Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley Police Department arrests 1 woman, 3 men in separate cases

Charges range from Armed Robbery to Home Invasion
Clayton Poulnott,

In the first case, a woman is behind bars in connection to an armed robbery. Police arrested Keysha Knowlton Tuesday, in reference to an armed robbery on Saturday morning. She’s charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of Methamphetamine. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Fort Valley man was arrested Wednesday, in connection to an Armed Robbery that happened Saturday morning. No word on if…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man sentenced to life for killing his longtime friend

Evidence showed Christoper Woods shot 69-year-old Freddie Battle from behind, while Battle was sitting in a chair.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A longtime friendship ends with one man dead, and the other in to spend the rest of his life behind bars. In July of 2021, 60-year-old Christopher Leon Woods shot and killed his friend Freddie Lee Battle inside a home on Bethel Church Road in Lizella. The Office of Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Anita Howard, says…

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Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports

Wesleyan College Equestrian sending 2 to IDA National Championships this weekend

The Wesleyan College Equestrian Team, which added dressage to its competitions in 2019, has qualified for the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) National Championships for the fourth consecutive year.
Shaaz Peerani,

Head coach Catherine Texter Baker says Nieve Leyne and Taylor Kankowski will represent the team this year. A unique aspect of the competitions is that riders do not ride their own horses; instead, they draw a random horse from a group donated by people and schools for the event. “Horses and riders are like humans,” Baker said. “Some get along,…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville Burger Week: Taylor’s Cove Brisket Burger

Burger Week is in full swing in Milledgeville, with Taylor's Cove offering a picturesque view of Lake Sinclair and a mouth-watering brisket burger.
Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Burger Week is in full swing in Milledgeville, with Taylor’s Cove offering a picturesque view of Lake Sinclair and a mouth-watering brisket burger. The establishment has been around for decades but began operating as Taylor’s Cove within the past two years under business partners Michael Taylor and Ben Cook. “We operate three restaurants,” Cook said. “Two…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin offers free tire disposal services for Tire Amnesty Day

The city of Dublin is offering free tire disposal services until Monday, April 24. The service is part of Dublin’s Tire Amnesty Day to help keep the city clean. Used tires will be transported to the county landfill to be recycled for landscaping material.
Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The city of Dublin is offering free tire disposal services until Monday, April 24. The service is part of Dublin’s Tire Amnesty Day to help keep the city clean. Used tires will be transported to the county landfill to be recycled for landscaping material. Frankie Coney, Director of the Dublin Public Works Department, says disposing of…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center celebrating 75th anniversary by helping veterans apply for benefits

A staple in the city of Dublin is celebrating a big anniversary, and it’s also working to honor the community it serves.
Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A staple in the city of Dublin is celebrating a big anniversary, and it’s also working to honor the community it serves. The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary this weekend. Specialists will be on-site to help Veterans sign up for benefits. Representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration…

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Featured, Local News, Taylor County

Georgia Strawberry Festival returns this weekend for 25th year in Reynolds

The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing to welcome visitors from across the state.
Brick Nelson,

REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing to welcome visitors from across the state. Despite colder temperatures earlier this spring, bright red strawberries are expected to be ready for picking during the event. “There is a buzz and excitement around town when…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Wesleyan College flags line College Street in Macon to commemorate historic site

Wesleyan College's original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution's historic significance as the first college in the world to charter degrees to women.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College’s original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution’s historic significance as the first college in the world to charter degrees to women. The college operated in downtown Macon for 90 years before relocating to north Macon. “Wesleyan College has grown up with Macon,” President Meaghan Blight said. “We’re…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

3 Houston County schools earn Military Flagship Award

Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military students and their families.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military students and their families. State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods personally visited Matt Arthur Elementary, Bonaire Elementary and Bonaire Middle School Thursday to congratulate the schools on their significant achievement. The Military Flagship…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

West Collective Jubilee and 420 Forum held at The Society Garden Thursday

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to THE WEST COLLECTIVE JUBILEE AND 420 FORUMMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The West Collective Jubilee and 420 forum presented by the Mockingbird Group in Macon kicked off at 3:30 Thursday afternoon. Many vendors came selling art, music, and promoting alternative medicines. We spoke with Tansy Salzman of Perry’s Herb and Tonic Apothecary about how cannabis use has made…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins celebrates beautification partnership at city hall

Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Warner Robins Beautiful is celebrating both earth day and arbor day by planting Cherry Blossom trees at Warner Robins City Hall. They also plan to work with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to expand environmentally across the county. KMBB says it’s grateful for the partnership. “We all need our city or surrounding town to be able…

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Across the Nation, Featured

Republican-led House passes bill banning transgender athletes from women’s sports in federally-funded schools

