Category Archives: GA
New base workout facilities offer advanced readiness training
Submitted by RAFB
Thursday, February 6th, 2014, 10:09am
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – The fitness center here will cut the ribbon Friday on a new set of workout areas geared to Mixed Martial Arts training, Warrior Athletic Readiness, and Fitness on Demand. UFC Featherweight Cole Miller, a middle Georgia native, will be on hand to open the MMA room which offers specialized training using the latest fighting techniques to help individuals subdue an aggressor.
“Our Security Forces and military units have learned that you’ll perform on the battlefield the same way you train” says Scott Peavy, Fitness Program Coordinator.
A newly-renovated Warrior Athletic Readiness –W.A.R. room offers a variety of strength and conditioning equipment for the demands of military duties. A Fitness on Demand kiosk gives individuals or groups the convenience of workout routines according to their schedule.
Recovery Expected to Enter ‘Middle Innings’ in 2014
Recovery Expected to Enter ‘Middle Innings’ in 2014
Author: Krista Franks-Brock January 24, 2014 0
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While the housing market is still far from “normal,” it is inching that way, according to a report released Thursday from Zillow. Last year’s skyrocketing home price appreciation, frenzied demand from investors, and high tide of negative equity are all expected to subside somewhat this year, according to the real estate company.
Nationally, home prices increased 6.4 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter, but annual price gains are expected to fall to 4.8 percent by the end of this year.
On a quarterly basis, prices rose 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter, according to Zillow.
“Below the surface of last year’s market, a number of unsettling trends started to emerge as a result of rapid and ultimately unsustainable appreciation, setting up a bit of a mixed bag for 2014,” said Stan Humphries, chief economist at Zillow.
However, some of the markets that posted the highest price gains last year are already slowing, which according to Zillow, is “a welcome sign in markets that risk crossing over into bubble territory as rising mortgage interest rates create affordability issues for homebuyers.”
Markets such as those in California and the Southwest that experienced rapid appreciation this year may stall this year due to affordability issues, leading to “volatility that could potentially cause whiplash for homebuyers and sellers,” according to Zillow.
Nationally, price appreciation is already tapering off, according to Zillow. After reaching a high of a 7.1 percent annual price gain in August, price gains remained below 7 percent for the entire fourth quarter.
However, local markets will vary widely this year with a 16.1 percent anticipated gain in Riverside, California, and a 0.4 percent gain anticipated in Kansas City, according to Zillow.
All but three of the nation’s 35 largest metros experienced price growth in 2013, and all but one are expected to experience price gains again this year, according to Zillow.
After posting a 3.8 percent decline last year, St. Louis, Missouri, is the only metro expected to experience falling prices this year with an anticipated 3.1 percent decline.
In two of the 35 markets Zillow tracks—Denver and Pittsburgh—home prices surpassed the peaks they reached before the housing downturn.
While home prices rose 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter to $169,000, rents rose 0.7 percent to $1,302.
Business of the Year Award to Be Presented at the 64th Annual Chamber Meeting
Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Thursday, January 9th, 2014, 11:23am
WARNER ROBINS, GA– The Business of the Year Award, along with several other prestigious awards will be presented at the Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 64th Annual Meeting; to be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Warner Robins. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for a social period with heavy hors d’oeuvres and the program will begin at 6:45 p.m.
Each year at the Annual Meeting, the Chamber presents several awards honoring those who demonstrated outstanding service to the Chamber. The prestigious awards include: The Charles K. Shaheen Small Business of the Year Award, presented to one of the 2013 Business of the Month recipients for outstanding business achievement and exemplary service to the community; The Edward Bayer Employee of the Year Award, presented to one of the 2013 Outstanding Employee of the Month recipients for outstanding achevement and quality service to the community; The Charlie L. Jones Memorial Award, presented to the community’s most outstanding citizen, for sustained and superior service to the community (recipient’s service activities usually span a number of years and may involve a number of businesses, civic, governmental, cultural and/or religious activities); The Sherrill Stafford Good Government Service Award, presented to the community’s most outstanding elected or appointed official or employee of any governmental agency (award is made for exceptional, outstanding service in the performance of duty); The A.C. “Dick” Walden III Chamber Person of the Year Award, presented to the Chamber member having made the most outstanding contribution to the success of the organization or any one or more of its programs during 2013; andthe Heide Hubbard Ambassador of the Year Award, presented to the Ambassador who has shown exemplary support of Chamber events throughout the year. This award is based on a point system.
