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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 ... Planning underway for Wilsbary's Book, Bake, and Plant Sale May The Friends of the Mary Willis Library met Thursday, February 14, to share their love of children's books. Favorite characters included Junie B, Alex the Alligator, Perri the Squirrel, Three Jumpy Kittens, Despereaux the Mouse, and Fergus the Dog. More ...
SPRING TOUR SET APRIL 4-5 The 2008 Washington-Wilkes Spring Tour of Homes is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5. The annual tour is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and the Woman's Club in partnership with the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce. 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 ...
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - 24th DISTRICT By Sen. Bil Jackson Georgia District 24 The Georgia General Assembly is now on its way to the fifth week of the legislative session, and so far, numerous measures have been passed that seek to better the lives of Georgians. We have completed 18 of the 40 required legislative days of business, and I am proud of the work we have done up t... More ... Students encouraged to access www.georgiaoas.org THE ACADEMIC CORNER In an effort to promote academics and test scores, Washington-Wilkes Middle School is encouraging students to access the Georgia Department of Education's (GaDOE) website www. georgiaoas.org. The OAS website is an Online Assessment System for students in primary, elementary, middle, and high schoo... More ...
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By REP. MICKEY CHANNELL Georgia District 116 As the halfway mark of the 2008 legislative session approaches, we continue to move legislation through our process and key initiatives are now being heard in committee prior to consideration by thefull House. Tax relief has been a key issue for many months and in subcommittee this week, we heard ... More ...
A PERSONAL COLUMN? ... THE VERY IDEA! By SPARKY NEWSOME, editor Every now and then when I feel I have something to say, I threaten to start writing a regular column in The News- Reporter. From time to time someone even suggests that I ought to do that very thing. More ...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 A good oldtime gospel singing will be held at Pentecost Chapel on Saturday evening, February 23, at 6 p.m. Local singers will be there for your entertainment. These singers are very talented and you will not want to miss it. Refreshments will be served after the singing. .The Lunch and Learn Club ... More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 Now what would make me think spring is in the air? Why the warm weather we've been having and all those yellow daffodils of course. When I walk by Albert and Eudora Huyck's home, I am always so tempted to pick some of those beautiful daffodils, but I haven't done that. It may be spring weather, bu... More ... Tignall water rates cheapest among comparable towns The regular meeting of the Tignall City Council was held at 7 p.m. on February 13. Those present were Mayor Richard Gammon; Council Members Nobie Keener, Leon Aycock, Albert Huyck, Chief Mike Arrington, City Clerk Elaine Jackson, Water Superintendent Clyde Davis, City Attorney Michael Horgan, and ... More ... Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Guests of Mrs. Annie Kate Norman were Gerald and Lois Ann Norman, Mark and Debbie Lewis, Caleb and Derek Free, Jerry Norman, Fred and Joyce Norman, and Freddy Norman. .Mrs. Bernice McAvoy's visitors were Ronnie McAvoy, Gail Galbreath, Sandra Baynes, Lois Hardy, Frances Ogletree, and Marion Poss. .... More ... Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends Rev. Dale Fincher presented a worship service with singing for the residents. .Quinnie Williamson gave a peace lily plant to Harper's. It is lovely. .Melvin Cawley had supper with Sarah Parton and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fox. .Faye Bufford went on an outing. .Mrs. Lois Flynt went to the beauty shop. . More ... Bingo night planned; set for lunchroom, Saturday at 7 p.m. A great wintertime activity is playing bingo. Well, you have an opportunity to enjoy playing bingo at the Tignall Lunchroom Saturday night, February 23, at 7 p.m. There will be desserts and drinks you may purchase if you get hungry or thirsty. More ...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 We had a Gideon speaker at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. He brought the message and explained what the Gideons are about. His name was Mr. Cass and his wife Mary from Danielsville. A love offering was taken to help support the Gideons. . The flowers were placed in Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday ... More ...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 We had good services at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. The Gideon speaker was Larry Ford of Hartwell. He gave an interesting talk on the work of the Gideons. He told several testimonies and how the scriptures they give out have helped so many people make a profession of faith and changed ... More ...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 Phillips Mill Baptist Church was happy to have Gideon speaker Milton Broome at the Sunday morning worship service to share an update on the Gideon ministries. He presented a Bible to Rev. Robert Rayner. Milton is a member of Tabor Baptist Church near Tignall and father of Phillips Mill's music dir... More ... Wills Memorial fortunate to enjoy partnership with MCG By Marvin Goldman CEO, Wills Memorial Hospital As a Medicare designated "Critical Access Hospital," Wills Memorial November 9, 2006 Hospital has enjoyed a formal partnership with MCG Health since 2002. This strong and growing relationship has benefitedthe Washington-Wilkes community, our local physicians, and the patients we serve in many... More ... Pathway Church announces plans for upcoming weeks Pathway Community Church is holding Sunday services, beginning with a covered dish supper at 6 p.m., and the worship service and teaching at 7 p.m. A nursery is provided. More ... Free legal help available to senior citizens March 11 Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Tuesday, March 11, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who is a senior citizen, 60 years of age or older, and has a civil (non-criminal) legal i... More ...
