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UGA extension releases cotton weed control guidelines

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 17th, 2014, 2:03pm

UGA extension releases cotton weed control guidelines

The Dooly County UGA extension has released programs for Controlling Glyphosate Resistant Palmer Amaranth in Cotton.

In a blog post, Jay Porter says it's important for "not just the present, but for the future of weed control in cotton."

Porter warns that not closely following the guidelines could prevent cotton growth in the future.

Read: Cotton weed control guidelines

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, April 4th, 2014, 10:40am

The Harness Festival's opening ceremonies are at noon Saturday with the races begining at 1 p.m.

Check details at hawkinsvilleharnessfestival.com

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 3rd, 2014, 8:12am

Head out Saturday to cheer on the paintball teams.

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Submitted by David Ernst, 13WMAZ Meteorologist

Friday, March 14th, 2014, 8:50am

Today... Sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.

Tonight... Mostly cloudy with lows near 40.

Saturday... Partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s.

Saturday Night... Mostly cloudy with rain possible. Lows in the lower 50s.

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014, 10:15am

Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale this weekend

The 10th Annual Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale happens Friday and Saturday along US Hwy 341 from Barnesville to Jesup, GA.

This is not just any yard sale, this is a treasure trove of fun and bargains with antiques, locally crafted items, food and the traditional yard sale fare. Look for the "Official" signs and banners.

For more information on this event or how to become an "Official Vendor", contact the Telfair County Chamber of Commerce at (229) 868-6365 or email rogers@telfairco.org.

More information can also be found on www.peachestothebeaches.com

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014, 9:05am

Each Thursday, a Georgia Department of Labor representative joins 13WMAZ to share several open jobs in the Central Georgia area.

You can watch this on 13WMAZ-TV on Thursday mornings and again at 5 p.m.

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Russell Gate changes ahead

Submitted by RAFB on Monday, March 10th, 1:04 pm

Beginning March 17, five of the six lanes of the Russell Parkway gate will be open to inbound-only traffic on weekdays between 6 and 8 a.m.

The change will increase 'throughput' on to the base during the morning, without compromising security.

It is the result of considerable coordination involving base and county officials, as well as feedback about morning traffic concerns from the entire Team Robins workforce.

"We want to try something new and different to solve a persistent problem," said Col. Chris Hill, Installation commander. "This is a test. If it proves to be a success, we will work together with our mission partners to ensure gate operations are sustainable."
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Read more at the Robins Air Force Base Site

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