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Glenda Dunn, a certified nursing assistant for Northeast Georgia Cancer Care in Athens, was the guest speaker for the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, January 29. More ... Musicians play in UGA Band Fest John Pope and Christina Albertson participated in the University of Georgia January Band Fest last weekend and earned spots in the bands. Students from all over Georgia are selected to participate in the Fest. More ... Community blood drive is set for Feb. 21 at FUMC, 2-7 p.m. The next community blood drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, February 21, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, Washington. The entrance is on Spring Street. Blood can be given from 2 until 7... More ...
Eddie and Coretta Finnell of Powders Springs are shown with Michelle Obama (center) at a reception benefitingObama for America at the Commerce Club in Atlanta on Sunday, January 13. Others in attendance included Dr. Cheryl Rucker Whitaker, and Rev. Albert Rucker. More ...
Grade level spelling bees took place on January 24. Each grade level recognized a first and second place winner. Wishah Aamir took first place in the sixth grade with Tia Acree taking second place. In the seventh grade Gold Walton took first place while Emily Treadwell came in second. Hannah McTie... More ... Special services planned for Lent beginning Feb. 5-6 Special events and services are planned to mark the beginning of the Season of Lent at the Church of the Mediator. Lent is a period of 40 days preceding Palm Sunday and Easter that are observed in preparation for Easter. There will be a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, February 5, in the Parish ... More ... Free service may help you save on natural gas bill If you are a natural gas consumer in the Atlanta Gas Light service area, be sure to take advantage of a free service offered by the Wilkes County Cooperative Extension office.Your local natural gas educator, Leigh Anne Aaron, has reviewed many natural gas bills and has helped people save money. More ... THE ACADEMIC CORNER Wilkes County School System supports the arts As March approaches as "Music in Schools" month, musical talent is pervasive in our schools. Wilkes County students are given an opportunity to participate in music and related arts in grades K-12. W-WPS has a strong music program led by Mrs. Ann Tiller. Using their voices, a variety of instrumen... More ... Friends of Library annual meeting to be held Feb. 14 The Friends of the Mary Willis Library annual membership meeting will be held on Thursday, February 14, at 3 p.m., in the meeting room of the library. The program will highlight literature for children. Members are asked to bring a favorite children's book to show or to share with the group. More ...
Bobby Towns (left), a Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) member, spoke to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular weekly meeting on Thursday, January 17, and encouraged members to support and participate in historical events and reenactments such as the upcoming Battle of Kettle Creek celebrati... More ... Amanda McAvoy honored at misc. shower, brunch The Fellowship Hall of Phillips Mill Baptist Church was the scene of a miscellaneous shower and brunch honoring Amanda McAvoy, brideelect of Chris Sanders of Lincolnton, on Saturday, January 12. Hostesses were ladies of the church. More ... Jacob W. Edwards receives Sacrament of Holy Baptism Jacob Williams Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Williams Edwards of Spartanburg, S.C., received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism in a service at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Washington on Wednesday afternoon, December 26. Rev. Denni Moss officiated. More ... A.H. Stephens Park to celebrate birthday of VP this Saturday JOURNAL, Lincolnton, Georgia - November Alexander H. Stephens Park and Historic Site, Crawfordville, will celebrate the 195th birthday of Alexander H. Stephens, vice-president of the Confederacy, on Saturday, February 2. Dr. Marshall P. Waters III of Washington-Wilkes, will be the guest speaker ... More ...
DELTA students in the second through fifth grades at Washington- Wilkes Elementary School were hosts at a Biography Blast for their parents and guests on Thursday, January 24. Students in the second grade class presented wall hangings of important people they had studied. They also made books and... More ... Walker and Wright recognized at ACS for second quarter PAGE 2 THE LINCOLN JOURNAL, Two Wilkes County students have been recognized at Athens Christian School for their academic achievement during the second quarter of the 2007-2008 school year. Taylor Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Walker of Rayle, a fifth grade student, has been named to the he... More ...
For more information go to www.harwelldayinwashington.com When his hometown of Washington honors Ernie Harwell next month, attendees will be treated to an afternoon of baseball fun and excitement based on Harwell's lifetime of achievement. Beginning with a book signing and autograph session, the event will also feature an auction of baseball and sports m... More ...
TWELFTH GRADE HONOR ROLL STUDENTS at Washington- Wilkes Comprehensive High School for the first semester are (listed alphabetically) Joyce Clemmons, Ian Coe, Troy Colvard, Josh Cosby, Tyson Gilland, Katie Haughey, Kim Jenkins, Ashley Kearney, John Lovvorn, Kelley Roberts, Jalissa Walton, and Debra W... More ... Don't Forget The First United Methodist ChurchPre-Kinder Program will hold an open house for interested families on Sunday, February 24, 3-4 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 706-678-7116. . More ...
William Forrest Grant Jr. of Washington was one of 12 new members of the Brewton-Parker College Board of Trustees welcomed to the board at the January 17 meeting in the Hall of Fame Room in the Snooks Student Activities Center on the Mount Vernon campus. More ...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 I hope everyone is well. I have been under the weather for the last week with the fluand have not stuck my head out of the house since Monday of last week. J.W. was sick the week before and he still does not feel well. It lingers on and on. Please be careful. Many other folks have been sick. . More ...
