Anne Jenkins, managing artist of Art Gallery La Place gave a talk to the Athens Area Newcomer's Club last Thursday in the Fellowship Hall at the Central Presbyterian Church in Athens.
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Finalists in the Wilkes County System's Spelling Bee competed on February 5 in the WWCHS Media Center Conference Room. Two finalists from each grade level in grades four through eight were eligible for this competition. More...
Students enjoyed a five-day break from school as Wilkes County observed President's Day on Monday, February 16, followed by a professional learning day and an in-service day for teachers and staff. School resumed on Thursday, February 19. More...
THE ACADEMIC CORNER
For the first time, students at Washington-Wilkes Middle School have been participating in progress monitoring throughout the year. More...
From the moment you hear that sweet phrase, "Would you like to buy a box of Girl Scout cookies?" you begin to imagine the taste of smooth caramel, delicious chocolate, or creamy peanut butter, and your mouth begins to water. More...
Wills Memorial Hospitl's Pat Niemann welcomes Adult Day Care Center owner Ray Hardy, RN, and manager Gail Stewart to tell the Tea and Learn about the new center which opened recently and is staffed by CNA and LPN personnel at all times. More...
Wilkes EMS Director Blake Thompson escorts a shaken passenger from the scene of a violent three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 78 and Centerville Road just west of Rayle Saturday. Georgia State Patrol Senior Trooper R.L. More...
Russell Bonds will present "Stealing the General, The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor" to the Washington Civil War Round Table on Monday evening, February 23, at 6 p.m. at The Jockey Club restaurant on The Square in Washington. More...
The annual Washington-Wilkes Tour of Homes will be held this year on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 3, 4, and 5. The tour is sponsored by The Washington Woman's Club, the Washington Kiwanis Club, and the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce. More...
District Attorney Dennis Sanders has been honored by Mercer University as a former student-athlete who has distinguished himself in public service. More...
Although rain forced the 229th observance of the Battle of Kettle Creek inside for Saturday's solemn ceremonies, hundreds of spectators turned out for the annual parade and living history activities on The Square in Washington. More...
UNSUNG HERO OF WILKES COUNTY - Porter Bee Wilis Jones
By Rev. Ed Anderson LTC (Ret.) U.S. Army
Distinguished African American Wilkes County citizen, Mrs. Porter Bee Willis Jones is a lifelong resident of the county. More...
The regular council meeting of the Town of Tignall was held at 7 p.m. February 11. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
We had another wonderful day at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday. A Gideon speaker, Ivan Winsett of Maxeys, spoke at the morning service and this is always interesting and informative. His wife, Almeta, was with him. More...
February 9 - Rev. Dale Fincher presented worship, singing and prayer for the residents. .Sharon Williamson visited Mrs. Bessie Skipper. .Doris and Trey Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. .Nancy C. Gunby went on an outing. . Tom Wells visited Mrs. More...
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