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Senator Tolleson Earns A+ Rating from Georgia Chamber

Submitted by Senate Press on Monday, May 20th, 8:32 am

State Senator Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) received the highest rating of an A+ given on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber’s legislative scorecard recognizes legislators that were most supportive of the business community during the 2013 Legislative Session.

“The Georgia Chamber is a prestigious organization that works year round for the betterment of business in our state,” said Sen. Tolleson. “It is an honor to receive this rating and I will continue to support legislation that protects the rights and privileges of Georgia workers and businesses.”

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Sen. Ross Tolleson Attends National Conference on Environment

Submitted by Senate Press on Thursday, May 16th, 2:30 pm

Sen. Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) attended the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Environment 2013 Spring Forum on May 2-4 in Denver, Colo. The forum focused around hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, but also provided policymakers from across the country with the opportunity to exchange ideas on issues regarding the environment.

“As our country continues to explore innovative ways to utilize our natural resources, these forums allow us to meet and discuss what best suits our state’s needs,” said Sen. Tolleson. “Since the price of natural gas continues to rise, we must keep our minds open to new ways of unlocking this precious resource. By learning more about infrastructure, we can preserve our natural resources for the future while also protecting them right now.”

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Job Opening in Swainsboro

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 7:00am

Call the Department of Labor Career Center at (478) 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you.

You can see more jobs available in Central Georgia on 13WMAZ's Job Market Thursday page.

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Dodge Co. Airport Authority to Sell River Land

Submitted by Jimmy Joines, Community Blogger

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 3:56pm

Dodge Co. Airport Authority to Sell River Land

The Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority met this morning in a special called meeting to handle a proposed river land sale.

The river land has been the subject of recent debate and legal actions between the Airport Authority and the Dodge County Commissioners. The said a tract of land apparently borders property at the river where the new boat landing is being built. When the Airport Authority announced and advertised to sell the property some time ago, the Dodge County Commissioners objected to the sale and had their attorney obtain a court injunction, issued by Judge Sara Wall, preventing the Authority from selling the property.

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Senator Tolleson: Report from the State Capitol

Submitted by Senate Press on Monday, April 1st, 4:13 pm

The 2013 session officially came to an end on March 28 as the Senate adjourned Sine Die. The term "Sine Die" is Latin for "without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing.” Therefore, when the gavel came down on Thursday night, the General Assembly adjourned until January 2014 and wrapped up the 40-day legislative session. Sine Die is filled with time-honored traditions and is a long day for all those involved. Legislators and staff remained busy working until the midnight cut-off time to ensure a fully examined balanced budget and the deliberation of over 60 pieces of legislation.

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Tri-County Area Jobless Rates Above Georgia Average

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 1:48pm

Tri-County Area Jobless Rates Above Georgia Average

Bleckley County's jobless rate was 15.1 percent in February compared to Pulaski County's 9.6 percent and Dodge's 11.1 percent. Georgia's was 8.6 percent and metro Macon's was nine percent.

The Georgia Department of Labor says February unemployment declined to nine percent in metro Macon.

According to a release, that's down from February 2012, when unemployment for metro Macon was 10 percent.

Georgia's February unemployment rate is 8.6 percent, not seasonally adjusted.

From January to February, metro Macon gained 500 jobs and fewer people were laid off.

Most jobs were added in the professional, business, education, health care, trade, transportation, warehousing, leisure and hospitality industries as well as in in local government.

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