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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

Sen. Jon Ossoff secures $1.9M for preschool education in Baldwin County

Senator Jon Ossoff announced a $1.9 million grant to enhance early childhood education in rural Georgia, specifically aimed at Baldwin County's Early Learning Center and Head Start program.
Edward Smart,

MILLEGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff announced a $1.9 million grant to enhance early childhood education in rural Georgia, specifically aimed at Baldwin County’s Early Learning Center and Head Start program. It’s part of an ongoing commitment to bettering preschool education, according to Ossoff. “For me right now the needs of young children (is) something I’m feeling with particular…

Coach's Corner: Kip Burdette West Laurens Raiders
Coach's Corner, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Kip Burdette – West Laurens Raiders

Coach Kip Burdette of West Laurens High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.
David Tufts,

Coach Kip Burdette of West Laurens High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, Laurens, Raiders, west

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia Regional Library takes literacy to the streets with pop-up library

The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to spread literacy across Macon.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to spread literacy across Macon. The library system hosted a pop-up library at the Macon Transit Authority on Monday. The pop-up event included free library cards, free books and information on library programs. The Middle Georgia Regional Library says it wants equal access to literacy in Macon. The library plans…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Woman killed in pile-up crash on I-75 in Peach County

Troopers say a tractor trailer was unable to stop and hit several vehicles along I-75.
Shelby Coates,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A total of seven vehicles were involved in a deadly crash this weekend in Peach County. Georgia State Patrol says the crash happened near mile marker 149 on I-75 northbound in Peach County. Around 10:15 Saturday night, northbound traffic came to a stop due to road maintenance and lane closures. Troopers say that’s when a…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Macon woman killed in I-75 crash in Monroe County

Deputies responded to the crash near mile marker 194 on Interstate 75.
Shelby Coates,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning along I-75 in Monroe County. Deputies responded to the crash near mile marker 194 around 5:00am. That’s where they found a woman lying in the roadway. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook and identified the woman as Janiya Pitts….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man wanted for robbing north Macon gas station

The incident happened around 12:30 Monday morning
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who used a gun to rob the Sunoco in north Macon. The incident happened around 12:30 Monday morning at the Sunoco Gas Station located at 3821 Northside Drive. Deputies say a masked man entered the store and pulled out a firearm. He demanded money from the…

Middle Georgia Sweeps Little League Softball State Tournaments
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Middle Georgia sweeps Little League Softball State Tournaments

Four middle Georgia teams captured Little League softball state titles.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Little League softball state tournaments took place this week, and four teams from middle Georgia claimed state titles. In the 10U division, Dudley Little League won the title and will represent Georgia at the Tournament of State Champions in Clarksville, TN, beginning July 28. In the 11U division, Warner Robins American Little League claimed the title…

Coach's Corner: Jeremy Edwards Houston County Bears
Coach's Corner, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Jeremy Edwards – Houston County Bears

Coach Jeremy Edwards of Houston County High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.
David Tufts,

Coach Jeremy Edwards of Houston County High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: Bears, County, high school football, Houston

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Storm chances increase Saturday and Sunday

A cold front will bring several rounds of storms to Middle Georgia over the weekend. Heavy rain and gusty winds will be possible
Cecilia Reeves,

We have seen a few pop-up showers this afternoon and evening in Middle Georgia, with a few more expected through midnight. A cold front is making its way into the southeast this weekend and that will help to fire up storms Saturday afternoon. Highs will be warming into the mid-90s, so we will have plenty of “thunderstorm fuel” for some…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

2 teens shot at party on Briarcliff Road in Warner Robins

A late-night shooting on Briarcliff Road Thursday left two teenagers injured, according to the Warner Robins Police Department.
Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A late-night shooting on Briarcliff Road Thursday left two teenagers injured, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. The shooting happened during a party in the neighborhood, following a dispute that escalated into gunfire. Just after 10 p.m., officers were called to the scene in the 100 block of Briarcliff Road. Investigators determined the gunfire…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying hot and humid Friday with a few showers and storms

We will once again see a hot and humid day in Middle Georgia with a chance for a few pop up showers and storms.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was another hot day in Middle Georgia with a few pop-up showers and thunderstorms. We will repeat the forecast Friday before our better rain chances move in for the weekend. Highs Friday will be warming into the mid-90s, with high humidity. By Saturday a more organized line of storms will be rolling into the area during the afternoon/evening. Some…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News

Free Uber Health Connect Service boosts veterans’ access to healthcare in Dublin

Dublin's Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is enhancing healthcare accessibility for veterans by offering the free Uber Health Connect Service, aiming to reduce missed appointments and improve consistent care.
Edward Smart,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin’s Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is improving veterans’ access to healthcare by offering free Uber services, aiming to decrease missed appointments and enhance overall care. The VA’s Uber Health Connect Service is now available for eligible veterans in Dublin. According to VA officials, the service provides a reliable transportation option for veterans throughout the year,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

