Laurens Man Appealing 2006 Murder Case
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...
View ArticleGeorgia Power Offers Online Tool for Monitoring Usage
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...
View ArticleWanted by Macon Regional Crimestoppers
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...
View ArticleCelebrate National Fishing & Boating Week with Free Fishing
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...
View ArticleTuesday's Organizing Tip: Cords and Cables
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...
View ArticleOFTC Renews Master NATEF Accreditation
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...
View ArticleEnrollment on the Rise at OFTC
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...
View ArticleToyota Recalls Prius Due to Faulty Brakes
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....
View ArticleJob 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...
View ArticleGeorgia Power Launches 'Outage Map'
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...
View ArticlePHOTO | Snakes in the Road
All of the rain brought these snakes out from their hiding places!Thanks to Amber Mimbs for this photo.
View ArticleDublin Resident Wins Bomber Feature at Speedway
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...
View ArticleSummer Reading Program in Laurens County
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...
View ArticleNational Search for Next Middle Ga. State President
(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...
View Article851,000 War Veterans Await Benefits from VA
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...
View ArticleSo... You Want to Be an Alligator Trapper?
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...
View ArticleCensus: Minority Population Growing
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...
View ArticleNew Health Care Law Requires Most Insurers to Tackle Obesity
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...
View ArticlePHOTO OF THE DAY: Soggy Ducks
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
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