Wrens News

Hundreds of people are gathering this week for a summer revival in the tabernacle of Mount Moriah Campground in Matthews, Ga., near Wrens.

A FALMOUTH pensioner has had her Meals on Wheels service stopped because of double yellow lines.

The tornados and storms that recently tore through the Louisville, Wrens and Wadley areas left several families without homes.

In case of an emergency, help might be closer than many area residents think. Columbia County officials recently graduated new members of the Community Emergency Response Team, bringing the total membership to ...

Jefferson Energy Cooperative is pleased to announce the recipients of its Jefferson Energy Foundation Scholarship. via WRDW-TV Augusta

“We just went into the closet and started praying, and once we started praying, it's like it went over.”

We go out to Jefferson County, where a major clean-up is also underway. This is the second time, in as many months, Jefferson County has gotten pummeled. via WJBF-TV Augusta

Mr. Williams excels in creating precision tools such as blanking dies, progressive dies, as well as jigs and fixtures. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

“I don't think there's another sport or activity that can come close to that”

They just don't build 'em like they used to. Not since the 1940s have golf course closings surpassed new golf course openings, according to golf industry officials. via Augusta Chronicle

Tonight in Toronto marks the first of many on-stage meetings betwixt beloved Canadian indie-pop monolith the New Pornographers and Texas troubadour troupe Okkervil River , as the two take to the road in tandem ... via Pitchfork

Submitted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Spring has sprung and bird nesting has begun! Species that normally nest in cavities may take up residence in dead trees or birdhouses in your yard. via Dalton Daily Citizen

“National defense should be the number one function of federal government”

'Vagina Monologues' show will benefit shelter Cutno Artist Group will present the play The Vagina Monologues at 7:30 tonight at the Cutno Dance Center, 739 Greene St. via Augusta Chronicle Online

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Richard Komich and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hawes Dallas, of Thomson, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Joy Dallas, to Carson Douglas McElheney, son of Mr. via The McDuffie Mirror

“This says a lot. "This is what this country is all about, people coming and helping in a time of need.”

A convoy of more than 100 Bulloch County volunteers traveled Saturday to Effingham County, joining others from across Southeast Georgia to help residents recover from tornado damage which occurred during a ... via Statesboro Herald

“I told her, 'No, baby, we have to take it a day at a time.' ”

All over Wrens on Sunday morning, citizens awoke to the sound of chain saws. The cleanup of the debris left by the touchdown of a Saturday evening tornado began almost immediately after the storm passed. via Augusta Chronicle

“We're going to look at how our federal programs will be able to apply to assist them.”

State and federal emergency management officials are in Jefferson County, getting a first-hand look at the damage the tornado left behind. via WJBF-TV Augusta

A physician was spared prison time Tuesday, partly because of his age and his forfeiture of $200,000 to the government for prescribing narcotics without valid medical reasons. via Augusta Chronicle Online

The Augusta Red Cross is continuing to provide assistance to the people affected by the damage from severe weather that passed through our area Saturday night. via WRDW-TV Augusta

A Columbia County Emergency Management 'Mobile Command Center' is in Jefferson County, assisting with the emergency response there. via News 12 WRDW

“All the sadness we're feeling about Brian's not being able to tour with us for the foreseeable future is outweighed by our happiness for him and his family.”

Okkervil River photo by Akmal Naim Big doings in camp Okkervil River . Tonight at the Austin Music Awards , taking place at the Austin Music Hall, they'll play backing band for the legendary Roky Erickson . via Pitchfork

“I've been in touch with a few suppliers”

"WHEN ya got one of these liddle guys ya can get in anywhere," drawled Melbourne-born Oscar winner Eva Orner on radio yesterday after partying into the wee hours in Hollywood. via The Age