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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Korean automotive supplier to bring 80 new jobs to Macon in 2024

Boogook Industries, a Korean automotive supplier that specializes in fluid containers for vehicles, has announced plans to bring 80 new jobs to Macon.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Boogook Industries, a Korean automotive supplier that specializes in fluid containers for vehicles, has announced plans to bring 80 new jobs to Macon. The company is set to redevelop the former Brown and Williamson cigarette plant on Weaver Road. Stephen Adams, the Executive Director of the Macon Industrial Authority, calls the development a stride forward for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Experts explain how to stay safe as Middle Georgia braces for 100-degree temperatures

Temperatures are expected to be higher than 100 degrees in Middle Georgia this weekend, and local officials and health experts are urging residents to be cautious.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Temperatures are expected to be higher than 100 degrees in Middle Georgia this weekend, and local officials and health experts are urging residents to be cautious. They’re highlighting the risk of dehydration and potentially life-threatening conditions like heat stroke. Macon-Bibb County EMA Deputy Director Robert McCord expects the sweltering heat to persist throughout the weekend. He…

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Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Local News

Discover Middle Georgia: Why native plants are important

Lewis says the presence of native plants can affect more than just how your lawn looks.
Haley Janes, Drake Rozelle,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nestled in Perry, Flat Creek Natives Nursery lies tucked away specializing in plants native to Georgia’s Coastal Plain– the region that takes up more than half of the state. Owner and founder of the nursery, Greg Lewis, who also works as a Director for the Georgia Native Plant Society, defines a native plant as one that…

Piedmont Healthcare
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Piedmont makes charitable donations to Macon Volunteer Clinic and Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont’s Community Benefit Program has made charitable donations to 21 community clinics, totaling to $200,000 — including 2 Macon agencies. The Macon Volunteer Clinic and Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia have both received $10,000 grants. The Macon Volunteer Clinic says it plans to use its grant to further its mission of providing “comprehensive healthcare for…

Milledgeville Receives Grant Funding For Housing
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville receives grant funding for housing

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Milledgeville will be receiving grant funding to improve affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Milledgeville is getting a $600,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The funding will be used for new construction. This is part of the Community Home Investment Program — or CHIP. More the five million dollars will go to 12…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Armed Robbery at Family Dollar on Jefferson Rd

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar on Jefferson Road. According to the BCSO, the robbery happened just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday. It’s reported that the store clerk entered the store and, upon entry, felt a blunt object against her back. The suspect demanded money…

Tech Report: Google Cancels Drag Show By Performer Peaches Christ
Tech Report

Tech Report: Google cancels drag show by performer Peaches Christ

Finn Balfour,

After pushback from some employees, Google shut down a Pride event featuring performer Peaches Christ. Hundreds of employees signed a petition to stop the show, claiming that it sexualizes and disrespects Christian workers. Those opposed to the show also accused Google of religious discrimination. Peaches Christ’s performance has been removed from Google’s internal events page. A judge approved Overtstock’s $21…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Thomaston Rd Circle K robbed

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. A man entered the Circle K located at 5602 Thomaston Road this morning just after 5am. The man demanded money and after taking it the suspect fled in an older grey Cadillac. This incident is under investigation. Anyone with…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Otis Redding to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The King of Soul is getting his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The King of Soul is getting his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Otis Redding has been posthumously inducted into the Walk of Fame’s Class of 2024 in the category of live performance. The announcement was made Monday by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The Director of Special Projects at the Otis Redding…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County receives $5 million grant for streetscape, safety improvements

A $5 million grant has been awarded to Baldwin County, providing a significant boost to rural development, according to County Manager Carlos Tobar. The funding will be used for safety and infrastructure improvements in local neighborhoods.
Edward Smart,

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A $5 million grant has been awarded to Baldwin County, providing a significant boost to rural development, according to County Manager Carlos Tobar. The funding will be used for safety and infrastructure improvements in local neighborhoods. “It was very important that we pursue a grant to try to make it more safe here in this…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville to host Independence Day fireworks celebration this weekend

The City of Milledgeville plans to celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday.
Edward Smart,

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Milledgeville plans to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend. On Saturday, the city will host an Independence Day celebration with fireworks. Milledgeville city leaders say this a great way for families to spend the day in the city. They hope to draw residents in from other counties to celebrate. “To me…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park grows with land donations from Macon-Bibb County

The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon has expanded with a significant land donation from Macon-Bibb County and the Macon Housing Authority.
Tucker Sargent,

Ocmulgee Mounds expanding propertyOcmulgee MoundsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon has expanded with a significant land donation from Macon-Bibb County and the Macon Housing Authority. The National Park Service (NPS) made the announcement on Tuesday. The transfer includes several parcels near the Davis Homes community, totaling 3.62 acres. The donation is a joint effort…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County meetings get broadcasting upgrade

