Christmas at Cedar Rock to be held this weekend
      Christmas at Cedar Rock - an event held at Macedonia United Methodist Church will be held Thurs., Fri., and Sat., Dec. 7 - 9 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. They will have hayrides on wagons with seats and wheel-chair accessible, through Christmas lights, decorated booths and a live nativity scene.
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Wilkes Board of Education names Andrews as Teacher of the Year
      The Wilkes County Board of Education, in its regular November meeting, saluted the school system's Teacher of the Year for 2008, Tiffani Andrews. After opening the meeting, Board Chairman Ricky Callaway gave the floor to Dr. Rosemary Caddell, principal of Washington-Wilkes Primary School. She introduced Tiffani, her husband Ashley, family and friends, and said, "We are so proud to have Mrs.
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Leathersville News
By Mrs. William Bentley
      Lindy Chalker visited in the William Bentley home Friday morning. Our community would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Hunt family in the loss of their loved one the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Timmerman, Miss Erin Timmerman and Derek Cooper were supper guests Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley and attended the football game. Raymond spent the night in the home.
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Loved ones honored with light on 'Tree of Remembrance'
      The Lincoln County Historical Society is honored to sponsor The Tree of Remembrance for 2006. It is a highlight of the season for this community, and its lights will shine throughout the holiday season. The tree is located at the intersection of Peachtree and Main Streets, near the fountain.
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Corps officials will hold public meetings on water management
      The commander of the Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold two public meetings in the upper Savannah River basin to discuss the water management at Lakes Hartwell and Thurmond during the current drought. The Savannah District manages the three reservoirs and the dams that form them.
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James R. Colvin honored at grave marking ceremony
      Members of the Piedmont Chapter Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution recently honored one of their own on November 4, 2006. James R. "Jake" Colvin a native of Lincoln County. A former member and World War II hero, he was honored at a grave marking service conducted by the Sons of the American Revolution. The dedication service was held at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs.
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One Night in Bethlehem opens soon
      A hometown banker becomes a Roman soldier given the task of counting the citizens of Caesar's empire. Young women bravely climb out of a window and onto a second story roof to become herald angels. Dressed in ornate robes, a local clothing manufacturer becomes a king following a brilliant star as he searches for prophecy's fulfillment.
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Consumers get answers from Ga. Department of Agriculture
      Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's hotline at 1-800-282- 5852. Consumer alert recall: The U.S.
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