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Arbor Day Celebration

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 11:00am

The Arbor Day and Tree City USA Celebration Friday, February 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. , W.E. Knox Civic Center.

We should have seedlings to give everyone attending.

On Monday, February, 20, 2012 is the monthly Keep Jones Beautiful Commission Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Tammy Brittain Conference of W. E. Know Civic Center. They'll kick

off the Great American Clean Up in March.

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Foggy Morning in the Country

Submitted by Kema's Hobby - Your Hometown Bookstore, Kema Clark, Bookstore Blogger

Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 12:26pm

Kema Sabe

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Radar: Weather Update

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, January 23rd, 2012, 12:12pm

11:10 a.m. radar. The tornado watch is still in effect, but no warnings at the time of this radar.

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Freeze Warning for Hancock, Jones Overnight

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 10th, 2011, 11:42am

Freeze Warning for Hancock, Jones Overnight

A freeze warning remains is in effect from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Friday for Hancock County.

* Temperatures: in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* Timing: 3 am to 8 am Friday morning.

* Impacts: tender vegetation and indoor house plants left outdoors could be damaged or killed if not protected or brought indoors where possible.

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Your Guide: Georgia National Fair

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, 2:18pm

Georgia National Fair is set for October 6-16 this year.

October 6 opening day: Sneak-a-Peek Day

Open 3-10 p.m.

Admission $5, kids (10 & under) get in free with a paying adult.

Pay-One-Price Rides: Open 3:00 pm; $13.00 unlimited rides.

Opening ceremony takes place at 4 p.m.

October 7-October 16 Scheduled Events:

Admission:

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Red Cross of Central Ga. Deploys for Hurricane Irene

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, August 26th, 2011, 12:11pm

The Red Cross of Central Georgia moves volunteers, vehicles and supplies in order to respond to what is predicted to be the largest storm to hit the East Coast in more than 70 years.

Photos: A watch on the beaches in Jacksonville.

That's according to a Red Cross news release.

A hurricane watch has been issued for the North Carolina coast and the Red Cross has opened shelters in the state as evacuation orders go into effect.

In addition, more than 200 Red Cross mobile feeding vehicles are heading towards the coast to help people in the path of the storm, the release says.

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Red Cross Urges Preparedness for Hurricane Season

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 3:56pm

The American Red Cross prepares for Hurricane Irene across the East Coast this week by registered available volunteers for support evacuation.

While "Georgia may escape the brunt" of the storm," Red Cross organizers urge the public to use this time as a reminder to finalize hurricane preparation plans and get a family emergency kit ready, a Red Cross news release says.

Hurricane season runs from July through November in the North Atlantic.

Emergency kits should include: