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 5:30 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.

GED/Adult classes

Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon. and Tues., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359-5769.

NA meetings

N.A. meetings are held at the Lincoln County Library from 6 - 7 p.m. every Friday. For more information, please call 706-359-5808.

Adult softball reg. Lincoln County Recreation Department is taking team registration for fall league of adult softball. Contact Kathie at 706-359-2236 for more information.

Male chorus anniv.

Tabernacle Baptist Church will celebrate its male chorus anniversary on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 3:00pm. Rev. Ray C. Lewis is pastor.

Choir anniversary Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir will celebrate its anniversary Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Rev. Robert Crawford is pastor.

Barbecue cookoff

The Harlem Complete Count Committee along with the United States Census will present "Everybody Counts Barbecue Cook Off and Sauce Contest" Sat., Sept. 12 at the Harlem United Methodist Church field with live entertainment, vendors, blowups for the kids and good food. Cooking begins at 7 a.m.; music starts at 11 a.m.; judging begins at 3 p.m. and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. with cash prizes to the winners.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall or at www.harlemga.org. For more information, contact Denise Carter or Jerry Campbell at 706-556- 0043.

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department on Sept. 30.

Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department at 359-3154 for more information

4-H Day at UGA

4-H Day at UGA. The Lincoln County Extension office has tickets available for the Nov. 7, 2009 UGA vs. Tennessee Tech football game, cost is $50.

If you are interested in attending this game please come by the extension office at 288 N. Peachtree Street (next to Georgia Power) to purchase your ticket by Wed., Sept. 9. For more information please call 706-359- 3233.

Health challenge

The Lincolnton Health Challenge is a free weight loss and nutrition program offered by Dr. Daryl Wiley. Meetings take place each Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Lincolnton Church of Christ - 1832 Highway 220 W. Classes focus on healthy eating and cooking, nutrition, exercise and are done in a group atmosphere. If you are interested, you can find out more at www.lincolntonchurch.org/health or call 706-401-0384.

Translated sermons

First Assembly of God has begun a new ministry to reach the hispanic community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The sermons are now interpreted via a microphone/ earphone system. Those who do not understand English wear earphones and the service is translated by Ms. Isabel Garrett. Anyone who knows of someone who might benefit from this ministry is asked to call the church office at 706-359-7237.

Revival at Double Branches

Please join us for our revival services at Double Branches Baptist Church beginning Sun., Sept. 13 - Wed., Sept. 16. Dr. John Bryan will be our evangelist. Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Weeknight services at 7 p.m.

Epps fund

A fund for Tyler Epps has been set up at Farmers State Bank. Any contributions may be mailed to P.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Make checks payable to Tyler Epps Fund. Thank you in advance for any contributions and your prayers.

Free flu vaccine

The Emory University Flu project is once again making free flu vaccine available to middle and high school students in Lincoln county.

This vaccine is totally free. Last year we were able to vaccinate more than 100 students in Lincoln county. It is our hope that this year more families will take advantage of this opportunity to protect the health of their families. If families wish to participate all they have to do is go to Health Department, Dr. Williams or Dr. Mason-Woodard and sign up right away. The vaccine will be provided on first come bases until depleted. There is no waiting period and the vaccine is absolutely free.

Bingo is Friday

Bingo is played at the American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, Georgia, every Friday at 7:30 p.m. A snack bar is operated by the Ladies Auxiliary available during bingo. For more information, contact (706) 359-3445.

Youth choir anniversary

The Willie Crew Youth Choir of Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church invites the public to share in their 17th anniversary on Sat., Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Contemporary service

New Hope Baptist Church, Hwy. 220 E., Lincolnton, announces the start of its contemporary service on Sun., Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

PNGC to meet

The Pine Needle Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Lincolnton Club House. Peggy Glover will be hostess and present the program. Interested visitors are welcome. For more information, call 706-359- 4705.

LWREA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 10 at the Lincoln County Public Library. All retired educators are invited to attend.

The IRS also reminds taxpayers the amount of the credit begins to phase out for taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income is more than $75,000 or $150,000 for joint filers. Taxpayers can claim 10 percent of the purchase price up to $8,000, or $4,000 for married individuals filing separately.

IRS.gov provides more information, including guidance for people who bought their first homes in 2008. To learn more about the overall implementation of the Recovery Act, visit www.Recovery.gov.

Two-day event

Tabernacle Baptist Church will host its two day Family and Friends event Sat., Sept. 26, 9 a.m. grill and bake off; judging at 1 p.m. On Sun., Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Rev. Freddie Neal and Harmony Baptist Church will be special guests.

If you are interested in participating in the grill/bake off, contact Katie Gunby at 706-359-7416. Rev. Roy C. Lewis is pastor.

