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Teacher Recruitment Fair Slated for Saturday

Teacher Recruitment Fair Slated for Saturday

 

The Houston County School System will host its annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on March 2, 2013, at Veterans High School.  Teachers interested in employment with the system are invited to attend the job fair from 9:00 a.m. until noon

Candidates will register in the auditorium lobby by submitting a résumé.  Representatives from 38 schools will conduct screening interviews.

Veterans High is located at 340 Piney Grove Road in Kathleen, Ga.  For more information, contact Human Resources at 478-988-6244 or visit the HCBOE Web site, www.hcbe.net

Westfield Drama Department to Present the "Ladies of Harmony"

Westfield Drama Department to Present the "Ladies of Harmony"

 

The Drama Department of the Westfield School invites you to attend the presentation of "The Ladies of Harmony," a two-act comedy by Ron Hill on Monday evening, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Arts and Sciences Building. This funny look at church committees and personalities stars veteran Westfield performers Sarah Kate Johnson, Cami Pyle, Kasey Lunceford, Ashley Greene, Avoly Pinckney, and Anna Davis.

Also featured are Jenna Price, Sierra Moore, Abbey Green, and Hamilton Way. Morgan Smith, Elizabeth Seymour, and Brooks Rowburrey will be the crew for the show.

The play teaches lessons about the words we use and the judgments we make. Admission is $5 at the door.

Tykes, Tots and Teens Consignment Sale Returns to Fairgrounds

Tykes, Tots and Teens Consignment Sale Returns to Fairgrounds

The Tykes, Tots and Teens Consignment Sale returns to the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter next weekend. The sale takes place inside Heritage Hall.

The sale opens from February 22-24.

There will be items fro infants, kids, teens and expecting mothers. You'll find items like clothes, toys, books, strollers, high chairs, pack 'n' plays, bouncy seats, youth furniture and more.

The hours are:
Friday, Feb. 22: 9-8
Saturday, Feb. 23: 9-8
Sunday, Feb. 24: 9-6 (closed 1-2 p.m. for Dollar Dash preparations)

Sunday is 50 percent off day from 2-6 p.m.: any tag with a star or marked discount yes will be half price.

Dollar Dash: Sunday 2pm – 6pm, any tag with a large bold "D" or "Donate Yes" marked donate will be $1.
 

Former Perry Guard Named GCAA Player of the Year

Former Perry Guard Named GCAA Player of the Year

 

The GCAA men and women's Division III basketball coaches selected their All-Region team, player of the year and coach of the year.

Middle Georgia Technical College men's head coach Bobby Brown is the coach of the year.

The men's player of the year was former Dublin stand-out D'Meco Rozier.  Rozier averaged 14.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists this season.

Pigs and Wings BBQ Competition in Perry this Weekend

Pigs and Wings BBQ Competition in Perry this Weekend

Pigs and Wings BBQ competition and Fly-In sponsored will be held at the Perry-Houston County Airport (Exit 138 of I-75) this weekend.

The festivities kick off Friday evening while the teams set up and prepare for a long night of cooking.

Teams from all over compete in the following categories: Brunswick Stew, Pork Loin, Pulled Pork, Ribs and more.

Central Georgians Jump on "Harlem Shake" Train

Georgia College students jumped on the Youtube viral sensation with their own "Harlem Shake."

First Presbyterian in Macon does the "Harlem Shake" on Valentine's Day.

 

by Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY STORY

Dance craze has roots in the '80s More than 4,000 'Harlem Shake' videos a day are posted on YouTube.

The song that spurred the craze is No. 10 on iTunes Gangnam Style is so last year: 2013's new dance craze is the Harlem Shake.

Job Openings in Perry

Job Openings in Perry

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.