Since last week's report the highflying Washington-Wilkes Tiger boys basketball team has added two more important victories to it's now eight-game winning streak. Those two were in the 8AA region playoffs and propelled the boys into the Region 8AA championship and a first place seed going into the... More...
Legendary baseball announcer Ernie Harwell was eloquent and energetic as he visited with fans, signed autographs, and thanked his hometown of Washington for the event organized in his honor. He was here in conjunction with his induction to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame last Friday. Due to technica... More...
The Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials (GABEO) is holding its 38th Annual Winter Conference, Board Meeting and Community Retreat here this weekend. With a theme of "Stopping the Violence, Saving our Children, Seeking Solutions to End this Epidemic." Mayor Willie Burns will host the co... More...
Private Steven A. Bunch graduated from basic training with the United States Marine Corps in Parris Island, S.C., on February 8. The Marine is the son of Greg Bunch, and John and Linda Bunner; and the grandson of Zan and Marjorie Bunch of Tignall. More...
Washington-Wilkes Tourism Director Ashley Barnett received the following comment about the Washington celebration of Revolutionary Days and the Battle of Kettle Creek held February 8-10. It was from Pam Sutton of Johns Creek. "We have been to tons of historical sites, lots of events and re... More...
The shenanigans continue with the Washington City Council. At the very next meeting after Councilman Pamela Eaton made such a heartfelt plea that petty differences be put aside and that the members of the Council work together for the good of the city, Mayor Willie Burns pulled a stunt that will s... More...
TO THE EDITOR: I would like to apologize to all the good people of Washington who elected [city council members] to officeto take care of your business. On Monday, February 11, 2008, many of you took time out of your busy schedules to attend a meeting that never happened. I was just as shocked ... More...
The Washington-Wilkes Tiger baseball team will begin its season this Friday, February 22, with a scrimmage game against Lincoln County at Tiger field beginning at 5 p.m. The regular season gets underway next Monday, February 25, with a home game against Elbert County. More...
Funeral services for Alma Seymour Arrington, 93, of North Hulin Avenue, Tignall, were held Monday, February 18, 2008, at the Mallorysville Baptist Church, Tignall, with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Saturday, February 16, at her home. More...
As we prepare for the 2008 Relay for Life, I want to update you on the inspiring stories of four of your Wilkes County neighbors, so that we can all celebrate, remember, and encourage those on this journey. More...
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