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These 10 Washington-Wilkes students spent the week of June 23 at Camp Grandview in Jasper. The annual camp is a great opportunity for children ages 7-12 and is sponsored by the Salvation Army and funded by the Rotary Club Optimist Club, the Cornelia Johnson Circle of the First United Methodist Churc... More ... Choose the right primary to vote and confirm address is correct Wilkes County voters need to be mindful of choosing the right primary in which to vote on July 15, said Wilkes County Supervisor of Elections Judge Jim Burton, More ... Contributions still needed for Fourth fireworks display Contributions are still needed for tomorrow's spectacular Fourth of July Celebration here. "We are still fund-raising, and we still need your help," said Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Barnett, "The fireworks happen because of the donations of the people and businesses of Washington-Wilkes. ... 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 ...
The Smith Family Association held its tenth reunion on June 21 and 22. Descendants of J. Belknap and Jane Septima Shank Smith met at the Alexander Stevens State Park in Crawfordville. The association has met outside the immediate Smith home place of Little River in Wilkes County only three times ... 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 ... Unemployment up across CSRA and higher statewide Sta rtting a t The Georgi a D epartment of Labor has reported that the unemployment rate in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) rose to a preliminary 6.2 percent in May, up six-tenths of one percent from a revised 5.6 percent in April. More ... Peers pick Roberts as Greene Academy Teacher of the Year Phil Roberts has been selected by his peers as teacher of the year at Nathaniel Greene Academy in Greene County. Roberts teaches history and social studies. He is a graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and Clemson University and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roberts of Washing... More ...
By BLAIR RIVKIN, in Flagpole It's the kind of town that you usually pass through on your way to a "bigger and better" destination: relics of classic Southern grace, hometown charms, drivers in pick-up trucks who throw up a hand in greeting along the road seem to accompany any sort of road trip through small-town Georgia. More ...
I absolutely love Washington. The amount of history and incredibly stunning architecture in this little town is second to none. If you've never been, its definitely worth the visit. Be sure and see the Mary Willis Library...the first in the state. Absolutely Gorgeous! Here's the city website if a... 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 ... 3 Wilkes students make dean's list at GCSU for spring Three Wilkes County students have been named to the dean's list at Georgia College and State University for the spring semester. They are Lindsay Sherrer of Rayle; Lindley Hall and Krystle Kvalheim of Washington. Announcement of the honor was made by Georgia College and State University Presiden... More ... Walker and Wright noted for academic excellence at ACS Two Wilkes County students have been recognized for their academic achievement during the fourth quarter of the school year at Athens Christian School. Taylor Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Walker of Rayle, a fifth grader, was named to the headmaster's list. 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 ... '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 ...
This beautifully marked female cat would like to be somebody's housecat and a special place in the sun with her own person. She is vaccinated and spayed. Cats like eating at the same time each day and an occasional taste of people food. They like gentle brushing or combing, a play session with th... More ... Tignall News By CAROLYN GAMMON Please call 706-285-2736 We would like to welcome Tony Harris to the neighborhood. Tony bought Mrs. Ida Norman's house on Church Street. He has really been busy cutting down bushes and trees. I understand he is sending Miss Ida pictures or the houses in the stages as he remodels. His brother, Derrick Harris, is his neighb... More ... Lundberg News By SAMILLE SHERRER Please call 706-678-7363 I hope everyone has a happy and safe Fourth of July. I think everybody who attend the fireworks on The Square will really enjoy it. ƒI would like to wish my brother, Philip Huff in Athens, a happy birthday. He will be 75 on July 5. ƒJames and I left on Friday to spend the weekend with hi... More ...
This roving reporter has been out looking for clothes lines. Seeing clothes lines being in use is a dead giveaway that the economy is getting shaky. Evidently the economy is pretty good around here because I have found very few clothes lines. More ... |
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