Program Asks Younger Students To Pledge Against Guns Oct 16, 2009
Motivational speakers encouraged eighth graders at Ballard- Hudson Middle School to make smart choices and take a pledge against gun violence on Wednesday afternoon. "I wanted to remind them of their need, almost a dire request to stay away from gun violence, drugs, and gang activity," said Verda M. Colvin, Assistant U.S. Attorney. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Prized penny stolen Oct 16, 2009
Now it well may be back in circulation after what happened Monday evening at Baker's Macon home ... " Baker moved to Macon from Kentucky about a decade ago to be closer to his sister. She lives in Jones County. Baker, who says he owns a Colt .45 revolver, had given the gun to his sister. After Monday's robbery, he plans on getting it back. "I've got a shoulder holster for it," he says. "It's gonna be 'Have Gun - Will Travel. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Scene 13: Too Much Fun For One Weekend Oct 13, 2009
Big Mike & the Booty Papas, the Macon Symphony Orchestra and the stars of the Metropolitan Opera set the Central GA music scene on fire ... In other big music news, the Macon Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 33rd season this Saturday ... According to Ken Rollins, "On Friday, the Douglass will be the site for a new premiere. It's called Big Smoky and the Shankers. This is an original film done by a young Macon, a gentleman by the name of Daniel Nelson.". (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Rockies-Phillies Playoff Game Postponed Oct 11, 2009
DENVER (AP) - Game 3 of the Philadelphia Phillies-Colorado Rockies playoff on Saturday night has been postponed because of cold, snowy weather. Major League Baseball rescheduled the game for Sunday night, and Game 4 was pushed back to Monday. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Golfers Stumble to 12th Place at Brickyard Collegiate Oct 11, 2009
BRICKYARD COLLEGIATE Brickyard at Riverside, Macon, Ga. First-Round Results. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Hadley leads Golfers into Brickyard Collegiate Oct 10, 2009
ATLANTA - In its third of four fall events, Georgia Tech's golf team looks for its first victory in three tries at the Brickyard Collegiate this weekend in Macon, Ga ... who tied for 30th at the Mason Rudolph, also will play as an individual in Macon. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Witness The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Made the Most Tremendous Discoveries of His Life -- New Book is An Official Entry At This Year's Frankfurt International Book Fair Oct 10, 2009
After that he amassed thousands of hours -- but lost his hair -- flying the C-141 from Macon, GA to Saigon. He was hired by Delta Air Lines in 1972, retiring in 2000. (Primezone Releases)
Michael Carvell's Blog Oct 9, 2009
Shoot, I keep telling my AJC colleagues that if we give it another 10 years we ll consider Macon the farthest southern exurbs of the ATL. Don t laugh ... i am sure 1AAAAA would love to see more competitive play above Macon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Marshall to Hold Forum in Dublin Saturday Oct 7, 2009
Congressman Jim Marshall says he'll travel to Dublin Saturday for a town hall meeting. In a news release, Marshall invites the public to discuss health care, the economy, jobs and other issues at the DuBose Porter Conference Center at Heart of Georgia Technical College. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Oh, what a night Oct 3, 2009
You were right about Valdosta, but I was right about Westside-Macon ... No more cracker jack stadiums(Wasn t calling Lowndes a crack jack stadium, just think its rude how they don t reserve the away side for the visiting team, which is the practice at every other high school in the state of GA. Westside Macon, East Coweta, Fayette County Tigers has what I call a cracker jack stadium all schools with nice home sides and worthless away sides). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Calif. Asks Feds for $4.7 Billion for Speedy Trains Oct 3, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has requested $4. 7 billion in federal stimulus money to help build an 800-mile bullet train system from San Diego to San Francisco. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Rutland Girls Stack Up Seven-Year Winning Streak Oct 3, 2009
It's an amazing feat in sports when a team can put together an undefeated season. The Rutland girls' softball team has done much better. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
A tragic reminder of wars ultimate reality Oct 2, 2009
French had been with the Bibb County Sheriff s Office for several years, according to the Macon Telegraph ... The Macon paper reports that French was one of 18 soldiers who took part in NASCAR s Thank a Hero program at the March 18 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, so if you attended the race, you may have seen him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Silva Leads Golf To Title Sep 30, 2009
The Seminoles travel to play at the Eat-A-Peach Invitational in Macon, Ga. Oct. 4-5 in their third of four fall events. (Seminoles.com)
Dalai Lama Gives $50,000 to Education Program Sep 30, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Dalai Lama has announced a gift of $50,000 to the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative, a project to develop a science education curriculum for Tibetan monastics. Under a five-year pilot program, Emory faculty members travel to Dharamsala, India, each summer to teach a 10-week western science curriculum to more than 100 monks and nuns. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
2016 Olympic Bid Up For Vote in Denmark on Friday Sep 30, 2009
