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Magouirk named Program Director of the Dublin-Laurens Tourism Council

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013, 1:39pm

Dublin-Laurens Tourism Council has named Jessica Magouirk their new Program Director. As Program Director, Magouirk will work in partnership with the Dublin-Laurens Tourism Council, Inc., the Dublin Downtown Development Authority and other community organizations to enhance their tourism and economic development potential.

"My hope is to build lasting relationships by promoting assets like Theatre Dublin, Market on Madison's farmers market, and Dublin's Visitors Center," stated Magouirk.

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Submitted by Visit Dublin

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013, 8:13am

Market on Madison serves up Foodie Freshness for Thanksgiving

Tired of the same ol' turkey and dressing?

Liven up your Thanksgiving table and get the family foodies counting their blessings with a visit to Dublin's farmers market at Market on Madison on Wednesday, November 26 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is free, and we've even searched tasty recipes to make your menu pop!

Honey Roast turkey: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/turkey/honey-roast-turkey/

Kale salad with roasted pumpkin, cranberries, and goat cheese: http://heatherchristo.com/cooks/2013/11/05/kale-salad-with-roasted-pumpkin-cranberries-and-goat-cheese/

Turnip or rutabaga puff: http://www.kitchenparade.com/2006/11/turnip-puff.php

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Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013, 7:00am

Central Georgia Christmas tree farms to open

It's almost that time of year again: Christmas tree time!

Make a day of it with the family and head out to a local Christmas tree farm to pick out the perfect addition for your holiday decor.

Roberts Christmas Tree Farm in Byron:
Opens Nov. 25- Dec. 22
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily
located at 9247 Peach Parkway on Hwy 49.
478-956-5325

Double B Farms in Lizella:
Opens Thanksgiving Day-Dec. 24
10 a.m. - dark
located at 8511 Knoxville Road, Lizella.
478-935-8742

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 21st, 2013, 2:00pm

Dublin workshop to offer insight into expungement procedure

A program through the Georgia Department of Human Services offers a "Second Chance" workshop Monday.

They want to provide an opportunity for "non-custodial parents with criminal backgrounds" about the right procedure for expungement, according to a release.

That's on Nov. 25.

You can register by calling 478-296-6126.

Read the full release from the Georgia Department of Human Services:

The Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Child Support Services Fatherhood Program in Dublin will sponsor a Second Chance workshop on Monday, Nov. 25. The purpose of the event is to educate non-custodial parents with criminal backgrounds about the proper procedure for expungement, if applicable, educate employers about incentives to hiring those with criminal records and motivate those with this barrier to employment.

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Submitted by Elise Brown, Multimedia Journalist

Thursday, November 21st, 2013, 8:53am

East Dublin burger restaurant opens in farm silo

A farm silo sits on Central Drive in East Dublin, but not to house grain, it's a restaurant. Mallory Evans says God came to him with the idea to create USA Burger Bin. Everything inside the 1600 square foot silo is made in the United States. "The lumber on these tables that you see here was actually cut off of my property, at my house, and the walls, the lumber on the walls," said Evans.

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