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$80 million federal grant to transform Fort Valley facility into electric bus manufacturing hub for Blue Bird

July 11, 2024

41NBC Web Producer,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A significant $80 million federal investment is set to transform a vacant manufacturing facility in Fort Valley into a state-of-the-art electric school bus production site. The U.S. Department of Energy is administering the grant, awarded to the Blue Bird Company, which will use the funds to convert the 600,000-square-foot facility into an electric school bus manufacturing…

UPDATE: Jones County boil water advisory lifted

The Jones County Water System had issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure.

July 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/11/24): The boil water advisory is lifted. ORIGINAL STORY (7/9/24): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Water System has issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that has disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure. The advisory, issued out of caution, affects Lite N Tie Rd (Address 111-319), Clinton Crossing Drive,…

Coach’s Corner: Jones County Greyhounds

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season.

July 10, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, jones county greyhounds

$1.5 million approved for planning of ‘Connect Dublin’ project

Connect Dublin will work to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods.

July 10, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Department of Transportation approved a $1.5 million grant for the Connect Dublin project, which will go toward planning for the improvement of city-owned roads and sidewalks. Connect Dublin, a 10-year project, aims to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods. The grant approval marks the beginning of the planning phase, which…

Macon on My Mind Day set for this weekend

The event will be at Carolyn Crayton Park in the Round Building on July 13.

July 10, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting ‘Macon on My Mind Day’ to celebrate and promote local businesses. The event will be at Carolyn Crayton Park in the Round Building on July 13. The community event is free and will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lake Lambert, Mobile Visitor Center Manager at Visit Macon, says this is…

Rain not expected Thursday

July 10, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will be negligible Thursday as conditions stay slightly less humid following the cold front Tuesday night. This Evening Partly sunny skies will give way to mostly clear conditions during the overnight hours. Scattered cirrus clouds may hang around, but that will likely be all. It will be a cooler night with lows largely expected…

Coach’s Corner: West Laurens Raiders

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with West Laurens Raiders head coach Kip Burdette to discuss their upcoming season.

July 10, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with West Laurens Raiders head coach Kip Burdette to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, west laurens raiders

Coach’s Corner: Tattnall Trojans

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season.

July 10, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, tattnall trojans

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office helps teens become defensive drivers

The class includes driving simulators.

July 10, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is teaching teenagers to become defensive drivers through unique technology. The sheriff’s office has taught the class, which includes driving simulators, for 10 years. It’s an eight-hour course which includes classroom work, too. Recently, the software for the simulators expired, but funding from the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation provided updated software…

Wilkinson County man faces up to 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearm while threatening to shoot, kill deputies

57-year-old Christopher Thomas Ford threatened deputies with shotgun

July 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Christopher Ford (Photo: Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Christopher Thomas Ford, a 57-year-old Toomsboro resident, faces up to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm illegally. Ford, who the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia says has a violent criminal history, threatened to shoot and kill deputies executing an arrest…

Man charged with aggravated assault after hitting sleeping woman with brick outside Douglas Theater

Investigators say there were surveillance cameras that confirmed the assault and identified a suspect.

July 10, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested in Macon on Tuesday for hitting a sleeping woman in the head with a brick in June, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Atrium Health Navicent contacted the Macon Bibb E-911 Center on June 12 and reported that a female had been assaulted. The victim has been…

WRALL 11U Softball Wins State Championship; Needs help heading to TN for Regionals

Warner Robins American Little League 11U Softball wins State Championship and needs help from the community to make it to Tennessee for Regionals in the Tournament of State Champions

July 9, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The WRALL 11U Softball team has won the Georgia 9-11 Softball State Championship and now, they need your help. With the State Championship victory, comes the opportunity to head to Tennessee for Regionals in the Tournament of State Champions. However, the team could use a little extra help to make it there. On July…

Low-income families receive fresh produce at reduced costs

Local farmers' markets provide fresh produce to low-income families in Middle Georgia

July 9, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Low-income families in Middle Georgia are receiving produce at free and reduced costs this summer. Hundreds of families in Twiggs County picked up locally grown, fresh produce at the health department and senior center on Tuesday. Mary Walcott, Georgia WIC District 5-2 Coordinator, says mothers who qualify for WIC (Women, Infants, and…

New app to combat homelessness in Macon-Bibb County

While many people are still battling homelessness in Macon-Bibb County, there may be a new solution on an app.

