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David Toburen, director of God's Marketplace, Inc. was the guest speaker for the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, February 12. Toburen gave members an update of activates of the food pantry and thrift store operations on East Robert Toombs Avenue. More ...
On Thursday, February 7, the children of Washington-Wilkes Primary School were treated to a concert of piano music performed by Chu-Fang Huang. Huang is a member of the Young Concert Artists International group and was brought to Washington from the outreach program at the University of Georgia. More ... Next community blood drive set for Thurs., Feb. 21 at First Methodist The next community blood drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, February 21, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, Washington. The entrance is on Spring Street. Blood can be given from 2 until 7... More ...
January Good Citizens chosen at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School are (seated, l-r) Taliyah Reid, Acetria Graves, Anthony Sturges, Tyler Freeman, (kneeling) Hannah Davis, DJ Martin, Amelia Ferrell, Morgan Scott, (standing) Amy McAvoy, Kious Peek, KyJerious Blackburn, Moises Martinez, and Hunter ... More ...
The Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has worked throughout the school year to complete the Georgia FBLA State project entitled "Life is a Highway." The project included completion of activities in the areas of careers, lifestyle activ... More ...
Eighth graders at Washington-Wilkes Middle School recently participated in the Battle of Kettle Creek Poster Contest. The winners were honored on Saturday, February 9, at the 229th Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Kettle Creek at the Wilkes County courthouse. Betty Slaton presented the cer... More ... Lions Club returns 'Sunday dinner after church' meal project After an absence of about three years, a popular project of the Washington Lions Club will return Sunday, March 2, to a special welcome by church-goers and the general public as well. "Sunday Dinner After Church," a home-cooked meal expertly prepared by Lions Club chefs, will be served at the clu... More ...
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By REP. MICKEY CHANNELL Georgia District 116 It seems like only last week the 2008 legislative session got underway and here we are now in February. Our committee work on the Amended Fiscal Year 2008 Budget is now complete and we are ready to move forward with our proposals. More ... THE ACADEMIC CORNER 'Buzz Sheets' Open Lines of Communication at WWES Beginning this year, the administrators at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School are employing a new process for gathering parent input. "Buzz Sheets" will serve as the major instrument for letting the school know what it's doing right and what it needs to improve. More ... Dr. Scott Lind is featured speaker at Feb. 21 Wills Lunch and Learn Dr. D. Scott Lind will be the featured speaker at the Wills Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn on Thursday, February 21, at noon in the hospital library. Dr. Lind is Professor and Chief of Surgical Oncology within the Department at the Medical College of Georgia and will speak on gallbladder disea... More ... Diabetic Support Group to meet at WMH library Thurs., Feb. 28 at 2 The Diabetic Support Group will meet in the Nash Library at Wills Memorial Hospital Thursday, February 28, at 2 p.m. Reservations are necessary. The monthly meetings focus on topics of interest for diabetics who wish to control their blood sugar. More ...
The Washington-Wilkes FFA recently competed in the Area II Livestock Evaluation contest. The Senior Team placed fourth overall. Greg Callaway was the high scoring individual on the team, placing seventh overall. The Junior Team placed sixth overall. Emily Tanner was the high scoring individual on ... More ... Annual Kiwanis Art and Talent Show set for March 14, auditions set for March12 The 26th Annual Kiwanis Art and Talent Showcase will be held on March14 at 7 p.m. in the W-WCHS auditorium. The art entry deadline is March 7 at 10 a.m. and auditions for the talent show will be held March 12 at 6 p.m. More ... Wills/Shepeard blood drive set for Thurs., Feb. 21 at First Methodist The next community blood drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, February 21, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, Washington. The entrance is on Spring Street. Blood can be given from 2 until 7... More ...
This Blue Tick Coonhound needs a good home. He's a good, handsome dog, neutered and vaccinated. He may need training. Choose a name for your dog that has only one or two syllables. Always use that same name when you talk to him. More ... Forestry Pageant set for February 23 seeks contestants Wilkes County girls and girls from area counties are invited to participate in the Miss Forestry Pageant to be held February 23 in Danielsville. Application deadline is February 11. Girls ages 2-24 are eligible to enter the pageant. More ...
