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Dallemand Backs Down on Grade-Level Changes
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Feb 23, 2012 at 12:27 AM EST

Bibb County school superintendent Romain Dallemand said he is amending the parts of his strategic plan calling for grade restructuring and longer school days.

In a statement, Dallemand said, "I have decided to provide the School Board with a second option which will maintain the...more current grade level configuration."

The original plan called for elementary schools to end in 3rd grade, middle schools to hold grades 4 to 7, and high school to start in 8th grade.

Dallemand said that would have saved more than $23 million, by allowing the district to close up to 12 schools and cutting 300 teacher jobs.

If the board approves the amendment, he said those savings will no longer be realized.

Dallemand said he made the decision after hearing feedback from parents who felt the change in grade configuration would decrease their children's safety.

School board member Lynn Farmer said the ammendments are a good first step.

"I
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Mercer Bears Blast FAMU
Feb 22, 2012 at 10:38 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Mercer baseball team continued its early season fireworks on the offensive side of the ball in a 19-1 win over Florida A&M on Wednesday evening at Moore-Kittles Field.

Mercer (5-1) pounded out 21 hits in the contest, its second game of the young season with 20...more or more hits.

To balance out the Bears potent offense, freshman Eric Nyquist put together a strong outing on the mound. The Chicago, Ill. native went five innings, allowing just one earned run on five hits while striking out two.

With the score 1-0 in favor of the visitors in the top of the second, the Bears bats began to go to work with a five-run frame. Junior Evan Boyd hit an RBI double in the inning and junior Logan Gaines followed up with a two-RBI single to go up by a 6-1 margin.

The floodgates opened for Mercer in the top of the fifth when the Orange and Black pushed across 12 runs in the frame, its second 10-plus run inning this season after putting up
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MACON MIRACLE: Educator on Realigning Grades
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Feb 22, 2012 at 8:17 PM EST

13WMAZ's Candace Adorka sat down with former Dean of Education at Georgia College, John Lounsbury.

Lounsbury has been teaching for more than 60 years, and during the 1960's, he co-authored many studies that helped to develop and launch the concept of middle schools. His idea...more highlighted the different developmental needs of students between 10 and 15 years old and that their needs are different from those of other age groups.

Lounsbury says that separating students by ages doesn't really make sense because the world, family and life aren't artificially separated. He continues to say, "As a matter of fact, one of the best things that can happen to 4th graders is to have a chance to work with a 7th grader. It's good for them and the 7th graders take on new meaning in their own lives as they see they can help kids."

The grouping could work, Lounsbury says, if Bibb County takes the developmental differences of the children into account by splitting the
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Sen. Isakson Believes BRAC Won't Hurt Robins AFB
Feb 22, 2012 at 5:29 PM EST

Although sen. Johnny Isakson doesn't expect another round of base closings and realignment this year, he believes Robins Air Force won't be hurt when one does come.

Isakson, a Cobb County Republican, made the remarks Wednesday at meeting of the Downtown Rotary Club in Macon, where he...more served the keynote speaker.

Prior to addressing the Rotary Club, Isakson and Eight District Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ashburn, visited Robins on a tour through central Georgia. Scott also said Robins would be okay if another Base Realignment and Closure Commission is formed in the future.

Among other things, Isakson also discussed the need for the federal government to reduce spending, reform entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare, lower tax rates and becoming energy independent.

"What we should be doing most importantly other than working on spending and saving, we need to start working on energy independence," Isakson said.

"We should be
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Central Georgian Christians Celebrate Ash Wednesday
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Feb 22, 2012 at 6:57 PM EST

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season Christians worldwide. For many it's a season of fasting and penance, when people give up bad habits and find other ways to grow spiritually. 

At St. Joseph's Catholic Church on New Street in downtown Macon, many Central Georgian...more Catholics came to particpate in the ash rite. 

The Wagner family, who live in Macon, during the Ash Wednesday services they think of Christ's journey in the desert for 40 days. 

