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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,…

Tech Report: Ai May Help Solve The Teacher Shortage
Tech Report

Tech Report: AI may help solve the teacher shortage

Finn Balfour,

Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates claims that generative AI chatbots can teach kids to read in 18 months rather than years. Artificial intelligence is beginning to prove that it can accelerate the impact teachers have on students and help solve the ongoing teacher shortage. On Friday, Bitcoin shot up to its highest level in about a year. The cryptocurrency’s value rose…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Man drowns in the river at Oconee Greenway

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 22-year-old man drowned in the Oconee River in Baldwin County on Sunday. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR),  the incident took place around 12:40 on Sunday, when game wardens responded to the drowning at the Oconee Greenway where its reported that 22-year-old Samuel Solano was swimming in the river with some friends….

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Woman killed in Peach County DUI crash

41NBC Web Producer,

PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A woman is dead and a man behind bars after a fatal accident in Peach County over the weekend. According to the Georgia State Patrol,  it happened early Sunday around 1:00 a.m. when a Dodge Ram 1500 lost control on Bible Camp Road near Peach Parkway. The truck ran off the road and hit a…

Morning Business Report: Oil Prices Could Spike After The Attempted Coup In Russia
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Oil prices could spike after the attempted coup in Russia

Finn Balfour,

Today, oil prices could react to the Wagner Group’s attempted coup on Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the International Energy Agency, Russia is the largest exporter of oil and second-largest exporter of crude to world markets. Even a hint of disruption to the oil market could send prices higher.  Costco is cracking down on rising membership card sharing. Costco…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Three teens shot at graduation party

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) –  Three teenagers were injured Saturday when gunfire broke out at a graduation party. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened just after 1 am Saturday at the Pit Hookah & Lounge located at 635 Womack Street. An 18-year-old female was struck in the foot , a 15-year-old male was struck in…

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Featured, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, WMGT

Local 13-year-old breaking records in Track & Field

In the world of speed and untamed determination, one Middle Georgia track athlete stands far apart, leaving a trail of shattered records in her wake. Remember the name Adrianna Haynes.
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In the world of speed and untamed determination, one Middle Georgia track athlete stands far apart, leaving a trail of shattered records in her wake. Remember the name Adrianna Haynes. “Track as a whole here in Middle Georgia, they see someone of her caliber, and it inspires a lot of athletes,” Middle Georgia Blaze Track…

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Bibb County, Business, Dodge County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Sen. Warnock introduces plan to address aviation job creation

The legislation is aimed at helping recruit and train pilots, aviation manufacturing workers, and mechanics.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock wants to address the nation’s aviation workforce shortage, and he says it starts with Georgia. The Georgia Democrat is introducing a legislative package to address the aviation industry’s workforce shortage and the need for more training and recruitment. The legislation is aimed at helping recruit and train pilots, aviation manufacturing workers, and…

Milledgeville Summer Sips
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville Summer Sips promotion boosts revenue for locally-owned restaurants with hand-crafted drink specials

The promotion was launched last year to help local restaurants recover from the Covid-19 Pandemic. The promotion has been extended to three months thanks to its success last year.
Andrew Willis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cocktails, mocktails, coffee and tea are all on the menu for the City of Milledgeville’s  2nd annual Summer Sips promotion. If you’re looking for a refreshing drink this summer, locally owned restaurants in Milledgeville have plenty to choose from. The promotion started in 2022 in response to revenue loss caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Last year,…

Mlk Tree Planting
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Maple trees planted along MLK Jr. Blvd. to beautify historic downtown Macon district

The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department is working with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to beautify a historic business district in downtown Macon.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department is working with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to beautify a historic business district in downtown Macon. Trees were planted along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Concord Avenue to Oglethorpe Street in the small and minority owned business district, formerly known as Greenwood Bottoms. The beautification process was made possible…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County commissioners approve raises for Sheriff’s office & Emergency services

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies, jailers, and E-911 operators in Monroe County are getting raises. The Monroe County Board of Commissioners posted that a vote was approved unanimously to grant raises for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office that will be effective on the 1st of August this year. Sheriff Brad Freeman with MCSO said that their office has 16 approved…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Police investigating suspicious anti-semitic packages

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating suspicious anti-semitic packages that were found around the area of Peach Blossom Road. Friday, WRPD sent out a release concerning the packages, saying similar types of items have been found in other cities across the country. They say WRPD is working with…

