Transportation

Crawford, Peach County Jobless Rate Released

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 5:08pm

Crawford, Peach County Jobless Rate Released

The jobless rate for Peach County in December 2012 was 10.6 percent.

Crawford County's jobless rate was 9.3 percent.

According to a state news release, unemployment rose to 9.2 percent from November's 8.7 percent rate, but it was down from December 2011 when the rate was 9.5 percent.

Officials claim the rise comes from a combination of factors, including a "slight increase" in new layoffs and a reduction in the area work force.

The uptick reflects a similar statewide trend. However, the jobless rate across Georgia only rose one-tenth of percentage point while metro Macon's rate jumped five-tenths of a percentage point.

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I-75 Lane Closes for Guardrail Repair

Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff

Friday, December 14th, 2012, 12:28pm

An I-75 northbound lane will be closed for guardrail repairs this week in Peach County.

According to the Department of Transportation news release, that's near mile markers 148, 149 and 151. on Tuesday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.

See the full schedule, released by the GDOT.

Saturday, December 15

I-75 SB at mile marker 146, 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., left lane and shoulder, near Exit 146 (SR 247 Connector/Centerville Road)

Sunday, December 16

I-75 SB at mile marker 146, 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., left lane and shoulder, near Exit 146 (SR 247 Connector/Centerville Road)

Monday, December 17

I-75 NB between mile markers 146 and 147, 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., near Exit 146 (SR 247 Connector/Centerville Road)

Tuesday, December 18

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Maintenance Scheduled in Peach County

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012, 2:40pm

The Georgia Department of Transportation announces routine maintenance activities planned for this week in Peach County.

The scheduled activity is expected to only require shoulder or median lane closures.

Crews are slated to clean drainage structures along SR 49 in Peach County this week between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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Department of Driver Services to Close Saturday for Holiday Hours

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, 10:45am

Department of Driver Services to Close Saturday for Holiday Hours

Department of Driver Services across the State of Georgia closes Saturday, September 1 for the Labor Day holiday, according to a DDS news release.

DDS offices are always closed on Mondays. Offices statewide will reopen Tuesday, September 4.

The news release warns that the first business day after being closed is busy and to plan accordingly. If possible, visit Driver Services later in the week.

See what documents you need by creating a customized document checklist online.

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Road Work to Close Lanes in Houston, Peach, Dooly Counties

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, August 20th, 2012, 11:39am

Road Work to Close Lanes in Houston, Peach, Dooly Counties

Maintenance work is slated along State Routes in Houston, Peach and Dooly counties Monday through Friday, according to a Georgia Department of Transportation news release.

The work should take place in shoulders or in ditches and should only close shoulders or medians.

Drivers should slow down when driving through these work zones.

In Houston and Peach County, sign maintenance and ditch cleaning will take place along SR 26.

SR 7, 230 and 329 will get sign maintenance in Dooly County.

This work is tentatively scheduled for the hours between 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. between Monday, August 20 and Friday, August 24.

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Independence Day Celebration Parking, Road Closures

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, July 2nd, 2012, 3:15pm

The Warner Robins Police Department announces road closures for the Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 2nd. Gates open at 6 p.m. The Main Gate at the stadium and the Demon Valley/Davis Dr. Gate.

Road Closures:

At noon: 3rd Avenue from Davis Dr. to Martin Luther King Jr Dr. will be closed to all vehicles.
Pedestrians will be allowed to walk on the roadway to the Demon Valley Gate ONLY.

At 4 p.m. Demon Valley Dr. will be closed. No vehicles allowed through, not even for parking.
6 p.m. MLK Jr. Blvd from 3rd Avenue to Huntington Village entrance will be closed to southbound traffic.

Parking for the event is at:

1. McConnell-Talbert Stadium
2. Warner Robins High School
3. Rumble Academy
4. Linwood Dr. area
5. Sacred Heart Church
6. Robins Federal Credit Union
7. City of Warner Robins Municipal Complex.

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