In addition, the Chamber will honor the graduating Leadership Robins Region Class of 2013.
Cost to attend the meeting is $40.00 per person for Chamber members and their guests. The fee for all non-members is $55.00. Please RSVP as soon as possible to the Chamber via telephone (478.922.8585), fax (478.328.7445) or e-mail (rsvp@robinsregion.com). Also, please include the names of those attending so the Chamber can maintain accurate records. This is a reception-style event.
For more information, please contact the Chamber at 478.922.8585.
NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos of all recipients will be taken on stage during the program.
Men’s Civilian Firearms Training Classes Offered
Submitted by Warner Robins Police Department
Thursday, January 9th, 2014, 9:50am
The Warner Robins Police Department is offering basic handgun classes for men later this month. There are three sessions to each class.
Participants must attend all three classes.
Topics include Georgia law relating to private ownership and carry of handguns, handgun safety, handgun selection and maintenance, and the basics of shooting a handgun.
Class Dates:
January 28 & January 30 – 6:00 P.M – 8:30 P.MFebruary 1 – 8:00 A.M. – Noon
Each student must bring a handgun of good quality and proper caliber, 50 rounds of ammunition, and eye and ear protection. This is a basic class designed for the individual with little to no experience with handguns.
The classes are free to participants.
Click here for a registration form.
For more information – contact Captain John Clay at 478.322.0260.
Houston County Middle School Idol
Submitted by HCBOE
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014, 12:48pm
HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – The Houston County Middle School Idol will be held Jan. 9, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at Feagin Mill Middle School in the cafeteria. Tickets will be $10 at the door.
The final performers, who were chosen after two auditions, are listed below by school.
· Feagin Mill Middle: Taylor Johnson, Adlih Leggette, Julian Santos, Grace Thomas and
Alex Williams.
· Mossy Creek Middle: Cacee Clowers and Mary Grace Moore.
· Perry Middle: Sherlon Farmer, Madeline Geiger and Emma O’Neal.
· Thomson Middle: Daisy Astudillo, Taylor Beasley, Aria Buzhardt, Kiri Connell, Holden Mathison, Curtis Noles and Mishael Smith.
· Warner Robins Middle: De’Andria Cray, Jessi Crutchfield and Nora Wilchinski.
Feagin Mill Middle School is located at 1200 Feagin Mill Road in Warner Robins. Dr. Jesse Davis serves as principal. For more information, please contact Michelle Leary, Feagin Mill teacher and event organizer, at 478-953-0430 or Michelle.Leary@hcbe.net.
Job openings in Central Georgia
Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, January 9th, 2014, 5:00pm
Each Thursday, a Georgia Department of Labor representative joins 13WMAZ toshare several open jobs in the Central Georgia area.
You can watch this on 13WMAZ-TV on Thursday mornings and again at 5 p.m.
The jobs are updated here weekly.
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 also check out other jobs on the Georgia Department of Labor’s website.
VIEW: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Job Search
Job Title: Cleaner
Location: Macon GA
Pay: $8.00 per Hour
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8148182
Job requires a high school diploma/GED; one (1) year experience as a commercial cleaner.
Job Title: Street Maintenance Crew Leader
Location: Milledgeville GA
Pay: $30,126.94 per Year
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8144708
Three to Five years of progressively more responsible Public Works or General Contractor Experience. Georgia Driver’s License.
Job Title: Production Worker
Location: Dublin GA
Pay: $8.00 to $9.00 per Hour
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8136726
Must have high school diploma or GED. Must have six months manufacturing experience. Must be able to read drawings/prints and tape measures.
Job Title: CNA
Location: Warner Robins GA
Pay: N/A
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8147089
High school diploma/GED, Certified Nurse Assistance(CNA)certificate, 1 year documented experience working with Mental Health Development Disability (MHDD) Population. A valid class C Drivers License, CPR, First Aid, and current TB test.
Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Macon GA
Pay: Depends On Experience
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8145836
Job requires a high school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in store management. Must also have the ability to read, interpret and explain to others operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.)
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: MILLEDGEVILLE GA
Pay: $25,978.37 per Year
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8146942
High School Diploma or equivalent and previous experience in communications.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: DUBLIN GA
Pay: N/A
Education: Bachelor Degree
Job Number: GA8143012
Bachelors degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field and two (2) or more years of related experience.
