October 8, 2009 RSS feed / Personalities

New Beginnings

Addison Elizabeth Anne Ware Blake and Maegen Ware of Thomson announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Elizabeth Anne, on Wednesday, September 30, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. Addison weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19 inches long. More...

Beth Lannae Rainey honored at stork shower September 19

The home of Kathy Lindsey on South Alexander Avenue was the scene of a drop-in baby shower honoring Beth Lannae Rainey and Baby Girl Rainey on Saturday morning, September 19. Hostesses for the occasion with Mrs. More...

Reunion held at National Guard Armory

Gathering for the third annual reunion of Company E, 1st Battalion, 122nd Infantry (TLAT) were (first row, l-r) Tim Crook, Leon Taylor, Fred Evans, Sheldon Davis; (second row) Billy Chafin, Bobby Hill, Coleman Kennedy, Jene Moore, Ross Williamson; (t More...

Gresham-Saggus WOM members meet at FBC Oct. 1

The Rhetta Gresham-Terry Bennett Saggus Women on Mission met in the Conference Room of the First Baptist Church Thursday afternoon, October 1. Gladys Reese presided and led members in the WMU Watchword. A short business meeting was held. More...

SOCIETY NEWS POLICIES

The following policies for wedding write-ups, engagement announcements, birthdays, and other social articles are currently in effect and are strictly observed by The News-Reporter. Weddings and other events must be reported in a timely manner. More...

Taliaferro Chamber to sponsor cookoff on Sat., October 24

The Taliaferro County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a chili and stew cook-off Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Application forms for entering the contest are available at www. clasasicsouthevents.com. More...

Local music rocks Rayle Ramble

Singer Sylvia Lee Walker belts one out for an appreciative audience at Saturday's Rayle Ramble. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Mrs. Bernice McAvoy's visitors were Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, and Joyce Blackburn. ƒGuests of Mrs. Jenelle Newsome were Jim and Karan Newsome, Rev. More...

Hannah Wright guest of honor at surprise baby shower Sept. 12

Hannah Wright was guest of honor at a surprise baby shower at the home of Gail Stewart on Saturday, September 12. Hostesses for the happy occasion were Mrs. Wright's aunt, Angie Williams of Lexington, and cousin, Cody Paul of Carlton. More...

Britany Christina Crews marries Daniel Justin Moore September 5

Britany Christina Crews of Crawfordville and Daniel Justin Moore of Tignall exchanged wedding vows Saturday, September 5, at six o'clock in the evening at Raytown Methodist Church in Crawfordville. Terry Casper of Washington officiated. More...

FBC Adult Bible Searchers Class enjoys fellowship

The Adult Bible Searchers Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a fellowship and low country boil Saturday evening, October 3, in the Mary Burton Fellowship Hall. More...

Alternative medicine topic of next Tea and Learn on October 13

Carol Williams of Lincolnton will present the program at the Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn Tuesday afternoon, October 13, at 2:30 p.m. in the café. Mrs. Williams, a registered nurse, will speak on the topic, "Alternative Medicines". More...

Personal Mention

Lucille Bray is home after a month's visit in Florida where she visited her daughters, Christine McCauley in Tavenire and Patricia Kalata in Rockledge, and her son, Michael Williams in Lauderhill. More...

Georges entertain Sunday school class on Sept. 25

Roberta and Ed George entertained members of the Belle Williams Volunteer Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church at their home Friday evening, September 25. More...

Pawprints fund-raiser Oct. 24 in Augusta to benefit W-W Shelter

The Pawprints Foundation of Augusta is hosting "Pawprints: Art for Animals," a fund-raiser to benefit the Washington-Wilkes Humane Animal Shelter and the CSRA Humane Society. The event will be held from 7-10 p.m. More...

JumpStart Gala honoring ladies has theme of 'Empowerment and Making Changes'

On Saturday evening, September 26 at six o'clock, the JumpStart ladies were honored with a Gala Affair at the Woman's Club hosted by the JumpStart staff, Beverly Falaise, LaShaunder Elam-Lee, and Amethyst D. Wynn, Executive Director. More...

Adult Day Health center holds ribbon cutting

Administrator Ray Hardy cuts the ceremonial ribbon on the CSRA Private Duty Adult Day Health center on West Robert Toombs Avenue, surrounded by clients, staff, Chamber of Commerce members, and friends. More...

Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends

M rs. Martha Wells' son, Tom Wells, brought the residents some beautiful fresh flowers for us to enjoy. They were so pretty I got my camera and took two pictures of them. More...