Pre-K registration to be held at BOE office March 17
      Lincoln County Pre-K Registration will be held Wed., March 17, 8 a.m. at the Lincoln County Board of Education Office located at 423 Metasville Rd. Spaces are limited, first come, first served.
More ...

Ga. State Patrol investiages two accidents here
      State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated two traffic crashes during the month of February in Lincoln County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crashes resulted in two injuries.
More ...

LWREA invites high school seniors to apply for honorarium
      High school seniors from Lincoln and Wilkes Counties may apply for an honorarium sponsored by Lincoln- Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA). Students who apply must be planning to attend a college or vocational school for the 2010-2011 academic year and must write a 250-500 word essay on the topic, “The Importance of Furthering My Education.”
More ...

OCA encourages Georgians to become savvy consumers
      As part of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 7 – 13, 2010, the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) encourages all Georgians to become savvy consumers. This year’s theme - Dollars & Sense: Rated “A” for All Ages - highlights the importance of using good consumer sense at every stage of life, from grade school to retirement.
More ...

Between the Bookends
      The Lincoln County Public Library has great books and movies for patrons to take home and enjoy. With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful sunny days with a great book or enjoying a favorite new movie with the family after a few pleasant hours outdoors getting in a little yard work.
More ...

Finally paid off!
      Those Two Sisters owners Cheryl Fox and Susan Harpole held a mortgage burning sale and open house on Saturday, March 6, 2010 featuring storewide discounts and refreshments for all!!
More ...

Activities planned at the MACK
By Linda McClintock
      The Monster Yard Sale to benefit the MACK is this Saturday!! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
More ...

Some T. Marzetti Veggie Dips are being recalled
      Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin alerts consumers to the recall of some T. Marzetti Veggie Dips that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
More ...

Special program honors Gen. Clark
      Elijah Clark State Park hosted a special program honoring Gen. Clark on Sunday, February 14. The event was held in conjunction with activities commemorating the 231st anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Wilkes County.
More ...

Georgia 4-H offers free summer camp
By Sharon Dowdy
University of Georgia
      Georgia 4-H is offering a free summer camp to children who have a parent serving in the military. Operation Purple Camp is designed to help students deal with the stresses involved with having a parent deployed overseas.
More ...

Televised announcements at LCMS
     For the first time ever, morning announcements are being televised at LCMS.
More ...

Consumers get answers from Ga. Department of Agriculture
      Prepared by the Office of Public Affairs Georgia Department of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, Commissioner, www.agr.georgia.gov Q: What is a plumgranny?
More ...

FSA targets funds for SDA individuals who want to operate farms
      The Georgia State Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the availability of $9.5 million in direct loan funds for Socially Disadvantaged (SDA) individuals who want to purchase or operate a family-size farm in fiscal year 2010. In fiscal year 2009, which ended September 30, 2009, Georgia Farm Loan Programs made 116 direct SDA loans totaling more than $7.3 million.
More ...