Professional Storyteller Donna Washington performed for students at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School on February 6. Washington entertained the students and staff with many stories and captivated them through the use of her voice, face, and body movements. More ... Local health students celebrate nurse anesthetist careers By Jesica Bane, Jenifer Jones, and Lindsey Rogers Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the nation have been celebrating their profession. As student nurse anesthetists, we would like to take a moment in this article to help educate those of you who have never heard of our wonderful profession. More ...
Dr. David Kirk addressed the first Wills Memorial Hospital wellness program of 2008 with a program on MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus). Dr. Kirk told those assembled about the appearance of the skin infection, how it is transmitted, and how to prevent spreading the infection. Sissy... More ...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 Wilda Boatwright enjoyed her birthday party Saturday, February 2, honoring her for her 90th birthday. She was glad to see all of her friends and relatives and appreciated everything that was done to make her day special. More ...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 It was good to hear that there was almost a full house Sunday, February 10, at Phillips Mill Baptist Church -- a reminder to some of years past. The worship service included having baptismal service following the call to worship hymn, "I Love You, Lord;" and the marriage of Ray Moore and Tammy Mat... More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 Happy Valentine's Day!! I remember Valentine's Day was very special when I was a young girl in school. There was always a beautiful Valentine box made of lace and hearts made by the teacher or a group of students. We would put our Valentines in the box and later in the day they were pulled out and... More ...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;" "Be not weary in well-doing." Isaiah 40:28-31, and Galatians 6:9-10. This is the scripture reading for our message Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Dr. Dupree was back after being ill last Sunday. (James Smith was our speaker last Sunday... More ... Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Marie Smalley visited Mrs. Annie Kate Norman. . Guests of Mrs. Gertrude Tyler were Zella Bennett, Gail and Gene Lindsey, Doug Tyler, Donnie Echols, Wanda White, Gale Seibert, Mr. and Mrs. Gartrell Pate, Marjorie Tyler, and Larry Tyler. .Mrs. More ... Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends On Sunday, February 3, Mrs. Nancy Gunby went to Cherry Grove Baptist Church with Kathy Butler. .Mrs. Sara Curtis went on an outing with Linda Griggs. .Sharon Williamson visited her mother, Mrs. Bessie Skipper. .Dale Fincher presented a worship service and singing for the residents on Sunday, Febru... More ...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 We had good services at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Martin began a series of messages on the Ten Commandments. The title of his message Sunday was "No other Gods before me" from Exodus 20:3. Karmen Moon sang a pretty special, "Holy Is the Lord." We are happy Rev. and Mrs. Martin h... More ... Governor eases watering restrictions - a little Beginning April 1, Wilkes County residents will be allowed to water their landscaping by hand for up to 25 minutes from midnight to 10 a.m. every other day on an odd-even schedule, according to Governor Sonny Perdue's office. More ...
Buyers and spectators from six states came to Washington-Wilkes last week for an antique auction held by Hawkins Auction Company of Waynesboro at The Livery on Court Street. They came to view and bid on items out of homes here in Wilkes County as well as other areas. More ... Educational workshop will help people know how to start when buying a home A second free educational workshop for people who want to buy a home but don't know where to start is set for Saturday, February 23, from 1-5 p.m. at The Pope Center on Lexington Avenue. More ...
Washington Mayor Willie E. Burns signs a proclamation declaring February 17 as Arbor Day, a worldwide salute to the value of trees. Washington has been recognized as a Tree City USA, and members of the Washington Tree Board and the Iris Garden Club gathered for the annual proclamation. With Mayor Bu... More ...
Dripping with history, Jackson County, Florida, is a base for several groups focused on heritage and events of the past. One thing it didn't have, until recently, was an SAR. More ...
As they have for years, members of the Iris Garden Club plant a Red Maple tree in honor of Arbor Day at the Washington-Wilkes Recreation Center. Taking part in the Monday morning planting were (l-r) Cathy Stackhouse, Pete Gartrell, Sharlene Zima, and Laura Toburen. More ...
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Student of the Month recipients for January are (front row, l-r) Kiwana Mayes, math college prep; Chris Kemp, social studies; Ana Perales, physical education; Erica Perlotte, healthcare science; Lee Young, study skills; (back) Kimbricus Sturges, English; T... More ... Grand Jury returns indictments for Feb. Superior Court term The Wilkes County Grand Jury has returned the following indictments for the February term of the Wilkes County Superior Court. There were 14 no bills. Dennis Ray Banks: entering an auto (2 counts). Dennis Ray Banks: possession of cocaine, driving on suspended license, no proof of insurance, and ... More ... |
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