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September 20, 2007
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Faculty and students preparing for GPEE bus tour
"It's going to be a sea of blue and gold as all 360 of our students line the parking lot to meet the buses," said Principal Wanda Jenkins, "and with all the city and county leaders here to show our unity and pride, we can't wait to show off our school! More...
Abuse of county dumpsters is hot topic as commissioners seek ideas for solution
By SPARKY NEWSOME editor

The long-standing and growing problem of servicing and maintaining the county's dumpsters was the main topic of conversation at last Thursday's regular meeting of the Wilkes County Board of Commissioners and even though a followup work session was cut short by a power outage, some fresh ideas emer... More...

Christian singer Melanie Hart to perform on Square Sept. 22

The girl on the bus has arrived. Melanie Hart, Christian singer/songwriter will be performing live on The Square in Washington this Saturday, September 22, 2007, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Opening up for Melanie will be Michael Moore and Carla Thaxton Brown. More...


BoE hears of GPEE Bus Tour, alternative school
By KIP BURKE news editor

The Wilkes County Board of Education heard reports from a top-performing school awaiting a VIP visit, and from the new director of the system's alternative school during Monday night's regular September meeting. More...


Wilkes County leaders, public brainstorm for Co-Op ideas

Leaders from Wilkes County and concerned members of the community brainstormed with representatives from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs this week to move forward with the county's participation as a pilot site for the state Communities of Opportunity Initiative. More...


Leaders, families study plan to redevelop Whitehall Street area
By KIP BURKE news editor

Both Washington city leaders and Whitehall Street area families have been studying maps, photos, and plans to learn more about the city's far-reaching five-year plan to improve conditions for people, private homes, and small local businesses all over southwest Washington. More...


 News
•Mass immunization drill set as test of capacity for disaster
The East Central Health District and the Wilkes County Health Department will conduct a mass immunization drill on October 2, 3, and 4. The purpose of the drill is to test the capacity to provide mass immunizations in the event of a biological disaster. More...
•Tickets now on sale for WLTCo's Gala set for October 6
•Hargrove promoted to master sergeant at Riverside Academy
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 The Office Cat
•The Office Cat
Pageant will christen new Pope Center
D ebbie and Mike Jackson and Jeana and Blaine Worley were in New York City last week to attend the US Open Tennis Tournament. They were staying at Times Square and using the subway for transportation. It was about a 30-minute trip from Times Square to Flushing Meadows where the tournament was ... More...
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 Sports
•Devils blank Tigers; region play begins this week
Last Saturday afternoon, the Washington Wilkes Tigers fell to the Lincoln County Red Devils by a score of 32-0. The game was originally scheduled for Friday night, but was cancelled due to lightning and rescheduled for Saturday. This is the third game in a row against Lincolnton that the Tigers ha... More...
•Coe finishes third in Covington
•Lady Tigers pick up region win 4-1 over Putnam County Eagles
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 Obituaries
•Henrietta Sisk Callaway
Funeral services for Henrietta Sisk Callaway, 80, of Sunset Drive, Washington, were held Saturday, September 15, 2007, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Chris Townsend officiating. Interment was in the Callaway Family Cemetery at Rayle. She died Thursday, September 13. More...
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 Worship
•How great God is
The little girl was asked, "How big and how great is God." She stretched her little arms as wide as she could and said, "I can't stretch that far! He's too big!" Oh, yes. He is indeed. He is so great. At times we all have asked the silly question, "How can God attend to the needs of billions of... More...
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 Personalities
•Bess Marie Collier and Matthew Justus Swantner exchange marriage vows on Saturday, August 18
Bess Marie Collier and Matthew Justus Swantner of Austin, Tex., were united in marriage in an impressive ceremony at the Lady Bird Johnson WildflowerCenter in Austin on Saturday, August 18, at seven o'clock in the evening. Dr. Keith Lamb of Kerrville, Tex., officiated. More...
•Edna Scott Hodges honored at 100th birthday celebration
•Hunter Lee Durham celebrates second birthday on Sept. 9
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 Don't Forget
•Don't Forget
Christ City of Prayer music department invites choirs, soloists, male choruses, praise and worship leaders and dance teams to celebrate with them on Sunday, September 30, 3:30 p.m. More...
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