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Carpool Technology Cuts Wait When School Lets Out

Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff
Saturday, February 26th, 2011, 4:55am

It's an all-too-familiar fear of parents: the chaos of the carpool line.

Hundreds of children hurry each day to escape to their cars or buses, but now at nearly 30 Bibb and Houston County elementary schools, there's order to the chaos.

They're using a new technology designed by a Macon dad.

Gregor Jennings says he can't take all the credit for SchoolCarpool.com. He said, "Actually, my wife came up with the idea. She was PTA president, and it was pure pandemonium for an hour a day."

He said she experienced children darting to the carpool line, racing for the buses and intercoms blaring messages.

Jenning said he thought to himself, "There's got to be something better. We can do something better."

He thought up a web-based program. The system all but eliminates intercom messages and maintains the quiet of the classroom environment.

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Bonaire Elem. Wins Academic Bowl

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, February 25th, 2011, 9:01pm

Bonaire Elementary won the Elementary School Academic Bowl held Feb. 24. 

Eighteen teams representing Houston’s 20 elementary schools that competed throughout the day, culminating in a single elimination competition. 

More than 100 children competed.

Bonaire won after a  final round with Russell Elementary. 

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Chamber Honors Outstanding Employee for January

Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Friday, February 25th, 2011, 10:39am
Chamber Honors Outstanding Employee for January

The Robins Regional Chamber’s Small Business of the Month Committee presented Christina Elmore, Staffing Coordinator for Image Staffing, with the Outstanding Employee Award for the month of January 2010.  

“Christina Elmore has been a valuable asset to Image Staffing,” said Bruce Hullett, Operations Manager.  “We have had several clients contact me to tell me what a pleasure it is to deal with Christina.”

Hullett said that many clients have also expressed how polite Christina was when handling the most difficult circumstances.

“Being internally involved, I have witnessed Christina answering the telephone the exact same way--polite and with a smile--every time, regardless of how she feels or what is going on in the office,” said Hullett.

To congratulate Christina, call Image Staffing Service at 478-929-9395.

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Houston Elected Officials Talk Growth, Future

Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 4:30pm

Houston County's growth and future were among the top issues as people questioned a panel of local elected officials Thursday morning.

It was part of a new format at the Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce's Eggs and Issues meeting, a quarterly forum designed to keep people informed on county progress and challenges.

Getting answers was the order of the day, as the style was switched up to include a nine-person panel of county officials, including the board of commissioners and Sheriff Cullen Talton.

Congressman Austin Scott, who recently opened his District Eight headquarters in Warner Robins, made a surprise drop-in.

County Chairman Tommy Stalnaker says he suggested changing the meeting's style to include more audience participation.

"I don't want to do the dog-and-pony show as we've done in the past," Stalnaker says.

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6th Annual MGTC Foundation Golf Tournament

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 12:08pm
6th Annual MGTC Foundation Golf Tournament

The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation is set to host its 6th annual Golf Tournament to support student scholarships at MGTC.

The event will take place April 1 at Houston Lake Country Club in Perry.

The tournament will begin with lunch at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun scramble at noon. Hole sponsorships, including a four-person team, are available for $1,000. Corporate sponsorships, which include entry for two teams, are $5,000.

All sponsorships include entry fees, lunch, and golf shirts for the team.

Over $4,000 in prizes will be awarded at the tournament, including prizes for long drives and closest to the pin.

Additionally, special prizes will be available for a hole-in-one and a 50/50 raffle will be available.

The MGTC Foundation’s Golf Tournament is one of three annual events responsible for raising funds to provide students with scholarships.

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Defense Logistics Agency Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Distribution

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 11:59am

The Defense Logistics Agency will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open Consolidation and Containerization operations at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Ga., Friday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.

The creation of the Consolidation and Containerization Point at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Ga., arose from the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure decision, designating the organization to become a Strategic Distribution Platform. 

To comply with the decision, DLA Distribution moved forward with the consolidation and transfer of $766 million in various classes of supply from other DLA Distribution centers.   

With the opening of the CCP facility, DLA Distribution will be able to increase the volume of material the organization can handle and ship overseas, which includes parts and equipment for F-15, C-130, C-5, and C-17 aircraft, target acquisition systems and most airborne electronic warfare systems. 

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HCHS Hosts Junior Night

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 10:28am

Houston County High School will have a Junior Night on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 6 p.m. in the Houston County High Theater. 

A Houston County Board of Education news release says that information will be presented to students and their parents about the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) and other graduation requirements. 

 To help ensure success in high school, parents and students will receive information about the GHSGT, SAT, ACT, test preparation and tutoring opportunities. 

Information on financial aid for college will also be available. 

Representatives from GAcollege411 and Macon State College will be available to answer questions as will Houston County High counselors.

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