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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms and highs in the 90s return for the weekend

After a nice break from the rain, a cold front will bring a chance for storms Saturday. Highs over the weekend warm back to the 90s.
Cecilia Reeves,

We finally had a dry day across most of Middle Georgia, as the rain stayed to our south and west. Overnight, a few storms will be possible, but widespread rainfall is not expected. Saturday a cold front will drop into the area, bringing another round of showers and storms. Not everyone will see the rain, but scattered storms could linger…

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Featured, Hancock County, Johnson County, Washington County

Middle Georgia counties receive $3 million grant for head start programs

A $3 million grant has been awarded to several Middle Georgia counties, aimed at expanding their head start programs, according to Senator Jon Ossoff.
Edward Smart,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A $3 million grant has been awarded to several Middle Georgia counties, aimed at expanding their head start programs, according to Senator Jon Ossoff. The funds are set to enhance education for preschool-aged children in Wilkes, Washington, Glascock and Johnson counties. The grant funding is expected to provide for additional teachers and improve teaching facilities,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Goodwill, Peach State Health Plans distribute free resources to Macon families

Goodwill, in partnership with Peach State Health Plans and other organizations, hosted an event Friday to distribute free resources to young families in the Macon community.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodwill, in partnership with Peach State Health Plans and other organizations, hosted an event Friday to distribute free resources to young families in the Macon community. The collaborative effort saw brought the organizations together to provide much-needed items such as food and diapers. Counseling and educational services aimed at supporting the families were also offered. “We…

Tech Report: Amazon Delivery Drivers Go On Their First Ever Strike
Tech Report

Tech Report: Amazon delivery drivers go on their first ever strike

Finn Balfour,

Thursday, Amazon delivery drivers and dispatchers walked out of their delivery facility and demanded that Amazon bargain with them. The drivers want a higher wage, protections against the extreme heat of California summers, and the right to refuse unsafe deliveries. The 84 drivers have held picket lines before, but this marks the first time that Amazon delivery drivers in the…

Morning Business Report: U.s. Government Agencies Hit In Global Cyberattack
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. government agencies hit in global cyberattack

Finn Balfour,

Several U.S. federal government agencies have been hit in a cyberattack by Russian cybercriminals. Clop, the ransomware gang allegedly responsible, is known to demand multimillion-dollar ransoms. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says that, for a cyberattack like this one, Clop exploits a vulnerability in widely used software. No ransom demands have been made of federal agencies. Senate Republicans…

Bs Report: June 14th Slow Down

BS Report: June 14th – Slow Down

Reports are coming out about bad behavior on the roads by some Georgia Bulldogs players.
David Tufts,

Reports are coming out about bad behavior on the roads by some Georgia Bulldogs players. Bill Shanks has some words for fans, players, and Kirby Smart about the situation and what should be done.

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Featured, Weather

Friday brings drier conditions, warmer temperatures

A few scattered storms will hang around Middle Georgia Friday as our high temperatures warm into the upper 80s
Cecilia Reeves,

The large swath of rain over the southeast pushed south of our area tonight, and we are now seeing mostly dry conditions. A few scattered showers will be possible overnight, but overall rain chances will be dropping for a few days. Clouds will hang around on Friday, but sunshine will win out by the afternoon. Highs warm into the mid…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins to open first homeless shelter later this year

The City of Warner Robins has announced the location of its first homeless shelter.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins has announced the location of its first homeless shelter. The shelter, purchased earlier this year, will be able to hold between 70 and 80 people. Warner Robins Code Enforcement Officer, Brian Wise, says the city just wants to help those in need get back on their feet. “All they need…

Fort Valley Juneteenth
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley to celebrate freedom, diversity for Juneteenth holiday

The celebration will feature food trucks, arts and crafts, live music and dancers, as well as educational resources and a worship service.
Andrew Willis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley community is coming together to celebrate the emancipation of African Americans from slavery with its Juneteenth Celebration. The celebration is a combined effort among city leaders, the Hunt Educational and Cultural Center, Usher’s Temple Church and Peach Concerned Citizens. There will be food trucks, arts and crafts, live music and dancers, as…

Hawkinsville Juneteenth
Featured, Local News, Pulaski County

Hawkinsville to honor past, serve community in observance of Juneteenth

The celebration will provide voter registration and Covid-19 vaccinations for attendees and will feature live music, food trucks, a kids zone and resource vendors.
Andrew Willis,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the City of Hawkinsville, the Juneteenth holiday is an opportunity to learn from the past and bring people together. Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of African American slaves. The Emancipation Proclamation went into effect in January of 1863, but word didn’t reach the last of the southern states until June 19, 1865….
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Victim identified in Lower Thomaston Road crash

The 50-year-old man who died in the crash on Wednesday has been identified as Omar Fagon.
Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The 50-year-old man who died in the crash on Wednesday has been identified as Omar Fagon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A crash on Lower Thomaston Road Wednesday left a man dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, around 12:49 p.m., a 50-year-old man driving a 2006 Honda Accord on Lower Thomaston Road went off the road near the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests 30 people in “Operation Safe Harbor”

