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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office warns residents to stay alert amid alligator sightings

Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Enforcement Officers are issuing a warning to residents to be aware of alligators and take necessary precautions after officers relocated two alligators in one week.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Animal Enforcement Officers are issuing a warning to residents to be aware of alligators and take necessary precautions. This comes after officers relocated two alligators in just one week. On Wednesday, officers relocated a 5-foot-6-inch alligator, known as “Wallie” by the sheriff’s office, from a business on 11th Street. Earlier this week,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Macon Periods Easier celebrates fourth anniversary at Society Garden

The group hopes to reduce the stigma around menstruation and make products more accessible.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) – The group “Macon Periods Easier” celebrated its fourth anniversary with an event at The Society Garden Thursday night. Macon Periods Easier works with 42 organizations throughout Bibb County to provide menstruation products for girls of all ages. President Sarah Spencer says she hopes to reduce the stigma around menstruation and make products more accessible, especially for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Monster Jam returns to Macon Coliseum Friday and Saturday

Monster Jam is back in Macon this weekend, and the Macon Coliseum is getting a major makeover in preparation for the event.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monster Jam is back in Macon this weekend, and the Macon Coliseum is getting a major makeover in preparation for the event. Truckloads of dirt are being piled onto the arena’s floor to create a racing track for the 12,000-pound monster machines. The Monster Jam Dirt Crew is hard at work shaping the track using bulldozers…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Several Macon churches to host 1-mile ‘Cross Walk’ Friday

Several Macon churches will come together on Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with a 1-mile "Cross Walk."
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several Macon churches will come together on Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with a 1-mile “Cross Walk.” Victory Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Bibb Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Bread of Life Ministries will host the event, which will start at 1 p.m. at Ocmulgee National Park, located at 1207 Emery Highway. Church…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and storms increase Friday, ahead of weekend cool down

Our next weather system is moving into Middle Georgia Friday, bringing rain and storms. The weekend brings a big cool down and more rain
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another warm and humid day across Middle Georgia, resulting in a few pop up storms this evening. Storms should start to dissipate after midnight, but clouds will hang around. Friday brings our last warm day for a while, even with the partly to mostly cloudy skies. After noon we will start to see rain and storms increasing…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

3 Arrested in Washington County drug bust

Haley Janes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were arrested in Washington County during a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies seized nearly 2 pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, and MDMA (X-Pills) during a traffic stop near Davisboro. The 3 suspects taken into custody were 31-year-old Dexter Williams, 28-year-old Eric Tucker, and 23-year-old Tatiana Spivey. WCSO says…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia State University hosts Coffee and Conversation series for writers, students

The Coffee and Conversation series, organized by the MGA library, aims to celebrate fiction writers and scholars and engage aspiring writers.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University is hosting an exciting event for writers and students to connect with local poets and fiction writers. The Coffee and Conversation series, organized by the MGA library, aims to celebrate fiction writers and scholars and engage aspiring writers. Dr. Kevin Cantwell, the special assistant to the school president, was featured Thursday along…

Tech Report: Google Cuts Back On Employee Perks
Tech Report

Tech Report: Google cuts back on employee perks

Finn Balfour,

Google is making cuts to some of its famous employee perks. The company is pausing refreshes for laptops, desktop pcs and monitors. Staplers and tape are no longer being provided to print stations companywide. On site yoga classes and massages are also being cut as many people are working from home. Walmart’s ecommerce sites have a new look. It seeks…

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Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Escaped Johnson State Prison inmate captured

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The Georgia Department of Corrections is reporting that escaped inmate Dshawn Garrison and his 2 accomplices were captured Thursday without incident in Sparta. They say the capture happened through the combined efforts of GDC Fugitive Unit, GA State Patrol, DPS Motor Carrier Division , Hancock Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Milledgeville Police Department & Sparta Police Department. MILLEDGEVILLE,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances escalate leading up to the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A super slow moving cold front is finally starting to approach Middle Georgia, ramping up rain chances into Easter weekend. Today It will be another hot day around Middle Georgia as temperatures reach into the mid to upper 80s with heat indexes in the upper 80s. Winds will blow from the south-southwest at around 5 mph….

