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Town Hall Meeting on Transportation SPLOST

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, June 18th, 2012, 2:26pm

Town Hall Meeting on Transportation SPLOST

The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an informational Town Hall Meeting June 25 at 6 p.m. in the W.E. Knox Civic Center auditorium, a Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce release says.

David Millen, DOT District Engineer will facilitate the event.

This will be a great opportunity to hear about how the T-SPLOST money will be used in and around Jones County.

Bring any questions you have.

The vote takes place July 31st.

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, June 7th, 2012, 3:59pm

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.

Job Title:    Office Clerk
Location:    Juliette GA
Pay:          $14.00 per Hour
Education: Some College
Job Number:GA8029258
Job requires some college, valid driver's license and three (3) years of experience working in a fast-paced office environment. Applicant must also be computer literate with basic proficiency in MS Office, email and the internet.

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Juliette Opry: What did he say their name was?

Submitted by Opry on Sunday, May 27th, 4:00 pm

Well it’s that time again, The First of the month is rapidly approaching and that means Juliette Opry time. I have been really busy so unfortunately I don’t have any great story this month (like I ever have).

This month we have a group out of Athens: "Buttermilk Revival ",Winners of Athensn got Talent --Kind of an interesting group, the banjo player is actually my neighbors' cousin. I checked them out on Facebook and Youtube. They are going to be great, but I just couldn’t get that name out of my head. Who thought up "Buttermilk Revival?"

I once heard about a band that was formed at a bonfire with a lot of adult beverages called, "Burning Urine."

Although I didn't think it was a great idea , I figured out where it came from. Well I could have asked Jody but that takes all the fun out of it so here is the Lizella twist:

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Senator Cecil Staton Earns Perfect Score and A+ from Georgia Chamber

Submitted by Senate Press on Monday, May 21st, 4:57 pm

ATLANTA – Sen. Cecil Staton (R- Macon) has received the highest ranking given on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber’s legislative scorecard recognizes legislators that were most supportive of the business community during the 2012 Legislative Session.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by the Georgia Chamber for my efforts to enact pro-business legislation aimed at strengthening Georgia’s private sector and our economy,” said Sen. Staton. “Serving as a member of the Senate Rules, Senate Appropriations, Senate Finance and Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committees, as well as Majority Whip, it was a privilege to work with legislators and interested stakeholders to make Georgia a better place to live, work and do business.”

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 5:29pm

Miss Daylily Pageant Rescheduled for May

GRAY, GA.--The Second Annual Miss Daylily Pageant is set for May 12.

Originally, the date was in April, but has been rescheduled.

The pageant happens at W.E. Knox Civic Center starting with Miss, Teen and Junior at 2:30 p.m. and the Little, Tiny and Wee age groups start at 4:00 p.m. Contestants must be middle Georgia residents.
Download applications, rules and regulations here. The application fee is $50. Applications and fees are due by April 6 to Gray Station Better Hometown, Inc.

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, May 4th, 2012, 3:59pm

The 31st annual Old Clinton War Days will be held in Old Clinton, Georgia, Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6.

Authentic camps open to the public beginning at 10:05 a.m. each day featuring period demonstrations and walking tours of the area. Food and hand crafted items will be available for purchase. A narration of battle history begins at 1:35 p.m. each day.

On Saturday, the Battle of Sunshine Church will be presented at 2:05 p.m., with the closing of the camp at 5:05 p.m. and a free memorial service at the Old Clinton Cemetery at 8:05 p.m.

Sunday features an 11:05 a.m. church service at the McCarthy/Pope House and the Battle of Griswoldville at 2:05 p.m. followed by the closing of the camp at 4:05 p.m.

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