COPENHAGEN - Four years ago, U.S. Olympic officials tried to woo their international counterparts with the flashy-as-Times Square notion of a Summer Games held in New York. They lost in humbling fashion, ousted in the second of four voting rounds as London went on to edge Paris for the 2012 Summer Olympics. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
More Conference Honors for Dogs and Jackets Sep 30, 2009
Both Georgia and Georgia Tech were relieved to be in the win column on Saturday. For the Bulldogs it was their third straight dramatic win. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Transportation: Transit is a track to metro’s prosperity Sep 30, 2009
The commuter line south to Lovejoy could help lay rail toward extending the high-speed network to Macon. About $80 million in federal earmarks for this project await action on Georgia s part. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Museum season: Whats new this fall Sep 26, 2009
The Big HouseNo, its not a prison; its the three-story house in Macon, Ga. where members of the Allman Brothers Band lived, practiced and wrote some of their biggest hits during the early 1970s. (MSNBC -- Travel)
'Real Deal' Holyfield Becomes 'Lean Green Fighting Machine' Sep 25, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- Evander Holyfield has no intention of hanging up his gloves. In fact, he'll have a new nickname the next time he climbs into the ring. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
The worst is likely over Sep 23, 2009
The only flood warning that will remain in effect for the entire week is for the Ocmulgee River near Macon, which extends until Saturday night. As long as we're not getting rainfall, this should allow water to run off and the soil to soak some of the water off, Griffith said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mercer Snags First Win Over Southern Sep 22, 2009
The conditions weren't ideal, but the result was. A soggy soccer field became downright sloppy as rain poured down late in Mercer's home matchup with Georgia Southern. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Woman Pays $63,500 for Dinner With Palin Sep 20, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A true fan of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is paying $63,500 to have dinner with her. Cathy Maples of Huntsville, Ala. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Bulldogs Take Undefeated Record To Kennesaw State Sep 19, 2009
Kennesaw State (2-3) heads into Friday's matchup riding a positive wave of momentum after the Owls traveled to Macon, Ga. on Saturday to open Atlantic Sun play with a 1-0 victory against Mercer. (Samfordsports.com)
One-tank trip: Eatonton Sep 19, 2009
Antebellum Trail: The Eatonton homes on this 100-mile route stretching from Macon to Athens are typically closed to the public, although you re probably not alone if you stop and shoot photos of their exquisite exteriors. For a closer look, homes on the trail will be open to guests on April 21-25, 2010, as part of the anniversary of the trail designation, which was created 25 years ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Judge Sets Date for King Children's Meeting Sep 19, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- Two of the Reverend Martin Luther King Junior's children are scheduled to meet with their brother later this month to discuss their father's estate. As his heirs, Bernice King, Martin Luther King the Third and Dexter King are shareholders in King, Incorporated, but have not formally met since 2004. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
President Obama Scraps Bush Missile-Defense Plan Sep 19, 2009
WASHINGTON - President Obama's foreign policy has employed a starkly different tone than George W. Bush's, emphasizing engagement and cooperation rather than go-it-alone confrontation. Even so, analysts of various political stripes hadn't seen many big differences on substance. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
High Throttle Hogs Host Dogs Sep 19, 2009
On Saturday night the Georgia Bulldogs (1-1, 1-0) travel to Fayettville to take on Arkansas (1-0, 0-0), a team that lit up the scoreboard in their only appearance of the year. Saturday night's game will be the SEC opener for the Hogs, who opened up the year with a 48-10 win over Missouri State. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Motorcyclists to follow Lincoln's ride through Shelby, Moultrie counties Sep 19, 2009
This final leg Sunday will have riders meeting at the Shelby County Courthouse in Shelbyville and head to Sullivan, stopping at the historic Moultrie /Macon County line marker and then into Decatur. The group will leave Decatur and stop at other county line markers on the way to Mount Auburn and ending in Taylorville. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The new high school football rankings Sep 14, 2009
Westside, Macon (20 percent) ... Westside, Macon (3-0) 5. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Vick Will Travel with Eagles for Season Opener Sep 12, 2009
Michael Vick is traveling with the Philadelphia Eagles for their season opener at Carolina to get a taste of what's the team's road routine is all about. Eagles coach Andy Reid usually does not take players on the road if they are not going to play. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Michelle Obama will Rally for Chicago Olympic Bid Sep 12, 2009
First lady Michelle Obama will travel to Copenhagen in support of Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The White House made the announcement Friday. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Trojans Working on Defense Against Baldwin Sep 10, 2009
This Football Friday Night brings a schedule full of big time match-ups. One of the teams preparing to do battle this Friday in a heavyweight bout against a top region rival are the Peach County Trojans. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Local college notes Sep 10, 2009
