Wilkes County Casts Ballots in State Primary Runoff
June 16 General Primary Runoff (WILKES COUNTY, Ga.) – Wilkes County voters favored Republican candidates Mike Collins and Burt Jones in the June 16 General Primary Runoff, with election night results showing Republicans turning out in significantly larger numbers than Democrats in the statewide contests on the ballot. In the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate,…
Read MoreCooper Cliatt sentenced on felony charges
LINCOLNTON, Ga. — Former Lincoln County District 3 Commissioner Cooper Cliatt was sentenced in court on June 16 in Lincoln County on charges of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree. The Honorable Judge Neal Dickert, Senior Judge of Superior Court, Toombs Judicial Circuit, presided. Cliatt was sentenced as a first offender, and his negotiated…
Read MoreMcCormick County Council Agenda for June 16
MCCORMICK COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Administration Center 610 South Mine St., McCormick, SC 29835 June 16, 2026 6:00 P.M. A G E N D A CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council to consider the approval of May 19, 2026, meeting minutes. SPEAKER(S): Jamie Hembree, David Loadholt,…
Read MoreWilkes County School Bus Involved in Traffic Accident on N. Butler Street
June 10, 2026 (WILKES COUNTY, Ga.) – A Wilkes County School System bus was involved in a traffic accident on N. Butler Street on the afternoon of June 10, according to statements released by Wilkes County Emergency Services and Wilkes County Schools. Wilkes County Emergency Services reported at 12:59 p.m. that there were no reported…
Read MoreMcCormick County unofficial June 9 Primary Election results
McCormick County Voters Favor Graham, Stumbo in June 9 Primaries McCORMICK, S.C. — McCormick County voters turned out in strong numbers for the June 9, 2026 primary elections, casting ballots in contested Republican and Democratic races for statewide offices and federal seats. According to unofficial election returns released Tuesday evening, Republican voters overwhelmingly backed incumbent…
Read MoreTignall City Council Agenda 6pm June 10
Agenda Council Meeting June 10, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Adopt Minutes 3. Old Business Phone-Wi-Fi-Cameras Installed LMIG LRA Grant – Approved and Received Ball Field Camper Ordinance Fire Department Building WWTP Project Audit Completed Clerk Phone Tremain Luke 4. New Business 06/05/26 Meeting with Carter &; Sloope Lawyer Dog Ordinance Adjournment Next Meeting…
Read MoreWashington City Council Agenda, 6pm June 8
CITY OF WASHINGTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. Edward Pope Conference Center 48B Lexington Avenue Washington, GA 30673 I. Call to Order by Mayor Bruce Bailey II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of May 11, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Committee/Board/Authority Reports…
Read MoreLincoln County June BOC Work Session Agenda
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners P.O. BOX 340 LINCOLNTON, GEORGIA 30817 TELEPHONE: 706-359-4444 / TDD: 1-800-255-0056 FAX: 706-359-472 AGENDA BOC Work Session Commissioner’s Conference Room Tuesday, June 2, 2026 8:30AM 1. Call Meeting to Order Chairman Norman 2. Invocation 3. Eastern Regional Library Annual Agreement Director Ham/Director Parton 4. Hotel-Motel Tax Agreement / Explore Lincoln…
Read MoreWilkes/Lincoln Farm Safety Camp Focuses on Safety Education for Youth
(WILKES COUNTY, Ga) – Youth gathered Thursday, May 28, for the Wilkes/Lincoln Farm Safety Camp at the McGill-Woodruff Ag Center, where campers completed hands-on safety education sessions covering topics including electrical safety, lawn mower safety, boating safety, bus safety, gun safety, fire safety and reptiles.
Read MoreMeet and Greet our new Executive Director June 8
Jerri Powers is a lifelong resident of Washington, Georgia, with a deep commitment to her community. She is an active member of the Presbyterian Church and currently serves as Director of the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. Jerri is passionate about supporting local businesses, strengthening community connections, and uplifting community efforts that provide youth…
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