Physicians Committee Calls For Macon Bacon To Change Name
Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, WMGT

Physicians committee calls for Macon Bacon to change name

"Fans voted on the name in 2018, so Macon Bacon is our name, and that's the way it's going to stay."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon are under scrutiny from The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for glorifying bacon, and wants the team to change its name. Along Highway I-16, the committee placed a billboard urging Macon Bacon fans to “keep bacon off your plate” as a part of an initiative to combat cancer. In addition to the billboard,…

Board Of Elections Changes
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections new Elections Supervisor says changes are coming to make voting easier

Big changes are coming to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections that will make the voting process easier.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big changes are coming to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections that will make the voting process easier. If you’ve ever stood in line for early voting, you know that wait times can be long and weather conditions can be unpleasant. Due to changes coming to the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections, voters won’t have to worry…

Trulieve Signup Event
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Trulieve Medical Dispensary hosting sign-up event Saturday to help eligible patients apply for Low THC Oil Registry Card

This Saturday, patients with certain medical conditions may be able to receive Low Dose THC Oil as a treatment option.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Saturday, patients with certain medical conditions may be able to receive Low Dose THC Oil as a treatment option. Doctors will be available on-site at the Trulieve Medical Dispensary in Macon to help patients apply for a Low THC Oil Registry Card. THC oil can be used to treat 17 different medical conditions in Georgia,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return Friday before drier weather this weekend

We will still be stuck in an active weather pattern Friday afternoon with more scattered storms. This weekend dry weather and sun will prevail.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another stormy evening in Middle Georgia, with the Macon airport seeing over 2″ of rain just today. Overnight we will continue to see a few showers across the area, as well as patchy fog developing. Highs will once again warm into the mid, and even upper 80s. Showers and storms will be popping up in the afternoon…

Exchange Club 100th Anniversary
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Exchange Club of Macon celebrates 100th anniversary with proclamation from Mayor Lester Miller

The Exchange Club of Macon is celebrating 100 years of improving communities, supporting local organizations and child abuse prevention.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Exchange Club of Macon is celebrating 100 years of improving communities, supporting local organizations and child abuse prevention. The club awards outstanding members of the community through programs like Youth of the Year, where they provide scholarships to students from local schools. They also recognize firemen, police officers and citizens who go above and beyond…

Bs Report: June 21st Dawgs Recruiting For 2024
Sports

BS Report: June 21st – Dawgs Recruiting for 2024

Big news coming for UGA today, as the number one recruit for 2024 moved to Georgia from California.
David Tufts,

Big news coming for UGA today, as the number one recruit for 2024 moved to Georgia from California. 4NBC’s Bill Shanks explains what this means for the Dawgs in the BS Report. Categories: Sports Tags: Dylan Raiola, UGA Football
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

GBI investigating deadly shooting in Barnesville

The GBI says early investigation reveals one person shot three people from a car.
Clayton Poulnott,

BARNESVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a homicide in Barnesville. According to the GBI, the Barnesville Police Department received a 911 call on Tuesday around 6 p.m., that three people had been shot on Carey J. Buckner Street. They say early investigation reveals one person shot three people from a car. One of the…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Man sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion

He must pay $362,249.53 in restitution, a fine of $10,000 and serve three years probation.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The co-owner of multiple bars and a restaurant in Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion. 53-year-old Eugene Britt III, of Milledgeville, was sentenced to two years in prison after previously pleading guilty to Tax Evasion. Britt must also pay $362,249.53 in restitution, a fine of $10,000 and serve three years of supervised release…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and storms becoming more scattered Thursday

As a cut-off low tracks north on Thursday our rain coverage will become less widespread. Temps will warm through the end of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

Rain and storms continued today across Middle Georgia, adding to our rainfall totals from the week. The cut-off low that has been causing our unsettled weather will finally be moving out through the end of the week. Even with the low pushing north, scattered storms will be likely through the afternoon. A stationary boundary associated with the surface low will…

Macon Black Music Month
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon artists celebrate Black Music Month, draw inspiration from city’s musical legacy

Recording studios like Capricorn and Guap Records, or venues like Serenity Entertainment Complex, are local staples that have helped artists start their careers.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June is Black Music Month, and Macon artists are looking to the city’s musical legacy as a foundation for the future of music. Iconic Black musicians like Otis Redding and Little Richard helped to put Macon on the map as a music city. Today, local artists like C.M.D. Styles, The Family Tree, 2win and Blacc Mel…