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Bibb County School District Superintendent expresses concern over unexcused absences, aims to prevent chronic absenteeism

Dr. Sims says his concern is that this trend continues and leads to chronic absenteeism.

September 5, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District Superintendent, Dr Dan Sims, is expressing concern over unexcused absences during the month of August. Dr. Sims says his concern is that this trend continues and leads to chronic absenteeism. Sims shared a post on Facebook that gained community attention and concern. Sims says that the school district has seen a continued…

Goodwill offers tips for upcoming career and job expo, showcases budget-friendly interview outfits

Goodwill will be hosting 'Get Ready to Get Hired Workshops' where attendees will cover topics such as making a great first impression, resume writing, and more.

September 5, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodwill is set to host the Fall 2024 Career and Resource Expo. The event is September 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The career and resource expo will be at the Anderson Conference Center, located at 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy Suite D. Senior Director of Career Services, Carlye Thompson, says she encourages attendees to utilize their…

Plenty of rain expected Friday

September 5, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A gulf low pressure system will bring plenty of rain to Middle Georgia to end the week. This Evening More cloud cover will continue to move in this evening, turning a partly cloudy day into an overcast night. Spotty showers will also remain possible throughout the evening. The overall odds for showers will increase a…

Two men arrested after 9-year-old shot while sleeping, charged with aggravated assault

Deputies were patrolling the area of 1105 Edward St in Fort Valley around 1:30 a.m. when they heard gunshots in the area on July 12.

September 5, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (9/5) : Two men have been arrested for a shooting that took place on July 12, where a 9-year-old victim was shot, according to Fort Valley Police Department Chief of Police DJ Flores. 19-year-old Jackson Gore was located in Bartow County by the United States Marshal Service and arrested. 25-year-old Deshard Postell was already in custody for an unrelated…

UPDATE: Middle Georgia Family Rehab owner sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice

Brenda Hicks, the owner of Middle Georgia Family Rehab, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.

September 5, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9/5/24): Brenda Hicks, the owner of Middle Georgia Family Rehab, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, Hicks was also ordered to pay $191,645.20 in restitution to TRICARE, Medicare, Blue…

4 teenagers arrested after police chase in stolen vehicle in Peach County

According to Sheriff Deese, PCSO pitted the vehicle before it could get back into the city. The occupants in the vehicle ran from after it came to a stop in the ditch.

September 5, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Four teenagers were arrested on Tuesday in Peach County after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, according to Sheriff Deese. A Peach County Deputy attempted to stop a stolen vehicle around 4:14 p.m. on September 3. The stolen vehicle was reported out of Houston County on Hwy 49 at the 49 Bypass. Sheriff…

Free Bikes for Kids Program in Middle Georgia giving away free bikes

If you'd like for your child to get one of these bicycles, all you have to do is fill out a form at the website, fb4midga.org.

September 5, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Free Bikes for Kids Program in Middle Georgia is collecting and giving away free bikes to children in need. So far, they’ve collected about 1,500 bikes, just 500 shy of their end of the year goal. The director for The Free Bikes for Kids in Middle Georgia, Charise Stephens-Merriweather, says the program is part of…

Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin begins ICU expansion project

Fairview Park Hospital's ICU expansion expected to increase capacity, reduce wait times, and improve patient outcomes in Middle Georgia.

September 5, 2024

41NBC Web Producer,

PHOTO CREDIT: Fairview Park HospitalDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin has started a yearlong ICU expansion project, which is anticipated to be completed by Spring 2025. The goal of the project is to enhance healthcare services in the region. According to a news release from Fairview Park Hospital, the hospital’s parent company, HCA, has invested in a 50%…

Dodge County Looks To Slay The Gryphons In Our Week Four Game Of The Week

Dodge County hopes to slay the ACE Gryphons in region battle

The 2-0 Dodge County Indians gear up for a region battle with the 2-0 ACE Gryphons Friday night in Macon.

September 4, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

EASTMAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The End Zone Game of the Week for Week Four of the high school football season features the Dodge County Indians taking on Region 2-A Division I opponent ACE. This red hot Indians squad is coming off a 19-16 victory over rival Bleckley County in the Game of the Week from Week Two, as well…

City of Warner Robins appoints City Administrator

"We are thrilled to bring James Drinkard on board as part of our administration," Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said.

