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Middle School Athletics Club to Meet in March

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 11:31am

Middle School Athletics Club to Meet in March

The Twiggs County Middle High School Cobra Athletic Club's next meeting is March 4.

"General meetings of the TCMH School Cobra Athletic Club will be held (at least) once a month, the first Monday of each month in the TCMS cafeteria at 5:45 p.m. during basketball season and 6:00 p.m. during football season. Date/time may change depending on circumstances," according to the Twiggs County Public Schools website.

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Central Georgians Jump on "Harlem Shake" Train

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 10:21am

Georgia College students jumped on the Youtube viral sensation with their own "Harlem Shake."

First Presbyterian in Macon does the "Harlem Shake" on Valentine's Day.

by Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY STORY

Dance craze has roots in the '80s More than 4,000 'Harlem Shake' videos a day are posted on YouTube.

The song that spurred the craze is No. 10 on iTunes Gangnam Style is so last year: 2013's new dance craze is the Harlem Shake.

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One Twiggs County Resident on Most Influential List

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 10:04am

One Twiggs County Resident on Most Influential List

Mercer University President William Underwood is the only Macon resident represented on Georgia's Power List this year.

In the profile, Underwood is creditied with helping increase Mercer's enrollment by more than 20 percent and the implementation of the Center for Collaborative Journalism.

The annual list in the most recent edition of Georgia Trend Magazine alphabetically lists what the publication calls, "the state's most powerful and influential citizens" who affect the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians.

Two other individuals from Central Georgia were included this year; Musician, tree farmer and conservationist, Chuck Leavell from Bullard and the President of the Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Willie Paulk.

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Share Your Big Game Recipes

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 12:54pm

As you ready the couch cushions, the grocery store lists and the TV remotes, we'd like to hear what kind of food you're planning to make Sunday.

Share your favorite big game recipes with us and we might feature them on 13WMAZ.com

Email recipes and links to recipes to eyewitnessnews@13wmaz.com

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Georgia College Homecoming Concert Lineup Announced

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, January 28th, 2013, 4:08pm

Country artist Jerrod Nieman and country band Gloriana are set to perform at Georgia College's homecoming concert.

Georgia College announced the homecoming concert lineup at 3 p.m. Monday.

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Twiggs County Jobless Rate Released

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 5:02pm

The jobless rate for Twiggs County in December 2012 was 12.4 percent.

Twiggs County was one of 67 Georgia counties that had a jobless rate of 10 percent or greater.

The jobless rate in December 2012 was also up for metro Macon.

According to a state news release, unemployment rose to 9.2 percent from November's 8.7 percent rate, but it was down from December 2011 when the rate was 9.5 percent.

Officials claim the rise comes from a combination of factors, including a "slight increase" in new layoffs and a reduction in the area work force.

The uptick reflects a similar statewide trend. However, the jobless rate across Georgia only rose one-tenth of percentage point while metro Macon's rate jumped five-tenths of a percentage point.

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