Whenever Daisy Dukes makes an appearance in 13 Things, you know you're in for an exciting weekend in Central Georgia. 1. Join many of the cast members from TV's "the Dukes of Hazzard" as they reunite in Byron this weekend. The events include a car show and music festival, but to catch the crew from Hazzard County, make sure you're at the Byron Motor Speedway this Saturday. Check event...
Georgia lawmakers closed "Crossover Day" with the passage of several high profile bills Thursday. Senate voted to ban Georgia law enforcement agencies from setting minimum waiting periods before they act on a reported missing persons case. That's Senate Bill 13. It will now go to the house. Lawmakers in the House approved a plan to lower grade requirements for those seeking HOPE grants to...
The Senate worked late on Thursday, revising and debating almost 30 bills before the midnight deadline of Crossover Day. Crossover Day is a rite of passage that all remaining Senate bills must go through before transferring to the opposite chamber – the House of Representatives. If Senate Bills do not pass on Crossover Day, they are no longer considered a ‘live’ bill and must wait...
They're often the first people to respond when disaster strikes, providing food, shelter, and aid to victims and first responders. But in Middle Georgia, American Red Cross leaders say they're desperate for help. In fact, Peggy Bentz, who works at the Dublin branch says thirteen of their counties - Baldwin, Bleckley, Hancock, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Taylor, Telfair, Treutlen, Twiggs,...
Greer Wins All-Around TitleThe Annual National Gymnastics Challenge is held on the beautiful campus of University of Georgia playing host to 1,200 young girls from across the nation. Recently, one of Dodge County’s own competed in the competition earning the highest All-Around score. Abby Greer, who for the past five years has competed for Emerald City Artistic Sports in Dublin, GA earned...
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 &...
The Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting for K.I.D.S. Kingdom Academy's additional location this month.That's on Monday, March 25 at 2 p.m. at 1000 Telfair Street in Dublin.
Dublin High School, the home of the Fighting Irish, will soon be known for going green in more ways than one. The school will be installing solar panels across its campus, which is generate enough power for the whole school, and excess will go back to the grid. Dublin City Schools purchased the panels on a $3.5 million lease over the next 25 years, and say they expect to save $100,000 the first...
Dublin City Schools Pre-K registration begins today.According to a Dublin City Schools tweet, registration is from 9-5:30 p.m. at Moore Street School.Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept 1, 2013 to be registered.
The Chamber plans a ribbon cutting for Pampered Pets and Biscuit at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26.See more from the Chamber's release:You are cordially invited toa Ribbon Cutting ForPampered Pets Bed and Biscuit, LLCMandi Berry, Owner*415 Louis Parker Road*Dublin, GA 31021Tuesday, March 26, 20132:00 p.m.Boarding and Grooming for Cats, and Dogs*Turn right off of Hwy 441N onto Country...
The Alternative Energy eMagazine highlights the Dublin school solar project calling it the "largest system in Middle Georgia area and the very first" in the state.Read the full article: MAGE SOLAR, a turn-key provider of optimally coordinated PV-system solutions announced today that the company will provide a 1.1 MW solar PV system to Dublin City High School.RELATED | Solar Plant to be...
Macon Regional Crimestoppers says these people are wanted on warrants in Middle Georgia. If you have any information, call Crimestoppers at 478-742-2330 or 1-877-68CRIME. 1. Robert Kevin Ard: W/M DOB 10-05-88 Age 24 601 150 lbs. Wanted by the Houston County Sheriff's Office for Terroristic Threats. 2. Carlos Savalas Wilson: B/M DOB 06-03-74 Age 39 508 165 Wanted by the Macon Police...
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: Certified Forklift DriverLocation: Dublin GAPay: NegotiableEducation...
Dublin, GA - Students from Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s Electronics and Electricians Assistant programs toured the campus of MAGE Solar’s North American Headquarters and the MAGE Solar Academy in Dublin on Wednesday, March 13th. Students saw first-hand, the marriage of electronic devices with electrical power. Students began with a tour of two exterior solar arrays – a car...
If you visit the VA Center in Dublin, you will find scattered throughout the hospital murals, pencil sketches and other artwork by Billy Morgan of Soperton. He made about 50 pieces for the hospital and all of the work had a common theme of Georgian landscapes. "The rural america the soul of the earth," said Morgan. "I don't care who you are or what you are if you look at a rural...
Whether you favor pink or green, you'll have plenty to check out at Dublin's or Macon's festivals this weekend. VIEW | Cherry Blossom Schedule VIEW | St. Patrick Festival Schedule 1. St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls through downtown Dublin Saturday at 10:30 a.m. 2. Then after the parade, you'll want to check out the infamous Irish Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner. That's from 11:30 a.m. until...
Catch up with the 13WMAZ crew for all the week's best sights and sounds from around Central Georgia. You might just spot someone you know!
The city of Dublin outdid themselves yet again for the St. Patrick's Festival this year, with a record of 51 different events scattered throughout the month on March. The festival started 48 years ago with only a few events during the week leading up to St. Patrick's Day and about 1,000 people lining the streets of the parade. This year, festival organizer Patrick Thames estimates anywhere from 5...
Georgia Trend magazine calls Ms. Willie Paulk, Dublin-Laurens County Chamber president, one of the most powerful people. Paulk has lived in the city for close to 23 years, and in her time as president, she's helped to bring several big industries to town. "In 2000, Best Buy chose Dublin over 200 other communities in six days. Then Fred's Distribution came," says Paulk. But she says...
"This metal roof, we added the rest of the Mage panels. And what you see there are the pool heating panels," says homeowner Griffin Lovett. His historic Dublin home is about 100-years-old and still getting upgrades. All modifications are on the roof. "There are 28 Mage AC panels. I'm just trying to see if we can reduce the power consumption of a house this size," he says. Lovett looked to...