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June 26, 2008
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Saturday the Wilkes County Cattlemen's Association wrapped up its beef advocacy month by holding a Beef Cook-off at the Washington Farmers Market, with nine cooks competing in the third annual event. Last year's winner, Tony White, again took top honors this year, winning $100 with his Flat Iron ... More...

Candidates for the nonpartisan offices on the ballot for the November election began qualifying at the Wilkes County Courthouse Monday morning, and more are expected by close of qualifying at noon Friday. Wilkes County Supervisor of Elections Judge Jim Burton said several candidates had already q... More...

The annual Washington-Wilkes 4th of July observance will start early and end late, with lots of fun, food, fireworks, and friends, said Tourism Director Ashley Barnett. Some 10,000 people are expected for the big fireworks celebration after dark, but Barnett said that the evening's big show is on... More...


Students from the international training group at the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens visited Kerry McAvoy's treasure-filled shops and garages Tuesday afternoon, getting a look at the old cars, garage signs, tool collections, and other Americana that fills the McAvoy property. More...


It took $4 gas to do it, but it looks like Georgia's drivers are finally slowing down a bit - Georgia State Patrol troopers and local law officers have begun to notice that speeders just aren't speeding like they used to. More...


Three alleged scrap-metal thieves were arrested last Friday when a Wilkes County property owner came home and found the men on his property with a truck loaded with his scrap metal. More...


The Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation will meet Sunday, June 29, to begin planning for the annual Christmas Tour of Homes. The meeting will be held at the Mary Willis Library at 3 p.m. This year the tour will be held on December 12 and 13. An overview of the entire event will be presented b... More...
P aula Fitzgerald took Friday the 13th off from the Sandwich Shop in Downtown Washington to travel to Athens to attend "Football 101 for Women." The event is attended each year by approximately 400 DAWG fans (women only) and is designed to teach the finer points of college football. More...
Ryan Burton writes: "Why is it that every other news paper out there is free to view online, but not the NEWSREPORTER. If you make the paper worth buying then we wouldn't mind spending the money." OUCH! More...
Tyson Gilland (center), signed last week to continue his wrestling career at East Georgia College in Swainsboro under the direction of history professor and Head Wrestling Coach Reid Derr (back left). Gilland was a four-year varsity wrestler for the Washington-Wilkes Tigers where his career record w... More...
A graveside memorial service for Roy Lewis Palmer, 67, of Rayle was held Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Hephzibah Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Allen Danner officiating. He died Tuesday, June 17, in the Medical College of Georgia Medical Center, Augusta. More...
Phillips Mill Baptist Church Vacation Bible School was very successful last week. There was an average of 42 in attendance. Director Charlotte Waller praises the Lord for each and every one who not only was there but supported with prayers and monetary gifts. More...
Tommy and Sara Combs Jackson were honored on their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a cookout at the home of their grandchildren, Kevin and Lori Roth Tucker, in Washington Sunday, May 25. Their anniversary was May 24. The outdoor event was hosted by their children and grandchildren. More...
The descendants of Lawrence and Willie McAvoy will have a family reunion on Sunday, June 29, 1:30 p.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church on the Scull Shoals Road. (The location has been changed because of the heat. More...

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