April 26, 2007 RSS feed / News

EPD director tightens outdoor watering schedule in state

The director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has declared a level two drought response statewide, permitting outdoor watering only in the morning on designated days. More...

McCormick Lions Club to host golf tournament May 2

The McCormick County Lions Club will hold its annual golf tournament on Wed., May 2, at Hickory Knob State Park. The format will be Captain's Choice/Shotgun Start at 1:30 p.m. More...

Meet Tom Poland

An Afternoon with an author, sponsored by Lincoln County Friends of the Library, will be held Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2 p.m. at the library. More...

Caddell, Callaway are guest speakers at CCLC meeting

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County (CCLC) met at the library in Lincolnton on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. They always meet the third Thursday of the month at the library. More...

Magnets for sale

The Lincolnton/Lincoln County Ladies Firefighting Auxiliary are selling the cool, trendy firefighting magnets that can go on your vehicle, refrigerator, or anywhere a magnet will stick! We are also selling the address signs that go in your yard. More...

Contestants wanted

We are searching for the Miss Relay for life pageant participants, if you know of anyone who would participate please contact Stella Crosby at 706-359-2817. Thanks a million. (Judging will be done this year not just applause). More...

ATA sharing agreement to enhance conservation program analysis, delivery

Officials with USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced recently a new formal inter-agency data sharing effort that allows the agencies to better measure and document conservation program benefits More...

Free aerobics class

Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hwy. 220 W., will offer free aerobics classes every Monday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. You don't have to be a member to attend the classes. Rev. DaNang A. Rockett is pastor. More...

Survey shows 2006 teenage drug use continued to decline

During 2006, alcohol and illicit drug use by American teenagers continued a decade-long decline. Yet adolescent abuse of prescription drugs remains relatively high. More...

Career makeovers becoming more frequent in job market

It was just a few years ago that resumes with more than three or four job listings were often moved to the bottom of the pile. A "Job Hopper" may have been a good worker, however, their resume gave unintentional warning signals. More...

Candidate forum

The democratic party will present a forum at The Lincoln Center on May 7 at 7 p.m. for candidates who are running for U.S. Congress, 10th District. The public is invited. More...

Men's retreat to be held in May

Time is fast approaching for the 3rd annual Lincoln County Christian Men's retreat. This year's retreat is being held May 4 - 6th at Camp Daniel Marshall in Lincolnton. The retreat is a non-denominational event open to all men. More...

Space available for Pre-K program

The Lincoln County Georgia Pre- K Program has spaces available at this time for the 2006-07 school year. Children must have been 4 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2006, and children may attend who are 5 years of age. More...

Leathersville News

.. Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Stanley of San Antonio, Texas, Jimmy Story of Pompey, Maryland and Barney Bentley visited in the William Bentley home Tuesday afternoon. .. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lagroon of McCormick visited Mrs. More...

Women's campout

Women's Instructed Campout will be held at Mistletoe State Park April 27 - 28 for girls of all ages, (8-80) who would love to learn to camp, but don't know how to begin. Girls under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. More...

Donate vehicles to the Kidney Foundation of Ga.

Tired of being sacked by costly automobile repairs? Make the call. Donate your vehicle - running or not - to the Kidney Foundation of Georgia's year-round Kidney Cars program. The process is simple. All you need to do is call 1-800-455-CARS (2277). More...

Frost bite can be repaired in Georgia landscapes

An early spring arrived in Georgia, coaxing blooms from their buds. But was a cruel hoax. An Easter freeze left the beautiful blooms burned, black or blemished. More...

TIA Helping Hand

The original Clothes Closet, located on Firetower Rd., has reopened, now as T.I.A. Community Helping Hand. All proceeds will go toward the Lincoln County Food Pantry and emergency needs of the community, 50/ 50. More...

Directors meeting

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting Wed., April 25, 2007, 4:00 p.m. More...

Lifeguard training

The American Red Cross of Augusta will have a Lifeguard Training Course from May 1 - 7. Training will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 898 Weinberger Way and are as follows: May 1 - 4, 4 - 8 p.m.; May 5, 9 a.m. More...

Consumers get answers from Ga. Dept. 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. More...

Jazz concert

The Augusta State University Conservatory Jazz Band, under the direction of Dr. John D. Bradley, invites the public to an evening of Big Band Jazz on Sat., April 28, 7:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. Admission is free. More...

Georgia to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 12

Grab the binoculars and head outdoors for some of the most outstanding bird watching opportunities available in Georgia this spring and summer. More...