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Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Car windshield painting returns

Peggy Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years.

February 23, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Car windshield painting is an annual family event hosted by Peggy Whyte and her daughter. Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years, including painting a lot of the designs on the windows of buildings for the festival. Whyte says when she first started the windshield paintings, it was…

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Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance begins strategic planning

The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community.

February 23, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Members of the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance gathered Thursday morning at the Bibb County School District’s Professional Learning Center, to discuss steps toward improving literacy. The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community. Executive Director of the Literacy Alliance, Jim Montgomery, described the long-term goals of the…

Vineville Academy of the Arts celebrates Black History Month

The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures.

February 23, 2023

Andrew Willis,

Vineville Academy (Photo: 2021)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and faculty of Vineville Academy of the Arts gathered Thursday morning to celebrate Black History Month. The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures. The event highlighted the importance of black culture, ancestry, creativity and leadership….

Tech Report: Amazon buys One Medical

The FTC shares concerns about the purchase

February 23, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of one medical after the FTC declined to legally challenge the deal. However, the agency will continue to investigate factors such as whether amazon would misuse patients’ personal information. Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of One Medical. The FTC declined to legally challenge the deal, allowing it…

UPDATE: Plantation Drive boil advisory lifted

February 23, 2023

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The Boil advisory in the Plantation Drive area has been lifted as the Jones County Water Department says all water samples have been analyzed and the water is safe to consume again. GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Water Superintendent is issuing a boil water advisory in areas of Jones County after a break in a water main….

Morning Report: Biden cuts mortgage fees

February 23, 2023

Finn Balfour,

The Biden administration announced a change that will save an estimated 850,000 home buyers an average of $800 on home financing costs this year. The move affects mortgage insurance premiums paid by new borrowers who take out loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The mortgage fee cuts will primarily impact low to middle income and first time home buyers….

High school basketball state playoffs highlights and scores for Feb. 22

February 23, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Day two of high school basketball’s state playoffs are underway, and boys and girls scores are listed below. Boys 6A Veterans 59 Lakeside-Evans 63 Houston County 47 Grovetown 75 5A Jones County 65 Bradwell Institute 44 4A Perry 61 Shaw 54 Baldwin 55 Cairo 50 Westside-Macon 43 Bainbridge 46 3A Mary Persons 37 Dougherty 90 Peach…

Six Warner Robins Demons to continue playing football in college

This class has appeared in four state title games while winning the championship twice.

February 22, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six Warner Robins football players signed their NLI’s to continue their athletic and academic careers in college. Defensive back RJ Adair will attend Wingate University in North Carolina. Wide receiver and defensive back Chaz Sturn will attend Peru State College in Nebraska. Running back Malcolm Brown will attend Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina….

BS Report: February 22nd – Hawks Stuck in the Middle

The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500?

February 22, 2023

David Tufts,

The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500? Bill Shanks discusses whether a coaching change will be enough to make the Hawks excel. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, nate-mcmillan, NBA

Record breaking temperatures possible again Thursday

It will be another warm day in Middle Georgia Thursday, with a chance for isolated showers. Breezy weather continues as well.

February 22, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

We saw record breaking heat across Middle Georgia this afternoon as Macon warmed to 84°. Tomorrow will be another warm day across the area, with a few more clouds than we saw today. There will also be a chance for isolated showers throughout the day. Winds will be gusting up to 25 mph, but this breezy weather moves out by…

Man convicted of 2 murders faces new charge in separate death

A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county.

February 22, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Charles Rowland (Georgia Department of Corrections)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county. Charles Rowland pleaded guilty in March 2022 to charges related to the killing of a Twiggs County couple in September 2021. According to the Macon Regional…

Warner Robins Walmart celebrates Black History Month with a parade inside the store

Walmart on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins celebrated Black History Month Wednesday with a parade, filling the store's aisles with the sounds of drums and celebration.

February 22, 2023

Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Walmart on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins celebrated Black History Month Wednesday with a parade, filling the store’s aisles with the sounds of drums and celebration. Corina Adams, the Digital Operations Lead for Walmart Market 32, said the gathering was a unique way to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community during Black History Month….

Local religious leaders emphasize reflection and repentance on Ash Wednesday

This Ash Wednesday, local religious leaders are reminding people of their mortality and the importance of reflection and repentance.

February 22, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This Ash Wednesday, local religious leaders are reminding people of their mortality and the importance of reflection and repentance. Saint Francis Episcopal Church in Macon prepared a unique way for people to receive their ashes this year: the church offered drive-thru ashes. For Christians, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time…

Media Program Held For Students In Macon

Bibb County students attend media workshop at Frank Johnson Recreation Center

Bibb County students who were out of school this week had the opportunity to attend a media workshop held at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center in Macon on Wednesday.

February 22, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students who were out of school this week had the opportunity to attend a media workshop held at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center in Macon on Wednesday. The workshop gave students the chance to meet with videographers and other members of the media, including 41NBC’s Shelby Coates, and learn about their career experiences. Clarence…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office celebrates 3 successful years of managing animal services and welfare

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is celebrating three successful years of managing the Departments of Animal Services and Animal Welfare after taking full responsibility of both in 2018.

