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N.E.A. Chair Visits Macon for Arts Conference Keynote Speech

Submitted by maconarts on Thursday, May 3rd, 9:32 am
N.E.A. Chair Visits Macon for Arts Conference Keynote Speech

The Grand Opera House will welcome Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, for a keynote address to a conference of arts professionals from throughout Georgia on Tuesday, May 8, at 12:30 p.m. Macon will be Landesman’s first stop in his inaugural visit to Georgia since his appointment in 2009. Performers from the Peach State Opera will kick off the one-hour event that includes remarks by Dennis Scholl, vice president for arts at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The keynote address is free and the public is welcome to attend.


“Chairman Landesman’s appearance in Macon is a monumental event for our community,” said Jim Coleman, executive director of the Macon Arts Alliance. “It not only shines a spotlight on the rich artistic and cultural heritage of our area, but it is also an example of how government must recognize the arts as a growth industry and as a catalyst for economic development.”... Read More

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Job Openings in Macon

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 12:55pm
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.

  • Job Title:    Form Carpenter
    Location:    Macon GA
    Pay:          $12.00 to $15.00 per Hour
    Education:  N/A
    Job Number: GA8021763
    Job requires two (2) years experience as a form carpenter working with form building systems and standard plywood forming procedures.

 

  • Job Title:    Medical Receptionist

Location:    Macon GA
Pay:          $8.00 to $10.00 per Hour
Education:  Associate Degree
Job Number: GA8021261
Job requires an Associate’s Degree and one (1) year experience as a receptionist in an office environment. Applicant must be computer literate with experience using and directing calls from a multi-line system.

  • Job Title:    Maintenance Technician
    Location:    Macon GA
    Pay:          $9.00 per Hour
    Education:  10 Years
    Job Number: GA8019995
    Job requires five (5) years as a maintenance technician in a hotel environment and a valid driver's license.

 

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900 Students to Graduate from Macon State

Submitted by Macon State on Tuesday, May 1st, 11:21 am
900 Students to Graduate from Macon State

 

Nearly 900 candidates for graduation will receive their degrees at the 2012 Macon State College commencement, scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, May 11, at the Macon Coliseum.

About 580 of those candidates will receive their bachelor's degrees, while the rest will collect associate’s degrees.

This year's graduation speaker is Dr. R. Kirby Godsey, chancellor of Mercer University. Prior to becoming chancellor, Godsey served as Mercer's president for 27 years. Under his leadership, Mercer grew to be among the largest Baptist-affiliated universities in the world.  Godsey is a frequent lecturer and consultant on leadership and higher education administration and serves on a number of civic and professional boards and committees. He was named several times as one of the 100 most influential Georgians by Georgia Trend magazine.

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Sombrero Photo Scavenger Hunt Returns to Downtown Macon

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Sunday, April 29th, 2012, 9:00am
Sombrero Photo Scavenger Hunt Returns to Downtown Macon

Returning to Downtown Macon's Friday Fest will be the Sombrero Scavenger Hunt, where individuals can take photos in front of 'First Friday Hotspots' in sombreros, a NewTown Macon news release says.

Folks can then email the photos in for a chance to win a Flip camera.

The sombrero fun happens Friday, May 4.

Free sombreros and game cards will be available at Robins Federal Credit Union downtown location the week of April 30. You can also pick up sombreros and game cards at a tent in Third Street park from 6-8 on Friday.

Those who participate will need to find five of the ten hotspots based on clues from the game cards, take photos with sombreros, and send the photos to MaconFridayFest@gmail.com for a chance to win the flip camera.

 

 

 

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Pan African Festival Turns 'Sweet 16'

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 1:55pm
Pan African Festival Turns 'Sweet 16'

The Pan African Festival turns 'Sweet 16' this weekend.

Wander down to Cherry St. Plaza Friday and Saturday to peruse the Pan African Marketplace. The marketplace will feature different kinds of food and art, as well as artists, musicians and performers. 

See the schedule of events below:

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Job Openings in Macon

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 11:57am
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.

  • Job Title:    Automotive Transmission Rebuilder
    Location:    Macon GA
    Pay:          $15.00 to $33.00 per Hour
    Education:  N/A
    Job Number: GA8020201
    Job requires at least five (5) years experience as a transmission mechanic. Must have a thorough knowledge of car and light duty truck transmissions. Must have the experience necessary to diagnose automatic transmission problems, electrical and mechanical. Must have the tools to diagnose automatic transmission problems. Must have experience with transmission removal, replacement and rebuilding. Must have own tools.

    • Job Title:    LPN
      Location:    Macon GA
      Pay:          $16.00 per Hour
      Education:  Associate Degree
      Job Number: GA8019873
      Job requires an Associate’s Degree, one (1) year nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse; state licensed as a LPN; and CPR certified.

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'I Love Macon Week'

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, April 20th, 2012, 1:03pm
'I Love Macon Week'

MACON, GA.--I Love Macon Week takes place during Georgia Cities Week from April 22-28.

'I Love Macon' is a grassroots effort that focuses on what you love about Macon, a City of Macon news release says.

 

How to join the campaign: sign the pledge that says you will be an advocate for Macon, respond positively in the face of negativity and recruit five other people to sign the pledge.

See events happening in Macon.

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