Health

Wendy's to freshen up salad line

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, 3:55pm

Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY

Wendy's has big plans to return to its salad days.

On Tuesday, the burger chain will announce the March 17 national rollout of two new menu items to its salad lineup: an Asian Cashew Chicken Salad and a BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad. Also, Wendy's will announce plans to add more fresh veggies — cucumbers and red peppers — to its spiffed-up side salads,

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Submitted by David Ernst, 13WMAZ Meteorologist

Monday, January 27th, 2014, 11:47am

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of central Georgia beginning Tuesday morning until Wednesday afternoon.

A wintry mix is expected for central and southern parts of the state beginning Tuesday afternoon. Rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow are likely Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Wednesday, January 15th, 2014, 4:50am

Hospital to hold diabetes cooking school

Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville will hold the Right Bright Diabetes Cooking School begining January 20. It's sponsored by the hospital, the UGA Extension Office and UGA Archway Partnership and is free. A promotional flyer states "Learn to prepare delicious meals and snacks to control or prevent diabetes and other diseases." Classes include deserts for special occassions, portion control and seven ways to control your blood pressure.

Each class runs from 5:30-7:30 pm. After February 24, there will be two classes per month March-May, all held in the hospital training room. Pre registration is required, call 478-987-2028 to reserve your spot. Taylor Regional Hospital is located at 790 US 341.

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Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff

Monday, December 30th, 2013, 2:18pm

Sergeant Tony Fox from the department of resources says, Two men were rescued around 11 p.m. last night, after being stranded in the Ocmulgee River.

Fox says the boat they were on may have had motor issues.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Monday, November 18th, 2013, 10:00am

Bleckley Relay for Life seeking input on name

The Bleckley Relay For Life is seeking suggestions for the name of 2014's relay.

It will be carnival-themed. People are invited to visit the Bleckley Relay Facebook page and post their ideas.

A name will be announced in early 2014.

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Submitted by Jacques Rozier

Thursday, October 10th, 2013, 11:44pm

Since the healthcare marketplace opened last week with the advent of the Affordable Healthcare Act, there have been many problems with navigating through the website, most of them caused by high volume. For other people, all the options are overwhelming once they actually get to create that account.

More than 200 of you were able to talk to UGA's Healthcare Navigators during 13WMAZ's phone bank Thursday.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Wednesday, September 18th, 2013, 9:59am

Bleckley Cancer Awareness Event Raises Near $2,300

Crystal Bambrough, organizer of this year's Streak Your Hair, Show You Care event said Tuesday that approximately $2,300 was raised.

The money will go toward people in Bleckley County battling cancer and their families. Bambrough also said that remaining event T-Shirts on sale and that she would accept donations through the end of September.

Call her at 478-934-0706 to purchase a shirt or make a donation.

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