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Recycle Your Christmas Tree This Weekend

Recycle Your Christmas Tree This Weekend

You have an opportunity to easily recycle your Christmas tree this weekend in a few locations in Dublin and Laurens County at "Bring One for the Chipper 2013"

Your tree will then be turned into mulch or used in as a wildlife habitat. In return, you'll receive a free tree seedling.

The event is open Saturday, January 5 from 10-2. Bring your tree to The Home Depot parking lot, Laurens County Collections Center, and Dudley Gym. Seedlings are only available at The Home Depot and Dudley Gym.

 

Welcoming 2013: Making the Most of the New Year

Welcoming 2013: Making the Most of the New Year

Today is my first day in the office for 2013. I intentionally took time off over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays to step back from work, enjoy my family and clear my head. Now I’m back and ready to hit the ground running! How about you?

 

In the past I’ve never been much of a believer in writing down my goals or making them for that matter. It all seemed a little woo-woo and out there. However in 2012 I worked with a wonderful organizer and business coach Paris Love (www.parisloveinstitute.com) who convinced me of the importance of setting goals.

Remembering to Recycle Holiday Waste

Remembering to Recycle Holiday Waste

From the City of Dublin blog: 

It’s Christmas day, the presents are opened, toys are assembled and you’re surrounded by mounds of colorful, crumpled wrapping paper. The next step – cleaning up Christmas aftermath. This typically begins by smashing wrapping paper, cards and boxes into as many trash bags needed to see your floor again. Those stuffed bags of paper are then thrown out with trash and end up in the landfill. All that wrapping paper you just cleaned up is just that – paper – it all can and should be recycled. Why not start a new tradition and continue the giving by RECYCLING or REUSING that mound of wrapping paper, cardboard toy and gift boxes, Christmas cards and envelopes?... Read More

Photo of the Day: Calf Born in Laurens County

Photo of the Day: Calf Born in Laurens County

This calf was born on the farm in Laurens County Tuesday.

Alecia Holmes says she has been looking at cows for 43 years and has never seen such a "perfect marking." 

City of Dublin Residents Recycle 49 Tons in November

City of Dublin Residents Recycle 49 Tons in November

The City of Dublin's Facebook page announces that a total of 49 tons of materials were recycled for the month of November.

Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

 

During the holiday season, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department would like to identify some turkey fryer hazards and offer some fire safety tips to ensure that you and your family have a fun and safe holiday.

 

Turkey Fryer Hazards

• Many units easily tip over, spilling the hot oil from the cooking pot.

• If the cooking pot is overfilled with oil, the oil may spill out of the unit when the turkey is placed into the cooking pot. Oil may hit the burner or flames, causing a fire to engulf the entire unit.

• Partially frozen turkeys placed into the fryer can cause a spillover effect. This too may result in an extensive fire.

• With no thermostat controls, the units also have the potential to overheat the oil to the point of combustion.

• The lid and handles on the sides of the cooking pot get dangerously hot, posing severe burn hazards.

 

Important Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

'Race for Grace' 5K Set for Thanksgiving Morning

'Race for Grace' 5K Set for Thanksgiving Morning

Some Central Georgians won't gobble until they wobble on Thanksgiving Day thanks to the "Race for Grace" Half-Marathon, 12K, 6K and one mile run.

That takes place at Marie Baptist Church. Registration for the half-marathon is $35 and the other races are $25 to participate.

Proceeds benefit Teen Challenge Middle GA, a Christian residential program for men struggling with things like drugs and alcohol. 

The half-marathon begins at 7 a.m. and the 6K and one-mile run start at 9 a.m.