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Welcome Center Honors Teachers, Nutrition Staff

Submitted by Bibb County School District
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:47pm
Welcome Center Honors Teachers, Nutrition Staff

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week and School Nutrition Employee Week, both of which were celebrated May 6-10, members of the Welcome Center staff visited several schools to recognize these valued employees. The Welcome Center randomly selected 11 teachers and 10 employees from the School Nutrition Program throughout the Bibb County School District to celebrate their contributions to student achievement.

"Our Nutrition staff serve in critical roles that directly relate to the healthy development of our students," said Kimberlyn Carter, Director of Strategic Partnerships and the Welcome Center. "I feel very connected to the lunchroom staff because I understand that the work they perform sets the tone for our students. I have a passion for recognizing those individuals that contribute to the success of our students in the Bibb County School District."

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Lane Elementary Celebrates Renovated Courtyard with Turtle Release Party

Submitted by Bibb County School District
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 8:00am
Lane Elementary Celebrates Renovated Courtyard with Turtle Release Party

Students and staff at Lane Elementary School celebrated the renovation of the school’s courtyard with a Turtle Release Party on Monday, May 20.

Lane Elementary School staff applied for and received a Lowe's Education Grant for $2,700 to repair the school’s courtyard. Staff also held various fundraisers, including a sock hop, with the theme of “Save the Turtles” in honor of the seven turtles in the courtyard. They were able to raise an additional $1,400 for the courtyard, which was repaired with the help of Phillip Bunn of Mid Georgia Property Enhancements.

During the renovation, the turtles were “adopted” and cared for by classrooms. On Monday, the turtles were released back into the renovated courtyard.

View more photos at www.facebook.com/bibbschools.

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Tonight: Yappy Hour at the Dog Park

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 2:03pm

Yappy Hour in the Dog Park is tonight from 5-8 p.m.  Bring the pups to Happy Hour at 1550 Chestnut Street in Macon.

Good Country People perform, you'll be able to purchase wine and beer there will also be free dog yogurt!

Yappy Hour will be every third Thursday.

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia, through the Knight Neighborhood Challenge, has awarded $1,950 to Macon Bibb County Parks & Recreation to launch Yappy Hour Yappy Hour will be a dog-friendly event to bring more people to Tyler's Place - Macon's off-leash dog park.

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Local Emergency Services Join together for Annual “EMS for Children” Picnic

Submitted by Mid Ga Ambulance, Your Ambulance Service
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:24am
Local Emergency Services Join together for Annual “EMS for Children” Picnic

On May 21, from 6:00PM-8:30PM, local Emergency Services from across Central Georgia will come together for the annual EMS for Children Picnic.

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Job Openings in Macon

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:00am
Job Openings in Macon

Call the Department of Labor Career Center at (478) 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you. 

You can see more jobs available in Central Georgia on 13WMAZ's Job Market Thursday page.

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Vacation Bible School in Central Georgia

Submitted by Kimberly, Blogger at ForKidsToDo
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 1:48pm
Vacation Bible School in Central Georgia

 

Vacation Bible School is always a lot of fun and, more importantly, is a wonderful opportunity for children to hear the gospel.  There are so many of them going on in Middle Georgia over the next few months.

June 2nd – 8th

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New Boutique Brings the 'Posh' to Second Street

Submitted by Main Street Macon
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 10:07am
New Boutique Brings the 'Posh' to Second Street

 

Main Street Macon will host the grand opening for Posh Boutique today at 2:00 p.m. at 314 Second Street. Owner, Nicole Talton, started the business at the Macon Indoor Flea Market and quickly saw a need to expand to a storefront location. After researching different areas of the city, Talton and her daughter chose Downtown because of the ongoing revitalization and the plans for the Second Street Corridor. “I feel like we got in at the right time,” says Talton.

Posh Boutique carries clothing, handbags and accessories. “Our goal is to provide unique fashions that are different from what larger fashion chains carry. We want every woman who shops with us to feel ‘Posh’,” says Talton.

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