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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus launches ‘Black Farmers Tour’ to support farmers of color

The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) is embarking on a "Black Farmers Tour" across the Southeast to visit Black family-owned farms and explore ways to enhance their success. With Georgia being home to the fifth largest group of Black farmers in the country, the GLBC aims to address the challenges faced by these farmers due to limited resources.
Brick Nelson,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) is embarking on a “Black Farmers Tour” across the Southeast to visit Black family-owned farms and explore ways to enhance their success. With Georgia being home to the fifth largest group of Black farmers in the country, the GLBC aims to address the challenges faced by these farmers due…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Tractor Trailer crashes into Dublin Courthouse

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Just before 1 a.m. on Friday, May 12th, an officer with the Dublin Police Department found a tractor trailer with twin trailers at rest on the steps of the J. Roy Rowland Federal Building after colliding with a column at the top of the steps. The incident report from the Dublin Police says the driver of…

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Anovion, maker of graphite for electric batteries, plans $800 million factory in southwest Georgia

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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (AP) — A company that’s trying to become a major American-based supplier of graphite for electric batteries announced Monday it will invest $800 million to build a factory in southwest Georgia, hiring 400 workers. Anovion Tecnologies, based in Chicago, said it would make synthetic graphite anode in Bainbridge. Production of the key ingredient for lithium ion batteries is…

Morning Business Report: Employers Are Becoming More Open To Hiring Older Workers
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Morning Business Report: Employers becoming more open to hiring older workers

Finn Balfour,

JPMorgan Chase is facing accusations from 19 republican states, who say the bank engaged in religious and political discrimination. They say that JPMorgan closed bank accounts on political and religious grounds. In a letter to CEO Jamie Dimon, the ass that the bank asked clients questions about those topics. A JPMorgan representative told the Wall Street Journal that the bank…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Local celebrities participate in culinary competition to raise funds for Macon youth nonprofit

Nine familiar faces, including 41NBC's Tucker Sargent, participated in a culinary competition on Saturday aimed at raising funds for Youth-Up Inc., a Macon-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing violent crime and deaths among the city's youth.
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Photo: Locketts Lens LLCMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nine familiar faces, including 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent, participated in a culinary competition on Saturday aimed at raising funds for Youth-Up Inc., a Macon-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing violent crime and deaths among the city’s youth. The flavorful face-off, held at Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church, drew attendees who each paid $20 to taste all…

Trinity Christian Girls' Soccer Team Falls In The Giaa 2a State Championship Game
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Trinity Christian Girls’ Soccer Team Falls in the GIAA 2A State Championship Game

Lady Crusaders were hoping to win their first-ever GISA/GIAA girls soccer state title.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Trinity Christian Lady Crusaders lost to Westminster Christian in a penalty kick shootout in the GIAA Girls’ 2A Soccer State Championship. Westminster scored the only goal of the first half, taking a 1-0 lead. In the second half, Trinity tied the game at 1-1. With 20 seconds left in regulation, the Lady Crusaders received a…

Fpd Girls' Soccer Team Wins Giaa 4a State Title
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FPD Girls’ Soccer Team Wins GIAA 4A State Title

FPD wins its first GISA/GIAA girls soccer state title since 2007.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The FPD Lady Vikings defeated Stratford Academy 4-0 to secure their first GISA/GIAA girls’ soccer state title since 2007. Despite Stratford being favored in the all-Macon championship game, FPD was awarded a penalty kick 80 seconds into the game, which they scored, giving them a significant momentum boost. Eight minutes into the second half, FPD was once…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal accident in Bibb County

A joint effort between the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the Cobb County Police Department resulted in the arrest of 30-year-old Link Pair, who deputies say is connected with the death of 48-year-old Hoa Tran.
41NBC Web Producer,

Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (5/12) –  A joint effort between the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Cobb County Police Department resulted in the arrest of 30-year-old Link Pair, who deputies say is connected with the death of 48-year-old Hoa Tran. The sheriff’s office said the investigation led authorities to determine Pair was involved in the fatal accident. He was…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon restaurants gear up for Mother’s Day celebrations

With Mother's Day approaching this Sunday, Macon restaurants are preparing special events and menus to celebrate and honor moms.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Mother’s Day approaching this Sunday, Macon restaurants are preparing special events and menus to celebrate and honor moms. H&H, a local restaurant, is hosting a Mother’s Day market featuring several vendors, live music and activities for kids. “We wouldn’t be here without mothers,” General Manager Tangie Myers said. “They have sacrificed for their whole family….

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Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News

First responders in Houston County now equipped with life saving medication

Naloxone nasal spray kits were distributed to all members of the Warner Robins Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Technicians last month.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With narcotics overdoses on the rise in Houston County, first responders now have a way to rapidly reverse the effects of opioids thanks to county leaders. In Houston County, members of the Warner Robins Police Department and Fire Department, as well as Emergency Medical Technicians, all received Narcan kits from the county Health Department in…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon community honors fallen law enforcement ahead of National Police Week

In honor of National Police Week, which runs from May 14 through 20, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and the community gathered on Friday for the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Day program at Public Safety Park in downtown Macon.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of National Police Week, which runs from May 14 through 20, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the community gathered on Friday for the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Day program at Public Safety Park in downtown Macon. The event paid tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon community rallies to curb violence with ‘Just Walk Away’ Initiative