September 4, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a historic move, the City of Warner Robins, the Mayor and City Council have unanimously approved the appointment of the city’s first-ever full-time City Administrator. According to a news release from the city, James Drinkard, a Houston County native, will officially begin his role on October 28. “We are thrilled to bring James Drinkard…

Week Three Macon Td Club Players Of The Week

Macon Touchdown Club Players of the Week: Week Three

The Macon Touchdown Club has announced its three players of the week for Week Three of the high school football season.

September 4, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club has announced its three players of the week for Week Three of the high school football season. Back of the Week: Westside junior quarterback James Neville – 11/23 passing completions for 319 total yards and 5 touchdowns in his team’s 56-31 loss to Westover. Lineman of the Week: Mount De Sales…

Scheduling Changes To Week Four Of High School Football

High school football schedule changes: Games moved to Thursday

Some Middle Georgia High School football games have been rescheduled to Thursday night due to the chance of inclement weather on Friday

September 4, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Middle Georgia High School football games have been moved to Thursday night to avoid any weather interruptions Friday night. East Laurens and Central will play Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ed Defore Sports Complex in Macon. Jefferson County will play Northeast Thursday at 7 p.m. at Thompson Stadium in Macon. Bleckley County will now…

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections prepares for National Voter Registration Day

The nonpartisan holiday is September 17 and aims to register voters in time ahead of the upcoming election.

September 4, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Board of Elections is preparing for National Voter Registration Day. The nonpartisan holiday is September 17 and aims to register voters in time ahead of the upcoming election. Macon-Bibb Board of Elections Supervisor, Tom Gillon, says he wants to register as many voters as possible. Gillon says the 2020 election brought in a major…

Georgia National Fair to host Annual Fair Food Drive, fair food coupons available for donors

The Fairgrounds will be accepting non-perishable food donations in exchange for fair food coupons.

September 4, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is partnering with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank for the 3rd Annual Fair Food Drive. The Fair Food Drive will be September 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Georgia Grown Pavilion at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. The Fairgrounds will be accepting non-perishable food donations in exchange…

Carl D Thomas Boys Girls Club September 4 2024

Carl D. Thomas Boys and Girls Club terminates services after another burglary

Despite various security efforts over the years, club leaders say they've faced incident after incident, and they believe professionals were involved in the most recent burglary.

September 4, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Carl D. Thomas Boys & Girls Club on Bloomfield Road says it has terminated all programs and services after falling victim to another burglary. Despite various security efforts over the years, club leaders say they’ve faced incident after incident, and they believe professionals were involved in the most recent burglary, during which copper…

More clouds Thursday; rain chances begin to climb

September 4, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A low pressure system creeping along the Gulf Coast will bring clouds and some rain to Middle Georgia starting Thursday. This Evening What has been a sunny Wednesday for Middle Georgia will give way to cloudier conditions overnight. Clouds have already begun to arrive in the southern counties and will continue further north this evening. While…

Visit Macon announces acquisition of Rock Candy Tours

"We're excited about that opportunity, and we're excited about what it means for not only tourism, but for growth of our community," Visit Macon CEO Gary Wheat said.

September 4, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon announced the acquisition of Rock Candy Tours on Wednesday. It’s now officially called Rock Candy Tours powered by Visit Macon. Co-founders Jessica Walden and Jamie Weatherford have handed over the business after 13 years due to overwhelming demand with the hope that Visit Macon can continue the work and take the…

Museum of Arts and Sciences prepares for Georgia Day

Georgia Day activities are included with regular admission. Museum members get in for free.

September 4, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Arts and Sciences is hosting Georgia Day. The event will be September 7 and is open to the community. STEAM Curator, Lauren Dean, says there will be food trucks and local vendors in the picnic area and pavillion. There will also be ‘Train Talks’ at the Caboose from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m….

Speed enforcement changes begin next week in four Bibb County school zones

New speed cameras will soon be active in four new school zones in Bibb County.

September 4, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New speed cameras will soon be active in four new school zones in Bibb County. Beginning September 9, speed cameras at Vineville Academy of the Arts on Vineville Avenue and Heritage Elementary School on Thomaston Road will be used to issue speeding tickets in school zones. In addition, speed cameras have been added to Academy for…

Crossing guard hit by car outside Monroe County School

UPDATE: Monroe County crossing guard hit, driver says he didn’t see her

The crossing guard was taken to a Macon hospital to be monitored.

