Janice McAvoy (center) talked about her "two passions," art and Haiti, as she presented an informative and inspirational program to members of the Washington Rotary Club at their regular weekly meeting on Thursday, March 5.
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W-WMS Corner
This week ends the third nine-week grading period. Midterm exams are taking place Monday through Thursday of this week in all language arts, math, science, and social studies classes. Students will receive their report cards on Wednesday, March 18. More...
When misfortune or tragedy strikes, the people of Wilkes County are known for working together, helping each other, giving unselfishly, and supporting others just because they need it. More...
State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 11 traffic crashes during the month of February in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crashes resulted in 15 injuries. More...
By LORAN SMITH columnist
Terry Hoage passed our way recently. You may remember him as a two-time consensus All-American defensive back at Georgia, which has something to do with invoking hi s name in this space. More...
The 27th Annual Kiwanis Art and Talent Showcase will be held on March 20 at 7 p.m. in the W-WCHS Auditorium. The art entry deadline is March 13 at 10 a.m. and auditions for the talent show will be held March 18 at 6 p.m. More...
Last Thursday, March 5, was a milestone in the growth of God's Marketplace ministries as the newly opened God's Marketplace Sewing Center began its first class. More...
Patricia Johnson will present a gallery of photography at the Aroma's Coffee and Wine Bar at Surrey Center in Augusta. The opening of her gallery presentation will be March 21 at 7:30 p.m. and the display will continue through April 21. More...
If you are a natural gas consumer in the Atlanta Gas Light service area, you could be paying too much for your natural gas each month. More...
The Optimist Club of Washington, Georgia held its annual Oratorical Contest at Washington-Wilkes Middle School on Thursday, February 26, with the topic, "For Me, Optimist Is..." Divesia Lee was the first place girls' winner and Jonathan Wood was f More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
I found out that there are born shoppers and they inherit that gene sometimes from a grandmother. I have always enjoyed shopping and my five-year-old granddaughter, Kaci Gammon, is another Carolyn Gammon when it comes to shopping. More...
Bill and Lena Wall visited Miss Lillie Wall. .Guests of Mrs. Annie Kate Norman were Ann Flanigan, Hollie Cartledge, LaVina Marlow, Alma Amason, Frankie Harmon, and Carol Mote. .Lanette Drinkard , Beverly and Susan visited Mrs. Nanna Walton. More...
March 2 - Doris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. .Sharon Williamson visited Mrs. Bessie Skipper. March 3 - Mrs. Lois Flynt went out to lunch with Leonard and Elaine Perry at Ivory's in Thomson. .Jean Wells Parker visited Mrs. Martha Wells. More...
The Washington-Wilkes Spring Tour of Homes this year on April 3, 4, and 5, includes 19 homes with special events scheduled each day in addition to the homes. More...
By David Stooksbury state climatologist
Spring will likely be drier than normal for most of Georgia. March will have wide swings in temperature. A late freeze or even a snow or an ice storm isn't out of the question. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are common this time of year. More...
Fund-raising for Wilkes County's 2009 Relay for Life continues with a cookout by the Wills Memorial Hospital Laugh-In team set for Saturday, March 21, at Bumper-to-Bumper Auto Parts starting at 9 a.m. More...
Read the world over, Priscilla Maxwell's unique style of portraying the events in the community of Tyrone will remain dear to the hearts of her faithful readers
50 Dear Friends, It has been my honor, joy, and medicine over the years to write the Tyrone News column. When my husband, Morrison Lee Maxwell Jr., and I, Priscilla Jane Johnson, got married on August 28, 1955, his mother, Mary Ann Poss (Mrs. More...
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