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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb leaders offer resources to combat crime

Macon-Bibb County is reminding the community of available resources to help prevent violence after several violent crimes last weekend.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In response to the recent crime in west Macon, Macon-Bibb leaders are stepping up to ensure residents have the resources they need to help stop crime. One of the key resources available is Macon Regional Crimestoppers, which offers anonymous tips to aid law enforcement in their efforts. “The Crimestoppers program simply serves as a confidential source…

Brookdale Garden Planting
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Brookdale Resource Center launches community garden initiative to combat food insecurity

The garden is expected to feed more than 100 people at the Brookdale Resource Center and will be used to teach planting and food preservation classes.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center unveiled its new community garden initiative on Tuesday, with Rutland High School students planting fruits and vegetables in raised beds they built themselves. The crops are expected to provide fresh produce to more than 100 people in need throughout the year, while the garden will also serve as an educational platform for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Non-kill animal shelter in Macon offers opportunities to adopt for National Pet Day

All About Animals in Macon is providing an opportunity for animal lovers to adopt their furry friends.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As National Pet Day is observed on Tuesday, April 11, All About Animals in Macon is providing an opportunity for animal lovers to adopt their furry friends. The non-kill animal shelter currently houses around 50 dogs that are looking for a loving home. Haylee Robinson, a volunteer at All About Animals, emphasizes the benefits of adopting…

Autism 5k Walk
Featured, Local News, Peach County

5K fundraiser walk this weekend aims to raise awareness for autism during Autism Awareness Month

Money raised from the walk will go towards helping families get the services they need and will provide tablets to children with autism in head start programs.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 5K fundraiser walk to raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder will be held at Lane Southern Orchards this Saturday. Organized by Dzonrial McCrary, CEO of Single Moms Connect, Inc. and 5K Coordinator, the event aims to help families get the services they need for children with autism. McCrary’s son was diagnosed with autism, and she…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry holds town hall for District 2 discussion

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to City of PerryPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — District discussions are continuing in Perry Tuesday evening in the form of a town hall. The town hall is being held at Perry Middle School, and is set to begin at 6 p.m. District 2 Councilmembers Robert Jones and Joy Peterson will be holding the meeting in order to discuss the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny skies take over Tuesday afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure over the southeast will keep the skies clear around the Peach State this afternoon. Today Save for a few stratocumulus clouds around the sunrise Middle Georgia has seen clear skies all morning. That trend will remain this afternoon as temperatures rise up into the low to mid 70s. Ambient winds will blow from the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office working to solve several deadly crimes in west Macon

Several deadly incidents over the weekend in west Macon have left residents in fear.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several deadly incidents over the weekend in west Macon have left residents in fear. Saturday afternoon, a vehicle drove by and someone inside opened fire on a home in the 5900 block Bloomfield Road, killing 15-year-old Ozias Gore. “Nobody feels safe in no areas where we know that crime is at, and when people are getting…

Crawford County Fire Grant
Crawford County, Featured, Local News

Crawford County Fire Department receives grant to recruit volunteers

A new grant is helping a rural fire department in Middle Georgia recruit more volunteer firefighters.
Andrew Willis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new grant is helping a rural fire department in Middle Georgia recruit more volunteer firefighters. The Crawford County Fire Department received a federal grant of $223,600. The grant is part of FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER program. Fire Chief Randall Pate is currently the only paid firefighter in Crawford…

Perry Hs Fieldhouse
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry High School unveils new fieldhouse funded by E-SPLOST

Perry High School has unveiled a new fieldhouse that will provide more space for the school's football team.
Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry High School has unveiled a new fieldhouse that will provide more space for the school’s football team. The project, started in 2017, was funded by $2 million in Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) money. The 7,700 square-foot fieldhouse will benefit both home and guest teams. It will make getting on and off…

Proclamation Signed To Help Sexual Assault Victims In Central Georgia
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia signs sexual assault response protocol

The Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, along with community leaders, marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month Monday with a proclamation and signing of the Sexual Assault Response Team Protocol.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, along with community leaders, marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month Monday with a proclamation and signing of the Sexual Assault Response Team Protocol. Bibb, Crawford and Peach Count leaders signed a commitment vowing to achieve the best practices in cases involving sexual assault. “Sexual assault affects everybody, even…