July 9, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is working toward its goal of having no more unhoused people in the city. While many people are still battling homelessness in Macon-Bibb County, a new app may provide a solution. Jake Hall, United to End Homelessness Executive Director, is sharing a new app called “Show the Way” with Macon-Bibb County Commissioners. “A housing…

Storm odds drop Wednesday

July 9, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The odds for storms will drop for most of Middle Georgia Wednesday following Tuesday night’s cold front. This Evening Scattered storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia and will continue through the suppertime hours before dwindling. A couple of small showers may linger past sunset, but it will not be a rainy night. Expect scattered clouds…

Big Trophy Car Show to benefit Flint River and Farm School Park

The Flint River School Park Car Show is also known a the "Big Trophy" and will be in Montezuma on July 20.

July 9, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is hosting their 16th Annual Flint River School Park Car Show to benefit the Flint River Farm School Historical Park. The Flint River School Park Car Show is also known a the “Big Trophy” and will be in Montezuma on July 20. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and judging…

Local restaurants prepare for Downtown Macon French Fry Fight

Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager, says all of the specials are between $10 to $20.

July 9, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is set to host Downtown Macon French Fry Fight on July 10. Locally-owned restaurants will sell creative fry specials as they compete for the title of ‘Fry Champion’ and the Super Spud trophy. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager, says all of the specials are between $10 to…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 1-5

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 1 and Friday, July 5, 2024.

July 9, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 1 and Friday, July 5, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…

Coach’s Corner: Tattnall Trojans

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season.

July 9, 2024

Trequentarius Hollingsworth,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season. Tags: high school football, tattnall trojans

WCHS’ Emma Tatum makes Top 30 GCCA Cheerleader of the Year

Washington County's Emma Tatum has made the Top 30 in the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Cheerleader of the Year competition

July 8, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County’s own Emma Tatum has earned a spot in the top 30 among Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association’s Cheerleader of the Year competition. Emma will now head to Columbus State University for the Final 16 competition on August 3rd. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GCCA, Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association, Sandersville, Washington County, Washington County…

Byron to build 8,000-square-foot skate park with $250,000 grant

National Park Service funds new skate park at former Byron Elementary School site

July 8, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 8,000-square-foot skate park is coming to the city of Byron. A $250,000 grant from the National Park Service will go toward construction of the skate park at the site of the old Byron Elementary School. The grant was made possible through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance…

Scattered storms likely this evening, some again tomorrow

July 8, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia Monday evening and isolated storms are likely Tuesday. This Evening Storms have begun in the southern parts of the region and will be expanding northward this evening. No severe weather is expected, but heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and a few strong wind gusts are all possible with these storms….

‘Happy Days’ music video shoot with Stacii Adams, Anthony Hamilton set for Sunday in Macon

The public is invited to attend and is encouraged to dress in semi-formal black-tie attire paired with sneakers.

July 8, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Teeger Entertainment will partner with Stacii Adams and Grammy-winning artist Anthony Hamilton for the “Happy Days” music video shoot in downtown Macon on Sunday, July 14, at 5 p.m. According to a news release, the event is happening at the Tubman Museum, located at 310 Cherry Street. Mayor Lester Miller of Macon, Mayor LaRhonda Patrick of…

$5,000 reward offered for information on puppy thrown from bridge in Macon

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for throwing a puppy off a bridge in Macon.

July 8, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for throwing a puppy off a bridge in Macon. According to a news release, on May 21, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a severely injured puppy discovered…

The Jones County Water System had issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season.

Connect Dublin will work to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods.

The event will be at Carolyn Crayton Park in the Round Building on July 13.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with West Laurens Raiders head coach Kip Burdette to discuss their upcoming season.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season.

The class includes driving simulators.

57-year-old Christopher Thomas Ford threatened deputies with shotgun

Investigators say there were surveillance cameras that confirmed the assault and identified a suspect.

Warner Robins American Little League 11U Softball wins State Championship and needs help from the community to make it to Tennessee for Regionals in the Tournament of State Champions

Local farmers' markets provide fresh produce to low-income families in Middle Georgia

While many people are still battling homelessness in Macon-Bibb County, there may be a new solution on an app.

The Flint River School Park Car Show is also known a the "Big Trophy" and will be in Montezuma on July 20.

Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager, says all of the specials are between $10 to $20.

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 1 and Friday, July 5, 2024.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season.

Washington County's Emma Tatum has made the Top 30 in the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Cheerleader of the Year competition

National Park Service funds new skate park at former Byron Elementary School site

The public is invited to attend and is encouraged to dress in semi-formal black-tie attire paired with sneakers.

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for throwing a puppy off a bridge in Macon.

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