November 13, 2008 RSS feed / News

Utility bill assistance available

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. More...

FCCLA offers pointers on trick-or-treating

On Wednesday, October 29, FCCLA members delivered Halloween trickor treat bags to local A-STAR sites and gave children safety tips to keep in mind while trick or treating. More...

W-WMS Corner

Teachers partnering with UGA; 'Career Explorations Day' planned

Math and science teachers have been taking part in the Math-Science Partnership with the University of Georgia (UGA) to build their content knowledge. The middle school has participated in this federal grant program since last year. Dr. More...

Genevieve Coe plays at ASU honors string jamboreee in Augusta

Genevieve Coe of Washington joined 45 other CSRA students for the Augusta State University Conservatory Honors String Jamboree Saturday, October 18, at the Maxwell Theater for the Performing Arts. More...

Career Explorations Day to be sponsored by WCCP on Dec. 19

On Friday, December 19, the Wilkes County Community Partnership (WCCP) will host "Career Explorations Day: Fields of Opportunity" for grades 6-9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Washington-Wilkes Middle/ High School Gymnasium. More...

Art Ramble Nov. 14-16 covers 31-mile stretch, five galleries

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...

Pet of the week

This cute black and white cat is a sweet cat that needs a loving home. She is spayed and vaccinated. The price now is only $10.00 for the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter's house cats. More...

Tignall Baptist to celebrate 110th anniversary Sun.

Tignall Baptist Church is looking forward to homecoming Sunday, November 16. The church will be celebrating its 110th year anniversary. Everyone is invited to attend, including former members, relatives of members, and friends. More...

Tyrone News

After a long two years, writer is back at home and grateful for prayers

I would like to start off with a big Thank You for your prayers and loving concern not only for myself (Priscilla) but also for Morrison, and all the encouragement and offering to help the children out. More...

Lundberg News

There has been so much sickness around. People have colds and flu and sinus problems. So far we haven't been sick and we are thankful. More...

Aonia News

Last Wednesday, G.B. and I took a trip to the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina. The scenery was beautiful -- about the prettiest I can remember seeing. It was a good trip and a fun day. We got home about 10:30 p.m. and I was tired. More...

Volunteers needed to help decorate Callaway Plantation for Christmas

Christmas at Callaway Plantation will be held this year on Friday, December 12, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. The Plantation is located five miles west of Washington on Highway 78 across from the Washington-Wilkes Airport. More...

Dangers demonstrated

Jeff Paul of the Rayle Electric Membership Corporation was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, November 11. More...

Rural Georgia art show opens with reception tonight; Gallery LaPlace to feature, sell works of local artists

Local Washington artists Laura Connely Sleighter, Katherine Stolz Barber, and Johnny Mills feature in the new exhibit and sale of art at Art Gallery La Place on the Square. More...

Native heritage to be celebrated Nov. 28-29 at Mary Willis Library

National Native American Heritage Month will be celebrated at the Mary Willis Library on Friday, November 28, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, November 29, from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. More...

'Tree of Love' to be sponsored by WMH Auxiliary

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. More...

National observance will call attention to need for adoptions

Saturday, November 15, is National Adoption Day. The nation will celebrate adoption and encourage more people to give children in foster care permanent families through adoption. More...

Aging agency sets hearing, discussion on services offered

The CSRA Regional Development Center Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will be holding a public hearing on January 14 from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Wilkes County Senior Center located at 109 Marshal Street in Washington. More...

High school, middle school to host open house Mon., Nov. 17 at 3:30

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and Washington- Wilkes Middle School will host an open house on Monday, November 17, for parents and students of each school. More...

Salvation Army needs bell-ringing volunteers for Christmas season

As this year moves well into November, many kinds of musical presence make us increasingly aware that Christmas 2008 is almost upon us. More...

Friend of Youth auction, barbecue to be held Nov. 13

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. More...

Kittens need homes

This sweet tabby is gray, black, and yellow. She is a housecat that needs a loving home. She is spayed and vaccinated. For a short time, the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter is charging only $10 for adoption of cats. More...

Tig nall News

Now we have to switch gears from the fall festival to Christmas. The North Wilkes Steering Committee will be sponsoring the Tignall Christmas parade on Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m. More...

Effort to rebuild gazebo at old school gets another donation

As mentioned in an earlier article, since our 2007 "I'd Rather Be in Tignall" Fall Festival, one of the North Wilkes Steering Committee's main objectives has been to have the gazebo on the old school campus rebuilt. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Sardis Baptist Church will have a fall festival Saturday, November 15, at 6 p.m. at the church. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Joan Drinkard, who collects the news from the residents, and members of the staff at Heritage Home Health Care of Wilkes, will be conducting a contest during the next few weeks to see what resident has the most visitors each week. More...

Georgia State Patrol reports only 5 wrecks, 2 injuries for month

State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated five traffic crashes during the month of October in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crashes resulted in two injuries. More...

W-W Future Business Leaders hold 'No Bad Attitudes' day October 31

The WWCHS Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) sponsored a Halloween costume contest for teachers and students during NBA Day Friday, October 31. More...