September 4, 2024

Finn Balfour,

UPDATE (12:10 P.M.) A crossing guard was hit Wednesday morning by a car outside of T.G. Scott Elementary School according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. It happened at roughly 7:31 a.m. on Thornton Road. A truck driving down Thornton road hit the crossing guard on her left side. The driver told the sheriff’s office that the sun was directly…

Mercer looks to continue consistency heading into Week 2

The Mercer Bears look to continue their success this week with a road trip to Bethune-Cookman.

September 3, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears are coming off a 63-10 win last Thursday night over Presbyterian. During Tuesday afternoon’s weekly press conference, head coach Mike Jacobs spoke about the success the team had on all sides of the ball Thursday. “I felt like it was a three-phase victory where we did some really good things in all…

ACE aims to remain perfect in region play, hosts Dodge County Friday

The Ace Gryphons (2-0) look to stay perfect on the season, and in region play, as they host the Dodge County Indians (2-0) in our Week 4 Game of the Week.

September 3, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons are in just their seventh season as a football program. Third-year coach Keith Hatcher is 18-6 so far and is looking to continue to build on that record as the season continues. Right now, his Gryphons are 2-0 overall, and more importantly, 2-0 in the new 10-team Region 2-A-I. ACE is preparing…

Douglas Lawson Missing Monroe County Gfx

UPDATE: Man reported missing in Monroe County found dead, investigation underway

Douglas Lawson, a man reported missing over the weekend in Monroe County, has been found dead.

September 3, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Douglas Lawson (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/3/24): Douglas Lawson, a man reported missing over the weekend in Monroe County, has been found dead. “Unfortunately, it was not the outcome that we had hoped for as he was found deceased,” the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook Tuesday. “His death is currently under investigation.” “Please keep his family in…

Partly cloudy but still cooler Wednesday

September 3, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It will be less gloomy outside Wednesday as temperatures stay in the 80s. This Evening A mostly cloudy afternoon will give way to a partly cloudy night around Middle Georgia. It’s been breezy with northeasterly winds blowing at 10-15 mph, gusting up to around 20 mph. Those winds will continue through this evening and tonight….

Dr. Sims says his concern is that this trend continues and leads to chronic absenteeism.

Goodwill will be hosting 'Get Ready to Get Hired Workshops' where attendees will cover topics such as making a great first impression, resume writing, and more.

Deputies were patrolling the area of 1105 Edward St in Fort Valley around 1:30 a.m. when they heard gunshots in the area on July 12.

Brenda Hicks, the owner of Middle Georgia Family Rehab, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.

According to Sheriff Deese, PCSO pitted the vehicle before it could get back into the city. The occupants in the vehicle ran from after it came to a stop in the ditch.

If you'd like for your child to get one of these bicycles, all you have to do is fill out a form at the website, fb4midga.org.

Fairview Park Hospital's ICU expansion expected to increase capacity, reduce wait times, and improve patient outcomes in Middle Georgia.

The 2-0 Dodge County Indians gear up for a region battle with the 2-0 ACE Gryphons Friday night in Macon.

"We are thrilled to bring James Drinkard on board as part of our administration," Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said.

The Macon Touchdown Club has announced its three players of the week for Week Three of the high school football season.

Some Middle Georgia High School football games have been rescheduled to Thursday night due to the chance of inclement weather on Friday

The nonpartisan holiday is September 17 and aims to register voters in time ahead of the upcoming election.

The Fairgrounds will be accepting non-perishable food donations in exchange for fair food coupons.

Despite various security efforts over the years, club leaders say they've faced incident after incident, and they believe professionals were involved in the most recent burglary.

"We're excited about that opportunity, and we're excited about what it means for not only tourism, but for growth of our community," Visit Macon CEO Gary Wheat said.

Georgia Day activities are included with regular admission. Museum members get in for free.

New speed cameras will soon be active in four new school zones in Bibb County.

The crossing guard was taken to a Macon hospital to be monitored.

The Mercer Bears look to continue their success this week with a road trip to Bethune-Cookman.

The Ace Gryphons (2-0) look to stay perfect on the season, and in region play, as they host the Dodge County Indians (2-0) in our Week 4 Game of the Week.

Douglas Lawson, a man reported missing over the weekend in Monroe County, has been found dead.

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