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Houston County Boasts Only Georgia Astronomy Program

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Monday, October 24th, 2011, 6:02pm
Houston County Boasts Only Georgia Astronomy Program

 

The Houston County School System offers the only high school astronomy course taught in middle Georgia, with astronomy classes taught at Houston County High, Veterans High and Warner Robins High.  The program began at Houston County High School in 1999. 

That's according to a Houston County Board of Education news release.

Astronomy and Physical Science Teacher Joe Molyson has taught the class since 2004.  Currently 140 students are enrolled at Houston County High, and over 100 at Veterans and Warner Robins High.  Molyson said, “We are one of the largest, if not the largest, high school Astronomy Program in the Southeast.”

The course is one of several science tracks students must complete in the junior or senior year to graduate.  Theory is blended with extensive self-paced computer work and actual observations of astronomical objects. 

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New Teachers Awarded Grants

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 4:42pm
New Teachers Awarded Grants

 

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – Jonathan Bates, an English teacher at Veteran’s High School, and Seth Reber, a math teacher at Perry High School, are among 40 of Georgia’s new teachers to receive a New Teacher Assistance Grant from Georgia Power.  Neal Rearden, Area Manager for Georgia Power, will present each teacher a $1,000 New Teacher Assistance Grant on Oct. 21, at 9:00 a.m., at the Houston County Board of Education central office in Perry.

Teacher nominations were submitted to Georgia Power by the 20 Georgia public colleges and universities that have a school of education.  Reber, a graduate of the University of West Georgia, was nominated by Dr. Judy Butler.  Bates, who graduated from Macon State College, was nominated by Dr. Daniel Kirk.    

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Perry High Marching Band Wins Competition Award

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 11:29am
Perry High Marching Band Wins Competition Award

 

Houston County band programs were well represented this past weekend at the Sound of Silver Invitational Band Competition. 

On Saturday, Warner Robins High and Perry High claimed the top two positions out of 20+ bands from middle and South Georgia. 

According to Perry Primary Principal Elgin Mayfield, “I can tell you as a former band director how difficult it is to win ANY marching competition.  It is unreal for one system to have the top two spots in any contest weekend, let alone at the same competition!  We are fortunate to have such talented and hard working band directors in our county!” 

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Mossy Creek Festival Returns This Weekend

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011, 4:00pm
Mossy Creek Festival Returns This Weekend

The Semi-Annual Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival will be held on October 15 & 16, 2011.

Find the festival at 315M Lake Joy Road in Perry.

For a $5 admission fee, you'll find good ole country cooking, hayrides, animals and more.

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Habitat for Humanity Celebrates the Big 2-0

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 29th, 2011, 9:44am
Habitat for Humanity Celebrates the Big 2-0

 

On Saturday, October 1st at 5 pm Houston County Habitat for Humanity will celebrate 20 years of delivering affordable housing to hardworking low-income families.  First United Methodist Church at 205 North Davis Drive will host the celebration service.  The theme for the evening is “20 Years 45 Homes – What will YOU Build?” 

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Autumn: Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes Galore

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Saturday, September 24th, 2011, 9:00am
Autumn: Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes Galore

Where to Go for Your Pumpkins:

  • Elliott Farms, Lizella: features a pumpkin patch, tractor hay rides, snacks, farm animals. Opens in October Call 478-935-8180 for more information.
  • Best Nursery's Pumpkin Patch, Harris County:  Open Oct 1-Nov 16. Call 706-327-1515 for information. 
  • Troup Corn, Laurens County: Features corn maze, hay ride, pumpkin patch and a mini-maze. Call 478-272-8170. Opens Saturday, Sept 24.
  • Twin Oaks Fun Farm, Monroe County. Features pumpkins and a corn maze. Open Oct. 1-Oct. 31
  • Our Cotton Pickin' Christmas Tree Farm, Hawkinsville. Check their Facebook page for updates.Pick your own pumpkin from the patch. Also enjoy cider or cocoa on the porch while the kids climb the hay mountain. Open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Your Guide to This Weekend

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 11:31am
Your Guide to This Weekend

Friday, September 23:

  • MOPS Consignment Sale in Warner Robins, starts at 9 a.m. at Southside Baptist in Kathleen at 101 Bear Branch Rd.
  • Friday Fest in Downtown Macon: check for live music at Third St. Park
  • Mystery Road and The Lee Boys perform in Griffin at The Cavern, 8 p.m.
  • Saint Francis performs at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon.
  • Ride to End Alzheimer's Poker Run. 11 a.m. at Summer's Landing in Warner Robins

Saturday, September 24:

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