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Mercer to participate in NASA research project

The project will give students a chance to collect and analyze data from the earth's stratosphere with the use of helium balloons.

April 4, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A team from Mercer’s School of Engineering is gearing up to participate in NASA’s Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project. The project will give students a chance to collect and analyze data from the earth’s stratosphere, with the use of helium balloons, during an annular and total solar eclipse. The balloon will be equipped with cameras, meteorological instruments…

Macon NAACP holds lunch for sanitation workers, honoring MLK’s legacy

The lunch coincides with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was advocating for striking sanitation workers.

April 4, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon sanitation workers were treated to a luncheon Tuesday in recognition of their hard work, and in remembrance of a civil rights champion. The Macon NAACP branch, along with the Macon-Bibb County MLK Board, held a luncheon to thank the city’s sanitation workers for an often underappreciated job. Gwenette Westbrooks, President of the Macon NAACP, explained that sanitation…

Chess & Community brings free program to Tubman Museum

The program is every first Tuesday from 4-6 PM.

April 4, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The group “Chess and Community” is visiting the Tubman Museum to provide a free chess program for students. The program will share the history and importance of learning chess. Chess and Community hosts its program every first Tuesday from 4-6 PM. The programs are free and open to all students. Categories: Bibb County, Education, Local…

Daybreak Beats Fundraising Goal To Help Homeless In Macon

Daybreak raises $300,000 to help homeless in Macon

Daybreak Resource Center in Macon raised $300,114 from their Sleepout event.

April 4, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Daybreak Resource Center in Macon raised $300,114 from their Sleepout event for the homeless. People participated in the event last February by sleeping outside in solidarity with the homeless to experience the challenges they face. The money goes to helping provide the homeless with important essentials like clothes, food, showers, and shelter. Former Allman Brothers…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful has discounted Yoshino trees for sale

The trees were originally sold for $25 during the festival, they are now being sold for $15.

April 4, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you missed out on buying a Yoshino tree during the Cherry Blossom Festival, you can still get one, and at a discounted price. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful says it still has trees for sale. The trees were originally sold for $25 during the festival, they are now being sold for $15. The trees come with planting…

Tech Report: Cybersecurity jobs remain safe amid tech industry layoffs

April 4, 2023

Finn Balfour,

While many tech firms are firing, the cybersecurity segment is hiring. Over the past two years, technology firms have shed more than 300,000 jobs with more layoffs on the horizon. The cybersecurity market has 3 point 5 million job openings globally, according to analysis. Roku is restructuring its business and cutting about 200 employees in the process. That’s 6% of…

Hotter conditions take over Tuesday

April 4, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see the sunshine return Tuesday afternoon as temperatures rise into the 80s. Today A cloudy and foggy morning will give way to a mostly sunny afternoon later today. High temperatures will reach into the low to mid 80s with heat indexes firmly into the mid 80s. Winds will be rather gentle from the…

Morning Report: Why workers aren’t using vacation days

April 4, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Fear of falling behind and the availability of remote work are leading many Americans to skip out on paid time off. Only 48% of U.S. Workers say they use all their vacation days, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center. Private sector employees in the U.S. get an average of 15 vacation days after they’ve been working for…

Warm, dry weather returns to Middle Georgia for a few days

Rain will continue moving out tonight, giving way to a few warm and dry days this week. Rain returns later this week and weekend

April 3, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another rainy start to a week here in Middle Georgia, but rain won’t be the main story for the week. Overnight showers will be coming to an end across the area, but patchy fog will start to form after midnight. The fog will linger into the morning, but by afternoon sunshine returns and so do temps…

Springdale Elementary School teacher awarded top education honor

Art educator Cindy Lau Quan Hong says she enjoys helping students find their voice.

April 3, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you walk the halls of Springdale Elementary School you might come across colorful depictions of the school’s mascot. The massive paintings were done by art educator Cindy Lau Quan Hong, better known by her students as “Ms. Q”. For five years, Ms. Q has nurtured Springdale students’ creativity and imaginations. “I knew I wanted to…

PHOTOS: Suspect wanted in Dollar General armed robbery

The suspect was involved in an armed robbery at Dollar General on Bloomfield Road.

April 3, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. The suspect was involved in a commercial armed robbery at Dollar General, located at 4996 Bloomfield Road. The suspect is wearing a royal blue hoodie (hood up), a white surgical mask, a wedding ring, dark pants and sneakers. Anyone…

Suspect charged in deadly shooting on Log Cabin Drive

The suspect is facing a murder charge in the death of 21-year-old Zyshown Dunn.

April 3, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting at a home on Log Cabin Drive. Deputies arrested 33-year-old Torey Burnette and charged him with murder in the death of 21-year-old Zyshown Dunn. According to the sheriff’s office, the shooting happened around 9:30 Sunday morning. Deputies say the victim was visiting…

Wet Monday to begin the first week of April

April 3, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A small weather low pressure system will bring soppy weather to Middle Georgia for much of the day Monday. Today Middle Georgia is in for a messy afternoon as widespread moderate to heavy rain pushes into the region from the west. Now not all of Middle Georgia will see heavy rain today as the system should…

Craig Gibson becomes the winningest head coach in Mercer baseball’s program history

Craig Gibson notched his 649th victory in his 20th season with the Mercer Bears.

March 31, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With a 2-1 Mercer victory over Western Carolina, head coach Craig Gibson notched his 649th victory as the leader of the Bears, making him the winningest coach in program history. In his 20th season, Gibson passed former Mercer head coach Barry Meyers who took 26 years to reach 648 wins. Gibson met with his family immediately…

Children with special needs invited to experience prom in Milledgeville

Children with physical and intellectual disabilities will be treated to an evening of food, music and fun.

