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Macon-Bibb receives $1.5 million to stretch Second Street corridor Vision Block

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is receiving a $1.5 million grant from the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) to expand the Second Street corridor Vision Block. A few years ago, Second Street from Cherry to Poplar Street, got a makeover. “Before there was four broad lanes, no landscaping, no benches,” said Chris Floore […]

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Taraji P. Henson is coming back to Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBc/WMGT) – The Best of Enemies will be filming again at the Government Center. The movie crew has to finish some scenes. Chris Floore with Macon-Bibb County said movies filming in Macon is great for the city. “Our reputation is growing as being film friendly. More and more are coming here and we get […]

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Clinical Trials offered at Peyton Anderson Cancer Center

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You don’t have to travel far to participate in clinical trials. The Peyton Anderson Cancer Center in Macon received another national accreditation. The center received the accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Doctor Paul Dale, Cancer Center Director of Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, said this award mean his staff […]

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Runner up Teacher of the Year inspires students to chase their dreams

MACON, Georgia (41-NBC/WMGT) – Runner up Teacher of the Year Dominique Nichols came by the 41-Today studio. The Bibb County School District teacher spoke about how he inspires the students he teaches. The 25 year old English teacher at Westside High School teaches 1oth and 12th graders. Watch the full interview right here.

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Veteran’s remains, missing for nearly 70 years, returns home

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The remains of Wilcox County’s only serviceman to be killed in the Korean War returned home Thursday. It’s a reunion that took 67 years, from the time Cpl. Leslie Sutton was declared missing from North Korea. “It’s a wonderful feeling bringing one home that’s been lost for so many year,” David […]

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Baldwin County commissioners approve to financially help hospital

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new stream of money is coming to Oconee Regional Medical Center. The Baldwin County Commissioners voted last week to pay the hospital $500,000 every year for 10 years. “I’m very excited, so I’m very pleased they took the initiative to support the hospital,” local attorney Matt Roessing said. “Letting the […]

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Teenager Continues Teammate’s Legacy

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Someone you wouldn’t suspect was leading a girls basketball camp at Vineville United Methodist Church. Molly Lee, a 16 year old teenager, was the woman in charge. “I love basketball, I love being with kids, serving the community and so I decided that I would just love to take this camp […]

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Commissioners approve $1.8 million for South Bibb Recreation Center additions

It's been a long time coming, but the brand new South Bibb Recreation Center is on the road to completion.