5 teens arrested in Macon shooting incidents

Deputies also recovered three handguns, an AR-15 rifle with an attached drum and more.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five Macon teens are charged with firing off guns in multiple neighborhoods and trying to stop drivers as they approached the area. Just before 10:00 Saturday morning, Bibb County deputies responded to shots fired in the 4500 block of Shadow Lawn Drive. Deputies learned four young males had opened fire on a home and then left…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Downtown Macon’s French Fry Fight competition gets creative

Haley Janes, Drake Rozelle,

Photo Credit to NewTown MaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It may not be Friday yet, but here in Macon we are celebrating National Fry Day– french fries that is. Downtown Macon’s National French Fry Fight is today, where 20 local businesses are serving up their best and most creative fry specials. From Biddy’s “Maui Wowi” fries with grilled jerk chicken and…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Middle Georgia woman charged with concealing uncle’s death, collecting social security

Investigators learned Dafredia would withdraw Stephens' social security funds from his account on the same day it was deposited.
Shelby Coates,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia woman is charged with concealing the death of her uncle and collecting his social security funding. In December 2021, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a male in the Cheehaw Trail area. Investigators says the body appeared to be placed in the area, and there was an effort to conceal…

Macon Bacon Send Four To The 2023 Coastal Plain League All Star Show
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Macon Bacon send four to the 2023 Coastal Plain League All-Star Show

The 2023 CPL All-Star Show is slated for July 18-19 in Lexington County, North Carolina.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon have four players named 2023 Coastal Plain League All-Stars, and that includes two Mercer Bears. On the pitching side, the Bacon are sending LHP Logan Wash and RHP Maxwell Montsplasir. As for position players, OF Antonio Brown and DH/UTIL Jackson Cherry are headed to the All-Star Show. Brown and Cherry are also on…

Macon Bacon Look For A Strong Finish In The Second Half Of The Season
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Macon Bacon look for a strong finish in the second-half of the season

The Bacon are second in the West Division with 16 games remaining in the regular season and need to finish first or second to clinch a playoff spot.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –As the 2023 Coastal Plain League season commenced, the absence of the reigning champions, the Savannah Bananas, created a significant void and set the stage for a new team to rise and claim the position of the league’s top contender. “I honestly wouldn’t say pressure. Yeah, that was the talk kind of going into the summer; it’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent urges Medicaid, PeachCare members to update information post-pandemic

With the resumption of Medicaid and PeachCare's redetermination process, Atrium Health Navicent in Macon is encouraging members to promptly update their contact information
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent is urging Medicaid and PeachCare members to promptly update their contact information due to the recommencement of the redetermination process. Carol Babcock, the Assistant Vice President at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, explained the situation. “If they cannot reach the individual, if they cannot reach the family, maybe your address has changed, your…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon restaurant Keene’s Kafe asking for community support after break-in

The owner of Keene's Kafe, a family-run restaurant in Macon, says he is facing a setback due to a break-in, and he's asking for support from the community.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jonathan Keene, the owner of Keene’s Kafe, woke to an unwelcome surprise on Wednesday after he says his Macon-based restaurant, located within a Shell gas station at 6369 Thomaston Road, fell victim to a break-in. Keene says he lost food stocks and funds from the restaurant’s money box as a result. “I got a phone call…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

GCSU hosts annual Governor’s Summit on Early Language and Literacy

The Governor's Summit on Early Language and Literacy, hosted by Georgia College, aims to enhance early reading skills amid concerns over Georgia's low literacy rates.
Edward Smart,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Annual Governor’s Summit on Early Language and Literacy started on Wednesday at Georgia College & State University, aiming to bolster early reading skills across the state. The summit was organized by the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy as part of an initiative to enhance Georgia’s literacy levels. “Approximately two-thirds of our…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb honors Cherry Blossom Festival visionary Carolyn Crayton with park dedication

Macon-Bibb officials gathered on Wednesday to celebrate Carolyn Crayton and her pivotal role in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the park named in her honor.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Carolyn Crayton, whose vision led to the creation of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, was celebrated by Macon-Bibb officials on Wednesday at the park renamed in her honor in 2020. The event acknowledged Crayton’s efforts in revitalizing the area and her instrumental role in making Macon the “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.” “This is the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon couple fears for safety after home was shot twice in two weeks

A Macon resident says he fears for his and his wife’s safety after their home was shot twice in less than two weeks.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon resident says he fears for his and his wife’s safety after their home was shot at twice in less than two weeks. Imagine you’re sound asleep in bed when you are woken up by bullets being fired through your home. That’s what happened to William and Sharon Jackson twice at their Mickey Drive home….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Tubman Museum’s curator steps down after 21 years of service

Jeffrey Bruce says he wanted to step down so that someone new could innovate for the Museum’s next generation of visitors. 
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After more than two decades of service at the Tubman Museum in Macon, the Director of Exhibitions and Collections is stepping down to make way for a new generation. Jeffrey Bruce said he started working at the museum when it was still located on the corner of Walnut Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.  For…