March 31, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Children with special needs are invited to attend an evening of food, music and fun, thanks to the community of Milledgeville. Children with physical and intellectual disabilities will have a chance to experience prom night, Saturday. Donnie Cannie created the event. His niece, Alyiah, is a special needs child. Cannie says his goal is to let…

Georgia colleges respond to $66M in state budget cuts

USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue says the cuts will change the classroom environment.

March 31, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The University System of Georgia reports 26 Georgia institutions will experience state budget cut totaling $66 million. The University System says it is worried the cuts will negatively impact teachers, students, and educational programs. Chancellor of USG Sonny Perdue says the cuts will change the classroom environment. In Middle Georgia, Middle Georgia State University and Georgia…

Emergency responders break ground on new Monroe County fire station

The new station serves as a replacement for one of Monroe County's oldest stations and will allow for more staffing and equipment.

March 31, 2023

Andrew Willis,

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County leaders and emergency response teams gathered Friday to break ground for the new High Falls Fire Station. The new station is located closer to the interstate, which will help shorten the response time for emergency services entering the community. During the ceremony, first responders jumped into action when they received an emergency call about…

Students compete in SoCon Entrepreneurship Challenge at Mercer

The Challenge began in 2022 with the goal of helping students establish a business or non-profit, by fine-tuning their skills and networking with industry professionals.

March 31, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Student entrepreneurs from schools from across the southeast met in Macon for a chance to showcase their business ideas and compete for a grand prize. Teams of aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at the Mercer Innovation Center Smisson Complex to pitch business proposals to a panel of judges in this year’s SoCon Entrepreneurship Challenge. The Challenge began in…

Bike Walk Macon renovating street in Pleasant Hill neighborhood

Volunteers are needed to improve pedestrian and biking safety along Walnut Street

March 31, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is transforming a section in Pleasant Hill this weekend. The organization wants to improve the Walnut Street area by adding signage and bike lanes. Sidewalk cleanups will also take place to improve pedestrian and biking safety. Bike Walk Macon is requesting more volunteers. The clean up event is happening at 3:00 p.m. Saturday…

Man wanted in connection to Macon burglaries

Deputies are trying to find 57-year-old James Edward Rouse.

March 31, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help locating a burglary suspect. Deputies are trying to find 57-year-old James Edward Rouse. He is wanted for several criminal trespass and burglary warrants in Macon-Bibb County. Rouse is around six feet tall and weighs between 225 to 245 pounds. He possibly has salt and pepper hair, and…

Teen shot on Pinedale Drive in Macon

The shooting happened around 1:20 Friday afternoon

March 31, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 18-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in south Macon. The shooting happened around 1:20 Friday afternoon in the 4500 block of Pinedale Drive. When deputies responded to the scene they located a man with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment. The teen was last listed in critical…

Historic Macon hosting Spring Flea Market this weekend

The Spring Flea Market is free and open to the public.

March 30, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon is preparing for its Spring Flea Market. Items for sale range from furniture and silverware to vinyl albums and historic art. Other items include garden accessories, outdoor furniture, lamps, antiques, rugs, linens, tableware and glassware, toys, electronics, holiday decor, tools, luggage and sporting goods. Historic Macon says it expects around two to three thousand…

Perry hosting 34th annual Dogwood Festival this weekend

The festival takes place April 1-2 in downtown Perry.

March 30, 2023

Brick Nelson,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Perry is painted in yellow and white in celebration of the 34th annual Dogwood Festival. It is happening April 1-2nd. The Perry Chamber of Commerce hosts the festival each year, and says it brings the community together and showcases local businesses. “We got a lot of vendors here who don’t actually have store fronts so…

World Bipolar Day observed to raise awareness and dispel stigma

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause a person to experience symptoms of depressive or manic episodes over an extended period of time.

March 30, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Today is recognized as World Bipolar Day as an effort to raise awareness and dispel stigma surrounding the mood disorder. According to Dr. Brian Wright, Resident Psychiatrist at Piedmont Macon, people affected by bipolar disorder can experience symptoms of depressive or manic episodes over an extended period of time. “We commonly just associate it with people…

The project will give students a chance to collect and analyze data from the earth's stratosphere with the use of helium balloons.

The lunch coincides with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was advocating for striking sanitation workers.

The program is every first Tuesday from 4-6 PM.

Daybreak Resource Center in Macon raised $300,114 from their Sleepout event.

The trees were originally sold for $25 during the festival, they are now being sold for $15.

Rain will continue moving out tonight, giving way to a few warm and dry days this week. Rain returns later this week and weekend

Art educator Cindy Lau Quan Hong says she enjoys helping students find their voice.

The suspect was involved in an armed robbery at Dollar General on Bloomfield Road.

The suspect is facing a murder charge in the death of 21-year-old Zyshown Dunn.

Craig Gibson notched his 649th victory in his 20th season with the Mercer Bears.

Children with physical and intellectual disabilities will be treated to an evening of food, music and fun.

USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue says the cuts will change the classroom environment.

The new station serves as a replacement for one of Monroe County's oldest stations and will allow for more staffing and equipment.

The Challenge began in 2022 with the goal of helping students establish a business or non-profit, by fine-tuning their skills and networking with industry professionals.

Volunteers are needed to improve pedestrian and biking safety along Walnut Street

Deputies are trying to find 57-year-old James Edward Rouse.

The shooting happened around 1:20 Friday afternoon

The Spring Flea Market is free and open to the public.

The festival takes place April 1-2 in downtown Perry.

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause a person to experience symptoms of depressive or manic episodes over an extended period of time.

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