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Always a Project: Simplicity 1803

Jacqueline Harnevious

by Rachel GarzaOne of my greatest pleasures in life is teaching others a skill that I possess and knowing that I may have inspired them to try something new.Continue reading this article on Always A Project.

It's Buttermilk Revival Time Again

Well time flies when you're having fun and it's that time again--Juliette Opry weekend.This month we are proud to have Buttermilk Revival once again out of Athens, Georgia. A unique band with a unique name who won this years Athens Got Talent Contest.Many of you may remember last year I wrote an article on the name. It seems I was fairly accurate as this band is a back to basic, homemade, hard...

Juliette Opry: What did he say their name was?

Well it’s that time again, The First of the month is rapidly approaching and that means Juliette Opry time. I have been really busy so unfortunately I don’t have any great story this month (like I ever have).This month we have a group out of Athens: "Buttermilk Revival ",Winners of Athensn got Talent --Kind of an interesting group, the banjo player is actually my neighbors' cousin. I checked...

Monroe County Candidates Qualify for July Primary

13WMAZ Web Staff

Election season officially begins as qualifying ended Friday at noon. Contested races include the seat for County Commission Chairman, Chief Magistrate Judge and County Commission District 1. The following qualified: Tax Commissioner --Lori D. Andrews, Incumbent, Democrat Clerk of Superior Court --Lynn W. Ham, Incumbent, Democrat County Commission Chairman --James A. Vaughn, Incumbent, Democrat...

Austin Scott Facing Free Ride to Second Term

Bernard O'Donnell

Austin Scott apparently has a free ride to a second term in Congress. No Republicans or Democrats qualified to challenge the Republican from Ashburn in the Eighth Congressional District. Qualifying for Georgia's congressional races ended at noon Friday. That means, barring a successful write-in or independent candidate, Scott will be sworn in for another term in January. Fellow...

Races Set for 10 General Assembly Seats

Bernard O'Donnell

Central Georgia voters will decide five state House races and five Senate races during this election season. Meanwhile, 10 representatives and three senators face no opposition. Qualifying for the state Senate and state Representative races ended at noon Friday. Here are the qualifiers. In State Senate District 18, incumbent Cecil Staton, a Macon Republican, has a challenger:Thomaston...

Flesh-Eating Bacteria: How Do You Get It?

Jacqueline Harnevious

Many questions have come up with the recent cases of necrotizing fasciitis in Georgia.Preventative Medicine Doctor Explains Flesh-Eating Bacteria.Milledgeville Man Resting After Partial Leg AmputationSon: Flesh-eating Bacteria Struck Milledgeville Man

PHOTOS | Dogs Available to Join Homes

Jacqueline Harnevious

The dogs photographed in this album are currently in the pound in Monroe County GA. If you would like to adopt, rescue, or give money to help cover vet costs to help get any of these dogs into a wonderful rescue please contact Monroe County GA Animal Control at 478-994-7976. --Monroe County Animal Shelter

Senator Cecil Staton Earns Perfect Score and A+ from Georgia Chamber

ATLANTA – Sen. Cecil Staton (R- Macon) has received the highest ranking given on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber’s legislative scorecard recognizes legislators that were most supportive of the business community during the 2012 Legislative Session.“It is truly an honor to be recognized by the Georgia Chamber for my efforts to enact pro-business...

Monroe County Library Begins Summer Programs

Readers of all ages will explore the night and their dreams this summer as The Monroe County Library presents "Dream Big, Read" during their Vacation Reading program.