Local author and hometown boy, Joe W. Rowland, published his first book, When I was a Boy, in 2002. It is a compilation of remembrances and memoirs of growing up in Wrightsville during the Depression. Originally published in a local newspaper, Joe Rowland’s collection of stories about growing up in Wrightsville during the 1930′s and 1940′s, is sure to captivate and entertain you.

His second book, a novel, was published in 2009.  Timidity, spins a spell-binding tale of murder, intrigue and retribution in rural Georgia.

Joe Rowland’s books may be purchased from the author. The price is $18 each, which includes sales tax and shipping. Please contact the author at:

P.O. Box 227
Wrightsville, GA 31096

The commemorative banners that hung on Wrightsville’s lampposts during Johnson County’s 150 birthday celebration (2008) are now on sale for $20 each. Besides being a nice keepsake, the banners will make great wall hangings. Please leave a message at the Better Hometown Office (864-0048) to reserve yours. They are going fast…only twenty-five in all!

Tour the historic homes near downtown Wrightsville on our Internet Tour:
http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/walkingtour/index.htm

Address of the new blog representing Donald Smith’s From Days Gone By:

Follow the Wrightsville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook

The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has new guidelines for the use of the Chamber sign in downtown Wrightsville. Click here for an update.

The Johnson County Commission has provided for the W & T Depot to be rented for family and community events by the Better Hometown organization. To reserve a date, simply fill out the application and return it to the Better Hometown Director at the Depot.

The Wrightsville-Johnson County Emergency Management Agency is trying to reach as many citizens as possible to notify them of the addition of the Emergency Notification System to the county. The system will call all submitted phone numbers to warn of impending danger. Receiving advanced warnings of impending danger such as natural disasters, hazardous material spills and other public safety issues, will provide a safety net and better protection for Johnson County citizens. 

All citizens within Johnson County are urged to access the following web page in order to be forewarned of Official Watches, Warnings, Advisories and Bulletins.   https://login.coderedweb.com/codereddataentry/Default.aspx?groupid=heM%2bRunT%2feZRDWDsl5by2g%3d%3d If Internet access is not available for signup, citizens may contact either City Hall (864-3303) or the the Johnson County Commission (864-3388). 

Thanks to the diligence of Better Hometown and the Chamber of Commerce donations have been secured  to insure the inclusion of Wrightsville on the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trail. Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails divides the state into six regions, each designating an area or major event from Georgia’s “Civil War era.”  The “Atlanta Campaign” and “March to the Sea” were Georgia’s two most significant Civil War “events.”  Thus these two “historic driving routes” or “trails” are being created first.  Next to be developed will be the route Confederate President Jefferson Davis rode in his attempt to evade Federal capture in May 1865. Yet many more topics are interpreted along each route, including the roles of women, African-Americans, hospitals, churches, and railroads. Each interpretive marker is “linked” by a route to national & state parks, museums, and other Civil War heritage attractions. Wrightsville will be located on the Jefferson Davis leg of the trail. For more information see http://www.gcwht.org/