The upgrade includes replacing a system and cameras that are 10 to 15 years old.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is getting a media upgrade when it comes to broadcasting meetings and special presentations from the Macon-Bibb County Government Center in downtown Macon. The Office of Communications says an upgrade will offer clearer broadcasting quality for Macon-Bibb Commission and other local government meetings. The upgrade includes replacing a system and cameras that are 10…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News

3 arrested in Dodge County drug bust

Deputies also located more than $11,000 and several firearms.
Shelby Coates,

Dodge County Sheriff’s OfficeEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people in connection to a Monday drug bust. Deputies say they received a search warrant for Tyrone Level and his property due to a narcotic sales investigation. A search turned up the following items: 196 g (7 oz.) of cocaine powder 29 g (1.1 oz.) of…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News

Large drug manufacturing site found in Dodge County aerial search

Law enforcement noticed what appeared to be marijuana plants on a property.
Shelby Coates,

Dodge County Sheriff’s OfficeEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported finding a large drug manufacturing site during a random aerial search, Thursday. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Governor’s Task Force, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Georgia State Patrol Aviation to conduct an aerial search. During the search, law enforcement noticed what appeared to…

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Bibb County, Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Local News

Discover Middle Georgia: Geology at the Museum of Arts and Sciences

“Everything you do, there’s minerals involved in your products that are made. You can’t get around with not having any minerals.”
Haley Janes, Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the downstairs of the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, you can expect to learn a lot about what’s lying beneath our feet and sometimes all around us. President of the Middle Georgia Gem and Mineral Society is Geology enthusiast, Jay Batcha, has been learning about geology for the past 25 years. He says…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

“DineOut + ShopOUT” event helps raise money for Macon Pride’s LGBTQ+ festival

The fundraiser has helped grow the Pride festival from a one-day event to a week-long celebration.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you plan on shopping or dining out in Macon Wednesday, your business can go towards helping a local organization. Scott Mitchell is the owner of The Bohemian Den gift shop in downtown Macon. He’s also the president of the LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization, Macon Pride. In 2019, Macon Pride hosted its first “Dine Out + Shop…

Tech Report: Ai Is Helping Dentists Catch Problems Early
Tech Report

Tech Report: AI is helping dentists catch problems early

Finn Balfour,

Artificial intelligence continues to expand into dental and medical uses. Dentists are relying on the technology to quickly and accurately detect and prevent periodontitis, decay, bone loss and other gum health issues. The FDA-approved VideaHealth system analyzes patients’ X-ray images using an algorithm trained on hundreds of millions of data points to provide dentists with treatment recommendations for their patients….

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Senator Jon Ossoff pushes to help protect Georgia peach farmers

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff was in Fort Valley Monday to address local leaders on his push to protect Georgia peach farmers.
Edward Smart,

PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff was in Fort Valley Monday to address local leaders on his push to protect Georgia peach farmers. While at Lane Southern Orchards, he spoke about the loss of peach crops this year due to the weather. Senator Ossoff told Georgia’s peach farmers he plans to secure disaster assistance for their crops….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon community takes stand against hate after anti-Semitic rally at Temple Beth Israel

There was an outpouring of support from the Macon community over the weekend after an anti-Semitic rally took place in front of a Jewish synagogue.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There was an outpouring of support from the Macon community over the weekend after an anti-Semitic rally took place in front of a Jewish synagogue. “Not here. Go away!” Those were the chants from a crowd of supporters gathered in front of Temple Beth Israel Saturday in response to the anti-Semitic rally that took place the…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Motorcycle wreck in Houston County leaves one dead

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the early hours of Sunday, a man was killed in a wreck on I-75 South in Houston County. According to the Georgia State Patrol, troopers were sent to a crash on I-75 South around 12:27 a.m. on Sunday where they found an accident involving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a Jeep Compass, and a semi-tractor trailer. Witness…

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Baldwin County, Discover Middle Georgia, Featured, Local News

Discover Middle Georgia: Glimpses into prehistoric past unearthed by local paleontology

"Georgia was very different, dryer, really not any colder," GCSU biology professor Al Mead said. "The vegetation was completely different: probably open grasslands, similar to the piney woods of east Texas. We had mammoths walking around, giant bison walking around and tortoises the size of the Galapagos tortoise walking around."
Haley Janes, Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If there are any guarantees in this world, it’s that there is life, and there is death. When life ends, there’s often evidence left behind. From bones to impressions of footprints, life has a funny way of persisting even millions of years later. Paleontology is the study of life before us. When people hear the term,…