January 31, 2008 RSS feed / News

Nelson and Gloria Brooks named Citizens of the Year

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. More...

Classic Re-Runs open

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. More...

Chamber calendar

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...

Valentine tickets

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...

LCES names students to honor roll for nine weeks

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...

FBLA members will advance to state competition March 1

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. More...

Boating course

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. More...

Chamber Chatter

"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...

Auxiliary meeting

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. More...

Mister pageant

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. More...

Squadron offers boating course beginning Feb. 15

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. More...

Cruising the Bahama Islands

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...

Residents weigh in on what it takes to be a good president

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...

Community Calendar

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. More...

ACS and McDuffie Regional to sponsor cancer workshop

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-rela More...

Leathersville News

.. 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. More...

Middlebrooks, Franklin celebrate birthdays with movie and pizza party

AG Middlebrooks and Kevon Franklin celebrated their sixteenth and sixth birthdays on Saturday, January 19. Their actual birthday was Thursday, January 17. More...

AMELIA RUTH HALL

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. More...

Aycock wins first place

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. More...

Pediatric evaluation team gives parents peace of mind

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. More...

McAvoy honored with lingerie shower at Burgess home

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. More...

Super Bowl party

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...

Georgia remains in drought despite increase in winter rain

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. More...

Submit events

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...

Valentine retreat

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...

Yard sale Feb. 2

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. More...

Safrit brothers honored on birthdays with parties

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. More...

Fourteen to vie for title of Mr. LCMS

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. More...