This Spaniel-mix is a mature dog. She is spayed, vaccinated, and would be an excellent companion for a senior citizen. Call the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678-2287 to adopt her or one of the other animals at the shelter. More ... All thunderstorms dangerous; be prepared and ready to act Thunderstorms affect relatively small areas when compared with hurricanes and winter storms. Despite their small size, all thunderstorms are dangerous because they can produce strong winds, lightning, tornadoes, hail, and flash flooding. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts a... More ... Don't Forget The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will have their annual membership meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, at the Mary Willis Library. . More ...
Bill Kirby, Metro Editor at The Augusta Chronicle, tickled the funny bones of the members of the Washington Rotary Club at their meeting last Thursday telling all sorts of amusing stories and anecdotes about his life and travels. More ...
Memory Lane Cruisers President Lee Thaxton presents money to recipients of this year's "money given back to the community" by the car club. The money represents the proceeds from the two Cruise-Ins which the club has each year. The next Cruise-In on The Square is Saturday, May 10. Shown receiving th... More ... Charlton Ware on dean's list at Ga. College and State U Charlton Ware of Tignall has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at the Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. Charlton is a student in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is a graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. 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 ...
By Rev. Ed Anderson LTC (Ret) U. S. Army Distinguished African American educator and community leader, Reese Jack Booker was born in 1911 in the Pinto District of Wilkes County Georgia. The 1930 Census reflectsthat his 45-year-old mother, Sallie Lou Booker, was the head of the household and was parenting three children - 12-year-old son... More ... Spring events expected to bring crowds greater than ever seen in Wilkes County By KIP BURKE news editor Washington and Wilkes County usually get quite a bit of company each spring, said Tourism Director Ashley Barnett, but this year the numbers of visitors is expected to be far more than in years past. An old favorite event starts the season on first day of March. More ... Code ordinance to be topic of conference Mar. 4 at Fitzpatrick Community leaders, along with economic development, tourism, and planning professionals from all over the region will be meeting here in March at conference on Cultural Heritage Ordinances to learn how to use code ordinances to build "creative economies" and attract tourists. More ... North Alexander School group sets annual meeting next Thurs. The North Alexander School Association (NASA) will hold a reception and its annual meeting next Thursday, February 28, at 5:30 p.m. at The Fitzpatrick Hotel. The wine and cheese reception is open to all who wish to learn more about NASA's purpose and its accomplishments in 2007, chairman Bill Ben... More ... Confederate sub Hunley is topic of Feb. 25 Round Table meeting Jack Marlar will present a program on the Confederate submarine, the CSS H.L.Hunley, at the Washington Civil War Round Table meeting on Monday evening, February 25 at 6 p.m. at The Jockey Club Restaurant on The Square. Claibourne Darden, Round Table President, says that the public is invited and ... 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 ...
Viet Nam war veteran David Tyler (above) was one of the first to sign the logbook for the USS Georgia Flag Project following ceremonies held at the Wilkes County courthouse on Thursday, February 7. The ceremony included remarks and a history of the USS Georgia as well as a chronicling of the flag'... More ... |
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