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Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

2 arrested in Twiggs for meth trafficking, meth found hidden in baby diapers

Haley Janes,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In early April, two people were arrested and three small children were removed from a home after the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office found methamphetamines in the residence. TCSO says on April 3rd, investigators and Twiggs County deputies served a search warrant in a home on Regina Drive, located off Highway 129 in the north end of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Burglars at Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry take around 60 firearms

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two suspects are wanted in connection to the burglary of Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry on Mercer University Drive that took place on April 5th. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 2 masked individuals broke into Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry by entering through a large hole that was made through a brick wall. Bibb County investigators…

Fbj Egg Web
Bibb County, Entertainment, Local News

39th Annual Mighty Rock Easter Egg Hunt returns this weekend

The event is moving to a new location due to expected rain
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 39th Annual Mighty Rock Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Fest in Macon is happening Saturday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The event is moving to the Macon Convention Center dues to the expected rain. There will be games, bounce houses and an Easter egg hunt. You can also take pictures with the Easter bunny. The…

Tech Report: Amazon In Hot Water After Giving Sellers Incorrect Badges
Tech Report

Tech Report: Amazon in hot water after giving sellers incorrect badges

Finn Balfour,

Amazon reportedly gave some sellers “small business” badges even though they were large companies. It was also reported that “black-owned small business” badges were also given to companies that are not black-owned. Amazon removed the badges from some of the products categorized incorrectly, though some still remain. Amazon did not immediately respond to request for comment. American teens aren’t excited…

Gcsu Snake Study
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

GCSU biology program studies snakes in local conservation effort

Edward Smart,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Snakes seem simple enough, but there’s actually a lot we don’t know about them. A Georgia College biologist and his students are using technology to track and study them, and they’re hoping to uncover the secrets of snake behavior and their role in maintaining ecosystems. Dr. Dominic Desantis is an assistant professor in Biology at GCSU,…

Tech Report: Meta's New Ai Model, Sam
Tech Report

Tech Report: Meta’s new AI model, SAM

What SAM can do and how Meta is already using it
Finn Balfour,

Meta a new AI model called SAM that can identify items within photos. When using SAM, you can select individual objects by clicking on them or by writing text prompts. In one demonstration, writing the word “cat” prompted the tool to draw boxes around each of several cats in a photo. Meta already uses the technology for tasks such as…

Morning Business Report: Walmart Predicts High Inflation And Prepares For Layoffs
Morning Business Report

Morning Report: Walmart predicts high inflation and prepares for layoffs

Finn Balfour,

As it prepares to lay off thousands of employees, Walmart says it expects stubborn inflation to continue weighing on its business this year. Although inflation has cooled from a peak of 9.1 percent, notched last summer, it remains uncomfortably high. Meanwhile, Costco’s sales saw their slowest growth in 3 years. The average wedding guest will spend 611 dollars per wedding…

Holiday Report: Americans Are Fed Up With Customer Service
Morning Business Report, Tech Report

Good Friday Report: Americans are fed up with customer service

Experts weigh in on why and how to fix it
Finn Balfour,

A recent survey shows that Americans are more unhappy with the customer service they’re getting than ever. Thousands are voicing their discontent and you can see it just about everywhere on Yelp. Customer service and hospitality, especially since the pandemic, have declined in the eyes of many Americans. Across the country, 74 percent of people say they’ve had product or…

He Touched Me Passion Play Ucc
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s United Community Church presents annual ‘He Touched Me’ Easter play

The drama takes you back in time as scenes depict Jesus Christ's miracles, the Last Supper, trial, crucifixion and resurrection.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: United Community ChurchMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon’s United Community Church will hold the first of three performances of its annual “He Touched Me” Easter play on Friday. The drama takes you back in time as scenes depict Jesus Christ’s miracles, the Last Supper, trial, crucifixion and resurrection. The church is scheduled to hold the first of three performances on…

Reimagining Community Commons
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon recognized nationally for community development

The city of Macon is being recognized on a national level for its efforts toward community development.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Macon is being recognized on a national level for its efforts toward community development. The city is expected to host more than 100 community leaders from cities across the country so they can learn from Macon’s successful community development efforts. The Urban Development Authority, along with Knight Foundation, announced Thursday this national recognition…