5 points in the tournament in Macon, Ga. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: B-CU's men's basketball team had a successful three-game trip to Costa Rica last month. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Former supporters scrutinize East Point mayor Sep 10, 2009
The friends who supported part-time East Point Mayor Joe Macon when he ran four years ago are now working against him ... But some believe Macon s personal finances suggest he is not responsible enough to oversee the city s money and he may have been a little free-spending with taxpayer dollars, said Isabel Jeffares and Katy Blevins ... He ran as a reformer, said Jeffares, who was Macon s 2005 campaign treasurer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Who paid for lawmakers' vacations? Sep 8, 2009
Jim Marshall of Macon, for instance, wasn t exactly to some quiet vacation spot or resort town. Marshall is on the House Armed Services Committee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bulldogs' QB Has 'Flu-Like' Symptoms Sep 5, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia starting quarterback Joe Cox has "flu-like symptoms" that have forced him to delay his travel to Oklahoma State for Saturday's game. Georgia's sports information office says Cox did not fly with the No. 13 Bulldogs team Friday but is expected to arrive in Stillwater on Friday night. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Still Room for Improvement for Wildcats Sep 5, 2009
The highly-anticipated season debut of the Fort Valley State Wildcats under new leadership fell kind of flat when the Cats lost their opener in double overtime 30-24 against Clark Atlanta last Saturday. We stopped by this week to talk with new head coach Don Pittman about the transition, and Pittman says it's way too early to panic. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Jones Industrial Park Could Bring Jobs, Revenue Sep 2, 2009
Jack Skinner spends his time creating masterpieces of stone, but putting together the sign that will usher in new business to his community might be some of his finest work yet. "It's big. It's impressive," said Skinner. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Airlines Take Steps to Protect Fliers From Swine Flu Sep 2, 2009
Airlines say they're preparing for the return of swine flu this fall but stop short of declaring they'll bar passengers with symptoms from planes or give refunds for trips canceled because of the illness. Rather than impose special measures to deal with the H1N1 virus, several U.S. carriers emphasize they'll follow long-standing policies that permit them to keep an ill person from flying, whatever the sickness. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
S.C. GOP Vents Anger Over Sanford's Affair Aug 30, 2009
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- Republican legislators in South Carolina are venting anger over one of their own -- Gov. Mark Sanford. The legislators held their House Majority Caucus meeting Saturday to set their agenda and capped their discussion with no one speaking in favor of the governor. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
WR Ladies Battling in Kickboxing Tournament Aug 29, 2009
It's a sport dominated by men, but a few women from the International City are literally kicking and screaming their way in. Three female students from Force One Kickboxing Studios in Warner Robins have entered into an Extreme Fight Night competition in Augusta this weekend. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Toys R Us to Offer Coupons in Trade-in Program Aug 27, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's not exactly Cash for Clunkers, but Toys R Us will offer manufacturers coupons to customers who bring in used children's equipment such as cribs and high chairs. Starting Friday and over the next three weeks, the coupons will offer 20 percent discounts for 16 manufacturers' products. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
U.S. 78 reversible lane going away Aug 27, 2009
Five other reversible lane systems remain, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation: three in Atlanta, one in Roswell, one in Macon ... There are discussions about removing reversible lane systems on Northside Drive and Roswell Road, McKinnon said, while the city of Macon is looking to upgrade the one there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Official Defends Lockerbie Decision Aug 26, 2009
GLASGOW, Scotland British families of people killed in the Lockerbie bombing bristled Monday at American calls for a boycott to protest Scotland's release of the man convicted in the 1998 attack. The Scottish official who made the decision was called to a session of Parliament to account for the hero's welcome the man received last week in Libya. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
We got Marlins, We got Smoltz, We got Minor Aug 22, 2009
But I spent the last two days in Rome, visiting some old friends from Macon who now work in Rome always great to see and getting to know first round pick Mike Minor ... manager for the Macon Braves and I used to brink him gloves to re-lace ... I also miss the old Macon Braves beatwriter and good friend J.J. Cooper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Siblings close now; siblings close later? Aug 21, 2009
(Even though I was living in Warner Robbins at the time and working in Macon, while she was at the hospital I would drive back and forth to from downtown Albany to Macon every day. Interesting couple of weeks there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
SC Attorney General Wants Ethics Probe on Governor Aug 14, 2009