Job Title: Childcare Teacher
Location: Perry GA
Pay: $7.25 to $8.00 per Hour
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8148146
High school diploma/GED and 3 months of experience working with children.
Job Title: Desk Clerk
Location: MACON GA
Pay: $7.25 per Hour
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8147558
Job requires HS diploma/GED. Employer will train.
Job Title: Material Handler
Location: Eatonton GA
Pay: $7.25 per Hour
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8145153
High school diploma and 6 months warehouse/production experience.
Job Title: Auto Mechanic
Location: Dublin GA
Pay: N/A
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8147046
Must be an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified mechanic with a minimum of twelve (12) months experience.
Job Title: CDL Driver
Location: Perry GA
Pay: Depends On Experience
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8147965
Must have valid Class A CDL with clean MVR and a minimum of 1 year driving experience (does not have to be over the road).
“Hunger Games” inspires children and teens to Georgia archery programs
Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, November 21st, 2013, 4:09pm
The second installment of the “Hunger Games”, called “Catching Fire”, hits theaters at midnight Friday.
The blockbuster movies are not only selling tickets. They’re persuading kids to pick up a hobby, that got its start in prehistoric times.
The archery bug bit Mark Swords and Jennifer Pittman long ago.
Pittman said, “I grew up hunting and fishing my entire life.”
They’re both bow hunters, and employees with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
It’s their aim to help children and teens get a grip on archery.
Swords said, “If you learn incorrectly, you can turn a young person off from archery. If you learn correct, you have a life long hobby.”
As a coordinator for the National Archery in Schools Program, Swords says the “Hunger Games” series pointed hundreds of kids in his direction.
Swords said, “I read all three books.”
He watched the films, too.
Swords said, “If you watch Katniss, you can tell Jennifer Lawrence has had some excellent coaching, and it is real, what you see.”
Pittman said you do not have to be athletic to participate. She said, “Everyone can do it, and they can do it well. It’s concentration. It’s eye-hand coordination, and it’s practice.”
She says 25,000 Georgia kids focus on the sport.
Pittman and her team surpassed their target, growing school archery programs from 18 in 2003 to 200 programs now.
There is an archery range at Perry’s Flat Creek Wildlife Management Area. Another like it was just built near Dublin.
Archery Opportunities: Archery shooting ranges
In Central Georgia, Peach, Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Truetlen and Wheeler Counties have archery programs in the schools.
DNR aims to increase quail population
Submitted by Suzanne Lawler, News & Sports Anchor
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says they hope a partnership with numerous organizations in the state will boost the quail population.
Earlier this evening several groups signed the Georgia Bobwhite Quail Technical Team Memorandum of Agreement.
It’s a mouthful, but what it means is that, DNR will provide free help to farmers or land owners that want to tailor their landscape to make it more quail friendly.
Biologists fear that the bird’s habitat is disappearing and they want to put a plan in place to boost the numbers.
DNR Ranger Reggie Thackson says some simple steps could make a difference across the board.
” Some of the habitat practices that will restore bobwhite populations are field borders around crop fields, thinning and burning woodlands, pine stands in particular,” Thackston said. “And the great thing is that it not only helps bobwhites, bobwhites are like a poster child for a whole group of species that includes gopher tortoises song birds and honeybees. ”
The groups plan to pay for the plan through the sale of GOHUNT state vanity plates.
Quail season runs from now until February 28th.
And speaking of hunting: Duck season begins this Saturday.
Job openings in Warner Robins
Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, November 21st, 2013, 7:00am
Each Thursday, a Georgia Department of Labor representative joins 13WMAZ toshare several open jobs in the Central Georgia area.
You can watch this on 13WMAZ-TV on Thursday mornings and again at 5 p.m.
The jobs are updated here weekly.
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 also check out other jobs on the Georgia Department of Labor’s website.
Job Title: CNA
Location: WARNER ROBINS GA
Pay: Depends On Experience
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8137530
Applicant will provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff to include the following: feeding, bathing dressing, grooming, moving patients or changing linens.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Warner Robins GA
Pay: N/A
Education: 12 Years
Job Number: GA8138280
Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have 24 months maintenance technician, pump maintenance and repair experience, control panel and electronic components and welding experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
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