The Washington City Council has voted to become a certified City of Ethics, but two of the councilmen who once pushed the ethics program voted against it. At Monday night's meeting, the council voted 4-2 to participate in the Georgia Municipal Association's Certified City of Ethics program. More...
If a group of Wilkes County leaders and concerned members of the community have their way, they will leverage a state program and lots of local effort to help create a technical career academy in Wilkes County to train workers for jobs. More...
The Tour de Georgia is almost here. Next Wednesday morning, Washington will quickly fillwith hundreds of pro bike racers and crews, followed by thousands of spectators lining the Tour de Georgia race course awaiting the start of the third stage of the race. More...
The Bolton Lunceford Playhouse (Washington Little Theater Company (WLTCo) has a first coming up. For several weeks now, Buzzy Randall, WLTCo vice-president in charge of the playhouse, has been conversing by phone and e-mail with a couple who want to be married in the theater. More...
TO THE EDITOR: Recently, here in Washington, a tragic incident occurred. The incident I'm referring to is the accidental shooting of a 15-year-old by another his same age. Like everyone else, I too am disturbed. You see, I am a proud and loving parent and wish no harm on any child. More...
Following in the 45-year tradition of Greene County rodeo, real heartpumping, laugh-inducing action, along with delicious food is coming April 18-19 to the tenth annual Greene County Rodeo at the new covered arena in Greensboro on C. Weldon Smith Road. More...
Graveside services for Rebecca (Becky) Pope, 50, of Decatur were held Monday, April 14, 2008, at City West Cemetery with Rev. G.L. Avery officiating. She died Thursday, April 10, in Atlanta. Miss Pope was a native of Wilkes County and the daughter of the late Ollie and Lexie Pope. More...
Angie Shedd Paul and Chad E. Williams, both of Lexington, announce their plans to marry. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Shedd of Rayle. Mr. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Williams of Lexington. More...
Young's Chapel Baptist Church will have Family and Friends Day Sunday, April 20, 12 p.m. ƒ Flint Hill Baptist Church's pastor's aide will have a musical extravaganza Saturday, April 19, 3 p.m. More...
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