The Athens-Banner Herald is reporting Congressman John Barrow's son has been arrested for DUI and other charges by Athens-Clarke County police. The Athens-Clarke County Jail shows James Barrow, 19, was booked at 5:27 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th. Authorities charged Barrow with DUI, marijuana possesion and speeding. He was later released at 10:40 p.m. the same day. The teenager...
See The Drifters and The Tams in Concert this January.The group performs on January 26 at Theatre Macon.Show starts at 7:30 p.m.From the events page:Admission: $23 in advance, $25 at the doorTickets are available at:First Laurens Bank 478-272-8874Linda's Emporium in Dublin Mall 478-272-6076For more information call 478-272-5870
Enter your zipcode below to find a flu shot in your area. http://www.flu.gov/stay-connected/vaccinelocator_2011.html The flu has hit 47 states, including Georgia.
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: SECURITY GUARDLocation: Dublin GAPay: $8.00 per HourEducation: 12...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the December unemployment rate for veterans was at 7 percent. That's slightly lower than the national rate 7.8 percent. But this May, Walmart is kicking off an effort to help out some of America's heroes looking for work. The company will offer a job to any veteran that was honorably discharged and is in his or her first 12 months off active duty...
Whether you're wanting to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with others or on your own this weekend, here are 13 ideas for you to try out: Donate a backpack or suitcase to foster children in Macon, Milledgeville or Hawkinsville. See dropoff locations: Volunteer in the soup kitchen at Daybreak Center in downtown Macon. Attend the march in Perry Monday at 9 a.m. Visit a Ga. National park. Fees are...
Did you recently graduate from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources hunter education course?Then you're elgible for a free, three-month pass to any of the DNR's 18 shooting ranges.Read for full details.
The Carl Vinson Medical Center celebrates 65 years Tuesday.After a US Naval Hopsital became the CVVAMC, the center has provided care for veterans.Since 1948, the center has added in outreach efforts in outpatient clinics in five communities: Albany, Brunsick, Macon, Milledgeville and Perry.Read full details on the CVVAMC's website.
The men's game between Middle Georgia State College and Georgia Perimeter will be online, according to a news release. To listen to the game, click here Tip time is 7:30 p.m.
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: SECURITY GUARDLocation: Dublin GAPay: $8.00 per HourEducation:...
The jobless rate for Laurens County in December 2012 was 10.9 percent.Laurens County was one of 67 Georgia counties that had a jobless rate of 10 percent or greater.The jobless rate in December 2012 was also up for metro Macon.According to a state news release, unemployment rose to 9.2 percent from November's 8.7 percent rate, but it was down from December 2011 when the rate was 9.5 percent....
The 48th Annual St. Patrick's Festival is set for February 23-March 24 this year, according to the City of Dublin Facebook page.PHOTOS: 2012 St. Patrick's Festival Parade
No need for cabin fever this last weekend of January. 1. Start the weekend off with a little workout: The Macon Centreplex hosts iceskating for the last time this winter Friday-Sunday. Check their website calendar for session times. 2. If iceskating isn't your thing, head over to the Douglass Theatre in Downtown Macon for bluegrass band Monroe Crossing's performance. Show starts at 7:30 p.m...
See how restaurants in your area rate with the Georgia Department of Health since January 11.94-Little Caesars90-Granny's Kitchen65-Indigenous
The 2013-2014 Kindergarten Registration for Dublin City Schools will be held at Moore Street from February 25 - March 1. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pre-K Registration will be held at Moore Street Mar 12 - 14. 9am - 4pm.Call 478.277.4500 for more information.
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Jordan Williams of Cochran claimed the district championship in Saturday's Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Shooting contest held Saturday in Dublin. It's the third district title for Williams. She represented Bleckley County and was sponsored by the Elks Lodge of Camden County, GA. Williams played in the 12-13 year old division. She moves on to region...
In week two of the legislative session, the Senate did not convene, instead it was a week dedicated to budget hearings and getting out around the community. As always, I am dedicated to my responsibilities at the Capitol, but it’s the time I spend listening to my constituents that I enjoy the most.Thursday, I was happy to welcome nurses from District 20 to celebrate “Nurses Day at the...
As you ready the couch cushions, the grocery store lists and the TV remotes, we'd like to hear what kind of food you're planning to make Sunday.Share your favorite big game recipes with us and we might feature them on 13WMAZ.comEmail recipes and links to recipes to eyewitnessnews@13wmaz.com
The Martin Luther King Jr. parade float winner went to the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. under the commercial floats division.Read the full release on the CVVAMC's website.