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Macon highlighted for civic engagement, selected to host national conference

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to RCC and City of MaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Macon has been selected to participate in the Reimagining Civic Commons program (RCC). The Macon Action Plan has also been recognized as a national example of how cities can creatively involve residents in improving their communities. RCC released a report on civic engagement, which focused on…

Bs Report: April 5th Braves Starting Strong
Sports

BS Report: April 5th – Braves Starting Strong

The Braves are hitting the ground running this season, can they keep the momentum going?
David Tufts,

The Braves are hitting the ground running this season, can they keep the momentum going? Bill Shanks has more on their success so far, and potential challenges ahead. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, nl east

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Water Authority restoring collapsed stormwater pipe that caused sinkhole

The Macon Water Authority (MWA) is working to restore a collapsed stormwater pipe after a sinkhole was reported near Telfair Street.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) is working to restore a collapsed stormwater pipe after a sinkhole was reported near Telfair Street. MWA was alerted to the sinkhole in the parking lot of the Bibb County Outreach and Restorative Justice Center after an eight-inch rainfall event. Stormwater Assistant Manager, Monte Tolleson, recalled how the pipe failure was…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

State Senator David Lucas visits Bibb County Jail as part of ‘Just Walk Away’ initiative

Campaign aims to reduce violence and prevent inmates from returning to jail
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Senator David Lucas visited inmates at the Bibb County Jail Wednesday as part of a campaign to reduce violence in the community. The “Just Walk Away” initiative was created last year by local activist Herbert Dennard, but the campaign to speak with inmates began two months ago. The goal of the campaign is to keep…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County’s VIP Academy prepares for first graduation ceremony

Seniors excited for opportunity to be recognized separately from other Bibb County high schools
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County’s VIP Academy is gearing up for its first-ever graduation ceremony this spring. Seniors received their caps and gowns Wednesday. The virtual K-12 school, which started as an online program option during the Covid-19 pandemic, offers all of its classes online to Bibb County School District students. De’veniti Chambers, who will be the first in…

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Amerson River Park reopens after flood waters recede, some trails remain closed

Crews still working to clear trails for visitors
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Amerson River Park is back open to the public after heavy rain left parts of the property submerged, but some trails remain closed. Chris Floore, a representative of Macon-Bibb County, confirmed some areas of the park are now accessible to visitors after the Ocmulgee River levels dropped. Park officials and beautification crews are working tirelessly to…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Rutland High School students building wooden grow beds for Brookdale Resource Center

Students gain hands-on experience and teamwork skills while giving back to the community
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Rutland High School are gaining hands-on experience while giving back to their community. Through a partnership with Macon-Bibb County, the United Way of Central Georgia and the Bibb County Cooperative Extension, the students are constructing wooden grow beds for the Brookdale Resource Center to teach residents about gardening and healthy eating. The project is…

Tech Report: Amazon May Be Sued Over Data Collection Practices
Tech Report

Tech Report: Amazon may be sued over data collection practices

The issues children's advocacy organizations raised Amazon's smart speakers
Finn Balfour,

Federal regulators are expected to sue Amazon over allegations that the e-commerce giant illegally collected data on children. In 2019, A group of children’s advocacy organizations asked the FTC to investigate the company. They wanted to know if the company’s smart speakers violated children’s privacy rights. Amazon did not adequately verify that it had parental consent to collect data, according…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Record highs possible Wednesday afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon around Middle Georgia with the possibility to set new records. Today A good bit of sunshine should stick with Middle Georgia throughout the day today, however cirrus clouds will populate the sky for a good portion of the day. Cumulus cloud fields will be…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man killed in hit-and-run along I-16 in Macon

Deputies responded to the incident around 2:15 Wednesday morning.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly hit and run along Interstate 16 (westbound). Deputies responded to the incident around 2:15 Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle hit a male walking on Interstate 16 at the Interstate 75 (northbound) intersection. Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley pronounced the victim dead at…

Morning Report: Opec Cuts Oil Production
Morning Business Report

Morning Report: OPEC cuts oil production

Finn Balfour,

Oil prices are surging after OPEC Plus surprised the market by cutting oil production. This despite recent statements from leaders of the group saying that they did not intend to change their policies. The cut in oil production could drive up gas prices, right as the busy summer driving season begins. A new survey finds that pet owners are cutting…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

MWA closing downtown street to repair stormwater pipe, detour in place

The work started Monday and will take about a month to complete.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority is closing a downtown street to work to work on a stormwater pipe that caused a sinkhole. The MWA is working with Utility Asset Management (UAM) to repair a portion of the stormwater system at 1279 Telfair Street. The work started Monday and will take about a month to complete. During that…