The Washington Festival of Music and Art weekend commences this Saturday, April 28, with the long-anticipated concert by Washington native and Grammy winner Hillary Lindsey. It continues on Sunday with a special performance by acclaimed musicians Erin and Brian Horner along with Emily Wasson and Ke... More...
With the 2007 Wilkes County Relay for Life just a little over a week away, organizers say they're in good shape to make or exceed their goals for the annual fund raiser, and groups all over the county are making last-minute preparations for the May 4-5 event. More...
Selling lemonade by the roadside is a time-honored way of earning summer money, as (l-r) Ashlyn Harris, 8, Samantha Thornton, Stephanie Adams, and Stephen Adams, all 10, have been finding out this week. The four said they made $22 the first day they set up their South Pecan Street stand. More...
State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond has announced that the Georgia Department of Labor will provide $30,000 for summer jobs for young people ages 14 through 21 in the East Central Georgia area. Wilkes County is included in the program. The grant will help create jobs for 25 young people, incl... More...
T oo Late to Say Goodbye is the title of a book which wellknown author Ann Rule has written about the murders of Washington Wilkes' Dolly Hearn and Jennifer Corbin. Through the efforts of Carol Cartledge, the author will be coming to Washington- Wilkes for a book-signing on June 8. More...
We know who will win in the end. Go to the back of the good book and it tells you that. Satan is fighting a losing battle, yet for some strange reason he's still fighting. He's a die hard! But let me tell you the devil is winning for now. More...
TO THE EDITOR: I have decided to do something totally out of character for me and write a letter to the editor. My opinion on the matter that was recently discussed at the last Board of Education meeting is so strong that I just had to let people hear another side of the issue. The issue I speak ... More...
As this edition of The News-Reporter hit the streets, the Washington Wilkes Tigers were playing in the first round of the Region 8-AA tournament to determine seedings for entry into the state playoffs beginning next month. Having secured the sub-region championship with two impressive wins last we... More...
Graveside services for John Ralph Smith, 97, of Harper Road, Rayle, were held Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Palmetto Christian Church Cemetery with James Bowen officiating. He died Wednesday, April 18, at the St. Mary's Hospice House in Bogart. Mr. Smith was a native of Barrow County and was th... More...
A bridal brunch and shower honored Vanessa Wilson, bride-elect of Clay Patrick of Guyton, on Saturday, April 7, in the fellowship hall of Mallorysville Baptist Church in Tignall. Hostesses for the occasion were Marion Hammond, Debbie Jackson, Angie Thornton and Vivie Ann Wilson. More...
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Amateur motocrossers to fill Aonia Pass this weekend