MedLink CEO Steven Smith told members of the Washington Rotary Club that the Washington Office of MedLink is currently working to recruit up to two more doctors to complete its local medical staff. He also congratulated Dr.
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Brittany Guin and Joel Fair, members of the W-WCHS chapter of the National Honor Society, are shown working on the Christmas Greetings to be sent to W-WCHS alumni who are currently serving in the military. More...
The Tignall Baptist Youth Group will sponsor a Praise and Worship Youth Rally Saturday, November 7, 6:00 p.m., at the Tignall Community Gymnasium. The group invites everyone to join them for this special service. Admission is free. More...
Owning stocks in publicly traded utility companies with attractive dividends can be an excellent alternative to leaving funds in a lowyielding money market account. More...
For several weeks, the First United Methodist Church has been studying the book, "Experiencing God." The study, involving five classes with around 80 persons participating, has finished the sessions and will begin new sessions in January. More...
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...
Students at Washington-Wilkes Primary School (l-r) Garner Bailey, Mary Katherine Mack, and Lawrence Murray enjoy a donation of school supplies from the CVS store in Athens managed by Steve Berry of Wilkes County. More...
Alice Lindsey, who lives in Washington, was among the patients at the Doctors Hospital Joint and Spine Center who was surprised with a visit from Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken. More...
Winners in the Rev. Roy Burns Sr. Senior Center annual Halloween party included (l-r) Rachael Moreland, first place; Marjorie Ervin of Crawfordville, second place; Bertha Crew, third place; and Hattie McManus, fourth place. More...
Members of the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the 2009 FBLA Fall Leadership Rally at the Georgia National Fair Grounds in Perry on Thursday, October 15. More...
During the week of October 26-29, Washington-Wilkes Middle School joined many schools across the nation in promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. "Red Ribbon Week is about encouraging kids to be drug-free and marking the progress we've made. More...
The following arrests were recorded in Wilkes County for the month of October. More...
By Tery Woods
The Wilkes Pre-Release Center (PRC) was recently awarded the top state award by the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), during ceremonies held at the Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins. More...
Patriotic hymns and prayers for veterans who have served and service members who are now serving our country will highlight a Veterans Day Memorial Service on The Square in downtown Washington next Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. More...
The eighth annual "I'd Rather Be in Tignall" Fall Festival will begin Saturday November 7, at 10 a.m. The festival will be held on Independence Street at the old school grounds. More...
The youth group at the Tignall Baptist Church is sponsoring a praise and worship youth rally Saturday, November 7, at 6 p.m., in the Tignall community gymnasium. The rally promises to be a blessing to all. More...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363
Don't forget the fall festival at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church this Sunday, November 8, beginning a 3 p.m. After the children's games and other activities, a soup and salad supper will be served. All members and friends are invited. More...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898
We had a good service at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. There was good music, good attendance, and great preaching. Dr. Dupree had the children's Bible story and prayer. The adult message was titled "Out On a Limb," taken from Psalms and Luke. More...
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