Nineteen members of the Washington, Georgia, chapter of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Georgia have completed a three-session course on Economic, Financial Change: Impact on U.S. Global Societies. More...
Students who made the honor roll for achieving As or Bs in all their classes both nine-week terms last semester were recognized at a banquet in the W-WMS/W-WCHS cafeteria Thursday, January 28. More...
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It’s been said that death and taxes are inevitable. So are trash and garbage! In good and bad economic times the refuse produced the world over grows exponentially. In the USA we put most of our garbage in plastic bags. More...
The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) and the Fatherhood Program are collecting teddy bears and other stuffed animals for children as part of their “Bearable Hugs for Georgia’s Children” campaign. More...
Washington-Wilkes Pre-K will begin accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year on March 1 and will continued throughout the week until March 5. More...
The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet Thursday, February 11, at 3 p.m., at the library. The February meeting is the annual membership meeting, and everyone is encouraged to attend. More...
Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow business owners, hairdresser Mahlory Waller cuts the ceremonial ribbon to officially open her new business. More...
Eat, Drink, and Help Many by attending the 17th annual A Taste of Athens. Sample over 50 local restaurants, wine and beer, enjoy live music, and bid on fabulous silent auction items. More...
Drunk driving and drivers license violations, along with minor property crimes, filled out the roundup of arrests logged in Wilkes County during the period December 25 through January 30. More...
On January 30, Wilkes County patriot Austin Dabney was honored at a grave dedication sponsored by The Sons of the American Revolution. More...
Wilkes County Tourism Director Ashley Barnett joined members of the Georgia tourism industry in speaking to state legislators last Tuesday about the vital role tourism plays in jobs for rural Georgia. More...
FAS TEST The Tignall Hom ema kers met January 21 at the North Wilkes Library. President Pat Mack welcomed members and visitors and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Billie Carroll gave the devotional. More...
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Sardis Baptist Church enjoyed a good sermon, “Broken and Spilled Out,” by Rev. Jim Newsome Sunday morning. Joyce Fry led the singing of beautiful oldtime hymns with Courtney Gunter playing the piano in the absence of Pam Hall. More...
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