OFTC is pleased to announce that Angel Kitchens will be representing Oconee Fall Line Technical College at the EAGLE Leadership Institute March 18-21, 2012, in Atlanta.The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), through its Office of Adult Education, sponsors the annual Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Leadership Institute.EAGLE is the first statewide program in the...
Central Georgians have a new way to stay on top of the news that's most important to them with the addition of the 13WMAZ iPad app. Some of what you can do: Use interactive weather maps with radar, satellite, wind and temperature layers Get the latest on local news Enjoy high-definition video and photo galleries Share meaningful stories, weather, sports, video and photos with...
You have an opportunity to easily recycle your Christmas tree this weekend in a few locations in Dublin and Laurens County at "Bring One for the Chipper 2013"Your tree will then be turned into mulch or used in as a wildlife habitat. In return, you'll receive a free tree seedling.The event is open Saturday, January 5 from 10-2. Bring your tree to The Home Depot parking lot, Laurens County...
Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) is seeking entries from local students for Georgia's Annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week Design Competition for elementary through high school students. Students from across Georgia will submit artwork depicting the importance of manufacturing to their lives and communities. The contest includes three categories:Elementary School Students — Placemat...
See how restaurants in your area rate with the Georgia Department of Health in the last month.Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, 73
For the first time since the two schools were region foes in 2005-06, Bleckley and West Laurens met in basketball action Saturday at the Raiders SaddleDome. It was a story of comebacks as one team from each school rallied to win.N'yaia Anderson's 14th point of the first half with three seconds left gave the Lady Royals a 35-18 halftime lead. Four Lady Raider three-point shots helpd...
It's an early flu season for Georgia, and possibly a severe one. 13WMAZ found out from one parent what she's doing to keep her child safe and well. We also talked with a Macon pediatrician who says this flu season has kept him busy. Watch the video.
A Dublin woman is still going strong, trying to help moms deliver healthy babies. Carolyn Hayworth's co-workers planned a surprise party to celebrate the 80th milestone. It only took a week of planning and scheming. "Oh my goodness, I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. They really pulled it over on me. I really had no idea what they were up to. No idea at all," gushes Hayworth as she wiped...
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Tuesday to merge Middle Georgie College and Macon State College into one institution called "Middle Georgia State College."
The Houston County Board of Education approved the hiring of a new head coach for the Bears Tuesday afternoon. Von Lassiter will become the fourth Head Coach and Athletic Director of Houston County High School. The Bears went 3-7 last season under Greg Robinson. Robinson resigned at the end of the season. Lassiter is currently the defensive coordinator at West Laurens. He also...
Tuesday, officials voted unanimously to turn two midstate schools into one consolidated institution, Middle Georgia State College. That's according to a MGSC news release. In January 2012, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents recommended to consolidate the campuses and faculties of Macon State College and Middle Georgia College. PHOTOS | View the five campuses RELATED |...
Here are the high school basketball scores as reported to 13WMAZ from Tuesday, January 8: West Laurens 45, Veterans 35 (Girls) West Laurens 54, Veterans 51 (Boys) Central 60, Pike County 32 (Boys) Pike Co. 58, Central 33 (Girls) Northeast 52, Macon County 33 (Girls) Westside 36, Rutland 26 (Girls) Westside 79, Rutland 56 (Boys) Bleckley County 70, Taylor County 35 (Girls) Bleckley County 83,...
When students at the school formerly known as Macon State College came back for the spring semester, they returned to an entirely new school - Middle Georgia State College. The new college is a result of the merger between Macon State and Middle Georgia College, which took effect in January. The Macon site is now one of the college's 5 campuses, which also include Warner Robins, Cochran, Dublin,...
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is proposing to increase funding for the HOPE Scholarship program after the start of the 2013 legislative session Monday. WSB-TV reports Deal is looking to increase funding to the scholarship program by 3 percent because of growing Georgia Lottery revenues. The program's budget was cut two years ago and students who were offered full scholarships received...
Call the Department of Labor Career Center at (478) 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you. You can see more jobs available in Central Georgia on 13WMAZ's Job Market Thursday page. Job Title: TEST ENGINEERLocation: Dublin GAPay: N/AEducation: Bachelor...
Tomahawk DualsThe Dodge County Middle School Grappling Warriors will host the first annual Tomahawk Middle School Duals on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Dodge County High School Gym, 350 Pearl Bates Rd, Eastman, GA. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. and will host eight middle school wrestling teams from across Georgia.Teams participating:Dodge Co.Montgomery Co.Coffee Co.Appling Co....
The MGSC Dublin Campus will be hosting the 17th Annual Battle of the Bands on March 14, 2013 at the Market on Madison in Dublin, GA. The first place grand prize is $750.00 and the second place prize is $500.00! All bands from any genre are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is February 14. Applications should be accompanied with a $35 application fee, band biography, and a...
While the NFL is in the second round of its post season, the Bleckley Relay For Life kicked off 2013 with a wrapup/kickoff celebration Thursday at the Tessie W. Norris Library Conference Room. Top teams, top online fundraisers, and top individuals were amongst some of the awards given out. Attendees also heard a passionate speech from guest speaker (and cancer survivor) Rick Bowman of...
Here are prep basketball score as reported to 13WMAZ: Warner Robins 35, Northside 28 (Girls) Northside 63, Warner Robins 55 (Boys) Houston County 47, Veterans 30 (Girls) Veterans 59, Houston County 36 (Boys) Central 38, Westside 32 (Girls) Central 64, Westside 53 (Boys) FPD 58, Schley County 34 (Girls) FPD 79, Schley County 45 (Boys) Dublin 56, East Laurens 24 (Girls) Howard 43, Northeast 39 (...
The 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is set for Saturday, January 19 at noon. The parade begins at noon on Martin Luther King Blvd. and ends on West Jackson Street in downtown Dublin.