March 26, 2009 RSS feed / Personalities

Assessors tell about valuation

Dan Smith (from left), Ken Voss, and Brian Poane of Ken Voss Associates were guests of the Washington Kiwanis Club last week when Voss presented a program on "Property Tax Valuation in Wilkes County." He said his company will be looking at the values More...

Penelope Cheney Gebing to wed Lance Cpl. Steven Allen Bunch

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Thomas Gebing of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Penelope Cheney, to Lance Cpl. Steven Allen Bunch, USMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bunner of Dewy Rose and Gregory Bunch of Tignall. More...

Ladies of First Baptist Church enjoy Annie Armstrong Easter Luncheon

The first annual Mother-Daughter Tea and Annie Armstrong Easter Luncheon was celebrated Saturday, March 21, in the Mary Callaway Burton Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church. More...

New Beginnings

Robin Kathryn Walker Mr. and Mrs. Joel Walker of Dallas, Tex., announce the birth of their daughter, Robin Kathryn, on Wednesday, March 18, at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Robin weighed 10 lbs. and was 21 inches long. More...

Jillian Andrews guest of honor at baby shower

Jillian Andrews was guest of honor at a baby shower Monday afternoon, March 23, given by the Sunshine Club at the Washington- Wilkes Elementary School. Teachers and staff gathered in the cafeteria after school for the festive event. More...

Wilkes Duncan Walker celebrates fourth birthday on March 7

Wilkes Duncan Walker, son of Mark and Cynthia Walker, celebrated his fourth birthday on Saturday, March 7. Wilkes was joined by friends and family at his home in Danburg for a westernthemed party. More...

Brittini Williams entertained at bridal shower Sunday, Mar. 8

Brittini Williams, whose marriage to Tyson Gilland will be an event of Saturday, March 28, was entertained at a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday afternoon, March 8, in the Tignall Baptist Church Family Life Center. More...

Goldman to speak to auxiliary and volunteers Mar. 31

More than 80 auxiliary members and volunteers are expected to be in Washington Tuesday, March 31, for the East Central Spring District meeting of the Georgia Council of Auxiliaries and Volunteers. More...

Celebration to honor 50 years of Rev. Ficklen Guin's ministry

Friends of Rev. Ficklen Guin are invited to join him Sunday, April 5, at Fishing Creek Baptist Church as he marks 50 years in the ministry. The celebration is being hosted jointly by the Fishing Creek Baptist Church and its pastor, Rev. More...

First Baptist offering enrollment in National Bible Bee program

The Shelby Kennedy Foundation has announced the establishment of the National Bible Bee, a motivating Bible memory competition for children and youth from 7 to 18 years old. More...

'Birds of America' display will feature Audubon reproductions

A premier viewing of John James Audubon's much anticipated Centennial Edition of "Birds of America" will be displayed at Restore Galore Home Design Center in Washington on Friday and Saturday, April 3-4. More...

Help available for saving money on natural gas bill

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...

Brittini Williams guest of honor at miscellaneous bridal shower

Brittini Williams, bride-elect of Tyson Gilland, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday afternoon, March 1, at the Woman's Club. More...

April Skerrit, Dwayne Robertson to marry in Athens on June 20

Mrs. Alberta Callaway Skerrit of Washington and Corbin Skerrit of United States Virgin Islands announce the engagement of their daughter, April, to Dwayne Robertson, son of JoAnn Hood of Athens and Garvin Robertson of Anderson, S. C. More...

St. Joseph's Catholic Church sponsoring Mexican Feast May 8

P ERSONALITIES! St. Joseph's Catholic Church will sponsor an authentic Mexican Feast to "Spice Up Your Mother's Day" on Friday, May 8. The meal will be prepared by the Hispanic community and will be served from 6-8 p.m. More...

Kite Day with Dad

The First Baptist Church Pre-K hosted "Kite Day with Dad" on Wednesday, March 18, at the W-W Parks and Recreation track field. After flying kites, the children ran around the track racing with each other and having a fun time. More...

WMH Auxiliary sponsoring chicken barbecue March 28

Plans have been finalized for the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary chicken barbecue Saturday, March 28, at the VFW on Andrew Drive. Plates are $7 each and will be ready between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. More...

Washington Personal Mention

Doug and Juanita Tyler of Norcross visited during the weekend with Marjorie Tyler. l Linda Martin of Colbert was a weekend visitor with her mother, Lila Edwards. More...

Night of dancing to benefit W-WCHS Relay for Life Team

Put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away at Heritage Nursing Home! The Washington- Wilkes Comprehensive High School Relay for Life Team and Heritage Nursing Home are putting on a night of food, fun, and dancing. More...