Washington-Wilkes Elementary School observed National Children's Book Week during the week of November 17. More...
Christine Swager, author of Hero's of Kettle Creek 1779-1782, will be having a book signing on Monday, December 15, from 3-5 p.m. in the meeting room at the Mary Willis Library. More...
The Wilkes County 4-H Office has just what you've been looking for! Stop by today to pick up your copy of 4-H's Clover Country. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
Ebenezer Baptist Church had a great day Sunday. We had good singing, good fellowship, good teaching, and a good message by Dr. Dupree. The second Candle of Peace, the Prophets Candle,was lighted by Mrs. Lillie Davis. Dr. More...
The North Wilkes Steering Committee appreciates all the participants in the Christmas parade last Sunday. We also appreciate all the people who came out to enjoy the parade. You are just as much a part of the parade as the participants. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
We will have our Christmas social at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church this Sunday, December 14, from 5 until 7 p.m. Come join us for fun, fellowship, and lots of goodies to eat. More...
Invitations and award nominations for Big Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Citizen of the Year are going out this week for the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet in January. More...
The Wilkes County Sunday School Union convened with the Twin Oak Baptist Church on November 28-30, where Rev. Charlie Maddox served as host pastor and Curtis Willis as host superintendent. More...
By Sharon Vreland
It's December 1895. There's a Christmas party underway on West Liberty Street and you're invited. The lovely yellow Victorian home is filled with family and friends. Candles shimmer in every window and music fills the evening air. More...
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, at 306 Baltimore Road, is hosting a Medicare information session on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m. More...
The on-going project to capture the oral and living history of Washington and Wilkes County took a giant step with the premiere last week of "A Narrative of Wilkes County, Georgia," the Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation's DVD collection of lo More...
A new state website is looking for Georgia-based artisans, theaters, crafters, agritourism venues, festival planners and others looking to enhance their marketing and advertising. More...
Chairman Bill Ronay of the Arts Development Council of Georgia addresses the organization's recent December meeting held last week at Gallery LaPlace and the Washington Jockey Club. More...
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