October 22, 2009 RSS feed / News

Optimist Club gives over $7,600 to assist local youth programs

The Optimist Club of Washington, Georgia has just completed another successful club year, donating over $7,600 for the benefit of local youth. The Optimist International club year begins October 1 and ends September 30. More...

Wills Clinic to offer free legal assistance

Georgia Legal Services Program has teamed up with private attorneys and announces its upcoming Wills Clinic. The clinic is free to low-income Georgia residents in the CSRA. More...

... in the City that Never Sleeps

Hermecender Walton, her daughter Ameá Crawford, and her News-Reporter visited Las Vegas October 13-16 where Hermecender attended the NLNAC Self Study forum as part of her newly appointed position as chairman of the Department of Nursing at A 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...

Exxon Mobil (XON/NYSE)

At a recent $70.00, XOM is selling for much less than it's recent high of $82 and less than its 2008 high of $96. XOM is the most profitable company in the world. It controls, markets, and processes vast amounts of petroleum and natural gas. More...

Antiques roadshow to highlight next Civil War meeting

An antiques road show will highlight the next meeting of the Washington Civil War Round Table. More...

Pole Branch Baptist holds 50-State Rally on Sunday, Oct. 11

The Pole Branch Missionary Baptist Church held its annual 50-State Rally Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m. Prophetess Stephanie Smith served as mistress of ceremonies and did an excellent job. More...

Lundberg News

We had good services at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday with good attendance. After Rev. Martin's message, John Sutherland was ordained as a deacon. We are so happy to have him and Trudy as members. More...

Aonia News

The fall festival at Ebenezer Baptist Church Saturday evening was lots of fun. We had games, cake walks, food, and fellowship. Despite the weather, all seemed to enjoy the festival. ƒWe had a guest speaker at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. More...

Tiger Marching Band performs well Sat.; to compete again Nov. 7

The Washington-Wilkes Marching Tiger Band participated in the Collins Hill Eagles Nest Invitational competition Saturday and did well. It was cold and wet, with rain from time to time, but the students pulled through and performed well. More...

Veterans Day to be observed on Square Nov. 11, 11-11:30

Wilkes Ministers United will sponsor a Veterans Day Memorial Service on The Square in downtown Washington Wednesday, November 11, from 11:00 until 11:30 a.m. More...

Halloween Carnival on Oct. 31 to be sponsored by Class of 2011

The Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Class of 2011 is sponsoring a county-wide Halloween Carnival. Officers for the class are Matson Keiser, president; Erika Jefferson, vice president; and Cayla Gilland, secretary/treasurer. More...

W-WPRD basketball registration to begin on Monday, Oct. 26

Registration for the Washington Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department (W-WPRD) youth basketball program will begin Monday, October 26,. The final date to register is November 16. Late sign-ups will not be accepted after November 16. More...

... visiting the ancients

Anna Stover took The News- Reporter along on her recent vacation with friends to Cairo, Eqypt, and Santorini, Greece. She said it was a little to tough to read while riding a camel. More...

T.J. and Friends to host 160-mile ride this Halloween

The T.J. and Friends Foundation will host a fall ride on Halloween to benefit the foundation. The ride will meet at Chris' Junction in Elbert County (about two miles outside of Elberton on the Elbert/Hartwell Highway). More...

Fall ArtFest, Tignall's fall festival to make big November weekend

Saturday, November 7, will be a big day in Wilkes County with two big festivals that should offer something for everyone, organizers say, with both the 2009 Fall ArtFest in Washington and the "I'd Rather Be in Tignall" Fall Festival in Tignall. More...

Tignall News

There was an article in Better Homes and Gardens about siblings that I thought interesting and I should share this with our News-Reporter readers. More...

RAYLE NEWS

Sunday was a great day at Sardis Baptist Church. Danny Waters, a missionary, brought a rewarding message. Pam Hall played the piano as Joyce Fry led in singing wonderful old hymns. The children's message was given at the altar by Rev. Jim Newsome. More...

Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

Guests of Miss Mary McClearen were Zella Bennett and Megan and Valerie Jackson. ƒMrs. Blanche Armour's guests were Mattie J. Williams, Nancy Williamson, Hattie M. McManus, Doris Willis, and John and Frances Reed. More...