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Rainy Days and All Day

Well despite my happy nose with the present weather, it stunts my local discoveries for a while. I really have high hopes of attending Friday Fest's Annual Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow.

However, the weather doesn't look as though it's going to permit me the opportunity. If you happen to venture out make sure that you not only look on the street for colorful eggs but also check inside your favorite local businesses.

There are many prizes in store for the vigilant searcher. If I do happen to venture out into the rainy downtown streets I will definitely have to poke my head into Dolce Vita. They have the most delicious four cheese dip if you haven't already tried it.

I also have to check out what band is playing at Third Street Park. There are a lot of groups that will really surprise you if you're into the local scene. Well, weather permitting I hope to see you all out there! 

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Are those Tornado Sirens or Shawty Slim's Party Horns??

Are those Tornado Sirens or Shawty Slim's Party Horns??

Before my memory erases the evening of The Street Party, I should better blog about it....

Saturday started out pleasantly with me meeting my sister, my nieces, my 2 youngest and their mom. We began to stroll through the local farmers and vendors at the Market on Poplar St.

It was a nice day and we were all glad to see that they had relocated within walking distance from my house. All of local vendors brought to mind (once again) that I wish I had the funds to open a 'Farm to Market' Restaurant or Grocer in the heart of downtown. We have so many local producers that I know could certainly use the business. And, I know that many of my fellow downtowners would support it.

We love to support each other and, it would certainly be nice to be able to walk to a Grocery Store for fresh foods.

Time2SaveWorkshops Coupon Class Tonight

Time2SaveWorkshops Coupon Class Tonight

Tonight is the night...

Have you ever heard of someone going to the grocery store and saving tons of money and then asked yourself "How did they do that?"

If you have, then you are in luck. There just so happens to be a couponing class TONIGHT that promises to teach us the Tips and Tricks of saving money at the register. And who does not need to save money this day and time? They are even giving us a little detailed booklet to take home! I'm so excited! Ok, so it doesn't take much to make me happy. I already have this huge grin on my face just thinking about what that little booklet may hold inside. Oh what joy my coupons bring to me! I know the idea of receiving your very own little booklet has you asking "Just when and where is this class?" So glad you asked...

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Historic Happenings: Georgia Trust Trips to Macon

Hay House ushers in April by hosting the prestigious Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Annual Meeting and Spring Ramble right here in Macon, April 1 – 3. The event draws preservationists and architecture enthusiasts from around the state for seminars, tours, and social events that will showcase some of the best of Macon. Several of the events are open to the public with “ala carte” tickets. Click here for details and the complete schedule or call Hay House at 478.742.8155. Be sure to give an extra-warm welcome to these visitors if you run into them this weekend!

Defense: Rape Investigation Raises 'Red Flags'

The defense attorney for the former Macon police officer accused of rape says the involvement of internal affairs early in the criminal investigation raises "red flags."

Former Macon police officer Chris Campbell is accused of raping a woman at the Liberty Inn on Feb. 18, police say.

Campbell's defense attorney Lars Anderson says internal affairs was involved in the criminal investigation as "at the very least a parallel investigation."

He says it's more appropriate for police agencies to complete their criminal investigations and then allow Internal Affairs to investigate.  Anderson says when Internal Affairs asks an officer to make a statement, it can be subject to a claim of coercion.

"Anytime a police department questions one of their own, it is recognized as a natural conflict, the employer can be compromised," Anderson said.

Macon's Unemployment Rate Declines in February

State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the metro Macon area declined to 10.3 percent in February, down one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 10.4 percent in January.

The jobless rate in the metro Macon area in February 2010 was 10.9 percent. 

The rate declined because the number of jobs increased by 400 and there were fewer layoffs in manufacturing, construction, retail trade, and administrative and support services.  

Unemployment rates decreased in 20 of the state’s 25 local areas, with five area rates remaining unchanged.  At 7.7 percent, metro Athens recorded the state’s lowest rate, while metro Dalton  had the highest at 12.2 percent.