicacy. Only a little more than a month since its last 'cue, the club has scheduled its latest fundraising event this weekend. More ... The Tiger Band scored an overall rating of Excellent in Newnan's "Old South Classic" competition on November 1. Twenty-four bands competed in Class A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA. Other ratings for the Tiger Band include a rating of Excellent for both Percussion and Cologuard and a rating of Superior for drum major Evan Harrison and majorettes Ashley West and Lauren Harrison. More ... The Red Ribbon Week celebration at W-WMS ended with the announcement of the winners of the various contests that took place during the week. The winners of the poem contest were Dominque Jenkins, first; Kara McMurray, second; Erin Wilson, third; and Ladacious Norman, honorable mention. More ... Applications for the 2009 Brown Bag program sponsored by the Golden Harvest Food Bank will be taken at the Wilkes County Senior Center, 108 Marshall St., Washington, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, December 3 and 4. More ... The First United Methodist Pre-K visited the local Washington Police Department where they learned how these community helpers help keep our community safe. The children also had their fingerprints taken for their safety identification kits. More ... A 32-foot travel trailer sits on its roof on the side of the Tignall Road Monday afternoon after being hit by the driver of a white Honda Accord. Georgia State Patrol Senior Trooper Robby Turner said that the Honda driver, Ayukebangha F. Agobobock, 45, of Elberton, lost control of his vehicle when he found a vehicle turning left into a driveway in front of him. More ... Members of the Washington-Wilkes medical community, friends, and patients gathered at Wills Memorial Hospital to say good-bye to Dr. Mahesh Duggal (center) and his family, joined by (l-r) Dr. Lester Johnston, Dr. Nadine Haliburton, Wills Memorial CEO Marvin Goldman, (Duggal), Dr. Jackie Griffin, CEO of MedLink Georgia, and Dr. Robert J. Williams. More ... The Xi Zeta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will have the annual womanless beauty pageant on November 8, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Cafeteria. Price of admission is $5 per adult and $3 for students. The Gym Frogs will give a skillful demonstration during intermission. More ... The gaslights flicker on the drive and the porch. Decorations of greenery and candles are everywhere. Music wafts into the chill air and stars twinkle in the clear night sky. Visitors in formal dress arrive in horse-drawn carriages. Excitement is in the air. It's Saturday, December 17, 1898. Mr and Mrs. John Lowe are hosting a Christmas ball! More ... |
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