A year ago, the building now on Willie Paulk Parkway in Dublin was just a drawing. Today, it's the site of the first Erdrich factory in the United States. The metal stamping company makes auto parts for parts for BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and a few others. Owner Nicolas Erdrich says choosing where to break ground in America was a difficult process, even Macon was a potential site, but Dublin...
Mosquitoes seem to be enjoying this warmer weather almost as much as we are. With the recent rain, there are pools of stagnant water that make great homes for those pesky bugs. This summer, the mosquito population has increased because of rain. It's so bad that some families move their fun indoors. "When the babies tell you go go, you know it's bad," says Sandrea McCornell, who brought her...
Georgia LL State Softball Championships Toccoa 4 Dudley 3 F
Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga. won the 53 lap $5,300 to win Schaeffer's Oil National Super Late Model feature at Swainsboro Raceway Friday night July 19th. Ivedent Lloyd of Ocalla Fla, grabbed the lead on the green flag lap, led for 50 laps, then Davenport slipped past to make it two in a row, after winning at East Ala. Motor Speedway on Thursday night. Casey Roberts of Toccoa placed...
The OFTC Foundation-South, Inc. held its annual meeting at Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s (OFTC) South Campus in Dublin on July 15, 2013, approving the program of work, the meeting schedule, and budget for the upcoming year.Phil Patel and Spencer Tydings, out-going trustees, were recognized for their service on the foundation’s board and for the College. Grace Adams-Square of Macon, Eric...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Middle Tennessee police say they have video of a Blue Raiders football player choking his girlfriend last November while two teammates watched and did nothing. The girlfriend met with university police on Friday and they released a report Monday saying they have a copy of a videotape showing the woman pleading with defensive tackle J.D. Jones to stop choking her first...
For people at the Dublinair Health Center nursing home in Dublin, it wasn't anyone's birthday or anniversary, or any other special occasion. But everyone there still got flowers today thanks to Dublin florist celebrating national "Make Someone Smile Week." The program from Teleflora gives smily faced mugs to florists, who use their own time and resources to fill them with yellow and white daises...
This coming Sunday July 28th, stock car races at Dublin-441 Speedway. With all the cancellations because of rain, in order to get in as many scheduled races as possible, races will be held Sunday. This will be a make up race from last Sat. If You have an arm band from then, they will be honored this Sunday. Pitts Toyota Scion "American Crate Late Models", paying $2,000 to win...
For the third time in four years, the American Cancer Society is asking central georgians for their help. It's called the Cancer Prevention Study-3. It's research that will help scientists better understand how genetics, lifestyle and the environment affect cancer. They are looking for at least 250 volunteers to enroll for the November Houston County event. You'll have to answer a survey, allow a...
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: ELECTRICIANLocation: Dublin GAPay: $12.00 per HourEducation: 12...
School is back in session for most students in just a few weeks. To help children in Central Georgia, 13WMAZ is teaming up with Communities in Schools and Walmart to sponsor Operation Back to School. A number of 13WMAZ staff members will be in several locations to help collect school supplies. Operation Back to School is a school supply drive that directly benefits kids in need in our local...
The Dublin-441 Speedway races Sunday Top Five results:Pitts Toyota Scion American Crate Late Model Series: Brandon Overton, Richie Stevens, Jason Fitzgerald, Jak Kicklighter, Jeremy Faircloth. Georgia Sports Arena Super Street: Zackery Corley, Dustin Miller, Bobby Piper, Jottie Burgamy, Johnnie Tucker. Vidalia Auto Salvage Pure Stock: Buddy Piper, Bubba Howell, Wesley Moss, Chris...
A "9/11 Ride to Remember" event is planned to honor all public safety servants in Georgia and those who served on September 11, 2001.The motorcycle ride, on September 7, has four different starting points: Dublin, Warner Robins, Grifffin and Lawrenceville and everyone will meet up at the rally point at Georgia Public Safety Center in Forsyth.The pre-registration fee is $20 per biker, $10 per...
A Wheeler County judge today denied bond for a man accused of fatally shooting his brother in law. Steve Sutton made a first appearance today before Judge Roy Braswell, according to the Wheeler County sheriff's department. He's accused of killing Butch Anderson this weekend in Glenwood, according to a news release from Wheeler County Sheriff Maurice Johnson. On Sunday, July 28, the release...
Oconee Fall Line Technical College's 2013 Pharmacy Technology graduating class have ALL passed the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and are now certified pharmacy technicians."All 14 students tested last week at Pearson Vue Center in Macon and 100 percent passed," said OFTC Pharmacy Technology Instructor Jack Shepherd. "I am one proud and happy teacher right now. They have achieved...
Roads are clear after the accident on I-16 westbound mile marker 63 near the Soperton exit. The Georgia State Patrol says that at 6:20 AM a Penske rental truck hauling a trailer with a passenger vehicle tried to enter the road from the westbound emergency lane. The Penske truck pulled in front of a tractor trailer, which hit the rental truck. The impact caused the rental truck to separate...
Student, meet teacher. Teacher, meet student.Dublin Schools host open house on Monday, August 12.Each school hosts their open house at a different time.Check your school's time here.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stockstill has dismissed three players facing charges in connection with a incident caught on videotape showing one choking a woman while two teammates watched and narrated. The coach said in a statement Wednesday he wanted to take his time in making the decision to dismiss the three players. The dismissal came hours after he spoke at the...
Call the Department of Labor Career Center at (478) 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you. Job Title: WAREHOUSE WORKERLocation: Dublin GAPay: N/AEducation: 12 YearsJob Number: GA8107108Must have Georgia Work Ready Certification, bronze level or higher. Job...
The Dublin Chamber celebrates a local credit union's remodel with a ribbon cutting.Georgia United Credit Union recently remodeled its Dublin branch and celebrates Tuesday, August 13 at 10 a.m.The chamber plans for the celebration to last until 4 p.m. with treats and prizes, including a grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card.