"I'm thinking about when Jesus was dying for our sins," said 8-year-old, John Wagner III. "He died for all of our sins so we wouldn't have to suffer and I just thank the Lord for that."

"I am a small speck in the eyes of God, but I came from dust and that's where I will return," said John Wagner II.  

They also used the Ash Wednesday services to draw strength to resist temptation. Young John Wagner III is giving up junk food and his dad is giving up his favorite soda, Coca-Cola for
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Mercer Law Honors First African-American Graduate
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Feb 22, 2012 at 5:42 PM EST


Students at Mercer Law School celebrated black history month Wednesday by holding a forum on on the state of civil rights in America.

The Black Law Students Association hosted the discussion with a group of lawyers and community leaders.

They included Isaiah Hugley, the...more first African American City Manager of Columbus, Georgia and Jerry Boykin, who was the first African American graduate of Mercer Law.

They each spoke about social injustices in America. Organizer Ashley Pruitt said that includes education and the criminal justice system.

"One of the main focuses of the BLSA chapter here in Macon and just nationally is diversity and we just wanted to have something that would provoke intellectual thought," said Pruitt.

Boykin also received a medal and award honoring him as the school's first African American graduate.
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Mercer Names New Women's Soccer Coach
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:26 PM EST

MACON, Ga. - Mercer Athletic Director Jim Cole announced Wednesday that former Georgia Southwestern head coach, Tony Economopoulos will take over as the sixth women's soccer head coach in program history, effective immediately.

Economopoulos, 37, just completed his third year at...more Georgia Southwestern, where he helped build the Hurricanes up-and-coming soccer program. In his tenure at GSW, he was responsible for all facets of the program. His 2010 team set the program record for most conference wins in school history. His final season saw GSW also set a program record for most wins over a three-year span.

"Coach Economopoulos was an exceptional candidate for the position," Cole said. "He has a dynamic background and a passion for the game that will serve our student-athletes well. His coaching style, leadership and regional and national coaching accomplishments are a perfect fit for our university."

His 2011 team at GSW was a recipient of both a Team
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Ga. House Bill 879: School Staff to Train in Diabetes Care
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Feb 22, 2012 at 9:25 AM EST

A bill is making its way through the Georgia House of Representatives that would require all public schools to have at least two personnel trained in diabetes care.

State House Bill 879 was drafted in response to rising percentages of students with Type 2 diabetes.  The Center for...more Disease Control in Atlanta says around 13 thousand people under 20 are diagnosed nationwide each year.

Under the bill, non-medical staff members would receive basic skills training to help them recognize diabetic emergencies and help administer medications and insulin to students.

On Eyewitness News Mornin' Wednesday, Stephanie Susskind and Randall Savage shared comments from Democratic State Representative James Beverly of Macon on why he supports the legislation. 

Julie Deese, a Diabetes specialist with the Medical Center of Central Georgia's Diabetes HealthWays also talked with us about the special needs a student on insulin faces in the school environment.
Macon, Perry, Dublin, Milledgeville, Warner Robins, Sandersville, Twiggs, Hancock, Peach-Crawford, Gray-Jones, Bleckley-Dodge-Pulaski, Forsyth-Monroe

7th Annual Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibit and Sale to be held in April
Feb 22, 2012 at 4:42 PM EST

MACON, GA.--Macon Arts Alliance is pleased to announce that the 7th Annual Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale will be held April 14-22, 2012 in the Historic Round Building in Central City Park in downtown Macon. This year's exhibit will feature 60 Georgia artists and five...more regional artists from throughout the Southeast.

Fired Works began in 2004 as a local pottery show and has since grown to become the largest exhibit of functional and sculptural pottery in the state of Georgia. In 2011, the exhibit expanded to become a regional exhibit, featuring artists from neighboring states. The growth of the exhibit has helped to solidify Macon as a destination for arts tourism in the region.