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Guest speaker will be Gerry Purcell, candidate for Insurance Commissioner for the state of Georgia General Election November 2010. If anyone has questions about insurance, come and be heard. Come and be a part of the CCLC.

Pastor's anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor Fred Perriman's fifth anniversary Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Martin and Antioch Baptist Church of Augusta, will be our special guests. The public is invited.

Anniversary celebration

The Deacons and Deaconess of First Baptist Church will celebrate their anniversary Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Smith and Macedonia Baptist Church of Augusta will be in charge of service. Every church is invited. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

Ghost stories wanted

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and the Lincoln County Development Authority are collecting local urban legends and ghost stories. They do ask that all stories are historical and entertaining in nature, involve a supernatural event, and are believed to have a non-fiction origin. These stories will be featured in a Halloween story telling to be held at the Welcome Center October 31, 2009 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, please call (706) 359-7970.

Games broadcasted

Listen to the live broadcast of Lincoln County Football two ways. On the Internet go to www.lincoln countyga.com or tune into cable channel 13 to have the game live (community channel on cable). And the game is archived on the Internet so it can be played again at another time.

TIA/NAACP to meet

The Lincoln County T.I.A./NAACP will meet Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church. The public is invited.

Class of 99 reunion

Lincoln County High School Class of 1999 reunion will be held Oct. 24 at Golf De L. Cost is $20 per person of $40 per couple. Send money to: Chris Smalley, 351 Elm St., Lincolnton, GA 30817 or Catherine Holloway, 269 Sunrise Dr., Lincolnton, GA 30817 by Sept. 25.

Tuesday prayer True Fellowship invites everyone to prayer each Tuesday 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Bishop James Ware is pastor.

Revival at Salem

Salem Baptist Church will have revival services Thurs., Sept. 17 - 20. Rev. Jon Reed, evangelist, will be the guest speaker and Rick Jowers will be leading the music. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each night.

We are looking for an outpouring of God's love and blessings and invited the public to join us. A nursery will be provided.

Class of 74 reunion

The class of 1974 will be celebrating their 35th high school class reunion on Sat., Nov. 28 at Savannah Lakes. If you are planning on attending, please provide a current email or street address by calling Larry Ramsey at 706-513-3513 or emailing him at lramsey@c21larrymiller.com. A letter will be mailed to you with details of the reunion.

Dinner at Post 194

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.

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.

Auxiliary to meet

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will hold its monthly meeting Thurs., Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members are encouraged to attend. Please remember to bring items for the food pantry

AA meeting

There is an Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al Anon meeting being held each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the old Leah Fire Dept station across from Pair of Jacks on Washington Rd. in Leah Georgia.

Doughnut sale

Various LCHS student organizations including FBLA, HOSA, TSA, FCCLA, and SkillsUSA, will be hosting a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser to help fund their activities on Saturday, Sept. 12

If you would like to help support our local students, please stop by Bells, Farmers State Bank, Fast Times or Cliatts Crossing and purchase a box for $6. If you preordered from students, please pick up your order from your chosen location between 8 a.m. and 12 noon. Any orders not picked up by noon will be sold. Doughnuts will also be available for sale at the recreation department, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. before the LCHS softball tournament. Please come out and support!

Fall re-testing

The fall re-testing for the Graduation Test will be held according to the following schedule: Mon., Sept. 14 - language arts; Tues., Sept. 15 - math; Wed., Sept. 16 - science; Thurs., Sept. 17 - social studies.

All tests will begin promptly at 8:15 each morning. Students and others who have not passed all parts of the Graduation Test are urged to participate in the testing.

Further information can be obtained

by calling the school at 706-359-3121

or 359-7327.

Homecoming at Salem

Salem UMC will have Homecoming Sun., Sept. 20, at 11:00 a.m. A covered dish meal will follow the service. Sunday will also start revival that runs through September 22 at 7 p.m. each evening. Rev. C. W. Edwards will be the guest speaker. Were located at the corner of Salem & George McDuffie Road in Thomson, Ga. www.salemumc-thomson.org.

Homecoming at Loco

Loco Baptist Church will have Homecoming services Sun., Sept. 13. Worship starts at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Reviere bringing the message with a barbecue covered dish meal and singing to follow featuring the Southern Song Masters.

SALS to meet

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 194 will meet Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at the post home. All members are encouraged to please attend, this is a new year and we would like to get things going good.

All members need to please pay their dues as soon as possible. All newly elected officers, we need your dues ASAP, please see Michael Wengrow.

Travel ball team

New 13U AA Travel Ball Team starting up out of Lincoln County. Please call 706-401-6476 or 706-699- 0166 for more information.

LCRP to meet

Lincoln County Republican Party will meet Sept. 29. Save the date. Something special is in the works. Details will be published in The Journal.