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New Bishop Named for Savannah Catholic Diocese

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 12:04pm

New Bishop Named for Savannah Catholic Diocese

The Vatican has named a new bishop to lead Catholics in South and Central Georgia.

He is the Rev. Gregory John Hartmayer, currently pastor of a St. John Vianney Parish in Lithia Springs, outside Atlanta.

The Diocese of Savannah says a Vatican representative announced his appointment Tuesday.

Pope Benedict XVI appointed the 59-year-old Hartmayer to replace Bishop J. Kevin Boland, who is retiring.

He is a native of Buffalo, New York who spent 16 years in Catholic high school education and the past 16 years as a parish priest.
Boland, 76, announced last year that he is retiring.

The announcement says he'll continue to run the Savannnah diocese until Hartmayer is ordained as bishop on Oct. 18.

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Man Shot to Death in Dublin

Submitted by Bernard O'Donnell

Monday, July 18th, 2011, 3:13pm

Dublin police are trying to find out who shot a man to death late Saturday night.

Chief Wayne Cain says it happened around 11:30 p.m. at a home at 109 Moore St.

He says someone shot 32-year-old Broderick Butler in the chest.

He later died at Fairview Park Hospital.

Dublin police and the GBI are investigating.

Cain says anyone with information on the case can call Dublin police at 478-277-5080.

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Georgia License Plate Winner to be Named

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 1:00pm

Three finalists have been named in the license plate design contest.

Governor Nathan Deal, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and State Revenue Commissioner Douglas MacGinnitie announce the winner Friday, July 15.

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Laurens Co. Ranks 111 in Health Study

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 6:00pm

Out of 156 counties in Georgia, Laurens County ranks 111, according to a national health study.

Various factors such as mortality, health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment go into the ranking.

See how Laurens County rates nationally and statewide.

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Heat Advisory for Central Georgia Wednesday

Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, 2:37pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for all of Central Georgia until 5am Thursday.

Dangerously hot conditions are expected all across the area today. Temperatures will soar into the upper 90s with a few spots even hitting the century mark. There is also lots of humidity in place, so that will make it feel even hotter. Heat index values will range from 105 to 110.

Make sure that you take it easy in the heat! Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Stay out of the direct sunlight and if possible stay in the air conditioning. Keep a close eye on the elderly, young children, and people with heart conditions as they are the most susceptible to extreme heat.

And don't forget about your pets! Keep them inside if possible, but if not then make sure they have a shady place along with plenty of cool, fresh water.

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Redneck Games Bring Hundreds Out in East Dublin

Submitted by Katelyn Heck

Monday, July 11th, 2011, 12:46pm

Hundreds of people joined in on the 16th annual Redneck Games in East Dublin on Saturday.

SLIDESHOW: Summer Redneck Games

What started as a pre-festival leading up to the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, developed into what is now a large showcase of pure redneck talents.

Rusty Henderson from the Georgia Civil War Commission says, "It's grown every year. We get a lot of national and international coverage. It's been voted one of the top five craziest events in the whole country."

People spent their Saturday competing in events like bobbing for pig feet, spitting watermelon seeds, and toilet seat tossing, also known as redneck horseshoes.

One couple even used the games as a wedding venue when they tied the knot three years ago.

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Redneck Games Named in Top 10 Wackiest Summer Events

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, July 8th, 2011, 9:10am

Redneck Games Named in Top 10 Wackiest Summer Events

TripAdvisor announced the top ten wackiest events in the United States, according to TripAdvisor editors.

Summer Redneck Games, that takes place in East Dublin was named number 5 of the Wackiest.

Of the event, TripAdvisor says, "Travelers can get down and dirty in Dublin for this one-day event, which draws crowds of over 5,000 attendees each year. For those that don’t find bobbin’ for pig’s feet appetizing, visitors can also participate in the hubcap hurl, mud-pit belly flop contest, or even test their talent for tossing toilet seats in a round of “Redneck Horseshoes”. Winners in each event will receive a glistening, half-crushed, mounted beer can. Admission is $5 and free for children under seven. "

TripAdvisor named the Humungus Fungus Festival in Michigan as the Top Wackiest Summer Event.

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