Community Calendar

No Scrabble in May

The Scrabble Club which meets at the library will not meet in May because the books from the book sale will still be on display in the annex. Then the next Sunday is Mother's Day. We'll start up again in June. See you June 1!

Society to meet

There will be a Lincoln County Historical Society meeting on May 7th at 12:00 p.m. at the historical park in the Groves-May house.

Promotion ceremony

The Eleventh Annual Eighth-grade Promotion Ceremony will be held Tues., May 20th, 7 p.m. in the Lincoln County Middle School/High School gymnasium.

The program will feature addresses given by the students with the highest averages in the class and the presentation of academic achievement awards.

Parents of eighth grade students interested in their child participating in the ceremony need to call the school at 706-359-3069 by Friday, May 9.

Planning meetings

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold all its regularly scheduled meetings in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room located at 107 Perryman Avenue unless otherwise advertised. The meeting dates are: May 5; June 9; July 7; Aug. 11; Sept. 8; Oct. 6; Nov. 10; Dec. 8.

Fund set up

A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to aid The Beggs Family.

The funds collected will help defray medical expenses 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. Box 99, Lincolnton, Georgia, 30817. Please remember to write " Lyndsie Beggs Fund" on the envelope.

For more information about the fund, contact Farmers State Bank at (706) 359-3131.

Yard sale Sat.

Morningside Baptist Church will host a yard sale May 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit youth mission trip.

Pre-K opening

Lincoln County Pre-K Program has an opening for 2007-08 school year and is accepting new applications. If you are interested please contact Mollie Wagoner, Pre-K Resource Coordinator, by phoning 706-359- 5244 for more information. A child must have been 4 years of age by September 1, 2007 and a resident of Lincoln County.

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.

Board of elections meetings

The regular meetings of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will be held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Board of Elections, The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga. Any changes to the scheduled dates or alternate dates for meetings occurring on holidays will be posted.

Dinner served

Dinner served at American Legion Post 194 every Wed. night at 6:30 p.m. and Fri. at 7 p.m. Wednesday's menu changes weekly. Every Friday is steak night. A large variety salad bar, shrimp cocktail, baked potato, bread, dessert and ice tea are included with steak. Come out and join us for a delicious meal.

Semi-annual book sale

FOL's first semi-annual book sale is scheduled for April 28 through May 3 at the Lincoln County Library. Several thousand books will be displayed both outside and in the Dova Partridge Annex during the week. Prices range from 25 cents to $1.00. Come stock up!

Class info. need

Attention Lincoln County High School Class of 1989. We need your contact information ASAP. Plans are being made so that we can meet to make plans for our 20th class reunion. Please email us at lincolnclass of1989@yahoo.com with your name, address, phone number and email address.

Society events The Lincoln County Historical Society will have its May meeting on May 7, 2008 at noon. A covered dish lunch is planned.

Grandkids Day is scheduled for June 18, 2008. That will be after school is out and vacations are complete. You know how busy kids are these days so get on their calenders now. A hot dog lunch, games, report card recognition, demonstrations and much more are planned. Last years Grandkids Day was a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Details will be published in The Journal.

Seeking ads

The 2009 Lincoln County School System yearbook, The Panorama, has a chance to make history as the first all-color yearbook. In the past, the yearbook has had 18 color pages, and the rest were black and white. However, with the support of the community, this year's book will preserve the 2008-2009 school year memories in full color.

The staff of The Panorama appreciates the businesses, churches and individuals who have already purchased ads. The group is excited to report that your ad will be in eyecatching color.

For those who have not yet purchased an ad, but would like to be part of this history-making publication by buying an ad, please telephone the LCHS main office at 706-359- 3121. Leave your name and number, and a yearbook staff member will stop by and show you the great, colorful advertisement possibilities available to you.

Men and Women's Day

Ebenezer Baptist Church will host its annual Men and Women's Day program 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Rev. Harrison and the White Rock Baptist Church will be the special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Perriman, pastor.

Church anniversary

New Tabernacle Baptist Church family will celebrate its church anniversary at 3 p.m., May 18. Rev. James McIver and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Rayle will be guests. Please note that Sunday School and morning service are cancelled that Sunday. The following week, the church will host a threenight "closet cleaning" revival. All area churches, family and friends are invited. Rev. Matthew Harden, pastor.