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WASHINGTON (NBC News) – The Republican-led House passed a bill today aimed at banning transgender athletes from playing women and girl’s sports in federally-funded schools. Republicans argue that the measure is about fairness, but Democrats say it’s just another target in the GOP culture wars. Similar bills have already passed Republican-led states, and the measure applies to federally-funded schools. Democrats…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Arrest made in Log Cabin Drive stabbing

Deputies responded to a call about a person stabbed at Windy Hill Manor.
Shelby Coates,

Around 2:00pm on April 19th, deputies responded to a call about a person stabbed in the back at Windy Hill Manor. When deputies arrived on scene, they located the victim.  The victim told deputies that Adams entered his apartment and confronted him over a ride. The victim says he could not give Adams a ride at the time and Adams…

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Across the Nation, Featured

Oklahoma Tornadoes Kill 3, Devastate Homes and Businesses

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PHOTO: Destruction from tornado in Oklahoma, Photo Date: 4/20/2023Debris stretches for miles, with neighborhoods left in ruins. Every building on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University was damaged during the overnight storms. “Last night OBU campus experienced the worst natural disaster in its 113-year history,” said Dr. Heath Thomas, the university’s president. As many as eight tornadoes ripped across Oklahoma,…
Tech Report

Tech Report: Meta employees work from home ahead of layoffs

Finn Balfour,

Meta told its north America-based employees to work from home this week. This as it began a second round of layoffs that will immediately cut 4,000 jobs. Meta plans to eventually cull 10,000 jobs. Bloomberg reports that the job cuts will affect Meta’s flagship social network, Facebook, along with Instagram and WhatsApp. The Reality Labs Virtual Reality Division will also…

Morning Report: Facebook Users Can Now Claim Settlement Money
Morning Business Report

Morning Report: Facebook users can now claim settlement money

Finn Balfour,

Facebook will have to pay $725 million to users in a class action settlement. Users who were active on the site between May 2007 and December 2022 can file a claim through facebookuserprivacysettlement.com. The settlement is centered around Facebook’s relationship with Cambridge Analytica, which harvested data from 87 million users. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, did not admit to any wrongdoing…

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BS Report: April 19th – Braves Staying Strong Through Injuries

Despite losing some key players early in the season, the Braves continue to dominate.
David Tufts,

Despite losing some key players early in the season, the Braves continue to dominate. Bill Shanks looks at the players that have stepped in to fill the gaps and what the next few weeks will look like. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Crawford County woman arrested in Macon on outstanding warrants

44-year-old Priscilla Parker is charged with four counts of  Theft by Taking, three counts of Identity Theft and two counts of Financial Card Transaction Fraud.
Clayton Poulnott,

44-year-old Priscilla Parker is charged with four counts of  Theft by Taking, three counts of Identity Theft and two counts of Financial Card Transaction Fraud. Parker was also wanted for an outstanding probation violation warrant out of Houston County. She’s being held at the Bibb County Jail, waiting extradition to Crawford County. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News Tags: Crawford…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Featured, Local News

GBI’s Middle Georgia Gang Task Force moving to permanent facility in Macon

A law enforcement agency targeting criminal gang activity will be relocated in Middle Georgia with the goal of improving public safety.
Andrew Willis,

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Middle Georgia Gang Task Force is moving to a permanent facility in downtown Macon. Representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies spoke at the new facility Wednesday about their efforts to improve public safety in middle Georgia.  According to Bibb County Sheriff David Davis, the new location will help strengthen collaboration between agencies….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Commission halts bus fare increase with American Rescue Act funds

The Macon-Bibb County Commission has voted to allocate $375,000 from American Rescue Act funds to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, effectively preventing a proposed bus fare increase for Middle Georgia residents.
Brick Nelson,

In January, the transit authority announced plans to raise fares from $1.25 to $1.75, but the Commission’s decision on Tuesday night will ensure the current rates remain in place. “This is something that we have heard from people here although it is out of our direct responsibility with the transit authority, we are a funding source for them,” Mayor Lester…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Large crowd expected for jet ski competition at Macon’s Lake Tobesofkee this weekend

Lake Tobesofkee is set to host a new jet ski competition this weekend, potentially bringing thousands of visitors to the area for the first event of its kind in 20 years.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Geogia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Tobesofkee is set to host a new jet ski competition this weekend, potentially bringing thousands of visitors to the area for the first event of its kind in 20 years. The 2023 Summer Series Jet Ski Competition, hosted by the American Jet Ski Sport Association (AJSA), will take place at Sandy Beach Park from April…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Community mourns death of Otis Redding III

Local musician Dean Brown says Middle Georgians should take this time to reflect and remember the legacy Otis Redding III leaves behind.
Edward Smart,

UPDATE:  The Otis Redding Foundation has announced that a public visitation will be held on Monday, April 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Macon City Auditorium, and that funeral services will be held at a later date. It has also been confirmed that Hutchings Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Redding III’s funeral. In Redding III’s…