Jasmine Shelek Huff of Rayle and Thomas Jackson III of Washington were united in marriage in the presence of family and friends in a double-ring ceremony Friday, May 15, at two o'clock in the afternoon at the Wilkes County Courthouse in Washington
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Engaged couple Kariss Easler and Blake Winfrey of Evans were guests of honor at a dinner and miscellaneous shower Saturday evening, May 23, at the home of Sparky and Mary Newsome on Pennington Court in Logan Woods. More...
Lydia Brooke Lamar was awarded a Bachelor of Science in the area of Secondary Mathematics Education during commencement exercises at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro Saturday, May 9. More...
Steve and Eleanor Blackmon were in Columbus over the weekend of May 17 to visit Phillip and Carol Blackmon, Bradley and Leah, and to attend Bradley's graduation from Calvary Christian School and the reception following. More...
Ashton Wilkes Andrews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Andrews, celebrated his fourth birthday on May 4. On his birthday Ashton was treated to a party with his classmates at the First United Methodist Pre-School. More...
Jessica Echols was awarded the Washington Woman's Club John Duggan Scholarship at the Washington Wilkes High School Awards Banquet last week. More...
Crystal Purdy of Washington has been named a Dean's Scholar at Piedmont College after completing the recent Spring semester with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. More...
Wills Memorial Hospital will host a Tea and Learn Tuesday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital cafe. More...
Eta Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, members, Joan Geddings (left) and Mable Tucker (right) make a donation to the July 3 fireworks celebration as they present a check to Ed Pope III, Chamber of Commerce treasurer. More...
Ashley Clay, daughter of Greg and MeLisa Baston Clay of Macon, was recently named Exchange Club Student of the Year for her academic achievements, school involvement , and service to her community. More...
Abby Clay, daughter of Greg and MeLisa Baston Clay of Macon, was recently honored at her high school awards ceremony with highest average awards in Physical Science Honors and World History and was named top scholar for having the highest grade poi More...
By Rev . Ed Anderson LTC (Ret) U.S. Army
The Wilkes County Sunday School Union convened May 29- 31 at Mulberry Baptist Church in the Sandtown community for its quarterly meeting. More...
On Saturday, June 6, A.H. Stephens State Park will be hosting its annual Kids Fishing Rodeo. Registration will held 7:30-7:55 a.m. The fishing tournament will begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon. More...
The first announcement of plans for the third annual T.J. and Friends Foundation's Ride Against Cancer has named Saturday, June 27, as the date. More...
Wills Memorial Hospital CEO Marvin Goldman (left) and Washington attorney Charles LeGette presented a program on needed health care reform in the United States in which they identified a number of issues they feel need to be addresses in order for su More...
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School held its annual fifth grade honors day on Wednesday, May 20. Angela McGill, instructional lead teacher, welcomed the parents and friends to the program. More...
Jeff Taylor Watson received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law during the school's commencement exercises held Saturday, May 16. More...
Emergency room physician Dr. Stan Coe was the speaker at a Tea and Learn last Wednesday hosted by Wills Memorial Hospital in the hospital café. Dr. More...
The First Baptist Church Pre-K graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The Sanctuary was decorated with flowers, ferns, balloons, and displays of the children's work. More...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264
Sardis Baptist Church enjoyed a great service Sunday morning. Congregational singing was led by Joyce Fry with Pam Hall at the piano. Seven-year-old Maddie Gunter played a special solo selection on the piano. More...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736
"It's time for reunions because it's hot," says Peggy Ware. It does seem funny that people have class reunions and family reunions in the summer so they can swat flies and mosquitoes together. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
We had a good day at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. There was a good attendance and everyone enjoyed the fellowship meal. More...
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