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GED/Adult classes Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Wed., from 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359-5769. More ... The American Cancer Society and McDuffie County Regional Medical Center have partnered to offer "Look Good...Feel Better" sessions, a free, hands-on group workshop dedicated to helping female cancer patients cope with and combat the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. More ... Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan (left), President of the National Auxiliary toured the VA hospitals and the Georgia War Nursing Home in Augusta on January 14. During the luncheon held at Unit 192 in Evans, ladies from Unit 194 presented her with Amish Porcelain Dolls. Pictured with her are (Lr): Sharon Cadden, Unit 194 vice president; Rita Hussey, 11th District historian and Brandie Masserant, Unit 194 member. More ... Gloria and Nelson Brooks were named "Citizens of the Year - 2007" by the Lincoln County Historical Society at the Annual Fellowship Dinner Meeting on January 5, 2008, at the Groves-May House. Mrs. Mobley Ross, Committee Chairman, made the announcement and presented the couple with an engraved plaque. More ... .. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Abel visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Tuesday morning. .. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey of Elberton visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley and Mrs. Irene Bailey on Tuesday. .. Ken Bowers and Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley visited Mrs. Irene Bailey on Friday. More ... AG Middlebrooks and Kevon Franklin celebrated their sixteenth and sixth birthdays on Saturday, January 19. Their actual birthday was Thursday, January 17. Kevon enjoyed friends and family at Chuck E Cheese and AG celebrated with friends with a night at the movies. More ... Classic Re-Runs is a non profit clothes shop specializing in good quality, lightly worn clothes for all sizes. They also have household items, dishes and what-knots. All money is used exclusively for Lincoln County Citizens. Donations are tax deductible. More ... Check out your community calendar at the chamber's website www.lincolncountyga.org. Click on news and events and master calendar. The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce will no longer e-mail a community calendar. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hall of Washington announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Ruth, on Monday, January 14, at University Hospital in Augusta. Amelia weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Eddie Harper Jr. of Lincolnton and Mrs. Debra Harper of Jasper. Maternal great-grandparents are Mrs. More ... Valentine tickets are being sold by Gym Frogs Gymnastics students to raise money for mats. Try your chance at winning a night's stay at the Partridge Inn, a meal at Macaroni Grill, movie tickets and spa treatment! Call 706-359-1033 for details. More ... Ivie Aycock competed in the 15th Annual Moo Moo Classic in Sylvania this past weeked. She won first place in the Cloverleaf Showmanship and received second place in the weight class with her steer. Ivie is the daugher of Jason and Donna Aycock and the granddaughter of Bill and Sue Ashmore. Pictured with Ivie (holding her silver engraved buklet) is her 1300 lb. steer "Shamoo." More ... Lincoln County Elementary School is proud to announce the following students were named to the All A Honor Roll for the second nine weeks. More ... Lincoln County High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) had 24 competitors compete in 33 events on Wednesday, January 23rd at the FBLA Region Competition in Swainsboro, GA agains 18 other schools. LCHS received 18 medals during the awards ceremony lead by Janelle Dukes, FBLA Region IV Vice President. More ... The MCG Children's Medical Center is offering a new service that should go a long way toward easing the fears parents face when their child is hospitalized. The Pediatric Evaluation Team, or PET, is a multidisciplinary group of health care providers that parents can call to their child's bedside to provide a rapid evaluation of the child's condition. More ... Amanda McAvoy, bride elect to Christopher Sanders of Lincolnton was honored with a lingerie shower on Saturday afternoon, January 26, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Burgess in Lincolnton, Georgia. Guests included friends and family of Chris & Amanda. Also present were the prospective bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Darryl Sanders, and the bride-elect's mother, Mrs. More ... The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron will be offering boating course Feb. 15 - 26 consisting of four consecutive Friday and Tuesday afternoon sessions from 2 - 5 p.m. at the McCormick Public Library located at 201 Railroad Avenue, in McCormick, S.C. More ... Super Bowl party! Sun., Feb. 3 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194. For more information call 706-359-3445. More ... "A penny for your thoughts' - Have we ever given a thought to the penny? Recently, I've begun collecting pennies regardless of its position - heads or tails - I pick up pennies when I see them. More ... Winter rains have been a welcomed sight for Georgians tired of dealing with the drought that started in March 2006. Unfortunately, drought conditions persist across much of the state, and will likely continue. The area north and west of the Chattahoochee River is in exceptional drought. More ... The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will have its monthly meeting Thurs., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. Please remember to bring the following items for the Food Pantry: cream or whole kernel corn and canned tomatoes. More ... The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to submit their next community event at www.lincoln countyga.org. Simply click on news and events and event submission. More ... The third annual Mister Lincoln County Middle School contest and the first annual Mister Lincoln County High School contest is scheduled for Mon., Feb. 4 in the school auditorium. Applications can be picked up in both the middle and high school offices. Application deadline is Fri., Jan. 18. Entry fee is $30. Late deadline is Tues., Jan. 22. Late entry fee is $40. More ... A Valentine Retreat will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sat., Feb. 9 at 9:30 a.m. A good program is planned and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Robert Crawford is pastor. More ... The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron will be offering The Squadron Boating Course in February consisting of four consecutive Friday and Tuesday afternoon sessions from 2 - 5 p.m. Classes will begin on Fri., Feb. 15 continuing on Feb. 19, 22, and 26. Classes will be held at the Mc- Cormick Public Library located at 201 Railroad Avenue, in McCormick, S.C. More ... A yard sale to raise money for the Relay for Life will be held at Martin's Crossroads Church Fellowship Hall, Hwy. 220 and Double Branches Rd., on Sat., Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. They will have household items, old wooden windows and doors and lots more. More ... Cruising into the new year, Barbara Lee, Matt, Keith, Alli, and Mandy Etheridge enjoy the warmth of the sunny Bahama Islands during a cruise in early January. More ... Wyatt and Oakley Safrit, sons of Chad and Lisa Safrit, celebrated their birthdays on several occasions. Wyatt was 11 years old on January 4 and Oakley was two on December 30. Oakley celebrated on his birthday with family and friends. Everyone enjoyed his John Deere birthday cake with meatballs, shrimp, pasta salad, chips and dip and CapriSuns. More ... Georgians are preparing to cast their ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary set for Tuesday, February 5. The primary marks the state's first step in making its voice heard in the election of the 44th president of the United States. More ... The third annual Mr. LCMS Contest will take place on Monday, February 4, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Melynda Poss is set to serve as the emcee for the occasion. In addition to Mr. LCMS, judges will select a grade winner as well as first and second-place runners-up for each grade. More ... |
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