As crime continues to plague Macon, with a 2021 Neighborhood Scout report revealing a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime, community members are rallying behind a new initiative to combat the issue.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As crime continues to plague Macon, with a 2021 Neighborhood Scout report revealing a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime, community members are rallying behind a new initiative to combat the issue. Herbert Dennard created the Just Walk Away Initiative, which focuses on resolving conflicts without resorting to violence. District Attorney…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating missing woman

Investigators say 56-year-old Cecelia Darlene Johnson was last seen by friends at her home on Liberty Church Road on May 2.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing woman. Investigators say 56-year-old Cecelia Darlene Johnson was last seen by friends at her home on Liberty Church Road on May 2. Johnson was reported missing on Friday after Johnson’s friends could not find her.  According to her friends, she has mental health issues and…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

UPDATE: Blue Bird workers in Fort Valley vote to join United Steelworkers Union

Workers at the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley voted on Friday to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union, with approximately 1,400 workers becoming part of the USW after a successful organizing effort.
Andrew Willis,

UPDATE (5/12) –  Workers at the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley voted on Friday to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union, with approximately 1,400 workers becoming part of the USW after a successful organizing effort. United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway welcomed the Blue Bird workers. “We’re proud that Blue Bird workers chose to join our union,” Conway said. “We’re…

Ask Angi: How To Keep Pests Out Of Your Home
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Ask Angi: How to keep pests out of your home

Finn Balfour,

Now that the weather is getting warmer, you may notice some uninvited guests in your home. Kevin Witt, owner of Witt Pest Control and Angi Pro is here to show you how to keep your home pest free. He’ll walk you through how to catch signs of a household pest issue early. Most people realize they have a pest problem…

Morning Business Report: Twitter Has A New Mystery Ceo
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Morning Business Report: Twitter has a new mystery CEO

Finn Balfour,

Twitter owner Elon Musk recently announced that he picked a new chief executive, but did not name the person. The Wall Street Journal reports that NBCUniversal’s Head of Advertising, Linda Yaccarino, is in talks to become Twitter’s new CEO. Meanwhile, Twitter insiders are routing for the current Head of Trust and Safety, Ella Irwin. Whoever the new CEO is, they…

Mercer Women's Lacrosse Team To Play In Its Fifth Consecutive Ncaa National Tournament
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Mercer Women’s Lacrosse team to play in its fifth consecutive NCAA National Tournament

Mercer will face Notre Dame on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in Gainesville, Florida.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –For the fifth consecutive season, excluding the canceled 2020 COVID-19 year, the Mercer women’s lacrosse team has captured its conference tournament title, thus sending them to the NCAA National Tournament. Unfortunately for the Bears, they are still looking to earn their first national tournament victory. “We’ve been working for it for four years now, and every time…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

New Macon distillery plans to revive spirits, restore ecosystem

Longleaf Distillery, the first craft distillery in Macon's history, has opened its doors with a dual mission to revive old spirit recipes and help restore the lost ecosystem of longleaf pine forests across Middle and South Georgia.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Longleaf Distillery, the first craft distillery in Macon’s history, has opened its doors with a dual mission to revive old spirit recipes and help restore the lost ecosystem of longleaf pine forests across Middle and South Georgia. Owner Will Morrison aims to showcase the distillery’s products throughout Middle Georgia and collaborate with Piedmont Brewery and Fall…

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More than 12,000 dogs competing in this weekend’s Crossroads of Georgia Cluster Dog Show

The Crossroads of Georgia Cluster Dog Show is happening Thursday through Sunday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry.
Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crossroads of Georgia Cluster Dog Show is happening Thursday through Sunday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry. More than 12,000 dogs are expected to compete, and all breeds are recognized by the American Kennel Club.  The Crossroads of Georgia Cluster Dog Show began in 1999 when the Macon Kennel Club partnered with the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity helps 3 more families achieve homeownership

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity has helped three more people, including Sherome Harris and Erica Waller, become first-time homeowners, changing their financial futures and providing much-needed stability.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Area Habitat for Humanity has helped three more people, including Sherome Harris and Erica Waller, become first-time homeowners, changing their financial futures and providing much-needed stability. Both Harris and Waller had struggled to find affordable housing. “I was renting a house for four and a half years, and the rent just kept going up,” Harris…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Deputies investigating armed robbery at Pio Nono auto parts store

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place at O’Reilly Auto Parts on Pio Nono Ave Wednesday night. The BCSO says two masked men, covered in dark clothing entered the  store around at 9:44p.m. brandishing firearms. The men demanded money from the cashier. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspects…

Tech Report: Alphabet Unveils Ai 'snapshots'
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Tech Report: Alphabet unveils AI ‘snapshots’

Finn Balfour,

Alphabet made several artificial intelligence announcements at its I/O developer conference. Alphabet also announced a new large language model, called Palm 2, which is powering 25 new products and features that the company is rolling out. The new model can write code, similar to ChatGPT, and currently supports more than 100 languages. Insurance is another industry that’s going high tech….
Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

GBI investigating suicide of former Gray Mayor Stephen Tingen

Brick Nelson,

FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The GBI is investigating the death of the former Mayor of Gray, Stephen Tingen. According to Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman, the Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to look into the death of the former Mayor, who deputies say shot himself while deputies were serving a search warrant at his home in Forsyth last Thursday. Freeman says Tingen…