By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 We had a real heart-touching service at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday. We had baptismal service for Angie Myers Mobley and her young daughter, Summer Taylor. It was a real moving service. Afterwards Dr. More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 Well, we missed the snow again and I was looking forward to sitting at the window to watch the snow with a cup of hot chocolate. A few years ago I looked forward to playing in the snow with the kids. It wasn't too many years ago that I ruined a good pizza pan sliding down snowy hills on it. .The T... More ... Tignall Homemakers make plans, appoint officers on January 24 On the very chilly afternoon of Thursday, January 24, the Tignall Homemakers met to plan the year's activities. After the president, Pat Mack, led the pledge of allegiance to the flag, Edna Lamar gave the devotional, reading on the subject of doors and the keys which can open the way to a more fu... More ... Donations add to library collection; don't forget hours, 2:30-5:30 M-S The North Wilkes Library has quite a good collection of books now. Remember the hours are 2:30 to 5:30 Monday through Saturday. Many people have helped with this collection. Those donating so far are Tody Derrick, Billie Ann Smith, Jean Rhodes, David Russell, Ben Long, Marilyn Summerlin, Dr. More ... Mildred Tyler has unexpected visitor in her den This visitor came through the window instead of the door. Mildred Tyler and her little poodle, Misty, were sitting quietly watching TV when all of a sudden she heard an awful noise and when she looked up there was a deer sticking his head through her den window. More ... Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Guests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Joyce Blackburn, Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, Kay Poplin, Juanita and Doug Tyler, Marion Poss, Frances Ogletree, Peggy Shockley, and Joanne Parks. .Mrs. Gertrude Tyler's visitors were Joyce Blackburn, Donnie Echols, Lyan Echols, Doug and Juanita Tyler, Kay Popl... More ... Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends Micki Jones, Eric Young, Henry (Peter) Jones, and Clara Sutton visited Mrs. Nancy Gunby. .The roses in the lobby on the piano were given by the family of William M. Echols. They are beautiful. .Sue Davis and Lois Poss visited Faye Bufford, Mrs. Pete Strother, and Mrs. Lois South. .Karen Radakovitz... More ...
By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 There was a light attendance at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. We had good services and lot of good food at the covered dish meal. .We were happy that Rev. and Mrs. Martin were feeling much better and she had received a good report from her doctor. . More ...
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 Phillips Mill Baptist Church always enjoys having pretty flowers. The nice arrangement Sunday was in loving memory of Mrs. Agnes McAvoy Beard, placed by her children, Mary and Jason Downs. .There are two weddings coming up at Phillips Mill Baptist Church in February and the congregation is invited... More ... www.popecenter.com now online to provide access to facility information Recently undergoing a $2+ million renovation project, The Pope Center, an all-inclusive meeting and special event facility in Washington, has announced the launch of its new website, www.popecenter.com. More ... First United Methodist has full slate of events for study, worship, fellowship during February The First United Methodist Church has announced its schedule of special events to be held during the month of February. An adult study class titled "God In You -- Releasing the Power of the Holy Spirit In Your Life" will be taught by Trevin Burriss on Sunday, February 3, 7-8 p.m. Baby sitting wil... More ...
Staff members of the Wilkes Pre-Release Center pose with the award naming the facility the 2007 Pre-Release Center of the Year. Staff members (l-r) Tim Crook, Debra Jackson, Lisa Safrit, Lt. Karl Fort, Cherelle Wiggs, Deanne Simms, and McArthur Jennings. Facility supervisor Ricky Cobb said that the ... More ... Waters will talk to Historical Foundation about Booth and conspirators this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Marshall P. (Mark) Waters III will be the speaker for the quarterly meeting of the Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation Sunday, February 3. The meeting will be held at the Robert Toombs House at 2:30 p.m. All members and the general public are invited to attend. There is no admission cost.... More ... Lannae tells story of personal battle with ovarian cancer Cathy Lannae, chairman of the Wilkes County 2008 Relay for Life, presented the program for the January meeting of the Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA). The meeting was held January 10 at the Mary Willis Library. More ... CSRA unemployment rate climbs to 5.8% in December 2007 The Georgia Department of Labor reported today that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) rose to 5.8 percent in December, up two-tenths of one percent from 5.6 percent in November. Meanwhile, the state's unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent in December, up four-tenths ... More ... GLSP staff to offer free legal help for seniors Feb. 5 Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Tuesday, February 5, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who is a senior citizen, 60 years of age or older, and has a civil (non-criminal) legal... More ...
Grade level spelling bees were held at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School January 24. Previously the top ten percent of spellers from each grade level had been determined through a written test. Then, those students competed in the grade level competition. More ...
Although Wilkes Co. Superintendent of Schools Joyce Williams is proud of the new high-school/middle-school complex being built, muddy conditions don't allow people to tour the construction just yet. But as these photos reveal, the project is well on its way to being completed by about this time ne... More ... This weekend's big From the Heart' gala is already sold out The Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation Valentine Benefit, "From the Heart," set for Saturday, February 2, is a sellout. The black tie optional gala will get underway at 7 p.m. at the Pope Center on Lexington Avenue. An evening of great entertainment is in store for those who have purchased ticket... More ... Burglary arrest, property recovery lead Jan. arrest reports Wilkes County deputies and investigators, working with Washington police, have arrested a suspected thief and recovered property stolen in several local burglaries. Chief Deputy Mike Sisson said Derrinoff Deron Doubilet, 34, of Wilkes County, was arrested by Lt. Robert Roca of the Washington Poli... More ... |
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