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Episcopal Women honor Bolton Lunceford
     On Tuesday, June 10, the Episcopal Church Women and friends gathered at the Church of the Mediator for luncheon to honor Bolton Lunceford. The long-time adult literacy and ESL teacher not only taught but mentored her students and their families from the Church of the Mediator's Parish House, working...
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Dustin Cofer graduates from Madison Co. H.S.
      Dustin Cofer graduated from Madison County High School in Danielsville on Friday, May 23, in commencement exercises at The Classic Center in Athens where more than 260 students received their diplomas. Dustin plans to attend South Georgia Tech in Americus where he has been accepted into the Cater...
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Brown reunion held on June 7
      Mr. and Mrs. Graham Smith of Snellville hosted the 11th annual Brown reunion Saturday, June 7, at Pearl Oaks, their country home on Lexington Road in Washington. Everyone brought picnic foods for a most enjoyable bountiful meal.
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Alkeisha Davis receives nursing degree May 15
      Alkeisha Samuels Davis was awarded her Associate in Health Science degree with a major in Nursing from Piedmont Technical College during commencement exercises Thursday, May 15, at Greenwood Civic Center in Greenwood, S.C. Mrs.
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Luncheon at Rider House honors Jessica Eason and attendants
      Jessica Eason was feted at a bridesmaids luncheon Friday, June 6, at The Rider House on Court Street. Hostesses for the occasion were Mary Newsome, India Harris, Vonice Wells and Alicia DeWeese. Miss Eason was lovely in a lime green summer dress.
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Cassidy Barnett celebrates second birthday on June 1
      Cassidy Elizabeth Barnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Barnett, celebrated her second birthday on June 1 and was honored on several occasions. Cassidy had an Abby Cadabby theme party Saturday, May 31, at Mallorysville Baptist Church. The children enjoyed jumping in Cassidy's inflatable jump to...
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W-WCHS Class of 1978 members enjoy 30-year anniversary BBQ
      Many members of the Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School Class of l978 continue to celebrate their 30-year anniversary. Class members and their families traveled to Snellville to attend a barbecue hosted by Shirley Barksdale- Wynn.
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Kelly Dresch guest of honor at surprise birthday celebration
      Kelly Dresch was guest of honor at a surprise birthday celebration Saturday evening, May 31, on the patio at The Fitzpatrick Hotel given by Cyndee Niemann. The buffet and guests' tables were covered in white linens.
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Bowers family holds annual reunion on June 8 in Danburg
      The descendants of Joseph Edward and Lenna Mae Dodd Bowers held their annual family reunion Sunday, June 8, at the home of Steve and Sherri Bowers Dobbs who live on the old Bowers homeplace in Danburg.
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Kiersten D. Brown graduates from Grace Christian K-5
      Kiersten Deleah Brown, daughter of Travis and Tykier Brown of Powder Springs, graduated from the Grace Baptist Christian School K-5 program on Friday, May 16, in Powder Springs. Kiersten graduated with the highest grade point average in her graduating class. Her course load included Bible, handwr...
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Washington Personal Mention
Hannah Batrous guest of honor at bridesmaids luncheon on May 24
      Hannah Batrous was entertained at a bridesmaids luncheon Saturday, May 24, at the Tom C. Blackmon home on Wrightsboro Road. Entertaining for the bride-elect were Pam l Eleanor and Steve Blackmon enjoyed a visit last weekend in Nashville, Tenn., with son, Steve Blackmon Jr.
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Bettye Eubanks Rhodes weds James Travis Armour May 24
      Bettye Eubanks Rhodes and James Travis Armour of Washington were married Saturday, May 24, at fiveo'clock in the afternoon in an outdoor ceremony in the garden at the bridegroom's home on Hudson Drive in Washington. Rev. Jim Newsome of Rayle officiated.
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Laura Baldwin, Wesley Seabolt united in marriage on May 10
      Laura Joann Baldwin and Wesley Neal Seabolt of Augusta were united in marriage in a beautiful outdoor ceremony Saturday, May 10, at three-thirty o'clock in the afternoon at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Waters in Washington. Jim Burton of Washington officiated.
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Maura Jackson celebrates seventh birthday May 24
      Maura Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Jackson, celebrated her 7th birthday Saturday, May 24, with a "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" swim and slumber party. Maura's home was decorated with pink and purple balloons, streamers, confetti and other theme decorations. As Maura's friends arrived, th...
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New Beginnings
      Brennah Logan Collum Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Collum of Rockmart announce the birth of their daughter, Brennah Logan, on Friday, June 6, at Floyd Medical Center in Rome. Brennah weighed 7 lbs. 13.2 ozs. and was 20 inches long. She has a brother, Kiefer, 10, and a sister, Neely, five.
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Angela Denise Ferrell marries Milton Wayne Turner May 22
      Angela Denise Ferrell and Milton Wayne Turner of Bogart exchanged wedding vows Thursday, May 22, in Athens. Judge James McDonald of Athens officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Binns of Athens. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Hazel Turner and the late John L. Small of Wash...
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Helen Dozier, John Clemmons Jr. exchange wedding vows May 10
      McKensie Helen Dozier and John Milton Clemmons Jr. of Crawfordville were united in marriage in a lovely ceremony Saturday, May 10, at four o'clock in the afternoon at Crawfordville Presbyterian Church in Crawfordville. Rev. Todd Clifton of Thomson officiated.
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Washington Personal Mention
      lVisiting from Friday until Tuesday with Marjorie Tyler were her granddaughter-in-law and greatgrandchildren, Lanette Tyler, Jane, Susie and James, of Montgomery, Ala. It was Mrs. Tyler's first meeting with her three-month-old grandson, James.
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Kristyn Norman recognized for science excellence
      Kristyn Norman of Washington has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in science. The Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high school students. The recognition is a prestigious honor.
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Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends
      Zella Bennett visited Miss Mary McClearen. ƒGuests of Mrs. Datez Turmon were Jean Bufford, Kevin Harrison and Ken Harrison. ƒGerald and Lois Ann Norman visited Mrs. Annie Kate Norman. ƒMrs. Bernice McAvoy's visitors were Gail Galbreath, Ronnie McAvoy, Kay Poplin, Joyce Blackburn, Ma...
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LeRoy family meets for reunion June 7 at Fortson home
      The annual reunion of the LeRoy family was held Saturday night, June 7, at the home of Margaret Samuel Fortson. Those present were Boots and Shirley Gunter of Washington; Charles and Betty Langford of Dalton; Norman and Evelyn Fortson of Charlotte, N.C.; Walter LeRoy and Pat Leaptrot of Sealy Mou...
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Bell descendants hold family reunion at Clifford's Grove
      The descendants of Rev. J.C. Bell and Ellen Huff Bell met at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday for their annual family reunion. Many expressed their feelings for being able to come back to where the Bell family started many years ago. After the meal, some gathered at the private Bell cemeter...
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Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends
      Oliver Gill and Patsy Winn visited Mrs. Genelle Gill. ƒFlossie Rhodes and Evelyn Bunch visited Dale Spence and Mrs. Lois Flynt. ƒDoris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt, Mrs. Genelle Gill, and Mrs. Sara Curtis. ƒVisiting Mrs. Pete Strother were Andrea, Hannah and Ben Strother. Mrs. Str...
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Sonny Johnson III to retire June 15 after 41 year career
      Burl "Sonny" Johnson III, after 41 years in the insurance business, has announced his retirement effective June 15, 2008. Johnson started his career in May of 1967 with Gulf Life Insurance Company. Over the years he has worked in all areas of Northeast Georgia, spending the past 18-plus years wit...
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