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Two Cited for Illegal Gillnetting on Lake Oconee

Two Cited for Illegal Gillnetting on Lake Oconee

A surveillance operation by rangers with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources recently resulted in citations being issued against two men for illegally gillnetting fish on Lake Oconee in Greene County, authorities say.

The men were found in the possession of about 150 pounds of assorted fish, including white bass, crappie, hybrid and striper, Georgia Department of Resources Wildlife Law Enforcement Division Capt. Mark Padgett said.

Louise Warren Performs in Bonaire Friday

Singer and songwriter Louise Warren plays a show at The Cavern in Bonaire Friday at 6 p.m.

You may recognize her as the voice behind 13WMAZ's commercial, "This is Home."

READ | Three Minutes with Louise Warren

SPOTTED | Guardian Center Featured in Atlanta Magazine

SPOTTED | Guardian Center Featured in Atlanta Magazine

"Just south of Macon, there's a disaster waiting to happen," Atlanta Magazine says of the Guardian Center in Perry.

Read the full article on Atlanta Magazine.com

Perry Cadet Receives Purple Heart Scholarship

Perry Cadet Receives Purple Heart Scholarship

Perry Cadet Private First Class Kobe Spicer received the Purple Heart Scholarship at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville.

According to a release, he receives $500 from the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States and the Purple Heart Service Foundation.

Read the full release:

 

Gainesville, GA – An 8th grade student at Riverside Military Academy, Cadet Private First Class (C/PFC) Kobe L. Spicer, was recognized as the recipient of the Purple Heart Scholarship on March 29 during a Riverside Corps of Cadets parade.  C/PFC Spicer is a Perry, GA resident.

Celebrate Credit Union Youth Week with Robins Federal Credit Union

Celebrate Credit Union Youth Week with Robins Federal Credit Union

Robins Federal Credit Union will host a free community event and contests for the entire Middle Georgia community during National Credit Union Youth Week, April 19-26.

Robins Federal Credit Union kicks off its celebration of youth week on Friday, April 19 at 8:00 p.m. with a free outdoor movie featuring the Disney movie “Brave” in the parking lot of the 803 Watson Blvd. branch in Warner Robins. This free event is for the entire family.

Robins Federal Credit Union is also hosting the following two contests during Credit Union Youth Week:

Senator Tolleson: Report from the State Capitol

Senator Tolleson: Report from the State Capitol

 

The 2013 session officially came to an end on March 28 as the Senate adjourned Sine Die.  The term "Sine Die" is Latin for "without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing.”  Therefore, when the gavel came down on Thursday night, the General Assembly adjourned until January 2014 and wrapped up the 40-day legislative session.  Sine Die is filled with time-honored traditions and is a long day for all those involved.  Legislators and staff remained busy working until the midnight cut-off time to ensure a fully examined balanced budget and the deliberation of over 60 pieces of legislation.  

Easter Bunny Leaves Behind Multiple Egg Hunts

Easter Bunny Leaves Behind Multiple Egg Hunts

Hop on down the bunny trail this weekend for an egg hunt! See where the bunny is leaving behind eggs to hunt:

  • Friday

--6:30 p.m.Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, Second Baptist in Warner Robins, 2504 Mood Road

--6 p.m. Egg hunt at Harvest Church after 6 p.m. service

  • Saturday

--Noon: Annual Eggstravaganza : Ada Lee Park, 203 Scott Blvd. Warner Robins

--10-noon, Easter Egg Hunt at  Parkway Assembly of God at 5191 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon (across from Middle Georgia State College)