September 10, 2009 RSS feed / News

Lions Club chicken barbecue dinner slated for Sept. 19

The Washington Lions Club will have its popular chicken barbecue dinner on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The plates will be available for eat-in or takeout at the Lions Club building on Spring Street. More...

School photos to be retaken soon; students learn how students learn

Portraits for the school yearbook were taken September 1 in the school gymnasium lobby. For students who were absent or are not satisfied with their pictures, an opportunity for retakes will be scheduled soon. More...

Wilkes County welcomes art teacher

THE ACADEMIC CORNER

This year, the Wilkes County School System is proud to offer art instruction to its primary, elementary, and middle school students. Mrs. More...

... in the Emerald City

Lisa Luken took her News-Reporter along when she spent several days in Seattle, Washington, with her brother and his wife onboard their boat, the Sea Lass, on which they live. More...

Dr. Maurice Watson to be guest speaker at Springfield revival

Springfield Baptist Church will be hosting a three night revival on September 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Maurice Watson, of Beulahland Bible Church in Macon and Warner Robins, will be the guest speaker. More...

Financial education should help kids learn to save, spend, share

Teaching kids the value of money can be harder than getting them to clean their rooms or eat their vegetables. But the knowledge will save them a lifetime of trouble. More...

Hot 8 Brass Band will open UGA season Oct. 4, 3 p.m.

The University of Georgia (UGA) Performing Arts Center will open the 2009-10 season with the swinging sounds of New Orleans' own Hot 8 Brass Band on Sunday, October 4, at 3 p.m. in the Hodgson Concert Hall on the UGA campus. More...

Children's Playhouse brings drama to kids

Tara Townsend, Scott Lewis, and Paula Stevens go through their lines in dress rehearsals for the Washington Little Theater's The Children's Playhouse upcoming performances of "Aladdin." Students from Wilkes County and Lincoln County schools will atte More...

Coyote tournament takes 11 predators, new hunting contest starts on Saturday

Ten teams of local hunters took part in a recent three-man team coyote tournament, organizers say, taking nearly a dozen of the invasive predators, and another tourney begins September 12. "All in all we had a great turnout," said Jeff Murphy. More...

Three challengers qualify for pair of District 1 council seats

Three challengers will face incumbent District 1 Washington City Councilmen Rev. G.L. Avery and Maceo Mahoney in the City of Washington General Municipal Election on November 3. Challengers Michael A. More...

Tignall News

Seeing in the Office Cat last week about different life is when living in a small town brought back some of my memories of living in a small town. My mother had an appointment with Dr. Carlton Hearn to have an impression made. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Rev. Jim Newsome brought an inspiring message, "Taking Christ With You," from Jeremiah, Sunday morning at Sardis Baptist Church. The beautiful congregational singing was led by Joyce Fry with Pam Hall as pianist. More...

Heritage residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Marie Smalley and Rachel F. Moreland visited Willie Huff. .Guests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, Kay Poplin, Ann Giles, Marie Rogers, Joyce Blackburn. .Mrs. More...

Rare art collection to be exhibited at Hickory Hill Sept. 19

"Southern Naturalists: Audubon in Context" is on its way to Thomas Watson's Hickory Hill home from the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at the University of South Carolina Libraries. More...

... in the Wolverine State

Adam Rose, age 7, and Chris Rose, age 13, the great-grandsons of Mamie Wilkinson-Huff of Tignall, took their News-Reporter to the last Michigan State Fair. More...

Georgia State Patrol investigates crashes during August here

State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 13 traffic crashes during the month of August in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crashes resulted in 11 injuries and one death. More...

Better to prevent the flu than cure it; proper hand washing is key element

Georgia and Alaska are the only two states currently having widespread flu outbreaks, particularly the H1N1 bug, according a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More...

Former drum major marches with Tech

Evan Harrison, a former Washington Wilkes Tiger Marching Band member and drum major in 2008 and 2009, is now a member of the 350-strong Georgia Tech Marching Band. A freshman at Georgia Tech, Harrison is majoring in Aerospace Engineering. More...

Kindergarten kids learn about nutritious foods

Some 118 kindergarten students enjoyed a walking field trip to Washington's BiLo supermarket last week. "The students have been learning about community helpers and maintaining a healthy body by eating nutritious foods," said Darren Pharr. More...

Rotary Club welcomes new member

Rich Seibert (center) was inducted as the newest member of the Washington Rotary Club during a brief ceremony at the club's regular lunch meeting on Thursday, September 3. More...

Bike ride will benefit MS research

Dr. Bill Robinson (right) told the Washington Kiwanis Club about the MS150 Bike Race scheduled for October 3. The 172-mile ride will help raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research. More...

Miss Wilkes County Pageant entries are coming in quickly for big Sept. 26 event

With just two weeks before the Third Annual Miss Wilkes County Pageant September 26, entries are coming in quickly, said pageant director Ashley Barnett. "We're seeing a very good turnout already," she said. More...

Free program helps women with cancer look and feel better

The next "Look Good…Feel Better" session for residents of Wilkes County will be held next Monday, September 14, from 5-7 p.m. at the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. More...

Summer Garrison speaks to Tea and Learn

Summer Garrison speaks to Tea and Learn The American Cancer Society's community representative Summer Garrison spoke to Tuesday's Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn concerning the many programs her organization conducts, including Road to Recovery More...

Homeowners Expo and Family Day set for Sat., Sept. 26

The next Homeownership Expo and Family Day is set for Saturday, September 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at The Pope Center in Washington. More...

Farmers Market offers a taste of Wilkes County goodness

Customers sample some of Connie Danner's wares Saturday morning at the weekly Farmers' Market behind the Wilkes County Courthouse. The popular market is expanding its services, said organizer Sandy LeGette. More...

Vivian Wolozin celebrates 90th birthday with many close friends

Hosting a birthday party for Vivian Wolozin Saturday at the home of Louie and Vivian Wolozin were John and Nonie Yochim, Dale and Kathy Robertson of Winder, Morgan and Jackie Waters of Buford, and Morgan Echols. Mrs. Wolozin is 90 years old. More...

Lundberg News

Isn't this cool September weather wonderful? I am really enjoying this break from 90-degree temperatures; although we'll probably have plenty more hot days before fall. More...