Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades Rate Middle Georgia Hospitals On Patient Safety Practices
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Featured, Health, Houston County, Laurens County, Local News

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades rate Middle Georgia hospitals on patient safety practices

The latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades have been issued for Middle Georgia hospitals.
Andrew Willis,

MACON- Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades have been issued for Middle Georgia hospitals. The complete list of graded hospitals in middle Georgia are as follows: Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Macon – A Piedmont Macon North, Macon – A Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin – A Perry Hospital, Perry – B Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, Milledgeville – C…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Centerville’s British Pantry hosts ‘Right Royal’ tea party for new monarch’s coronation

For the first time in more than 70 years, a new monarch is being crowned in England, and Centerville's British Pantry is celebrating the historic event with a "Right Royal" tea party during the coronation broadcast.
Drake Rozelle,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the first time in more than 70 years, a new monarch is being crowned in England, and Centerville’s British Pantry is celebrating the historic event with a “Right Royal” tea party during the coronation broadcast. “The Queen was coronated in 1953, and two-thirds of us weren’t around at that time. So this is the first…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins residents gather at City Hall to pray for youth, military and families on National Day of Prayer

Community members in Warner Robins gathered at City Hall to participate in the National Day of Prayer, praying for the youth, military, and families across the nation, as well as addressing concerns about crime in the region.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community members in Warner Robins gathered at City Hall to participate in the National Day of Prayer, praying for the youth, military, and families across the nation, as well as addressing concerns about crime in the region. A World War II veteran led the Pledge of Allegiance during the event, while faith leaders acknowledged law…

Bibb Scholarship Recipients 2023
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County valedictorians, salutatorians receive scholarships to support college education

Bibb County's valedictorians and salutatorians were awarded scholarships on Thursday to recognize their academic achievements and support their future college education.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County’s valedictorians and salutatorians were awarded scholarships on Thursday to recognize their academic achievements and support their future college education. Local attorney Mahdi Abdur-Rahman and community member Ray Wilson presented the scholarships, emphasizing the importance of investing in the education of these students, who he believes will be future leaders of the country. “We know…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia communities unite for National Day of Prayer, emphasize importance of unity and daily prayer

Residents and faith leaders throughout Middle Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, and Forsyth, gathered on Thursday to observe the National Day of Prayer, emphasizing the importance of unity and daily prayer in a time of increasing challenges.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents and faith leaders throughout Middle Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, and Forsyth, gathered on Thursday to observe the National Day of Prayer, emphasizing the importance of unity and daily prayer in a time of increasing challenges. “I believe that our entire world needs to come together and do nothing else but pray for each…

Taylor Terrell Scholarship Recipients
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Heritage High School seniors receive inaugural Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship awards

The first Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship awards were presented to two deserving seniors at Heritage High School in Conyers during the Heritage High Awards Night on Thursday.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship FoundationCONYERS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship awards were presented to two deserving seniors at Heritage High School in Conyers during the Heritage High Awards Night on Thursday, May 4. Keith Copeland Jr., the runner-up, received $500, while winner Brianna Jackson was awarded $2,000. The scholarship is named in memory of Heritage…

Red Owl Coffee Company Under Construction
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Construction for Red Owl Coffee Company underway in Macon

A new coffee shop is coming to Macon that offers a hand-crafted coffee experience with the convenience of a drive through.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new coffee shop is coming to Macon that offers a hand-crafted coffee experience with the convenience of a drive through. Red Owl Coffee Company started in Valdosta in 2016 and has since expanded to seven other locations throughout the southeast. Their menu includes both hot and iced coffee as well as energy drinks and smoothies….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: One of two men injured in Churchill shooting dies

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (5/04): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 35-year-old Demorrio Maurice Faulk of Macon succumbed to his injuries from the shooting on Churchill Street. He was pronounced dead at 4:25 p.m. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Churchill Street, just before 12:00 a.m. this morning. Deputies responded to the 2900 block…

Tech Report: Fewer Graduates Are Looking For Jobs In Tech
Tech Report

Tech Report: Fewer graduates are looking for jobs in tech

Where young people are looking to start their careers
Finn Balfour,

Upcoming college graduates aren’t pursuing careers in big tech, according to job searches. A Handshake survey found they’re submitting job applications to the retail, finance, and manufacturing industries instead. Searches for work big tech brands dropped nearly 15 percent compared to the previous year’s class. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking a blanket ban on Meta’s use of young users’ data. The…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County man dies in house fire on Sparta Highway

A 45-year-old man, William Mitchem, died in a house fire on Sparta Highway in Baldwin County Wednesday night.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 45-year-old man, William Mitchem, died in a house fire on Sparta Highway in Baldwin County Wednesday night. According to Baldwin County Fire Chief Victor Young, crews responded to a call around 10 p.m. at 1125 Sparta Highway, and the home was already engulfed in flames. Family members informed first responders that Mitchem was still inside…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin man arrested for homicide

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 46-year-old man in Dublin was arrested and charged in connection to the death of 42-year-old Kala Haynes. Haynes was found dead inside of her home at 903 Greenwood Drive in Dublin on Tuesday, May 2nd, by another resident who lived there. The Dublin Police Department requested the GBI assist in the investigation of the death….