Spirit camp

2008 Cheer Devil Spirit Camp is scheduled for May 27-May 30 at Buddy Bufford Field. For more information, contact Britt McKinney at 706-359-3121.

VBS at LBC

Lincolnton Baptist Church will host an End of School Block Party/VBS Kickoff, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 31 for kids in K5- sixth grade. We will have Jumpin' Beans Inflateables, games, prize drawings and a hot dog lunch. Outrigger Island Vacation Bible School will begin Sun., June 1 through Thurs., June 5, 7-9 p.m. nightly.

Fund set up

A special bank account has been set up at Farmers State Bank to benefit Lou McKellar and her daughter, Kelli, whose house burned during a recent move. Insurance had not yet been transferred to the new house, and smoke damage was extensive. Donations may be mailed to: Farmers State Bank, P.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

Revival services

First Baptist Church of Lincolnton is planning revival services for May 19-22, 7:30 nightly, with Rev. Daravious Cullars and Rev. Charles Lacy from Mt. Nebo Baptist Church of Washington. Everyone is invited. Rev. Dennis Quinn, pastor.

Discounted tickets

4-H has discounted Six Flags tickets available at the Lincoln County Extension Office 288 N. Peachtree Street (next to Georgia Power). Gate price: $49.99 plus tax; 4-H price: $27.00 Help Support 4-H - buy your Six Flags Tickets here!

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.

All donations are welcome, we will pick up. Your donations are appreciated. Hours of operation are: Thurs., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-7838 or 706-359-7345.

Golf tourney

Harry's Lounge and Restaurant is hosting its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Hickory Knob Golf Course on Sat., May 17. Format is Captain's Choice with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., and dinner and awards following the tournament at Harry's.

Entry fee is $50 per person; extra dinner tickets are $10. Call Harry's at (706) 443-5947 to register or for more information. Net proceeds for this fun benefit are split between the Humane Society of McCormick County and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in memory of Harold "Pudge" Geiselman. Last year each benefit received $2,500 from the tournament. For more information on HSMC, call (864)443-3379 and for the spay/neuter program (864)391- 2FIX. The number for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is (866)227-5419.

Class info needed

Attention: Lincoln County High School Class of 1989. Plans are being made now for our 20-year class reunion. Your contact information is needed as soon as possible. Please email your name, address, telephone number and email address to lincolnclassof1989@yahoo.com.

Block Party/VBS

Lincolnton Baptist Church will host an End of School Block Party/VBS Kickoff 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., May 31 for kids in K-5 - 6th grade. We will have Jump'n Beans Inflateables, games, prize drawings, and a hotdog lunch. Outrigger Island Vacation Bible School will be 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sun., June 1 through Thurs., June 5, 7 - 9 p.m.

Reunion planning

The Class of 1994 is in the process of planning a 15 year class reunion. Contact information is lchs94@ yahoo.com

Zoning meeting

The next meeting Lincoln County Planning and Zoning meeting will be held Monday, May 5. The April 7 meeting was cancelled.

Anniversary observance

Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 135th Anniversary Observance at 2 p.m., Sun., May 18. Rev. Seymour Harrison, pastor of White Rock Baptist Church will be the guest minister. Willie J. White, pastor.

Park activities

The Lewis Family Homecoming & Bluegrass Festival will be held May 1-3 at Elijah Clark State Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy three days of down home bluegrass music.

Lucy Nell will be giving a demonstration on spinning and weaving at the museum on Saturday, May 3. Stop by and pay her a visit.

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.

Fish fry May 3

Beulah Baptist Church, N. Hwy. 79, is hosting a Fish Fry with all the trimmings at 6 p.m., Sat., May 3. Donations will be taken to benefit the church's building fund.

SALS to meet

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will meet at 7:30 p.m., May 13 at the Post Home. All members are needed. This is the election of officers for the 2008-2009 year.

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.

Republican qualifying

Those considering running for office in Lincoln County as Republicans should note that qualifying for those races will be conducted April 28 through May 2 at 2957 Maxim Road. Hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. - noon, Friday. There will be no notary or copy machine available at this location. Forms may be picked up in advance at the Lincoln County Board of Elections or by calling Nelson Brooks at 706-318-6578.

Revival services

Ebenezer Baptist Church will host revival services at 7:30 p.m., May 5- 7, nightly. Rev. Favors, pastor of Springfield Baptist Church, is the scheduled guest minister. Rev. Perriman is pastor.