Theatre Dublin is kicking off March with the Side Street Strutters! The Side Street Strutters is a jazz band that was formed in 1983.Presented by Dublin Laurens Arts Council, tickets are included in your membership purchase of $35.
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Jazz Band to Perform at Theater Dublin
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City Collects Over 41 Tons of Recyclables in January
The City of Dublin collected over 41 tons of recyclable materials in January.That was announced on the City of Dublin's Facebook page.RELATED | Dublin Starts Free Recycling ProgramRELATED | Dublin Residents Recycle 49 Tons in NovemberThey also offer tips on how to get involved:A great way to start a recycling habit is to get your family involved - especially your children. Teach them about...
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Robins Civilians Could Be Furloughed One Day Each Week
Many civilians at Robins Air Force Base may soon be working only four days a week. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told Congress today, that if the automatic spending cuts go through March 1st, civilian workers will be forced to take one furlough day each week, for 22 weeks. The furloughs would start the last week of April and run through the end of September. The furloughs will apply to 800,000...
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Dublin Fire Department Receives Equipment from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Dublin Fire Department received new bunker gear and helmets Wednesday.The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated the $19K worth of gear to the Dublin Fire Department, according to a news release.The new gear will "act as a personal protectant, improving the safety of the response team during life-threatening operations."The foundation has donated $5.7 million to first responders...
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Six Bands to Compete in "Battle of the Bands" During St. Patrick's Festival
The Student Government Association of Middle Georgia State College’s Dublin Campus has chosen the contestants for the 17th annual Battle of the Bands competition. Bands will compete beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Market on Madison in Dublin. This event will be part of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival celebration.The winner, determined by a panel of judges, will receive $750,...
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Redneck Games Will Skip 2013
They won't be lighting the beer can torch this summer to mark the opening of East Dublin's world-famous Redneck Games. The games' website says they're postponing this year's games, but hope to be back in 2014. No explanation was given. They started in 1996 as a tongue-in-cheek response to the Olympic Games in Atlanta. PHOTOS | 2012 Redneck Games VIDEO | Mud Pit Belly Flop PHOTOS | 2011 Redneck...
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Job Openings in Dublin
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: PlumberLocation: Dublin GAPay: N/AEducation: 12 YearsJob...
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Job Opening in Glenwood
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: Receptionist/StylistLocation: Glenwood GAPay: $7.25 per...
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Interactive Doppler on 13WMAZ's iPad App
Doppler Radar is at your fingertips on the 13WMAZ iPad app. It's interactive: zoom in to your neighborhood or get the view for all of Central Georgia and beyond. And watch 13WMAZ Eyewitness News LIVE on your iPad: Our newscasts, live as they're broadcast -- Morning, Midday, Evening and Night. Plus -- Hour-by-hour forecasts The latest news from around Central Georgia,...
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Some Skeptical of Redneck Games' Future
The mud pit belly flop and bobbing for pigs' feet are just a few of the festivities proud redneck and funnel cake vendor Joey Hobbs will miss this year. "There will be a lot of disappointment there," he says. "There's people that they look forward and they count the days down to the Redneck Games. Anybody that's been here knows we've had 'em shoulder to shoulder out here enjoying it....
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Saxon Heights to Present ArtsNow Showcase Day
Saxon Heights Talented Arts and Gifted Elementary presents ArtsNow Showcase Day Tuesday.That's from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Laurens County Restaurant Ratings
See how restaurants and other organizations in your area rate with the Georgia Department of Health since January 25.100-Betty's Cooking96-Subway Restaurant, Central Dr East94-Little Tokyo Steak-Sushi94-Michael's Deli & Seafood92-D & VB87-Cloverleaf Restaurant87-Starbucks in Kroger85-The Sweet Shoppe83-Waffle House, Veterans Blvd81-Huddle House80-C.F. Wu's Asian Cuisine77-Minute Grill73-...
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Interactive Doppler on 13WMAZ's iPad App
Doppler Radar is at your fingertips on the 13WMAZ iPad app. It's interactive: zoom in to your neighborhood or get the view for all of Central Georgia and beyond. And watch 13WMAZ Eyewitness News LIVE on your iPad: Our newscasts, live as they're broadcast -- Morning, Midday, Evening and Night. Plus -- Hour-by-hour forecasts The latest news from around Central Georgia,...
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Saturday Speedway Race to Benefit Mimbs
A record number of race car drivers and fans are expected this Sat. night Mar. 2nd at Dublin-441 Speedway for the Tracy Mimbs Benefit Race. Tracy is a second generation driver from East Dublin, Ga., retiring in 2009 to assist his nephew Tyler Mimbs with his racing team. Tracy's Father/Tyler's Grandfather Donnie Hugh Mimbs raced in the first race at 441 in 1967.Tracy and His Wife...
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Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Dublin Car Dealer's New Building
The Dublin-Laurens Chamber holds a ribbon cutting and open house for the new building of Dublin Chevrolet, GMC and Buick.That's Thursday March 7 at 4-6 p.m.
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Tim Tebow's Mother to Speak at Dublin Church
NFL star Tim Tebow's mother is scheduled to speak at a Dublin church in May.She speaks at First Baptist Church in Dublin on May 2 to benefit SAV-A-LIFE Ministry of Dublin.Pick up free tickets at the following places:-ABC Women's Clinic in Dublin-Olive Branch in Dublin-First Baptist Church in Dublin-Cochran Eye Center in Cochran-Piddlin Peddler-Eastman-Jet Corporate Office- SandersvilleFor more...
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Wet Roads Close Schools in Several Counties
Wet weather and possibly hazardous roads will close public schools in Wheeler, Johnson, Telfair, Laurens, Dodge, Treutlen and Toombs counties Tuesday. Wheeler County Supt. Mark Davidson said, "A lot of our roads are flooded and washed out pretty bad, we just decided it was in the best interests of the safety of the kids." A Telfair County school official said students should stay home...
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Shamrock Your Ride Friday
Shamrock your Ride in downtown Dublin Friday so your vehicle is decked out for the St. Patrick's Festival Season. That's from 11-5:30 on March 1. Shamrocks are $5 and benefit the American Cancer Society. Decorators can also come to you at your business. For this service, call or email Whitney to schedule a time at 478-274-2812.
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Send "Messages to Heaven" Via Balloon
Hospice of Laurens County sponsors "Messages to Heaven." This is an event of memorializing and remembering our loved ones who have gone before us or a message to God. The message is yours so you can write what you want and we will attach the message to a balloon and release all the balloons at the same time. We will start at 11 a.m. for a "drop in" for those who cannot attend the event and want a...
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OFTC and Area Business Leaders Talk Workforce Development
The OFTC Foundation-South, Inc. hosted an informational luncheon on February 26, 2013 at Oconee Fall Line Technical College's South Campus in Dublin. Several business and industry leaders from Laurens County were on hand as Dr. Lloyd Horadan, president of Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC), discussed workforce development and the needs of the college.
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