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How to Help Firefighters in Okefonekee Swamp

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 2:15pm

The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce is participating in an initiative sponsored by the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce requesting all of the Chambers in Georgia for help for the firefighters battling several blazes in the Okefenokee Swamp.

Items needed:

  • socks
  • t-shirts
  • liquid lip balm
  • bandanas
  • individual packages of antacids and pain relievers
  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • dryer sheets
  • hand sanitizer
  • eye wash
  • snacks for when they do not have time to rest for a meal (no chocolate as it melts).
  • They also need donations to provide meals for the firefighters. 

Checks should be made payable to the Georgia Forestry Commission.

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Nature Near You

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 10:31am
Nature Near You

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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Georgia College Campus Offers Sanctuary for Birds

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 2:30pm

“Our campus is one of the best areas around for birds,” said Dr. Bob Chandler, professor of biological and environmental science. “They are attracted especially to our flowering plants and our really old trees where they can roost and perch.”

The campus is home to at least 15 to 25 bird species.

Students, faculty and staff alike show a great interest in their overhead friends.

Bird feeders erected across campus supplement the bountiful natural food for the feathered flyers.

 

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Become a Weather Watcher!

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, May 13th, 2011, 1:52pm
Become a Weather Watcher!

Hey guys! I'm looking for weather reports from your neighborhood to include in our weather coverage, and I want to hear from you!

Here's how you can become part of the weather team:

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Season's First Farmers' Market Opens

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011, 9:06am

At 4 p.m. today, the Farmers' Market will be open for the first time this season.

TP and Sandra Holloman will perform live music. 

Market visitors can buy local produce, baked goods and other items. 

The Farmers' Market will be open every Tuesday afternoon through November.

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Paddle to Preserve the Oconee: Citizens Tour One of the Southeast's Most Endangered Places

Submitted by GA Sierra Club
Friday, April 29th, 2011, 3:48pm

Paddle to Preserve the Oconee

Who: Citizens concerned about the impact of proposed coal plant on Oconee River

What: Paddle the Oconee in the last outing in the John Muir Outings Series of the Georgia Sierra Club

When: Saturday, April 30, 2011

Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30PM

Where: Just off the Oconee River at the Bubba Boat Ramp

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Are you hearing the Cicadas?

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Monday, April 25th, 2011, 10:59am
Are you hearing the Cicadas?

Many viewers are telling us that they're hearing the cicadas.

Have you seen any of these noise-making culprits? Some viewers are telling us they are louder this week than they were when they first emerged.

Send us your photos or video to whereyoulive@13wmaz.com.

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