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Twiggs County January Unemployment Rate

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 15th, 2012, 11:21am

Twiggs County's unemployment rate for January was 12.1 percent, the Georgia Department of Labor news release says.

That's compared to metro Macon's 9.9 percent unemployment rate for January.

But that's still less than a year ago, at 10.5 percent.

Sam Hall with the Georgia Department of Labor says the increases should not be cause for concern because seasonal workers leaving temporary holiday jobs play a major factor in the variation.

He says the important thing is the rate is lower than it was last year.

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Keep your social calendar busy with 13WMAZ’s Where You Live events section!

Submitted by Donald Buckindail, Community Website Station Liaison

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 5:24pm

Keep your social calendar busy with 13WMAZ’s Where You Live events section!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out on the events guide at the top of the page. We’ve taken all the work out of finding out what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Just click where you live and you have everything at your fingertips! Looking for something to do with your kids? We have a family friendly activities section. Interested in art? We have exhibit listings. Want to explore a different part of the city? Click the neighborhood and we can show you what’s happening.

Planning your weekend has never been easier!

Need to add an event? Just head over to the events section and click "Add an event." You'll then add all of the information.

Other community members will be able to see your event in the calendar.

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Update from Bubber Epps

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 5:00pm

Posted from the Jones County Gray Chamber of Commerce newsletter:

Dear Constituent,

I am emailing to keep you informed of the current affairs in our state's legislature. As you know, political issues move quickly during session, so I wanted to make sure that I keep you informed about the issues concerning our state, our district, and your county.

Legislative Update 02/24/12

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Twiggs County Voter Turnout

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 3:08pm

Twiggs County voter turnout was 16 percent.

With 99% of Twiggs County precincts reporting, so far:

Newt Gingrich: 405

Ron Paul: 35

Rick Perry: 1

Romney: 101

Santorum: 194

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Poll Results: Jeffersonville Sunday Liquor Sales Rejected by One Vote

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, 9:37pm

Poll Results: Jeffersonville Sunday Liquor Sales Rejected by One Vote

8:35 p.m. Sunday liquor sales rejected by one vote, 90 people voted against it, 89 people voted for Sunday liquor sales.

7:55 p.m. 52% vote yes for Sunday liquor sales in Jeffersonville. That's with 50% of precincts reporting.

Polls closed at 7 p.m.

Check back for poll results in your county here.

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See Who Your Neighbors Support with Campaign Donations

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, 6:38pm

See Who Your Neighbors Support with Campaign Donations

See who in your area donated to whose presidential campaign by zipcode on the Federal Election Commission website.

Click here to see the 2012 Election Campaign Finances. You can search by zipcode in Georgia.

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Rep. Scott Holds March Mobile Hours Tuesday

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, March 5th, 2012, 6:36pm

Rep. Scott Holds March Mobile Hours Tuesday

The office of U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) will hold mobile office hours for residents across Georgia’s Eighth Congressional district.

Caseworkers and field representatives from Rep. Scott’s office will be on hand to help with issues ranging from Medicare and Social Security to veterans benefits.

Constituents are encouraged to stop by during the times listed below —no appointment is necessary.

JEFFERSONVILLE Mobile Office Hours
WHEN: Tuesday, March 6 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Twiggs County Chamber of Commerce, 31 Magnolia St. N #B 31044

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