Barry Web
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in deadly shooting on Greenwood Terrace

The shooting happened during a fight at a home on Greenwood Terrace in Macon.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Destiny Olivia Barry in connection to Wednesday night’s homicide. Barry is charged with murder in the shooting death of 43-year-old Trerico Kenyon Thomas. Investigators say there was an argument at a home in the 2400 block of Greenwood Terrace just after 11:00 p.m. During the the fight, deputies say Barry got a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Statewide burn ban in effect; Macon-Bibb Fire Department offers guidance

A burn ban is now in effect across Georgia, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department wants residents to be aware of the rules during the ban.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A burn ban is now in effect across Georgia, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department wants residents to be aware of the rules during the ban. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division implemented the ban on Monday to protect air quality during the summer months when ozone levels can reach unhealthy levels. The burn ban prohibits the public…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Joint Task Force created to solve 19-year-old missing person case in Washington County

Nineteen years after Sonya Tukes went missing in 2004, the Washington County Sheriff's Office has formed a joint task force to help solve her case and provide answers to her family. Tukes, who was 22 at the time, was last seen stepping outside her sister's home to make a phone call.
Edward Smart,

    TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) – Nineteen years after Sonya Tukes went missing in 2004, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has formed a joint task force to help solve her case and provide answers to her family. Tukes, who was 22 at the time, was last seen stepping outside her sister’s home to make a phone call. “Needless to say,…

El Bronco Mexican Restaurant
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Middle Georgia restaurants prepare for Cinco de Mayo celebrations

El Bronco's General Manager says the holiday represents the resilience of the Mexican people.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia restaurants and bars are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo festivities this Friday. El Bronco Mexican Restaurant, located at 2067 Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins, is expecting its busiest day of the year. The restaurant has been staffing and planning since the beginning of the year to accommodate the holiday crowds. Yadira Magana,…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Celebrate Star Wars Day with themed events, specials in Middle Georgia

May the fourth be with you! Macon businesses are embracing the beloved pop culture holiday, offering Star Wars-themed events and specials to fans in Middle Georgia on Thursday. Festivities include a themed bar crawl to sales on merchandise and collectibles.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – May the fourth be with you! Macon businesses are embracing the beloved pop culture holiday, offering Star Wars-themed events and specials to fans in Middle Georgia on Thursday. Festivities include a themed bar crawl to sales on merchandise and collectibles. Downtown Macon will host Crawl Wars, a Star Wars-themed bar crawl during which participants will search…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon to host Open Streets event for National Bicycle Safety Month

Bike Walk Macon is hosting a car-free Open Streets event this Sunday along Houston Avenue in celebration of National Bicycle Safety Month. The event, happening from 1 to 4 p.m., aims to encourage outdoor activities in local neighborhoods and improve the safety of Macon streets.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is hosting a car-free Open Streets event this Sunday along Houston Avenue in celebration of National Bicycle Safety Month. The event, happening from 1 to 4 p.m., aims to encourage outdoor activities in local neighborhoods and improve the safety of Macon streets. Houston Avenue will be closed to traffic from Lynmore to Villa…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying dry and sunny Thursday, warmer this weekend

High pressure continues to keep us clear Thursday with winds calming a bit from today. Warmer weather returns for the weekend.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was another nice and breezy day in Middle Georgia (after a chilly start), but changes are coming for the end of the week. Tomorrow begins a slight warm-up for our area as high pressure moves further east. Sunshine will help us warm into the upper 70s and low 80s, with calmer winds than what we have been seeing the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Annual Spring Book Sale in Macon supports local libraries

The Friends of the Library in Macon is hosting its annual spring book sale this weekend, offering thousands of like-new and gently used books and media across more than 40 categories. Proceeds from the sale support the Macon-Bibb County public libraries, with most titles priced at $1 or $2.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Friends of the Library in Macon is hosting its annual spring book sale this weekend, offering thousands of like-new and gently used books and media across more than 40 categories. Proceeds from the sale support the Macon-Bibb County public libraries, with most titles priced at $1 or $2. Mary McDonnell, chair of the book sale,…

Tech Report: Uber Sees Faster Growth In Deliveries Than In Ride Hailing
Tech Report

Tech Report: Uber sees faster growth in deliveries than in ride hailing

Finn Balfour,

Uber is seeing faster growth in food delivery than in ride hailing. Trip growth and rider engagement reached a post-pandemic high. Now, both the U.S. and Canada are outpacing growth in other markets. While Uber diversified its business beyond ride-hailing by delivering meals and grocery items during the health crises, its rival Lyft never did. Mattel’s CEO says the Barbie…

Daniely Kendrell Daimon
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Former Bibb corrections officer arrested

Allegedly gave a gun to a gang member
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  A former Bibb County Corrections officer is behind bars after allegedly giving a gang member a gun. According to the Bibb County Sheriffs Office, 24-year-old Kendrell Daimon Daniely worked at the jail from June of 2021 until he resigned in March of this year. He was arrested on a warrant after allegedly giving his brother, who…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb hits milestone of 500 blighted properties demolished

Macon-Bibb County reached a milestone on Tuesday with the demolition of 500 blighted properties in a two-year span.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County reached a milestone on Tuesday with the demolition of 500 blighted properties in a two-year span. Two blighted houses were demolished on Dewitt Street, marking Macon-Bibb 500th demolition since the “Blight Fight” began in 2021. “This project is not just about demolishing what was a home, but it’s about a renewed spirit for the…