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Teacher Recruitment Fair Slated for Saturday

Submitted by HCBOE on Friday, March 1st, 3:02 pm
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. 

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Tykes, Tots and Teens Consignment Sale Returns to Fairgrounds

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 5:36pm
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.
 

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Georgia National Rodeo Starts in Perry Thursday

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 10:05am
Georgia National Rodeo Starts in Perry Thursday

The Georgia National Rodeo returns to the Perry National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Thursday through Saturday.

Watch Georgians compete in bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping and tie down roping.

Cowboys and cowgirls will hail from Aragon, Waycross, Greenville, Folkston, Norman Park, Tifton, Summerville, Claxton, Fort Valley, Lafayette, Dalton, Rome, Resaca, Ranger, Boston, and Lawrenceville.

You can purchase tickets online, at the box office or by calling 478-987-3247.

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Pigs and Wings BBQ Competition in Perry this Weekend

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Monday, February 18th, 2013, 3:31pm
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.

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Central Georgians Jump on "Harlem Shake" Train

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, February 15th, 2013, 10:21am

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.

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Georgia's Longest Yard Sale Returns in March

Submitted by Anita Clark, - Your Warner Robins Real Estate Specialist
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 5:12pm
Georgia's Longest Yard Sale Returns in March
Middle Georgia Events: Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale, March 8-9, 2013

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Westfield Students Nominated for Governors Honors Program

Submitted by Westfield School on Saturday, February 9th, 12:50 pm
Westfield Students Nominated for Governors Honors Program

The Westfield School has recognized two students who have been selected as nominees for the 2013 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program:

Gehrig Broxton, a junior at Westfield, has been nominated in the area of Chemistry.   Gehrig is an Honors student and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Broxton.  He has received numerous academic awards and is a member of the Beta Club, Math Team, and Varsity Baseball team.

Elizabeth Bourque, a sophomore at Westfield, has been nominated in the area of Dance/Ballet.  Elizabeth is an Honors student and is a member of the Beta Club and Tri-Hi-Y Club.  She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brod Bourque.

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