Georgia Graduation Rates Rise Slightly

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 7:35pm

For the second year in a row, barely half of Bibb County's high school students graduated.

Twiggs County had the lowest graduation rate of any system in the state, just over 45 percent, while 6 out of 7 Hancock County students graduated -- 86.5 percent.

Those were some of the results when state education officials announced 2012 statewide graduation rates.

Bibb County's rate was about 52 percent -- just about a point higher than in 2011. For the second year in a row, the county's schools had one of the state's lowest rates.

Rates at individual Bibb high schools ranged from the Hutchings Career Center, 71 percent, to Southwest, 39 percent.

Houston's rate rose just over 2 points, to 75.59 percent.

School rates ranged from the career academy, 39 percent, to Veterans High School, 86 percent.

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OFTC Student Receives Howard Scholarship

Submitted by Oconee Fall Line Technical College, OFTC Marketing and PR

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:21pm

OFTC Student Receives Howard Scholarship

Stuart Mullis of Rentz is the recipient of the Johnny B. Howard Scholarship offered through the OFTC Foundation- South, Inc. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is enrolled in the welding and joining program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC). Priority is given to students who are attending or have graduated from West Laurens High School. Stuart is an upcoming senior at West Laurens High School and is a dual-enrolled student at OFTC.

The scholarship is given in memory of Johnny Buford Howard, a life-long resident of Laurens County, who was the welding and joining technology instructor at Heart of Georgia Technical College for nine years. Howard died in July 2007.

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Middle Georgia Workforce Summit

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 12:10pm

The Workforce Summit is a free event for community leaders and employers to discuss "realities facing the workforce development issues in Middle Georgia," according to the Milledgeville-Baldwin County website.

That's Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Magnolia Ballroom at Georgia College in Milledgeville.

Who will be speaking:

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Saturday's Speedway Winner

Submitted by Dublin-441 Speedway on Monday, May 20th, 10:33 am

Jimmy Haynes of Rentz, Ga. won His First Career Bomber Feature Sat. night May 18th at Dublin-441 Speedway. Terry Cummings placed second, followed by Bobby Willis, Graham Stevenson & Lee Stokes.

With the large number of Bomber contestants Speedway Officials divided them into two features.

Thomas Tanner of Wrightsville won the first feature followed by Jeff Myers, Robbie Bland, Josh Howell & Marty Davis. (while Haynes won #2 feature).Tyler Sanders of Dublin won the Vidalia Auto Salvage Pure Stock feature, followed by John Brantley,Keith Roberts, Morgan Sheffield, and Wesley Moss.

Bobby Piper of Warner Robins won the Georgia Sports Arena Super Street Classic ahead of John Sellers-Dublin, Jason Floyd-Cochran, Lance Beck-Warrenville, S. C., and Eric Baggett-Dublin.

In the Pitts Toyota Scion Crate Race Brian Conner emerged the winner ahead of Jimmy Thomas, Joshua Bishop, Blake Smith and Pearson Lee Williams.

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'Click It Or Ticket' Begins Today

Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 9:33am

Even more than usual, cops are hunting Georgia's roads today for people who aren't wearing their seat belts.

That's because today is the kick-off for the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign.

State officials with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety are reminding you that your local cops, Sheriff's offices, and the Georgia State Patrol will be on an increased lookout for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing their seat belts.

Officials say the campaign is an effort to save lives.

In 2011, the state of Georgia had 421 traffic deaths that involved a victim who wasn't wearing a seat belt.

This year, the state is on track to see more than 400 of those deaths in 2013.

If they catch you without your seat belt, you could get a ticket and face a hefty fine.

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Senator Tolleson Earns A+ Rating from Georgia Chamber

Submitted by Senate Press on Monday, May 20th, 8:32 am

State Senator Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) received the highest rating of an A+ 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 2013 Legislative Session.

“The Georgia Chamber is a prestigious organization that works year round for the betterment of business in our state,” said Sen. Tolleson. “It is an honor to receive this rating and I will continue to support legislation that protects the rights and privileges of Georgia workers and businesses.”

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