Bridge To Success Program
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent’s ‘Bridge to Success’ program helps students start careers in healthcare

Atrium Health Navicent's "Bridge to Success" program is now offering recent high school graduates in Middle Georgia the opportunity to earn their associate's degree and gain hands-on experience in the healthcare field.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent’s “Bridge to Success” program is now offering recent high school graduates in Middle Georgia the opportunity to earn their associate’s degree and gain hands-on experience in the healthcare field. The program provides up to three years of tuition and textbook assistance, capped at $5,250, for those who have obtained a GED or high…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Commissioners tour new amphitheater at Macon Mall as construction continues

Construction crews are making headway on the new Macon amphitheater and revitalization project at the Macon Mall. Macon-Bibb Commissioners and county leaders toured the site on Tuesday.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Construction crews are making headway on the new Macon amphitheater and revitalization project at the Macon Mall. Macon-Bibb Commissioners and county leaders toured the site on Tuesday. Commissioner Al Tillman believes the amphitheater will become one of the city’s premier attractions. “What y’all see is something amazing and magnificent,” he said. The new amphitheater will accommodate…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man arrested in connection to death on Log Cabin Drive

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested in connection to the death of 28-year-old Kaneza Rikial Owens. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Treyvon Deshun Walker was taken into custody Tuesday morning just after 11 a.m. at a residence in the 1500 block of Dexter Avenue. He was taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center…

Tech Report: Amazon Will Offer Its Films And Movies On Other Sites
Tech Report

Tech Report: Amazon will offer its films and movies on other sites

Finn Balfour,

Amazon is launching a new unit to distribute its movies and TV shows to other media outlets besides Prime Video, its own streaming service. Amazon MGM Studios distribution will make the programming available to rent or buy on other services. It will even be available on airplanes. It will also license the shows to foreign TV networks. Twitter is purging…

Common scams pulling in more money, BBB says
Tech Byte

Tech Byte: How to avoid PayPal scams

Finn Balfour,

These days, most of us pay our bills and do some of our shopping online. PayPal a convenient way to make those purchases. Unfortunately, its convenient for criminals too. Let’s look at how you can stay away from scams and keep your money safe. Many of these scams happen over e-mail. According to VPNOverview, this a scammer’s preferred method of…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Oldest living WWII nurse passes away at 108

Haley Janes,

Meta Monteleon, Photo Credit to Dublin VA Medical CenterDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The oldest living WWII nurse has passed away, the Dublin VA medical center wrote on the loss, saying that she was a treasured part of the Dublin VA community. Meta Monteleon was her name, and the 108-year-old veteran served as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Nurse…

Ask Angi: Personalizing Your Rental Home
Ask Angi

Ask Angi: Personalizing your rental home

Renter friendly home projects
Finn Balfour,

Your rental may not be your forever home, but it can still reflect your personality. With a little creativity, you can personalize your rental without getting into hot water with your landlord. In today’s Ask Angi, Home Home Expert Mallory Micetich has some advice to get you started. Before you start grabbing supplies, Mallory recommends reading through your lease again…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 1-5

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 1 and Friday, May 5, 2023.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 1 and Friday, May 5, 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….

East Dublin Homicide
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

East Dublin man arrested, charged with murder of Warner Robins woman

41NBC Web Producer,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 26-year-old man from East Dublin has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses in connection with the death of 22-year-old Ericia Avyana Smith, of Warner Robins. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Tahvien Dewberry was taken into custody on Monday, after the GBI was requested by the East Dublin Police Department to investigate Smith’s death….

Morning Business Report: This Year's Top Travel Destinations And A Forecast For The Industry
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: This year’s top travel destinations and a forecast for the industry

Finn Balfour,

The experts at the Family Vacation Guide compiled a list of top U.S. travel destinations for families. Florida dominated the list with three cities in the top five. Miami, Marco Island and Orlando all made it into the top five. Also in the top five, Boston and Aspen Colorado. Americans have legally bet $220 billion on sports since 2018, according to the…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

15-year-old shot in Warner Robins

41NBC Web Producer,

photo courtesy of MGNWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 15-year-old was shot Monday night. According to a press release deputies responded to the 500 block of Sullivan Road in Warner Robins around 9:30 pm where they found the 15-year-old shot in the abdomen. The juvenile was taken to Atrium Health Navicent and…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

WRPD: Man dies after being stabbed with scissors during domestic dispute

A man is dead after being stabbed with scissors during a domestic dispute Monday.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being stabbed with scissors during a domestic dispute Monday. That’s according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, which says officers responded to the emergency room at Houston Medical Center just after 8 o’clock in reference to a stabbing victim who had been brought in by personal vehicle. Officers…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

