Wilkes County commissioners met in regular session a day early, on Wednesday, November 10, due to the Veterans Day holiday and considered routine business matters and an order which will allow Wilkes County Tax Commissioner Mary Hubbard to begin the More...
McDonald’s crewmember Rikeitha Cox helps high school Teacher of the Year Amy Wheatley with the complexities of taking a dinner order, part of the annual McTeachers Night when Wheatley and other More...
At 93, World War II veteran Evans Moore (at right) was recognized as the oldest veteran in attendance as Wilkes County military veterans were honored and remembered in two ceremonial events last Thursday, November 11. Rev. More...
Now in its fifth year, “Operation Love and Care in a Shoebox” is aiming to give a Christmas gift box to every senior in every elder care facility in Wilkes County. More...
With a theme of “Home for Christmas,” the annual Washington-Wilkes Christmas Parade is set for Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Clubs, churches and other organizations are invited to enter floats, organizer Blake Thompson said. More...
The Washington post of the Georgia State Patrol is joining with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect toys for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign for Wilkes County kids. More...
Downtown Washington, The Square, and the surrounding area got another heavy blow this week when Mike Scarborough, owner of Scarborough’s Shoes and Apparel on The Square, announced that he is closing the store which has served Washington-W More...
Sunday morning, despite the brave efforts of Washington and Wilkes County fire fighters, the well-tended pink home of Eddie and Clarice Williams on Sharon Road caught fire and eventually burned to the ground. More...
John McPhee writes non-fiction with a smoothness and erudition that has gained him many fans across the spectrum of readers. He has written over 30 books and is a staff writer at the New Yorker. More...
Funeral services for Thomas Selwyn Appelt, 86, of Washington, were held Wednesday, November 17, 2010, in the First United Methodist Church, Washington, with Rev. Gale Seibert officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery. More...
Funeral services for Ethelyn Callaway Lindsey Stringfellow, 87, of Athens, were held Friday, November 12, 2010, at Lord & Stephens on Lexington Road in Athens, with Rev. David Heller officiating. More...
A memorial service for David Austin Echols, 81, of Rayle, was held Sunday, November 24, 2010, in the County Line Baptist Church, Rayle, with Rev. Russell Bruce officiating. He died November 8 at his home. More...
There is an untold number of “unsung heroes of Wilkes County” who humbly go about their daily activities without fanfare or commotion; yet they make an important and significant difference in the life of our community. More...
The authority of the Gospel comes through Jesus Christ who was there when we were created in God’s image. He was also there when we were tempted by the devil to sin against God. More...
Twin Oak Baptist Church will celebrate the 14th anniversary of Pastor Charlie Maddox and first lady Linda Maddox on Sunday, November 21, 3 p.m. Dinner will be served prior to the worship service. More...
At Monday night’s meeting of the Wilkes County Board of Education, school Superintendent Dr. Rosemary Caddell had a singular compliment about the student body to tell the board: visitors never heard our kids cuss. More...
A recount in the November 2 election for Wilkes County District 3 Commissioner conducted Wednesday afternoon, November 10, has certified that the senior Kerry McAvoy is indeed the winner of that race. More...
Scarborough’s Shoes and Apparel, an independent specialty clothing, shoe, and gift store on The Square in Washington for the last 30 years, is going out of business. More...
With requests for help at an all-time high, the Wilkes County unit of the Salvation Army is again recruiting bellringers to man its familiar red kettles this holiday season and to help their neighbors in need. More...
Citizens will have their annual opportunity to speak to and hear from their state and U.S. representatives at the upcoming annual Wilkes County Legislative Breakfast set for Thursday morning, December 2, at 8 a.m. More...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Wilkes County, as the weeks leading up to the holidays are packed full of tours, parades, snow and shopping. More...
Beth Levy, chairman, decorates the annual Angel Tree at the First United Methodist Church. Angels are now ready for selection. This year, there are approxiamtely 140 angels to select. More...
The annual Optimist Club Friend of Youth Auction and Barbeque will be held Tuesday, November 30, at the VFW Post 5899 on Andrew Drive in Washington. More...
The Optimist Club of Washington reminds everyone that its annual Christmas tree sale will begin on Wednesday, November 24, across from McDonald’s. More...
TO THE EDITOR: The “I’d Rather Be In Tignall” Fall Festival was very successful this year and it could not have had this successful without the help of so many people in Wilkes County. More...
TO THE EDITOR: After reading the Judges decision on the feasibility study for the hotel, I think the city should sue the people that did the study. The study was a complete waste of taxpayer money and the money should be refunded. More...
TO THE EDITOR: I went to the grocery store the other day armed with one of those coupons that claims if I purchased $55.00 worth of groceries excluding alcohol and tobacco products, I would get a $5.00 discount coupon in addition to any oth More...
After squeaking into the Class A playoffs, the Washington-Wilkes Tigers had their post-season come to an abrupt halt at the hands of “a very good football team” which, according to W-W Head Coach Lee Hutto, might very well find itself pl More...
The Eta Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, of Washington hosted the 4th annual “Playing FORE the Cure” golf tournament and steak dinner on Saturday, October 23, 2010, in memory of a beloved sister, Nancy Callaway Long, who died August 27, More...
The Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department (WWPRD) will have registration for youth basketball during the month of November. Those interested may register at the W-WPRD gym located at 22 Lexington Avenue, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. More...
“Holiday Decorations” was the title of the program presented by Laura Connely of Washington at the meeting of the Iris Garden Club Tuesday, November 9, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald William Lindsey of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Katherine, to Hill Edwin Clarke III, son of Michael Edwin Clarke of Gray and Mrs. Deborah Malise Clarke of Macon. More...
Bonnie Hall of Danielsville and Almond Standard of Tignall exchanged wedding vows at the home of the bridegroom’s son and daughter in-law, Rick and Laura Standard, in Hull on Saturday, October 23, at six o’clock in the evening. More...
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