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A reoccurring problem affecting several North Macon apartment communities involving vandalism, illegal drug usage, and criminal trespassing led the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to conduct “Operation Safe Harbor”– which resulted in the arrests of 30 people. In the early hours of Wednesday, June 14th, not long before 1 a.m., the BCSO was notified of a large…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man arrested for burglary at Family Dollar on Emery Hwy

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early Wednesday, a man was arrested in connection to a commercial burglary at the Family Dollar on Emery Highway. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a burglar alarm at the Family Dollar at 12:20 a.m. and found a window to the business had been shattered– video surveillance footage revealed that the suspect behind…

Tech Report: Google Is Charged With Violating European Union Laws With Its Ads
Tech Report

Tech Report: Google is charged with violating European Union laws with its ads

Finn Balfour,

Google was charged with violating European Union antitrust laws. The company is accused of using its dominance in online advertising to undercut rivals. The U.S. Justice Department brought similar charges against Google in January, accusing the company of illegally abusing a monopoly over the technology that powers online advertising. The biggest losers of the AI boom are knowledge workers. Consulting…

South Peach Park
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Upgrades slated for South Peach Park in Fort Valley with the help of grant funds

Some of the new features will include an extra mile of walking trail, outdoor exercise equipment, updated pavilions and 80 new trees.
Andrew Willis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County is getting a big boost in funding to make more updates possible at South Peach Park. Grant funding has always played a crucial role in the development of recreational spaces in Peach County. In fact, South Peach Park in Fort Valley couldn’t have been built without grant money. According to Fort Valley Mayor,…

Capitol Theater
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon200 announces anthem for Macon’s Bicentennial Celebration

The song highlights Macon's history and references the city’s cultural landmarks, famous residents and the iconic Cherry Blossom Festival.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A song by a Macon artist will hold a special place in Macon’s history for celebrating the city’s residents, history and culture. “I Love My City” was announced as the official anthem for Macon’s Bicentennial Celebration happening all this year. The song references the city’s cultural landmarks, famous residents and the iconic Cherry Blossom Festival. Songwriter…
Featured, Sports

Georgia football to face Auburn, Florida, Tennessee in 2024

The University of Georgia has confirmed it will face Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee in the 2024 Southeastern Conference (SEC) football schedule, as announced on the SEC Network Wednesday night.
Tucker Sargent,

ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The University of Georgia has confirmed it will face Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee in the 2024 Southeastern Conference (SEC) football schedule, as announced on the SEC Network Wednesday night. The one-year, eight-game conference schedule will feature the Bulldogs hosting three SEC games in Athens against Auburn, Mississippi State and Tennessee. In addition, Georgia will maintain its…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins officials prioritize employee retention in $165 million 2024 budget plan

City officials in Warner Robins have prioritized increasing salaries and retaining employees in their proposed 2024 budget of $165 million, which was discussed at City Hall on Wednesday.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City officials in Warner Robins have prioritized increasing salaries and retaining employees in their proposed 2024 budget of $165 million, which was discussed at City Hall on Wednesday. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says one of her top priorities is to bolster employee satisfaction and retention. City Councilman Clifford Holmes echoed the need for a budget increase,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb seeks permanent closure of M&M store

Macon-Bibb County officials are seeking a court order to permanently shut down the M&M grocery store on Montpelier Avenue, citing an alarming level of crime linked to the establishment.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County officials are seeking a court order to permanently shut down the M&M grocery store on Montpelier Avenue, citing an alarming level of crime linked to the establishment. Since 2019, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has noted 75 ongoing cases tied to the store, including homicides, stabbings, shootings and drug deals. In total, deputies have…

Grant Money For Law Enforcement On Its Way To Baldwin County
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Grant money for law enforcement on its way to Baldwin County

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Grant money is on its way to Baldwin County. The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners has been awarded two grants from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget as part of the Public Safety and Violent Crime Reduction Strategies Initiative. This includes equipment and technology grants that will bring flock safety security cameras to the Baldwin…

Tech Byte: Apple Introduces New Vr Headset
Tech Byte

Tech Byte: Apple Introduces New VR Headset

Finn Balfour,

Although Apple announced a ton of new products at the Worldwide Developers conference, there was definitely a crowd favorite. Apple’s new headset, the Vision Pro, is taking virtual reality to a new level. In today’s Tech Byte, a look at the Vision Pro’s features and how it works. You may have noticed that the Vision Pro doesn’t come with any…

Tech Report: Two Follow Ups To The Vision Pro Are Already In The Works
Tech Report

Tech Report: Two follow ups to the Vision Pro are already in the works

Finn Balfour,

Bloomberg reports that Apple is already working on two follow-ups to its Vision Pro headset. The high-end model will be even faster, while the less-expensive version will make some compromises. A cheaper version of the Vision Pro headset won’t be available until 2025. Overstock.com has bid $21 million dollars on Bed Bath & Beyond’s intellectual property assets. Bed Bath and…