2 hospitalized after Monday shooting in Warner Robins

Two people are hospitalized after being shot Monday night in Warner Robins.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are hospitalized after being shot Monday night in Warner Robins. That’s according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, which said the shooting happened just after 6 o’clock in the 1300 block of Hartley Avenue. Police say a 23-year-old male victim drove himself to Houston Medical Center in a silver Honda. He…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb firefighters receive promotions

Macon-Bibb firefighters were promoted in a ceremony at the fire headquarters on Monday. Eight firefighters were promoted to lieutenant and seven became sergeants, surrounded by their family and friends.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb firefighters were promoted in a ceremony at the fire headquarters on Monday. Eight firefighters were promoted to lieutenant and seven became sergeants, surrounded by their family and friends. The firefighters were individually pinned and then sworn in together in front of their loved ones. The new promotions are seen as vital to maintaining the safety…

Visit Macon Celebrates National Tourism Week
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Visit Macon celebrates National Tourism Week with updated Tour Macon app, social media contest

Visit Macon is celebrating National Tourism Week by encouraging people to explore the city and its attractions. The organization has updated its Tour Macon app, which now includes a Photo Spots Trail for those searching for the most picturesque locations in Macon.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is celebrating National Tourism Week by encouraging people to explore the city and its attractions. The organization has updated its Tour Macon app, which now includes a Photo Spots Trail for those searching for the most picturesque locations in Macon. Visitors can participate in the contest by tagging @VisitMacon and using #MaconMemories on social…

Quartet Classic
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

LightShine Promotions, Dominion Agency aim to revive traditional gospel music in Middle Georgia

According to promoter Jonathan Fisher, he was inspired by Jimmy Benson, owner of Benson Promotions, who brought gospel concerts to the Homer J Walker Civic Center in Warner Robins before his passing in 2009.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Quartet Classic,” a men’s gospel quartet, performed classic songs Friday night at United Community Church in Macon. The concert, presented by LightShine Promotions and Dominion Agency, was the first in a larger effort to bring traditional gospel music groups back to Middle Georgia. According to promoter Jonathan Fisher, he was inspired by Jimmy Benson, owner of…

Tech Report: Telehealth Care May Change For Patients Soon
Tech Report

Tech Report: Telehealth care may change for patients soon

Finn Balfour,

The expansion of telehealth has made care more accessible for many people, especially those in rural areas. Patients have been able to receive prescriptions from their providers without seeing them in person. That may change, come May 11 when the federal government is set to end the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency declaration that made this convenience possible. Books almost entirely…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. Airlines made $7 billion from checked bags alone

Finn Balfour,

American Airlines. Photo courtesy of MGNU.S. airlines saw more than $6.7 billion in baggage fee revenue last year, according to the Bureau of Transportation statistics. American Airlines alone earned almost $1.4 billion from checked bags. That accounts for more than two percent of the carrier’s full-year revenue. For decades, most bags flew for free. However, in recent years fees have…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man shot in Bloomfield

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of Bloomfield Road at Chambers Road, just after 8:30 PM, Sunday. Paramedics transported the victim to a medical facility for treatment. No one else was injured during the incident. Categories: Bibb County, Featured,…

Battle Of Byron
Featured, Houston County, Local News, Peach County

Byron gears up for Battle of Byron Festival’s return after 8 years

After eight years, the Battle of Byron Festival is set to return to State Route 49 on Saturday. The festival will showcase more than 70 vendors, seven food trucks and all-day games and live music at City Hall. Activities include mud volleyball, cornhole, sack races, jump rope contests, a car show, and a dunking booth.
Andrew Willis,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After eight years, the Battle of Byron Festival is set to return to State Route 49 on Saturday. The festival will showcase more than 70 vendors, seven food trucks and all-day games and live music at City Hall. Activities include mud volleyball, cornhole, sack races, jump rope contests, a car show, and a dunking booth. Festival…

Kimono Cat
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Transit Authority unveils selections for bus shelter ‘Transporting Art’ contest

The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is using a $17,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia's Downtown Challenge 2.0 Grant Program, funded by the Peyton Anderson Foundation and Knight Foundation, to bring art to the streets of Macon.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is using a $17,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia’s Downtown Challenge 2.0 Grant Program, funded by the Peyton Anderson Foundation and Knight Foundation, to bring art to the streets of Macon. In partnership with Mama Hawk Draws, MTA launched the “Transporting Art” contest to beautify bus shelters throughout…