"It is fitting that Fired Works would be held in Macon, Georgia. People have been making pottery at the banks of the Ocmulgee River since 2500 BCE," explained Jim Coleman, executive director of Macon Arts Alliance. "In fact, the oldest piece of stamped pottery ever
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Bibb School Board to Hold Forum Thursday on 'Miracle'
Feb 22, 2012 at 6:17 PM EST


Watch the meeting LIVE on 13wmaz.com tomorrow at 6 p.m.

The Bibb County School District has scheduled a public forum on Thursday for anyone who wants to comment on the Macon Miracle strategic plan. It will be held at Southwest High School.

The school district says the...more school board and Superintendent Romain Dallemand will be present at the forum.

That meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Southwest High School on Williamson Road.  

Anyone can comment, but the district says you must fill out a form before the meeting to speak.
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Art Festival Backs Out as Cherry Blossom Event
Feb 22, 2012 at 11:05 AM EST

The Mulberry Street Art Festival will still happen this spring, but it will not be an official Cherry Blossom Festival event.

Cherry Blossom Festival CEO Karen Lambert says the Middle Georgia Art Association, which puts on the annual art festival, has decided not to be a sanctioned...more event this year.

She says sanctioned events are featured on the official festival schedule. To be a sanctioned event, the organization must pay a $250 fee and give the Cherry Blossom Festival 10% of the gross income from the event.

Lambert did not have numbers available for what that income was last year.

The two-day art festival will still take place on March 24 and 25, which is the second weekend of the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Lambert says she is telling anyone who calls in reference to the art festival, to contact the Middle Georgia Art Association.

She says the only difference festival-goers will not notice will be not seeing the art festival
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High School Speech Competition Could Mean Cash Prize
Feb 22, 2012 at 5:25 PM EST

If you're a high school sophomore, junior or senior in Bibb County private or public schools, now is your chance to enter a speech competition.
If you win the speech, you win cash!
All you have to do is prepare a 3-4 speech on 2012's theme: "Reach Within to Embrace...more Humanity."
You'll give the speech before judges and guests on March 1st in Mercer University's Peyton Anderson Auditorium.
If you plan to participate, register online.
The event is sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Macon.
If you need more information, email Tom Woodberry at twoodberry@gmail.com.
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Job Openings in Macon
Feb 22, 2012 at 4:16 PM EST

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:     Maintenance Tech
Location:     Macon...more GA
Pay:            N/A
Education:   12 Years/GED
Job Number:          GA8003743
Job requires a high school diploma/GED and one (1) year experience as a maintenance tech for multi-unit housing. Must have experience doing minor electrical and plumbing repairs. Must have own vehicle and a valid Class C driver's license to use on job. Applicant must be HVAC and EPA certified.
Job Title:     Plumber’s Helper
Location:     Bolingbroke GA
Pay:            $8.00 to $13.00 per Hour
Education:   N/A
Job Number:GA8005182
Job requires one (1) year professional experience as a plumber's helper. Self employment or "shade tree" experience does not qualify. Must be able to use
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Bibb Deputies Arrest Man on Drug Charges
Feb 22, 2012 at 4:07 PM EST

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a 26-year-old man while serving a drug search warrant at his home on Massey Road Tuesday night.

A sheriff's office press release says deputies arrested Kerry Dwight White around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The release says deputies found 1.5 pounds of...more marijuana, a 9mm glock pistol, and $6,200 in cash.

The release says White was taken to the Bibb County LEC and charged with marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

The release says White was released after posting a $14,150 bond.
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Athens-Based Band Plays at the Hummingbird in March
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:31 PM EST

 
MACON, GA.--Tent City performs at The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom Saturday March 3.
They're a 5-piece band out of Athens, Ga.
They blend a mix of rootsy rock, funk, soul and jazz.
The instrumentation consists of a heavy core with 2 drumsets and bass and is led by a soaring...more guitarist and a limitless keyboard player.
The band has been turning heads and growing larger audiences in the southeast and has shared the stage with artists such as Chuck Leavell (The Allman Brothers Band,Sea Level, The Rolling Stones) Matt Abts and Jorgen Carlsson of Government Mule, and Vaylor Trucks (Bonobos Convergence, The Yeti Trio).
See more about the band online.
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