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Robins Says 'Thank You' to Perdue

Submitted by Jake Wade
Friday, March 11th, 2011, 2:13pm
Robins Says 'Thank You' to Perdue

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center commander, has invited Governor Sonny and Mrs. Perdue to a luncheon in his honor Monday.

Military and civilian workers from across the base will be on hand to thank Perdue for his support of Robins during his tenure as Georgia’s 81st governor from 2003 to 2011.

The luncheon is to be held at the Horizons club on base.

 

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Chambers Honor STAR System Winners

Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011, 12:34pm
Chambers Honor STAR System Winners

Miriam Baker, a Warner Robins High School senior and Vania Lee, a Houston County High School senior, have been named the 2011 STAR Student System Winners for Houston County. 

The announcement was made yesterday by the Perry and Robins Regional Chambers of Commerce, regional sponsors of the Houston County STAR program.

Baker, the daughter of Gary and Pamela Baker, selected Barbara Hilliard, AP Literature teacher at Warner Robins High School, as her STAR teacher.

Lee, the daughter of Jung Lee, selected Margaret Molyson, AP Chemistry at Houston County High School, as her STAR teacher.

The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, in its 53rd year, is sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education.

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Kings Chapel Elem. Hosts February Fling

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Monday, February 21st, 2011, 11:46am

Kings Chapel Elementary will hold a February Fling this Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the school. 

This event will feature carnival games, inflatables, a silent auction, bake walk concessions and more. 

Students, parents, friends, family, and community members are invited to attend.  Wristbands cost $7 for children ages four and up and include games and inflatables. 

Adults and children under four are admitted free. 

Kings Chapel Elementary is located at 460 Arena Rd in Perry.

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Chambers Honor 2011 STAR Students and Teachers

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Monday, February 21st, 2011, 11:38am

The Perry and Robins Regional Chambers of Commerce will host the annual Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Student and STAR Teacher recognition program on Monday Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. 

The program will be held at the Houston County Board of Education’s central office in Perry.

 During the program, STAR students and their teachers will be recognized, and the district winner will be announced for the first time.  The 2011 STAR Students and Teachers from the Houston County School System are:

Houston County High: 

Vania (Roo-Ra) Lee and teacher Margaret Molyson, Northside High: 

John Anthony Aspinall and teacher Patricia Ogletree;

Perry High:  Avery Roman Jones and teacher Emily Heath;

Warner Robins High:  Miriam (Miri) Baker and teacher Barbara Hilliard.

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Perry Idol Finalists & Alternates Announced

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, February 18th, 2011, 5:25pm
Perry Idol Finalists & Alternates Announced

The Perry Idol Committee of the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2011 Perry Idol Finalists & Alternats.

The Perry Idol Finale will be held Saturday, March 19th, 6 p.m. at the River Church in Kathleen.

That's according to a Perry Chamber news release.

Tickets will be sold at the Perry Chamber in advance $7 for Adults, $3 for Children. Cost the night of the event will be $10 for Adults, $5 for children. Call (478) 987-1234 for details.

In the Adult Category (Ages 15 and up) are: Aveon Williams, Ben Robbins, Chad Davis, Dawn Weaks, Gina Hodges, Jessica Davis, Jill Davis, Kerrence Thomas, Mikanell Rodriguez, Morgan James, Sam Fisher and Wesley Willis, Jr. The two alternates that were chosen were Samantha Bartlette and Taylor Dixon.

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Sen. Tolleson Offers Mechanism to Fund Water Projects

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, February 18th, 2011, 1:14pm

Sen. Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) has introduced a bill that creates new options for financing water projects in communities throughout the state. 

That is according to a Senate Press Office news release.

The Georgia Public/Private Water Supply Act of 2011 (Senate Bill 122) will allow state and local governments to voluntarily partner with private investors on the construction of reservoirs and other water infrastructure projects.

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Local Children Selected for Touring 'Wizard of Oz' Show

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 17th, 2011, 2:37pm
Local Children Selected for Touring 'Wizard of Oz' Show

The National Tour of “The Wizard of Oz” announced that 12 children from Central Georgia will perform the roles of munchkins in Macon showings of the beloved classic live on stage.

“The Wizard of Oz” will be performing at The Grand Opera House March 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Macon.

That is according to a Grand Opera House news release

Macon dance studio Academy of the Performing Arts auditioned, selected and will prepare all 12 munchkins for their choreographed songs and dances in the production. The children will have the opportunity to dance alongside a nationally touring Broadway company and learn valuable, real-world skills while having fun. Owners Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss, both with 30 years’ experience, are excited to be a part of this production.

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