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Christmas Tour planning starts at foundation's Sunday meeting 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 ...
She is called Duffie , this young, affectionate, gentle dog. She would be an easy to care for good little companion. Call the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678-CATS, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Visit at 358 Brown Drive. The animal shelter is still in need of dog and puppy food and canned cat food. More ... Auditions set July 1 for WLTCo's next theater production Auditions will be held for the Washington Little Theater's performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Tuesday, July 1, from 6-7 p.m. at the Church of the Mediator parish house directly behind the church. There are parts available for eight mature actors, five males and three females. All serious... More ... Bookmobile is set to make county rounds all through month The Bartram Trail Regional Library Bookmobile based at the Mary Willis Library, Washington, will be making its rounds in Wilkes County during July at the following locations and times. More ...
Beth Miller with the Mary Willis Library Children's Summer Reading Program presented the program at the monthly lunch meeting of the Optimist Club of Washington on Tuesday, June 10. The meeting was held at Down Under Restaurant in the Fitzpatrick Hotel. Miller distributed brochures about the summer ... More ... W-W Parks and Rec offers summer lunches, activities The Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Commission in cooperation with the Wilkes County Community Partnership announces the sponsorship of the Bright from the Start -- DECAL Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. More ...
Dr. Joe Harris and Blake Thompson of Washington, and Laura Higginbotham of Elberton, were the guest speakers for the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, June 24. All discussed the need within the community for transportation for those that are in need. More ... Library plans events for vacation reading, crafts workshops The Vacation Reading Club is continuing at the Mary Willis Library with a variety of activities scheduled for the next few weeks. There will be a crafts workshop at 10 a.m. on June 26. Children will paint ladybug banks. Spaces are limited. More ...
Emory McAvoy, a member of the Thomson High School FFA, received the Georgia Star in Agricultural Placement Award as well as his state FFA degree at the 80th Georgia FFA state convention. Both are the highest individual awards presented at the state level. More ... GSP troopers will start campaign to crack down on DUI thru July 4 Georgia State Troopers along with officers from the Georgia Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance and Capitol Police divisions will team with law enforcement officers from local police and sheriffs' departments across Georgia for Operation Zero Tolerance, Georgia's high visibility... More ...
The eleventh annual Independence Day Parade will leave Fort Washington Park at 8:00 a.m. on July 4. Following the parade a short program will be held at the park. Walkers, bicycles, strollers, wagons, pets, and scooters will be all decked out in red, white, and blue and will be vying for prizes f... More ... Legal fireworks still need close adult supervision, Georgia insurance commissioner Oxendine says While sparklers and similar nonexplosive fireworks are legal in Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine is urging citizens to use extreme caution to avoid injuries and fires when using fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. More ... Fitzpatrick Hotel, Sophie's offer authentic Starbucks Coffee here The Fitzpatrick Hotel and Sophie's have announced that they can now offer their guests and customers authentic Starbucks Coffee through the "We Proudly Brew" program. More ... Jennifer Lindsey is named to spring's Deans List at SCAD Jennifer Lindsey of Washington has been named to the dean's list at the Savannah College of Art and Design for the spring quarter. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the dean's list. More ...
Representing the TJ & Friends Foundation, Laurie Higginbotham (center, right) and Mike Webb (center, left) spoke to the Washington Rotary Club about the organization's fund-raising efforts to benefit the victims of cancer. They explained that TJ & Friends is for residents of seven neighboring counti... More ... Watch for children's safety during summer activities By Martha R. Partridge Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, UGA Cooperative Extension Summertime is here! School is out and funtime begins with children participating in more sun-loving activities. Unfortunately, this is also a time of year when there are some special safety risks for children. Here are a few precautions to keep your child safe in the summer sun and around the poo... More ... Thornton speaks to Xi Delta Tau at meeting June 16 The Xi Delta Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met June 16 in the Conference Room at the Mary Willis Library. Lauren Robb served as hostess and also presented the program and speaker, Faye Thornton of the local McDonald's. Mrs. Thornton spoke to the group about the Ronald McDonald House, noting ther... More ... 'Dig History!' will let kids 11 to 17 study, explore archaeology The Ark of the Covenant, Crystal Skulls, Mummies, Tombs, and Temples, (but not dinosaurs) - are all part of the fabulously fascinating science of archaeology. If your older child or teen is fascinated by these things and by Indiana Jones then "Dig History!" is just the summer program you are look... More ...
Reba is a gentle, friendly little dog. She is vaccinated and spayed. She would be a good little dog for a family or a companion. Call the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter at 706-678-CATS, or visit at 358 Brown Drive. A pet can prolong your life. More ... LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WILKES COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Mary L. Cobb, Plaintiff vs. THEODORE COBB, Defendant CIVIL ACTION NO. More ... Aonia News By SHERRY W. NEWSOME Please call 706-678-2898 I had dinner with my parents Sunday in Lincoln County. My brother, Garnett Wallace, visited as well as my sister and her husband, Nan and Richard Mitchell Goff of McCormick. My dad had to go in earlier for his blood transfusions. He had a fall and has a really bad arm with skin tears and bruising.... More ...
By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 Sometimes kids grow up when they go to Bible School and are away from mama for the first time. At Tignall Baptist Church Vacation Bible School there was a little boy who marched in the first day with a diaper in one hand and a sippy cup in the other. Boy, he showed his independence! Bible School a... More ... Lundberg News By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 Some are on vacation and others were sick, so attendance was down at services at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Sunday. Both of our pianists were absent. Rev. Martin led the singing without music and did a good job. He also preached a good message from Matthew 16:13-18 with verse 18 as the key ve... More ... T yrone News By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657 Phillips Mill Baptist Church is looking forward to our annual homecoming day just six weeks away. It's still the second Sunday in August which is easy to remember. This year that will be August 10. We hope all members, former members, and interested friends will feel welcome to take part. Revival ... More ... Thanks to helpers who worked in heat to improve library A special thanks to Almond Standard, Layton Harris, Ben Long, Bill Savage, Benjie Hodges, and Benjamin Hodges for installing the insulation in the North Wilkes Museum and Library. We appreciate you giving your time to work in the heat to improve the building and protect our artifacts. We are grat... More ...
The North Wilkes Library is looking for children to participate in the summer program for the week of July 21-27, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Please call Sherri Bowers at 706-285-2458; Becky Dixon at 706-285-2155; or Carolyn Gammon at 706-285-2736. This is going to be a fun and learning experienc... More ...
For the second consecutive year, Lafayette Manor Inn has earned the highly recognized AAA Three Diamond rating for both its lodging and its dining facilities. "Only properties that meet the strict quality criteria required to become AAA Approved receive a AAA Diamond rating," said Michael Petrone... More ... Keep an eye on tomato salmonella outbreak through FDA website By Martha R. Partridge UGA Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent This is the time of year we usually enjoy tomatoes at my house but this year is a little different. Since we didn't plant as early as years gone by our harvest is yet to come. There aren't any tomatoes on the counter top waiting to ripen for now. And I cannot tell you how long it has been since I... More ...
By Bonnie Boatwright Call 274-3264 Sardis Baptist Church had a good service Sunday morning. The music was directed by Joyce Fry. Rev. Jim Newsome gave the children their message at the altar with prayer. Afterwards they went to children's church in the annex with Trey Berry. The Lord's Supper was observed in the sanctuary with Bibl... More ... |
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