Laurens County Commission District 2 Results:Jon Martin has 52% of the vote with 99% of precincts reporting.
Laurens County Election Results
Laurens Co. Majority Vote for Romney
Sixty-one percent of Laurens County voted for Mitt Romney in the presidential race.Thirty-eight percent of the Laurens County vote went to Barack Obama.That was 11,947 votes for Romney, and 7,508 votes for Obama. One percent, 136 votes, of Laurens Countian voters selected the third party candidate Gary Johnson on their ballots.Nationwide, Mitt Romney had 2,054,373 votes, but 206 electoral...
Elton Awarded GLPNA Instructor of the Year
Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) Practical Nursing Instructor Karla Elton has been selected as the GLPNA (Georgia Licensed Practical Nursing Association) Instructor of the Year. The selection was announced at the 30th Annual GLPNA Convention on October 31, 2012 in Macon, Georgia.“As a fairly new practical nursing instructor, Karla brings energy and creativity to her students,” said Tammy...
2 Pitbulls Attack Young Siblings in Dublin
[Disclaimer: video may be graphic] When a pair of young siblings found themselves pitted against two dogs, the brother put himself in danger to save his sister's life. To get to the bus stop, 11-year-old Maleik Carr and his sister Jalia walk through the backyard and along a chain link fence. But on Monday morning, the neighbor's fence had a gaping hole and two unleashed pitbulls....
Dana Myers Wins My Teacher is Tops
The big election may be over, but 5th graders practicing for a Veterans Day event in the auditorium at Northwest Laurens Elementary School in Dudley were waving flags and cheering for another winner, their teacher, Dana Myers. Myers was nominated by her student, Jaric Williams, who wrote in a letter to 13WMAZ that his teacher "has a heart of love, and a passion to teach." Myers has been...
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: Tool and Die MakersLocation: Dublin, GAPay: N/AEducation: Some...
Two Pitbulls Attack Young Siblings in Dublin
[Disclaimer: video may be disturbing] When a pair of young siblings found themselves pitted against two dogs, the brother put himself in danger to save his sister's life. To get to the bus stop, 11-year-old Maleik Carr and his sister Jalia walk through the backyard and along a chain link fence. But on Monday morning, the neighbor's fence had a gaping hole and two unleashed pitbulls....
Frost Advisory Through Friday Morning
The frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Friday.
West Laurens Middle School Students Shave Heads to Support Friend
Eighteen West Laurens Middle School students shaved their heads in support of their friend who had brain surgery Monday.The student had a rare brain cell tumor and according to his teacher, is already up and walking.The students also sold awareness braceless, T-shirts, Boston butts, Superman rings and raised $3,000 in four days through a school penny drive.
WEEK 11: Your High School Football Scores
Here are your high school football scores for November 9. Bleckley Co. - 28 Northeast - 20 ---------------------- Crawford Co. - 0 Lamar Co. - 54 ---------------------- Macon Co. - 28 Taylor Co. - 6 ---------------------- Putnam Co. - 49 Monticello - 7 ---------------------- Mt. de Sales - 21 Tattnall - 51 ---------------------- Westminster - 7 Stratford - 45 ---------------------- Heritage...
WEEK 11: Your Football Friday Night Highlights
Here are your highlights for Week 11 of Football Friday Night: Bleckley Vs. Northeast Mount de Sales Vs. Tattnall Aquinas Vs. FPD Telfair Vs. Wilcox Lakeside-Evans Vs. Warner Robins Grovetown Vs. Jones Brookwood Vs. John Milledge West Laurens Vs. Mary Persons Rutland Vs. Westside Fan of the Day Play of the Day Ribrocker
Salvation Army Kicks Off Kettle Campaign Sunday
Salvation Army kicks off its Stuff a Truck Campaign Wednesday. That's at the Dublin Mall and runs through Saturday, at 7 p.m.On Sunday, Nov. 16, the kettle campaign kicks off at Kroger starting at 10 a.m.
OFTC Pays Tribute to Veterans
Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s (OFTC) Student Government Association (SGA) held Veterans Day programs at its North and South Campuses on November 7th honoring the men and women that have served and protected this great country. The South Campus (Dublin) Veterans Day program was held in the Porter Center with more than 50 attendees who came to honor and recognize the veterans. ...
Air Force Training over Central Georgia Today
An Air Force command says it is practicing responding to hijackings, interceptions, air-space violations and other high-altitude emergencies today. Those drills will be taking place over the Macon area today, according to a news release from the North American Aerospace Defense Command. "People in the area may hear and/or see NORAD-controlled fighter jets in close proximity to a military or...
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: Oil Shop Supervisor TraineeLocation: Dublin, GAPay: $9.00 to $10.00 per...
WEEK 12: Your High School Football Scores
Here are your high school football scores for November 16. South Effingham - 43 Westside - 33 ------------------------ Creekside - 24 Thomas County Central - 27 ------------------------ Perry - 7 Burke Co. - 35 ------------------------ Monroe - 33 Griffin - 17 ------------------------ Bulloch - 7 Stratford - 24 ------------------------ Tattnall - 21 Deerfield - 42 ------------------------...
WEEK 12: Your Football Friday Night Highlights
Here are your highlights for Week 12 of Football Friday Night: South Effingham Vs. Westside Bulloch Vs. Stratford Early Vs. Bleckley Effingham Vs. Northside Pike Vs. Washington Jefferson Vs. Peach Trinity Sharpsburg Vs. Westfield Statesboro Vs. Mary Persons Memorial Day Vs. John Milledge Fan of the Day Play of the Day Ribrocker
Pet of the Week: Meet Kindle, the Dachshund Terrier Mix
This dachshund terrier mix needs a home!Kindle, a nine-month-old female is friendly with dogs, cats and kids.She's spayed and up to date on shots.To get in touch, call Georgia Canine Rescue and Rehabilitation at 478-271-4277.