May 7, 2009 RSS feed / Personalities

Samantha Thornton honored at thirteenth birthday celebration

Samantha Thornton, daughter of Eric and Brandy Thornton, celebrated her thirteenth birthday at a party at the home of her grandfather, Mike Thornton, on Sunday, April 26. Her birthday was April 27. More...

Washington Personal Mention

Sylvia Putansu of Shelby Township, Mich., visited last week with John and Kathy Overstreet. While visiting, she experienced the excitement of catching her first ever fish at the Washington-Wilkes Country Club. More...

Jillian Andrews guest of honor at stork shower held on May 2

Jillian Andrews was entertained at a baby shower Saturday morning, May 2, at the home of Danny and Nancy Barnett on Sims Street. Mrs. More...

Katherine Alicia McKellar to wed James Deo Stewart on June 13

Mr. and Mrs. Claude McKellar of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Alicia, to James Deo Stewart, son of Mrs. Karen Stewart of Dearing. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...

Anna Gentry celebrates birthday with family, friends

Anna Gentry, daughter of John and Katherine Gentry of Athens, celebrated her tenth birthday May 5. Anna was treated to a bowling party on Saturday afternoon, May 2. More...

Ashley Upshaw entertained at bridal shower on May 2

The home of Bill and Melissa Grant on the Danburg Road was the scene of a bridal shower honoring Ashley Upshaw of Conyers, brideelect of Cole Nickels of Tignall, on Saturday morning, May 2. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. More...

St. Joseph's makes plans for Mexican Feast set May 8

Plans have been finalized for the St. Joseph's Catholic Church authentic Mexican Feast that will be Friday, May 8. "Spice Up Your Mother's Day" is the theme of the dinner that will be prepared by the Hispanic community and served from 6-8 p.m. More...

Summer art classes scheduled for June, enrollment underway

The Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Washington-Wilkes Arts Foundation, will sponsor summer art classes during the month of June. The program will be held June 22-26 from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. More...

Pauper's Day pays off

Peggy Anderson, vice president of Washington-Wilkes Ventures and The Jockey Club (left), presents David Toburen, director of God's Marketplace, with a donation from the proceeds of the "Pauper's Day" lunch of beans and cornbread to commemorate April More...

Reports on state of the state

Georgia Representative Mickey Channell (left) told members of the Washington Rotary Club about various decisions and actions taken by the state legislature this year to deal with the down economy and budget shortfalls in the state. More...

Adopt me

This little female Beagle is a happy affectionate dog. She is vaccinated and will be spayed. She would be a good little pet, good with children, but not cats. She needs a loving home. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Guests of Mrs. More...

Aonia News

We had a good service at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. The children's sermon was led by Dr. Leonard Dupree. The regular sermon was "Facing the Hidden Dangers That Threaten the Home," delivered by Dr. Dupree. More...

Tignall News

Last week I mentioned how times have changed in the kitchen. More...

Personal Mention

l Bill and Teresa Bishop were in Rockmart Saturday to visit Jimmy, Stephanie, Neely and Brennah Collum and to attend Neely's T-ball game. More...

Family members gather to celebrate spring birthdays

Mattie Walter of Washington was honored on her 62nd birthday at a surprise celebration Saturday, May 2, at her home. Her birthday was April 30. Hosts for the celebration were her sister and brother-in-law, Bessie and Raymond Porter of Washington. More...

Sunday school class enjoys fellowship at George home

The Belle Williams-Volunteer Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a fellowship Friday evening, April 24, at the home of Ed and Roberta George, on Sherwood Drive. Festivities were enjoyed on the patio around the pool. More...

Jasmine Shelek Huff to marry Thomas Jackson III on May 15

Jasmine Shelek Huff of Rayle and Thomas Jackson III of Washington announce their plans to marry. The bride-elect is the daughter of Brenda L. Huff and the late Bennett McLendon of Rayle. More...

Frances Wheelis Women on Mission group meets at Grimaud home May 6

The Frances Wheelis Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church met in the home of Pat Grimaud on Pecan Grove Road Monday evening, May 6. Shelby Caddell was co-hostess with Mrs. Grimaud. Melanie Wells presided and welcomed a visitor, Jackie Long. More...

Wesley Pope celebrates sixth birthday April 21

Wesley Pope, son of Susan and Edward Pope III, was six years old on April 21. Wesley was treated by his parents to a soccer party on Saturday, April 18, at the home of his grandparents, Susan and Edward Pope Jr. on Spring Street. More...

Lydia Lamar and Bruce Strother honored at lawn, garden shower

Engaged couple, Lydia Lamar and Bruce Strother of Thomson, were entertained at a Lawn and Garden Couple's Shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Butch Whiddon in Thomson. Hostesses for the event were Mrs. Butch Whiddon and Mrs. More...

Chase Chafin enjoys Bulldog birthday party

Samuel Chase Chafin, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Chafin, celebrated his sixth birthday on Wednesday, April 22. Chase first celebrated with his classmates at Washington- Wilkes Primary School on his birthday. More...

Mighty hunter, 6, gets two with one shot

Six-year-old George Stone Jr. poses proudly with two turkeys he killed with a single shot from his 20 gauge youth shotgun this week near Crawfordville. More...

Nineteen piano students will present recital this Saturday

Piano students from the studio of Ruth Harris will perform in a recital on Saturday evening, May 9, at 7 p.m. The program will be held at the First Baptist Church, Washington, and the public is invited. More...

Students recognized for academic excellence

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School seniors who are included on the honor roll for the third nine weeks of school are (in alphabetical order) Christina Albertson, Shanaye Blackmon, Corey Bradley, Quincy Bradley, Jamal Callaway, Brittany Corle More...

Raytown Baptist to hold revival May 14-17, 7 p.m.

Raytown Baptist Church will have revival services May 14-17 with Pastor Billy Rogers as the speaker. Services will begin at 7 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. More...

GSP investigates accidents, issues citations in April

State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 15 traffic crashes during the month of April in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the crashes resulted in 11 injuries and one death. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Homecoming Day at Sardis Baptist Church Sunday was a wonderful event with former members and their families coming back home to renew acquaintences and make new friends and enjoy the day. Rev. More...

Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visits

April 20 - Rev. Dale Fincher presented devotional, singing and prayer for the residents. .Shirley Goldman visited Mrs. Blanche Sisson. .Sandra Pope visited Mrs. Pete Strother. .Amelia Harrison visited Mrs. Rebecca Gobble. More...

Lundberg News

James Sherrer went with Lauree Shelton and several others to Penfield Christian Home Saturday morning to deliver the van-load of paper products contributed by churches in the Georgia Baptist Association. More...