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July 5, 2007
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God's Marketplace expected to open in August
By KRYSTLE KVALHEIM intern reporter
Painting and construction for God's Marketplace food pantry is underway with volunteers working from about 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. The food pantry is set to open in 30 days with hopes of serving 70 people in the first month. The thrift store has just begun renovation and is expected to open in... More...
Landowners say proposed pipeline damages land simply to increase foreign oil companies' profits

Landowners in Wilkes and surrounding counties affected by the proposed Elba III natural gas pipeline have issued a scathing response to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, describing the pipeline as a rape of virgin Georgia land for t... More...

Robert Toombs House thanks Ingles

Dressed for her long-time role as volunteer docent for the Robert Toombs House State Historic Site, intern Jenny Lindsey presents a letter of thanks to Michael Wylie, customer service supervisor for Ingles supermarket in Washington. In the letter, volunteer coordinator H. More...


Small business owners get business info at Chamber of Commerce, PDA workshop

Local small-business owners and entrepreneurs from around the area packed the ballroom of the Fitzpatrick Hotel Thursday to get expert advice and business information. With sponsorship by Rayle EMC, the Entrepreneur and Small Business Resource Workshop was a joint effort of the Washington-Wilkes ... More...


Miss Wilkes County pageant for all ages set for Sept. 29

Wilkes County will crown Miss Wilkes County in several age groups in a big, county-wide pageant set for September 29. "Contestants for Miss Wilkes County, and Little Miss Wilkes County," Tourism Director Ashley Barnett announced last week, "will win beautiful crowns and sashes and prizes. There w... More...


More DUIs and license problems top June's round up of law enforcement

Driving under the influence and driving on revoked or suspended licenses were again the most common offenses during the month of June, but arrests for property crimes continue in both city and county. The following arrests were logged at the Wilkes County Law Enforcement Center during June. More...


 News
•Having a ball on all the new stuff
Children at Washington Heights enjoying a new playground and new equipment are (from left to right) Deondra Barksdale. Alkierra Davis, Destiny Barnes. Alesha Beharry, Shaquana Norman, Octavius Barnes, Darion Davis, Quinshayla Hearst, Braxton Jackson, and Jy'Keim Davis. More...
•Youth group attends Weekend WOW
•Bailey-Latimer reunion to be held August 4
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 The Office Cat
•The Office Cat
Flower keepers set good example
S acajawea "Key" Fanning of Washington-Wilkes is a 1994 graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. As a student at the University of Georgia in 1995, Key misplaced her high school class ring. More...
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 Opinions
•Identity theft
The devil and all his powers of evil are out to kill, steal, and destroy everyone good and everything good, because he is evil and he hates good. He stirs up trouble eve he and his gang of thugs go. They are out to steal your good name, your reputation and your testimony. He wants nothing more th... More...
•Book Review
•Vox Pop
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 Worship
•28 children attend Bible School at Fishing Creek Baptist
Vacation Bible School was held at Fishing Creek Baptist Church June 18-22 with Tara George as director and Patty Durham, assistant. Twenty-eight children attended each night. The staff included Teresa Ware, nursery; Connie Danner and Carol Daniel, Pre-Kindergarten; Gloria Ware and Linda Turner, g... More...
•Old-fashioned Bible School held at Mallorysville
•Annual revival at Mark's Tabernacle set July 30-Aug. 3
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 Personalities
•Dorminy is valedictorian at McIntosh County Academy
Josh Dorminy of Darien, Georgia, was named valedictorian for the McIntosh County Academy class of 2007. He delivered the Valedictory address for his class in the graduation ceremony on May 25. Josh is theson of Rick and Jac Dorminy of Darien and the Grandson of Fred and June Dorminy of Thomasvill... More...
•New Beginnings
•Pharr family honored at baby shower June 23
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 Don't Forget
•Don't forget
Mt. Nebo Gospel Choir of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Metasville, has rescheduled its 40th anniversary celebration. The program will be Saturday, August 11, 3 p.m. . More...
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