Your Guide to Cheap Eats

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, June 20th, 2011, 11:30am

We asked for Central Georgia's cheap eats recommendations. Here they are, divided by location.

Thank you for your responses on our Where You Live post and our Facebook page! To add to the list, just comment on this post. We will update the guide as needed.

A few people said that eating at home, from a fast food dollar menu, or somewhere with coupons is ultimately the cheapest option.

Perry

The Swanson
The Oil Lamp
Yoder's Sandwich Shop
China House

Sandersville

Dairy Lane

Gray

Treasures by the Tracks Cafe

Dublin

Peter's Place
A.B. Ribs

Macon

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Some Changes are Coming!!

Submitted by Jake Wade, 13WMAZ News Convergence Coordinator

Monday, June 20th, 2011, 9:12am

The official start to summer is right on our doorstep as the season begins tomorrow at 1:16 p.m. It doesn’t seem like a big deal though since it has felt like summer for the past month! Highs have been 90° or higher since May 20th. I should mention that 5 days so far this month we have topped out in the triple digits. The heat isn’t going away any time soon, but it is expected to be less intense for the end of the work week and the upcoming weekend.

While there has been an abundance of heat, there has been a shortage of rain. Almost all of Central Georgia is still in an extreme drought. In Macon, we are over 7 and a half inches below where we should be in rainfall for the year. Rain chances are looking decent Thursday and Friday as a trough of low pressure at the upper levels of the atmosphere sets up across the area. This trough is also responsible for the “cooler” temperatures.

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Things to do in Middle Georgia this Summer, Part III

Submitted by Anita Clark, - Your Warner Robins Real Estate Specialist

Monday, June 20th, 2011, 7:26am

Things to do in Middle Georgia this Summer, Part III

Now that school has been out for nearly a month in middle GA, and you’ve explored the local sites and sounds, are you ready to venture out a bit, taking the kids on some cool day trips less than 2 hours away? If so, bring your sunscreen, plenty of water, and put on your happy face.

Wild Adventures Theme Park, Valdosta GA – Come check out the animals, survive the rollercoasters, enjoy the family rides, get wet at Splash Island, and watch world famous entertainment (including Casting Crowns and Dolly Parton). The park is open 10am – 8pm (daily) and Splash Island is open 11am – 7pm (daily). Call (229) 219-7080 for specific event details and pricing options.

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Your Dad-isms: Fatherly Wisdom Around Central Georgia

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Sunday, June 19th, 2011, 10:12am

We asked what you remember your father saying most often. Here is our collection of fatherly wisdom. Happy Father's Day, Dads! Thank you so much to everyone who shared a Dad-ism. Here they are for your reading pleasure. (These are collected from Where You Live comments and facebook posts on 13WMAZ's Fan page.) I enjoyed everyone's response!

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Dad-isms: What Did Your Dad Always Say?

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, June 17th, 2011, 3:43pm

With Father's Day coming up Sunday, June 19, we want you to think back to your childhood. Think of all the things your father ever said to you.

What was one thing that your dad always seemed to say?

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It's a Win-Win: Win Trip, Support Diabetes Charity

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, June 17th, 2011, 11:24am

Two dream trip giveaways are presented by WMGZ-FM/Z97, Team Trophy Quest on Lake Oconee & Lake Country Freedom Festival.

Team Trophy Quest is going to take the lucky winners and one family member of their choice on a once-in-a-lifetime hunting or fishing trip to a dream location. These trips have a $3500 value and they will be filmed and aired on select networks.

Two types of people can enter:

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Nature Near You

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, June 17th, 2011, 10:31am

Sounds silly to have to seek out nature when it appears to be all around us.

But www.naturefind.com has taken it upon themselves to be searchable so that you can find nature near you, where you can enjoy it. (Driving by a crowd of pine trees on your way to work doesn't count, sorry.)

I searched Macon, Ga and found the following day-trip type adventures within 40 miles:

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