October 1, 2009 RSS feed / Personalities

Martha Gwin entertained at bridal shower September 19

Martha Gwin of Athens was entertained at a miscellaneous shower on Saturday, September 19, at the home of Dan and Marilyn Wright in Washington. Co-hostess with Mrs. Wright for the shower was Hannah Wright of Rayle. Mrs. More...

Annie Hampton honored at 93rd birthday party

Annie Hampton was honored on her 93rd birthday at a celebration Saturday, September 26, at her home on Whitehall Street. Her birthday was September 22. Mrs. Hampton and her guests enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream and a time of fellowship. More...

Little River UMC members deliver Hero Cookie Day baskets Sept. 11

Members of the Little River Charge of the United Methodist Church gathered on the morning of September 11 to prepare and deliver Hero Cookie Day baskets in remembrance of the September 11, 2001, tragedy. More...

Audra Chapman guest of honor at kitchen shower

November bride-elect Audra Chapman was feted at a kitchen and recipe shower Saturday morning, September 26, at the CSRA Private Duty Conference Room. More...

Brianna Brim celebrates third birthday Sept. 12

Brianna Elizabeth Brim, daughter of Allen and Shelley Brim, was three years old on September 12 and celebrated on two occasions. More...

Aladdin' enchants FUMC pre-kindergarteners

First United Methodist Church Pre-Kindergarten students enjoyed the production of "Aladdin" by the Washington Children's Theater. Pictured above with the cast members are (l-r) Mrs. More...

W-WMS names students of the month

Washington-Wilkes Middle School Students of the Month are (front, l-r), Trey Glaze, Meredith Gunter, (back) Kenneth Johnson, Robert Gresham, Kasey Gowen, and Trevon Lamar. Two students are chosen from each grade level for this honor. More...

In memory of Carla Thaxton Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Thaxton place a brick in the memorial walk at Wills Memorial Hospital. "This is in memory of our beautiful, beloved daughter, Carla Thaxton Brown, and in appreciation of all the joys she brought," said Mrs. Thaxton. More...

Getting ready for Mule Day: Do we gee or haw?

Confederate camp host David Denard (left) and antique tractor wrangler Ricky Callaway discuss what needs to go where for the 29th Annual Mule Day Southern Heritage Festival set for Saturday, October 10, as the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce bo More...

New Beginnings

John David Marable Mr. and Mrs. Brent W. Marable of Watkinsville announce the birth of their son, John David, on Tuesday, September 15, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. John David weighed 9 lbs. and was 22 inches long. More...

Audra Chapman and Justin Armour feted at garden shower on Sept. 26

Engaged couple Audra Chapman and Justin Armour were guests of honor at a Lawn and Garden Shower given by Danny and Traci Bussey of Lincolnton and Scott and Angie Wheatley of Homer. More...

Woman's Club spaghetti dinner fund-raiser planned for Oct. 16

The Washington Woman's Club is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Friday night, October 16, at the clubhouse on North Alexander Avenue. Tickets are $8.00 and are available at the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce office on The Square. More...

Jade Fincher enjoys third birthday party on September 5

Jade Olivia Fincher, daughter of Josh and Lacey Fincher, celebrated her third birthday at a party at the Tignall Baptist Church Family Life Center Saturday, September 5. Her bi r thday wa s September 8. More...

Personal Mention

Visiting several weeks with Wayne and Nancy Madden are Kevin, Alicia, Noah and Taylor Madden of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada. More...

Whitney Dawson celebrates birthday with family, friends

Whitney Dawson, daughter of Myles and Brooke Dawson of Tignall, was seven years old on September 6 and celebrated on two occasions. More...

Luken to present program on Holling for Library Friends

The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet Thursday, October 8, at 3 p.m., at the library. Lisa Luken will give a program on children's author Holling Clancy Holling. He was a gifted naturalist, illustrator, and author. More...

Hart provides blessings, inspiration for residents, staff at Wilkes PRC

Canadian gospel singer and songwriter, Melanie Hart, performed a live concert at the Wilkes Pre-Release Center during her recent visit in Washington. More...

Blackmons return from Thomasville, enjoy visit there

Steve and Eleanor Blackmon enjoyed several days in Thomasville with Raymond Hughes. The Blackmons went especially for the show, "A Scandalous Affair," a musical story of the sad love story of Jeanette Macdonald and Nelson Eddy. More...

Northern Dist. Dental Society names Granade Dentist of the Year at annual 'Gala for Smiles'

Dr. Jim Granade of Stone Mountain and Washington-Wilkes was the recipient of the 2009 Michael T. Rainwater Dentist of the Year Award at the recent Gala for Smiles, the annual meeting of the Northern District Dental Society. More...

Homecoming festivities to culminate at halftime this Friday

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School homecoming court representatives are (front row, l-r) freshmen Ivy Safrit, Chelsea Burse, Dominique Jenkins, and Tiare Tatum; (second row) sophomores Taliesha Tatum, Hannah Ward, Alaina Weber, Natasia Fanni More...