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2013 All-Star Tournament

2013 All-Star Tournament

 

If your team wants to sign up for the 2013 All-Star Tournament in Cochran, call 478-934-3225.

Young Astronauts Day at the Museum of Aviation

Young Astronauts Day at the Museum of Aviation

A live hookup with the Kennedy Space Center in Florida will highlight the Annual Young Astronauts’ Day at the Museum of Aviation on Saturday, May 11.  The students will be welcomed by Colonel Mitch Butikofer from Robins Air Force Base.  The opening ceremony will feature Rachel B. Power, a NASA education specialist from Kennedy Space Center talking live to more than 200 first through eight-grade students on large digital learning network screens in the Century of Flight Hangar. 

Each student will then attend three different workshops around the Museum taught by Museum staff members and volunteer class leaders from Middle Georgia, Robins AFB and the Houston County School system. 

Young Astronauts Day sponsors are the Air Force Association, Belks, a NASA grant, Fort Valley State University Cooperative Development Energy Program, the NASA Regional Educator Resource Center and the Museum of Aviation Foundation.  

Girl Scout Alumnae Reunion in Central Georgia

Girl Scout Alumnae Reunion in Central Georgia

The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia will hold a reunion on May 4 from 1-6 pm at Camp Martha Johnson in Lizella.  Alumnae will enjoy revisiting camp, renewing friendships, and helping to create a digital archive, according to a news release. 

The event is free. Donations for camp upkeep will be accepted. 

For more information, call Kathy Cranford at 478-747-3170.

Tim Tebow's Mother to Speak at Dublin Church

Tim Tebow's Mother to Speak at Dublin Church

NFL star Tim Tebow's mother Pam Tebow is scheduled to speak at a Dublin church in May.

She speaks at First Baptist Church in Dublin on May 2 to benefit SAV-A-LIFE Ministry of Dublin.

Pick up free tickets at the following places:
-ABC Women's Clinic in Dublin
-Olive Branch in Dublin
-First Baptist Church in Dublin
-Cochran Eye Center in Cochran
-Piddlin Peddler-Eastman
-Jet Corporate Office- Sandersville

For more information, call 478-275-9455.

Twiggs Unemployment Rate Falls

Twiggs Unemployment Rate Falls

Twiggs County's unemployment rate fell to 11.3 percent from 13.1 percent last month.

 Macon's unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent in March. That was down from 9 percent in February. The rate was 9.6 in March 2012. Warner Robins also saw a decline from 6.9 percent in March from 7.2 in February. The state's unemployment rate is currently at 8.4 percent.

Job Openings in Dublin

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.

Beauty Queens & Handsome Kings to Benefit Cobra Athletic Club

Beauty Queens & Handsome Kings to Benefit Cobra Athletic Club

"Beauty Queens and Handsome Kings" takes place Saturday, May 4 at the Twiggs County High Gym. That's from 3-8 p.m.

The admission fee is $5.

To participate in the pageant, the entrance fee is $40.

The group categories: 

  • 0-4 years old
  • Kindergarten-2nd grade
  • 3th-5th grade
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • Other