July 19, 2007 RSS feed / News

Homecoming services

Homecoming Services for Harmony Baptist Church will be held Sun., Aug. 5, 2007 at 3 p.m. Rev. F.D. Favor and Springfield Baptist Church in Thomson, will be in charge of the service. Everyone is invited - come and be blessed! Rev. More...

Breast health class

University Health Care System Breast Health Center will sponsor a free breast health class at Lincoln County Health Dept. July 31, 8:30 - 2:45. Register for a chance to win a free gift!!! More...

Soul Revival

Loco Baptist Church invites you to come and join the fun on Sat., July 21, at 7 p.m. Soul Revival will be providing the entertainment for the evening. There will be music for the adults and water fun for the children. More...

Pastor appreciation

Mulberry CME Church will be celebrating Pastor's Appreciation for Rev. Larry Fryer on Sun., July 22, 2007, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker for the occasion will be Dr. Henry Love Whelchel, ITC, Professor Phillips School of Theology, Atlanta, Georgia. More...

Homecoming at Ebenezer

Ebenezer will observe Homecoming Day Sun., Aug. 12 at 10:45 a.m. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor. More...

Immunization clinic

An immunization clinic will be held at the Lincoln County Health Department July 23 - 27 with the following hours: Mon., 8 - 6:30; Tues., 8 - 6:30; Wed., 8 - 4:30; Thurs., 8 - 4:30; Fri., 8 - 4:30. More...

Park pool schedule

A.H. Stephens State Park announces its pool schedule for the remainder of the summer. Beginning on July 19, 2007, the pool will be open Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., closed Mon. - Thurs., until August 1. More...

DIVIDE PERENNIALS

Divide spring- and early-summerflowering perennials after the blooms fade, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Instead of severing the clump in half, try jiggling the roots apart with two sharp spading forks. More...

Services at Solomon

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries of Lincolnton will have services at Solomon Pool #2 in Washington on the fourth Sunday, July 22, at 11 a.m. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy Ware Zellars is pastor. More...

Football camp

Youth Football Camp will be held Mon. - Wed., July 23 - 25, at the Lincoln County Rec. Fields from 9 a.m. - 12 noon, for upcoming third - eighth graders. Cost is $30. Pre-register deadline is July 20. More...

Consumers get answers from Georgia 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: Hammock Stands Recalled by the Algoma Net Co. Due to Fall Hazard. The U.S. More...

TRIM STEMS

To produce the largest flowers, keep the main stems of dahlias free of side shoots, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Allow only the terminal bud to develop in larger varieties. A single stalk is the best. More...

Look to Georgia state park lodges for vacation getaway

Although it feels as if it has just begun, summer will turn into fall before long. The kids will head back to school. The days will again be filled with the routines of busy activities. More...

Mental illness runs in families

Mental illness runs in families and usually close relatives of persons with mental illness are more likely to develop the disease than those who are not related to someone with the illness. More...

Mobile unit at HD

The University Health Care System Mobile Breast Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Dept. on July 31, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please call the health dept. at 706-359-3154 to inquire about services. More...

Donations welcomed

The Lincoln County Food Pantry welcomes contributions. Your donations are tax deductible. You may mail your contributions to: The Lincoln County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 473, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Thank you for your support. More...

GCHS class meeting

Glascock County High School Class of 1988 will meet on July 28, 2007 at 5 p.m. at Brassell Park in Gibson, Ga. to discuss plans for the 20th year activity. All graduates are encouraged to attend. More...

FSA reminds farmers of DCP sign-up deadline

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Teresa Lasseter today announced that farmers and other landowners with base acres and yields have until Aug. More...

Family, Friends Day

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries of Lincolnton will have its Second Annual Family and Friends Day Sun., July 29 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Bishop Jessie Lee Warren of Asheville, N.C. Music will be by Devyne Inspiration of Athens, Ga. More...

Post 597 reopening

Members of Thomas-Lane American Legion Post #597 invites the community to attend the grand re-opening of their facility. The grand opening will kick off with a dance on Sat., July 28 beginning at 9 p.m. More...

Homecoming service

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church will have Homecoming on Sun., Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. Dr. Delcinia M. Jamison of Faith Tabernacle Church will be the guest minister. Everyone is invited. Rev. Walter Clayton is pastor. More...

DHR launches statewide access line to aging network

There is now one single toll-free number that people can call to connect to Georgia's Aging Network and services for seniors. More...

Davis reunion

The annual Davis family reunion will be held Sun., July 22, 2007 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Lincoln Center, Thomson Road (Hwy. 43). Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Paper products, tea and ice will be provided. More...

Library closing

All public libraries in the East Central Georgia Regional Library system will be closed Wed., Aug. 8, for an in-service staff training day. This includes all public libraries in Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, Richmond and Warren counties. More...

Revival services

Mt. Zion Baptist Church will have revival services Thurs., July 19 - Fri., July 20 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker will be Thurs. - Rev. Alvin Rivers of St. Luke Baptist Church and Fri. - Rev. Robert Crawford of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. More...

GFC reports on impact of spring wildfires in Ga.

Georgia Forestry Commission officials have calculated the impact of the spring wildfires in south Georgia, and the results are unlike anything seen in state history. More...

Service time change

Bethany United Methodist Church will hold 9 a.m. Sunday worship service with Sunday School to follow, beginning July 15. We hope you'll join us every Sunday as we worship our Lord Jesus Christ. More...

CCLC to meet

Concerned Citizen of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., July 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Nancy Blount, director of Lincoln County Family Connection. Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of the CCLC. 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...

TOMATO SEX

Tomatoes are self-pollinating. But they still need movement to transfer pollen, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. If it's hot and calm for several days, gently shake plants to assure pollen transfer and fruit set. More...

GeorgiaCare urges Georgians to make informed decisions

After receiving statewide complaints from Medicare beneficiaries about Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, GeorgiaCares is encouraging Georgians to use caution, make informed healthcare decisions, and use the resources of GeorgiaCares. More...

Summer heat effects gardeners as well as gardens

The summer heat and water restrictions seem to affect gardeners and gardens alike: they make us wilt right along with our plants. Naturally, we wish we'd planted more heat- and drought-tolerant plants. More...

Revival services

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church will hold revival services July 30 - Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Bishop Richard Peoples of Faith Outreach Christian Center in Hephzibah, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited. Rev. Walter Clayton is pastor. More...

W-W Little Theater Co. to present 'The Odd Couple'

The Washington Little Theater Company's summer play is the female version of The Odd Couple, often considered Neil Simon's funniest play. More...