February 22, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating three successful years of managing the Departments of Animal Services and Animal Welfare after taking full responsibility of both in 2018. To maintain control of the departments, the sheriff’s office had to agree to specific goals set by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Sheriff David Davis credited the workers…

Morning Report: Spring break drives up travel costs

February 22, 2023

Finn Balfour,

This year’s surge of spring break travel is driving up airfare and hotel rates. A return to pre-pandemic booking habits has increased the demand for flights and hotel rooms. The travel app, Hopper, reported last week that domestic airfare is averaging $264 round trip in April in March. That is a 20% increase from last year’s rates. Despite the costs,…

Tech Report: Chatbots may enter the workplace

Researchers say most companies will employ digital humans in the next decade

February 22, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Your next new colleague could be a chatbot with a human face. Researchers from the University of Sydney Business School say that most companies will be implementing chatbot workers in the next decade. The jobs that this controversial technology is likely to appear in first are medical training and retail. In an effort to give users more control over their…

Pedestrian Safety Summit Held At Macon City Hall

Macon-Bibb’s Pedestrian Safety Review Board discusses solutions to improve road safety, prevent fatalities

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board met on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss solutions aimed at improving road safety and preventing fatalities in Macon.

February 21, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Pedestrian Safety Review Board met on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss solutions aimed at improving road safety and preventing fatalities in Macon. Greg Brown, Chairman of the Pedestrian Safety Review Board, is optimistic that the meeting will help to create safer streets in the city. “We’ve been making recommendations on projects throughout our community…

Macon organization collaborates with EOC to promote heart-healthy living among Foster Grandparent Program

The Macon Chapter of The Links, Inc. has teamed up with the Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) to educate participants in the EOC's Foster Grandparent Program on heart-healthy living, with a particular focus on preventing kidney disease.

February 21, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Chapter of The Links, Inc. has teamed up with the Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) to educate participants in the EOC’s Foster Grandparent Program on heart-healthy living, with a particular focus on preventing kidney disease. Grandparents from the Macon Chapter of The Links were present Tuesday to teach and promote healthier eating and lifestyle…

Middle Georgia State University’s athletics program to shift from NAIA to NCAA Division II

The expected date of MGA's move is Fall of 2025.

February 21, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After conducting over two years of research on feasibility, Middle Georgia State University has received approval from the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents to move its athletic programs from the NAIA to Division II of the NCAA. “We continue to grow and add programs academically, and we’re the only state university within the USG…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 13-17

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 13 and Friday, February 17, 2023.

February 21, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 13 and Friday, February 17, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100…

Morning Report: Link between the workplace and children

How feelings about the workplace impact child development

February 21, 2023

Finn Balfour,

The Washington Post reports that way you feel about your job is directly link to the way you parent. The stakes are high for parents, especially in a child’s early years. Children of parents who receive sufficient support in the first year post child-birth benefits in the long run. According to a study conducted by developmental psychologist Maureen Perry-Jenkins, these…

Tech Report: Google going to the Supreme Court

How the case could drastically change the internet

February 21, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Google is going before the Supreme Court. The tech giant is facing a lawsuit that could radically alter the future of online speech and content moderation. The case against Google was brought by the family of a woman who was killed in a 2015 ISIS terror attack in Paris. Her parents allege that YouTube, which is owned by Google, failed…

Staying warm with scattered showers Tuesday

Highs this week will be staying well above normal, even up to record breaking levels by midweek. Showers will be possible each day this week

February 20, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

Warm weather has started to move back in across Middle Georgia, with highs warming into the mid 70s today. Overnight, clouds will be keeping us warm with lows only dropping into the 60s. Skies will be cloudy for much of the day, with a few isolated showers in the morning. By the afternoon, a few thunderstorms will be possible, but…

Peggy Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years.

The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community.

The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures.

The FTC shares concerns about the purchase

This class has appeared in four state title games while winning the championship twice.

The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500?

It will be another warm day in Middle Georgia Thursday, with a chance for isolated showers. Breezy weather continues as well.

A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county.

Walmart on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins celebrated Black History Month Wednesday with a parade, filling the store's aisles with the sounds of drums and celebration.

This Ash Wednesday, local religious leaders are reminding people of their mortality and the importance of reflection and repentance.

Bibb County students who were out of school this week had the opportunity to attend a media workshop held at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center in Macon on Wednesday.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is celebrating three successful years of managing the Departments of Animal Services and Animal Welfare after taking full responsibility of both in 2018.

Researchers say most companies will employ digital humans in the next decade

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board met on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss solutions aimed at improving road safety and preventing fatalities in Macon.

The Macon Chapter of The Links, Inc. has teamed up with the Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) to educate participants in the EOC's Foster Grandparent Program on heart-healthy living, with a particular focus on preventing kidney disease.

The expected date of MGA's move is Fall of 2025.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 13 and Friday, February 17, 2023.

How feelings about the workplace impact child development

How the case could drastically change the internet

Highs this week will be staying well above normal, even up to record breaking levels by midweek. Showers will be possible each day this week

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