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's attorney general wants state ethics commissioners to review Gov. Mark Sanford's travels. The letter Thursday from Attorney General Henry McMaster to the chairman of the Ethics Commission follows Associated Press investigations of Sanford's use of state aircraft for personal and political trips, and his flights on commercial airlines. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Senate Probe: S.C. Gov. Broke Law on State Travel Aug 11, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford broke state law when he charged taxpayers for more expensive business and first-class flights, says the chairman of the legislative committee investigating Sanford's international travel. David Thomas, whose budget committee investigated Sanford's flights following reports last month by The Associated Press, says he will release evidence to lawmakers showing the Republican governor violated state laws requiring the cheapest travel possible. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Lawrence Joseph Hatzenbeler, M.D. (3) Aug 8, 2009
For several years he taught biology at Boysville High School in Macon, Mich. and at the University of Detroit. (Helena Independent Record)
Republican leader attacks 'fishy' White House request... Aug 6, 2009
Yesterday, White House director of new media Macon Phillips wroteurging readers to flag questionable claims about health care proposals. There is a lot of disinformation about health insurance reform out there, spanning from control of personal finances to end of life care. (The Drudge Report)
Beach on a budget at N.C.'s Crystal Coast Aug 6, 2009
Explore Fort Macon, a pentagon shaped fort that protected the area from the Civil War through the World Wars, , ($4 bath house fee). The islands are one of the only remaining natural barrier island systems in the world with 85 miles of coastline 56 miles of which are in the protected. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The price of going on the road with the Dogs . . . Aug 1, 2009
but all over from acworth, to canton to cumming to lawrenceville up to rome down to augusta down to macon dublin across to americus. they are there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Swimmer and Coach Heading to Prestigious Meet Jul 27, 2009
A Macon swimmer and his coach have achieved a big honor this summer ... Justin Correia's been working with him because both are part of Swim Macon ... Marco and the other Georgia swimmers will leave Monday from the Macon Mall. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Former Allman Brothers Band home to open as museum Jul 26, 2009
The Allman Brothers Band s old house on Macon s Vineville Avenue, which has been a law firm, a rental property and a private residence at times, is finally becoming a real museum ... He first came to visit Macon 33 years ago in 1976, when he took a bus down to see where the Allman Brothers members lived and their recording studio. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Semi-Pro Football Teams Face Financial Struggles Jul 25, 2009
It's a game of toughness, speed, and fun, but two Central Georgia teams are finding out it's also a game that costs more than blood, sweat, and tears to keep running. About a month ago, 13WMAZ Sports introduced you to a semi-pro football team out of Cochran called the Middle Georgia Pitbulls. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Hundreds Line Up for Macon Hotel Jobs Jul 25, 2009
Several hundred people lined up for jobs at a Macon hotel Thursday morning ... The Macon hotel, looking to fill about 60 positions before its grand opening this fall, is hosting a job fair looking for new hires ... "I think it's fantastic not only for Macon but for the whole region.". (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Walter Cronkite Dies at 92 Jul 19, 2009
From to the Greatest Generation, journalist will be remembered as a voice of calm and reason whenever the nation was shocked by disaster and instability. The deep-baritone Cronkite died Friday at his home at 92. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
States Close Rest Areas to Save Money Jul 18, 2009
If you have to go while driving through some states, you'll have to go a longer distance to find a rest stop. The recession is trickling down to travelers as states cut back on their public facilities to save money. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Junior Tennis Championships Expect Attendance Spike Jul 18, 2009
Macon has always hosted the Junior Team State Championships at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center since it began 12 years ago, but this season, it's about to get a lot bigger ... Donna Bailey is with the Macon Tennis Association ... Donna's busy, but the Macon Convention and Visitors Bureau is practically bursting with excitement over the bump in attendance. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Cherry Blossom Festival Turns Macon... Jul 16, 2009
Cherry Blossom Festival Turns Macon Georgia Pink. Cherry Blossom Festival Turns Macon Georgia Pink ... Yoshino Cherry Trees bloom the last week in March in Macon Georgia. (Suite101.com)
Will Blue Dogs contain health care tab? Jul 15, 2009
Jim Marshall of Macon and to a lesser extent U.S. Rep. John Barrow of Savannah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Beckham: Landon Donovan 'unprofessional' in his criticism Jul 12, 2009
By Valerie Macon, AFP/Getty Images. David Beckham took exception to L.A. Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan's comments in a new book about the England captain's first two years in MLS.. (USA Today -- Sports)
Post 88 ends regular season with a 9-2 win Jul 12, 2009
Seven different pitchers combined to allow just one hit, a single by Paul Hrvol in the fourth, for Post 88 who improved to 28-2 ahead of Monday's District 19 tournament game vs. Macon County. Jeremy Jordan had a three-run homer for Post 88. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cox To Turn 'MyPrimetime' Dial To 100 Jul 11, 2009
New England; Kansas/Arkansas; Arizona; Macon, Ga. Roanoke, Va. (Multichannel News)
