A Dublin man convicted of a 2006 murder is appealing his case to the state Supreme Court next week, claiming that his lawyer was not competent. Demicio White was convicted of shooting Robert Hazley II to death in Dublin on Nov. 13, 2006. According to a summary of the case from the Georgia Supreme Court, Hazley was shot once in the face with a .380 pistol. White was arrested two days later. He...
ATLANTA (11Alive) -- Georgia Power introduced a new tool on Thursday that the company hopes will help all customers manage energy costs online. "My Power Usage" is found on GeorgiaPower.com, where customers can monitor energy they use. A spokesman for the company said that because the feature is online, it can be accessed from Georgia Power accounts at anytime. "The New My Power Usage...
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. Alonzo Martinez McAfee: B/M DOB 03-05-73 Age 40 508 145 lbs. Wanted by the Houston County Sheriff's Office for Rape. 2. Charles Garfield Youngblood III: W/M DOB 04-19-62 Age 51 600 225 lbs. Wanted by the Houston County...
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering several opportunities for families to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week. Department spokeswoman Melissa Cummings says National Fishing and Boating Week runs from June 1 to June 9, and the department is offering free fishing days to anglers on June 1 and June 8. Cummings says on those days, Georgia...
Tuesday Tip: Control those cords! Keep cables and chargers of the camera, phone, iPod in labeled ziptop bags. Also label the cable itself. No more guessing - what is this cord for? Have some you can't figure out? Put them in a box on a shelf and mark the box with a date 6 months from now. If in 6 months you haven't needed them, you can live without them!...
Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s (OFTC) Automotive Technology program has received, once again, the Master Accreditation from the National Automotive Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF). This is the highest level of achievement recognized by the NATEF.“We commend you and your staff for maintaining your program’s standards, and continuing to meet industry’s requirements,” said NATEF’s President...
Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s (OFTC) enrollment for summer semester 2013 is up 9 percent over last year’s summer term.“More and more students are looking to Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) for the kind of affordable education and outstanding training that counts towards a rewarding job in today’s economy,” said Erica Harden, OFTC’s Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs...
By Chris Woodyard, USA Today Toyota puts its Prius on a bit of a pedestal, a car that is held in high esteem by its owners and the gold standard of all things hybrid. So this recall has to sting. Toyota says it is recalling about 87,000 2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h vehicles because of a brake problem. The issue involves a brake pressure accumulator that may develop a fatigue crack on...
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: Finisher/ShippingLocation: Dublin GAPay: N/AEducation: 12 YearsJob...
The next time severe weather threatens your area, check this power outage map from Georgia Power. 13WMAZ's Ben Jones says the service just launched June 1. Use the color-coded website to report and check the status of power outages. Smartphone users can use the map when a power outage cuts off Internet access. According to the Georgia Power website, the information is updated every 10...
All of the rain brought these snakes out from their hiding places!Thanks to Amber Mimbs for this photo.
Jacob Simpson of Dublin won the Bomber Feature Sat. night June 8th at Dublin-441 Speedway,followed by Thomas Tanner of Wrightsville, Steven Stapleton, George Williamson, and Jody Ivey . Roger McKenzie of Swainsboro captured the Vidalia Auto Salvage Pure Stock feature, with Keith Roberts of Wrightsville-second, Buddy Piper of Eastman-third, Sam Ussery and Lance Griffeth both of...
Join the Oconee Regional Library for a summer of reading!Set a goal to read a certain amount of books, with a minimum of six.Last day to register is June 29. Programs are Wednesdays at 2 p.m.See full details on the library website.Here's the summer schedule at the library:June 12Enjoy an afternoon with Lee Andrews of the LEW-E's Educational Circus. Why not make learning fun ?...
(Atlanta) -- Two committees have been formed as part of a national search for the next president of Middle Georgia State College. Currently, John Black is serving as interim president of the college with campuses in Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman and Warner Robins. Regents Chair Dink NeSmith announced the appointment Tuesday of 15 people to a campus-based committee, which will...
by Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY STORY HIGHLIGHTS: 851,000 veterans await VA ruling on their disability claims VA says it is making some progress in trimming what has been a growing backlog Members of Congress have sent letters to Obama asking for change NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Michael "Mickey" Flynn D'heron waits for the VA on his backyard patio. Between his small brick home and the sound wall that...
Have you always dreamed of wading through swamps in search of 10-foot toothy monsters? Are you only emotionally attached to your limbs? Do you long for a job that puts your life in jeopardy? If the answer is yes to these questions, you should consider a career in alligator trapping. In all seriousness, the state's Department of Natural Resources issues trapping licenses to help keep the gator...
Laurens County's minority population has reached 40.4 percent, according to Census Bureau statistics and USATODAY research.By Greg Toppo and Paul Overberg, USATODAY (Click for the full, interactive map)The USA's largest population group — whites who are not Hispanic — recorded more deaths than births last year for the first time ever, according to an analysis of Census Bureau estimates out...
By Nancy Hellmich, USA TODAY There's new hope for heavy people desperate to lose weight. Many insurers are stepping up their coverage of obesity. Some insurance companies have helped obese patients fight fat for years. They've offered weight-loss and wellness programs at businesses, schools and in communities. Some have paid for prescription obesity medications and even covered expensive...
Even the ducks are sick of the rain!Doraine says they're much happier today!Share your "sick of the rain" photos with us by emailing whereyoulive@13wmaz.com