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: Residential Child Care WorkerLocation: Dublin GAPay: Depends On...
An officer with the Georgia State Patrol says 15-year-old Tucker Slaughter, a West Laurens High student, died after his four- wheeler crashed on Alcorn Road in Dexter. That happened Tuesday afternoon. Laurens County schools were closed for the day due to the weather. The officer says the boy and a passenger were ejected from the ATV. Slaughter's passenger had minor injuries. He says the two,...
UPDATE: The race has been canceled due to rain on the track. A news release says the benefit race will be scheduled for a later date.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...
American and country music artist Garrett Miles hits the stage for Dublin's First Friday on March 1.Catch him downtown starting around 7:30 p.m. We talked with Miles about what his music is like to how he got his start. To preview his work before heading out Friday, check out GarrettMilesmusic.om13WMAZ: We see that you have your debut album out--what inspired the music?Garrett: Growing up...
Watch Xavier Habersham, a freshman at Gordon State College in Barnesville who attended high school in Laurens County, make an incredible full court shot at the halftime buzzer off the inbound pass from Obie Hurt, a sophomore from Baldwin County. Tamara Boatwright, spokeswoman for Gordon State College, says the shot happened during Monday's game against Georgia Perimeter College.
The Macon Touchdown Club met tonight for their annual jamboree honoring their 2012 football honorees. The scholar athletes award winners for this year were Robert Nikolaus Anderson of Mount de Sales: Scott McCormick of FPD: Jordi Gaton from Stratford Academy and Rutland's Clifford "CJ" Kleckley. Former Auburn Head Coach Gene Chizic was guest speaker and helped with the awards. The Macon...
Whether you want to "Shamrock" your ride, party with First Friday crowds, catch the Drive-By Truckers at the Big Bird Bash, help christen the very first Peach Blossom Festival or hang with the Miss Forsythia Pageant, there is something for you to do this weekend in Central Georgia. March, let the madness ensue. Warm up the weekend with First Friday, whether you're in Macon,...
There are flood warnings in effect for a number of area rivers and creeks due to recent heavy rains. Although these warnings may look like they're issued for an entire county, the impacts will only be felt right along the river or creek. Ocmulgee River near Hawkinsville Flood warning for the Ocmulgee River in Bleckley and Pulaski Counties until Wednesday morning. At 4:00 Friday afternoon the...
As we write this, the halls of the State Capitol are filled with the smell of peanut butter as today is Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, one of the most anticipated days under the Gold Dome! PB+J Day brings a smile to the faces of legislators, staff and lobbyists throughout the building. Our thanks to the Georgia Agribusiness Council and Georgia Peanut Commission for their...
Stock car drivers and fans alike will gather this Friday and Saturday night at Dublin-441 Speedway to show support of a fellow driver Tracy Mimbs, who is receiving treatment for a medical condition.Tracy, since retiring in 2009, is Crew Chief on his nephew's Tyler new late model racer.Officials are expecting 100-125 drivers with standing room only for spectators, in...
St. Patrick's Festival 2013 has commenced!Check out the event lineup: March 5The Littlest Leprechaun Contest22nd Annual Bridge, Mohjong & Canasta TournamentMarch 7St. Patrick's Memory Walk for Seniors and Health FairMarch 8Easter Seals Century 21 Durden & Kornegay Golf ClassicInvitational Band FestivalMarch 9World Safari CollectionLibrary Used Book SaleSt. Patrick's Dog Walk &...
Greer Wins All-AroundAbby Greer, a competitive gymnast for Emerald City Artistic Sports in Dublin, GA, recently attended the 2013 Smokey Mountain Vacation Gymnastics Classic in Sevierville, TN.She competed on Vault, Floor Exercise, Uneven Bars, and Balance Beam and placed first in the All-Around competition. Abby is currently a 2X State Champion and State Runner-Up and has represented the Georgia...
Darrell Howell, in conjunction with Georgia Power, recently donated two Geyser heat pump water heaters for use in the air conditioning programs at Oconee Fall Line Technical College. This in-kind donation to the OFTC Foundation-South, Inc. will be used for instructional use in the Air Conditional diploma and technical certificate of credit programs. “Having a variety of equipment...
Three OFTC students won four awards at Georgia’s Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) South District Conference competition in Macon at Middle Georgia State College on Friday, March 1st. Cecila Adamson placed 1st in Business Communications and 2nd in Word Processing. Toni Williams and Jamie Griner placed 1st in Desktop Publishing, a team event, and Jamie Griner placed 5th in Accounting...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. hopes that lightening up its menu will help fatten its bottom line. The Lebanon, Tenn.-based restaurant chain is testing several new menu items that contain fewer calories that comparable items. The goal: To attract health-conscious diners who otherwise bypass the chain famous for its traditional fare of fried chicken, sugar-cured ham,...
Dublin High School of Dublin City Schools will soon implement 1 megawatt of solar energy. The 4,000 panel solar power plant will be the largest in Central Georgia and is expected to save the school 40 percent in energy costs. Dublin City Schools Superintendent Chuck Ledbetter told 13WMAZ, "The facility will be built and owned by private business and the school system will lease the solar power...
Practical Nursing diploma student Jennifer Woodall of Helena has been awarded the Allied Health Scholarship for spring semester by the OFTC Foundation- South, Inc. The scholarship was established to aid students who are enrolled in a diploma or degree program in one of the Allied Health fields at Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s South Campus in Dublin. Scholarships create...
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.VIEW: I Can't Afford to Quit But I Can't Afford to StayJob Title: Baler Operator Location: DUBLIN GA Pay: $8.00 to $15.00 per Hour Education: 12 Years...