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.

"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

 

Bobby Piper's "Southern Outlaw Super Street Series" racing division returns to Their home track Sat. night in a 25-lap, $1500.00 to win feature event at Dublin-441 Speedway. They will race in memory of Arlene Pittman, a Friend to all in stock car racing.

Track Owner Justin McCorkel says, "We are excited about this spectacular race sat. Bobby is perfuming a great job with this series, We are proud to be Their Home Track. Thanks to Him along with Our Track Officials in paying respect to Arlene in this Memorial Race."  The largest field of drivers are expected for this event, including new drivers who will appear for Their first time in the series.