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David and Nancy Pund took their Lincoln Journal along on their Mediterranean Cruise. They visited Genoa, Savona, Ischia, and Palermo, in Italy. They went to the city of Tunis in Tunisia, North Africa for some shopping and a show. They also visited Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain where this picture was taken with the Lincoln Journal. Their final stop was in Marsielles, France. The Pund's did some sightseeing, swimming and plenty of sampling of the local foods. Nine members of Mrs. Pund's extended family accompanied them on their trip and a good time was had by all. More ... Samples of fresh jalapenos and salsa grown and produced in Georgia have tested negative for Salmonella. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin made the announcement this afternoon after receiving the results from the Department's food microbiology laboratory. More ... A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to aid the Beggs family. The funds collected will help defray medical expenses associated with the cancer treatment and meet the needs of the Beggs family. Contributions to the Beggs Fund may be made at the bank during regular business hours or by using the night depository. Donations may also be mailed to the bank at P.O. More ... Members of Lincolnton Baptist Church and Morningside Baptist Church traveled to Savannah, Georgia to conduct Vacation Bible School at Savannah Baptist Mission Center. The youth were in charge of all of the classes, music, Bible study, crafts and recreation activities. More ... Army Reserve Pvt. Feletta M. Council has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More ... A free Genealogy and Lineage Workshop sponsored by the GASSAR, the Samuel Elbert Chapter SAR, and the Kettle Creek NSDAR will be conducted at the Mary Willis Library, 204 E. Liberty Street in Washington, GA on August 8th and 9th. More ... August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) is encouraging older adults to get immunized against the flu. The flu season, which typically runs from late fall until March, is responsible for an average of more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths each year in the United States. More ... Two Lincoln County students, Sneed Collins and Tyler Hinson, were among the 271 students named to the Reinhardt College Dean's List for spring semester 2008. A Reinhardt Dean's List student must maintain a 3.5 grade-point average based on successful completion of a minimum of 12 semester credits with no grade less than a B. More ... Arnold and Carol Ridgeway of Lincolnton, Ga. enjoyed their trip to the Grand Canyon this summer. The back drop of the picture is the view from the South Rim of the canyon at the El Tovar Hotel. Accompanying them were Rhon, Vickki and Barhon Carter, the couple's daughter and family. More ... Prune bigleaf or French hydrangeas (H. macrophylla) right after they flower, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More ... Q: Can the Department of Agriculture give me the name of the best pest control company to treat my home for termites? More ... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at J. Strom Thurmond Lake will conduct primitive weapon deer hunts in Bussey Point, located in Lincoln County, Georgia, on select dates September through November 2008. More ... Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) staff will be in Lincoln County to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a firstcome, first-serve basis on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Avenue, Lincolnton. More ... The Democratic Party Primary Election Runoff is set for Tuesday, August 5. The only race on the ballot is that between Vernon Jones and Jim Martin, candidates for the office of United States Senator. More ... Lincoln County was named as one of the 34 additional Georgia counties that have made a commitment to earning "Certified Work Ready Community Status" as a means of driving the state's economic development and ensuring citizens have the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. More ... In order to increase the number of adolescents receiving flu vaccines, Emory University, the Lincoln County Health Department, and local physicians will provide free vaccines to students at LCMS and LCHS this fall. More ... American Legion Post 597 will offer free hair cuts to students attending LCES and LCMS from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, at the post home on Thomas Lane Post Road, off of the Augusta Highway. "In light of the economic crisis facing our country, the Legionnaires wanted to do something to help our community," said Harvey Elam, post commander. More ... |
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