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'World's Largest Peach Cobbler' to Return to Central Georgia

Jacqueline Harnevious

Remember the World's Lagest Peach Cobbler? The festival responsible for this monstrous dessert returns to Byron and Fort Valley this weekend.The Georgia Peach Festival kicks off Friday with the Historical Society's luncheon at the Byron Methodist Church.Then on Saturday, June 2, you can check out the peach dessert contest in downtown Byron. There will be plenty of activities for kids and families...

U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Lays Out Central Ga. Priorities

Since 1992, District 2 Congressman Sanford Bishop has served in the United States House of Representatives. While that district historically encompassed southwest portions of the state, new congressional maps extend it into more of Central Georgia. Tuesday on Eyewitness News Mornin', the ten-term Democrat visited 13WMAZ's Randall Savage in studio to discuss his priorities for mid-section of the...

FVSU fall short in NCAA Track & Field Championship

Marvin James

The 2012 Fort Valley State University (FVSU) Track & Field Season came to a close at the conclusion of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 24-26th. Four Lady Wildcats qualified for the championship and made the journey to Colorado for the national competition which was held at the Neta & Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl on...

Upcoming Children's Events in Middle Georgia

Kimberly

In Macon Monday Kid’s Summer Movie: Amstar Theater (Tuesday also) Tuesday Chick-fil-A Family Night: School’s Out Party Thursday Feed the Fish: Bass Pro Shops Friday Story Time: Barnes & NobleIn Other Places Monday Memorial Day Ceremony: Georgia Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville Friday Vacation Reading Party: Perry Library Saturday Family Fun Fest...

Peach County Candidates Qualify for July Primary

13WMAZ Web Staff

Election season officially begins as qualifying ended Friday at noon. Contested races are: Coroner, County Commissioner Post 3 and Post 5. The following qualified: Sheriff --Terry W. Deese, Incumbent Coroner --Kerry E. Brooks --Otis Lee Daniel, Jr. Clerk of Superior Court --Joe Wilder, Incumbent County Commissioner, Post 1 --Roy Lewis, Jr., Incumbent County Commissioner, Post 3 --Michael...

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

Peach County Candidates Qualify for July Primary

13WMAZ Web Staff

Election season is in full swing for Peach County. See who has qualified so far for the General Primary Ballot: Deborah W. Hunnicutt--Probate Judge Michael L. Gilstrap--County Commissioner, Post 5 Roy Lewis Jr.--County Commissioner, Post 1 Laurens C. (Larry) Lee--Chief Magistrate

Rising Pop Star Meiko Proud of Her Central Ga. Roots

Jacqueline Harnevious

Meiko (pronounced Mee-ko) is a Roberta-native whose second major label record release, “The Bright Side," is getting a lot of attention. The album, on Meiko's Fantasy Records/Concord Music Group label, blends a folk-pop approach with fluid interjections of electronic beats. You may have already experienced Meiko's music in shows like "Grey's Anatomy," "One Tree Hill" and "Pretty...