Gcsu Offers Compost Program For Students
Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

GCSU offers compost operation program for students

Since 2017, the composting site has turned more than 70,000 pounds of food waste into amended soil.
Edward Smart,

  MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University is teaching students about compost operations. Since 2017, the campus has turned more than 70,000 pounds of food waste into amended soil. The site is ran by an all-female team, that diverts roughly 1,000 pounds of food waste a week into compost. This food comes from Georgia College’s dining hall….

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News

Eastman Tractor Supply teaches youth how to grow a garden

The store is hosting a "Plant-A-Seed event" on Saturday.
Brick Nelson,

EASTMAN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Tractor Supply store in Eastman is inviting kids to learn how start their own garden. The store is hosting a “Plant-A-Seed event” on Saturday. The goal is to give them an opportunity to learn the basics of gardening. The store says it will teach kids how to plant a perennial butterfly garden. “I think its’ going to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting at Brookhaven Apartments

Deputies responded to a domestic call and found an unresponsive man with a gunshot wound.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE:  Deputies make an arrest. It was reported that suspect 32-year-old Keywan Gerold Capers was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend when victim 37-year-old Christopher Matthew Rachalla tried to intervene  and was shot and killed by Capers. After shooting Rachalla , Capers fled the scene in his girlfriend’s vehicle. A look-out was placed for Capers and  the vehicle. The vehicle…

Perry Defeats Baldwin 11 0 In Both Games Of A Doubleheader
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Perry defeats Baldwin 11-0 in both games of a doubleheader

Perry has won nine games in a row.
Shaaz Peerani,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers dominated Baldwin 11-0 in both games in a doubleheader, with each game only lasting five innings due to the mercy rule. In game one, the Panthers scored three runs in the third and eight in the fourth inning. In game two, Perry scored two runs in the first, five in the second, and…

Milledgeville Free Meals
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Local law firm donates hundreds of free meals, supplies to Milledgeville residents impacted by tornado

Forrest B. Johnson and Associates provides aid to the community after a devastating tornado.
Andrew Willis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local business gave away hundreds of free meals and emergency supply kits to a community recovering from destruction caused by a tornado. Dozens of cars lined up in front of the East Annex building in Milledgeville Wednesday to receive meals distributed by the Forrest B. Johnson and Associates law firm. Attorney and President of the…

Living Last Supper
Featured, Houston County, Local News

First Baptist Church of Centerville to stage ‘The Living Last Supper’ performance

A Middle Georgia church is bringing a famous painting to life with live actors portraying Jesus Christ and his disciples.
Andrew Willis,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – First Baptist Church of Centerville is preparing to stage a dramatic performance of “The Living Last Supper,” a recreation of the famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. The production will feature live actors portraying Jesus Christ and his disciples at their final meal before the Crucifixion. According to Pastor Don Feezer, this will be the first…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Water Authority discusses flooding issues following weekend storms

The Macon Water Authority is still working to control flooding issues following weekend storms.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County residents were hit hard by heavy rainfall over the weekend, causing major flooding in many homes and businesses. The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has been working tirelessly to control flooding issues in the aftermath of the storm. Marvin Land, Director of Stormwater Management for the MWA, explained the heavy rainfall overwhelmed creek banks, which…

Chief Jackie Lee Gmc Photo
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Georgia Military College names Jackie Lee first female police chief in history

GMC hopes the appointment inspires more women to pursue law enforcement careers.
Edward Smart,

Chief Jackie Lee (GMC Photo)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College (GMC) has appointed Jackie Lee as its new permanent police chief, making her the first female police chief in the college’s history. GMC’s Executive Director, Colonel Nelson Kraft, expressed his excitement for the appointment of Chief Jackie Lee. “They don’t get any better than Chief Jackie Lee,” Kraft said….

Japan Students Web
Education, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Japanese exchange students visit Dublin, participate in STEM learning

Students toyed with VR headsets, flight simulators, robotics stations and more
Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eighth graders at Irish Gifted Academy made some new friends from halfway around the world. Twelve foreign exchange students from Osaki, Japan toured the school’s stem lab on Tuesday. The students spent the day working with Dublin students on STEM activities. The students toyed with VR headsets, flight simulators and robotics stations. Osaki, Miyagi Japan and…

Peach Queens Web
Featured, Local News, Peach County, Pulaski County

Miss Georgia Peach queens crowned for 2023

The Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant took place Saturday.
Shelby Coates,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant crowned new queens this weekend in Pulaski County. The winners will go on to represent the peach industry at functions and events across Georgia. This includes taking part in the annual Peach Festival in Fort Valley and Byron. The pageant took place Saturday at the Opera Housein downtown Hawkinsville. 41NBC’s…

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Education, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Middle Georgia State University, Heart of Georgia College & Career Academy partner to offer nursing degree path for dual-enrolled high school students

Dual-enrolled students can take core courses and gain admission into MGA's nursing program at the Dublin campus.
Edward Smart,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University is partnering with Heart of Georgia College & Career Academy to offer core courses and a potential path into the nursing program to dual-enrolled students. High school students at Heart of Georgia College & Career Academy can take up to 26 credit hours of core courses and seamlessly gain admission into MGA’s…

Tech Report: Apple Launches A Pay Later Option
Tech Report

Tech Report: Apple launches a pay later option

Finn Balfour,

Apple launched an option in its digital wallet. It allows customers to pay for online purchases in installments, making it the latest company to embrace the buy now, pay later trend. Apple Pay Later lets customers split payments for purchases into four installments over six weeks, with the first installment due at the time of purchase. Apple users can also…

Tech Byte: Board Games With A High Tech Twist
Tech Byte

Tech Byte: Board games with a high tech twist

Finn Balfour,

Despite the popularity of games on phones, computers, and consoles, traditional board games still have a lot to offer. In today’s Tech Byte, a look at how old school games and new technology are being combined. The classic Outsmarted! and Stop Thief! board games are great examples of old games with a high tech twist. Both board games can pair…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine is back for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia is seeing sunny skies for the first time since Saturday afternoon. Today Middle Georgians woke up this morning able to see the sunrise for the first time since Friday morning. And while some cirrus clouds are hanging around the region, they are doing very little to limit the suns impact early. We may see…

Tech Report: Apple Launches A Pay Later Option
Morning Business Report

Morning Report: National drug shortage spikes

The factors driving the shortage
Finn Balfour,

A new Senate Report finds that shortages of critical prescription drugs spiked by nearly 30% between 2021 and 2022, marking a five-year high. The report cites an over-reliance on China for ingredients as the biggest concern. This dependence poses a national security risk, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable. Shortages of prescription drugs have been caused by economic drivers, reliance on…

Beverly Knight Olson Childrens Hospital
Bibb County, Featured, Health & Fitness, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent offering free sports physicals to Bibb County student-athletes

Get your child's physical done in a timely manner near their school
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is offering free sports physicals for student-athletes in Bibb County. The goal of the service is for students to get their physicals done within a reasonable time frame at a facility near the school they attend. The physical involves eye, ear, nose, and throat tests, as well as heart, blood pressure, and orthopedic…

Jb Nicole
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley cosmetologist to teach hair color techniques at Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show

Jennifer "JB" Nicole will be hosting her own platform for the first time and hopes to help licensed professionals feel more confident in providing hair color services.
Andrew Willis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley cosmetologist will be sharing her skills with thousands this weekend at the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show this weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jennifer “JB” Nicole has been a cosmetologist and educator for 10 years. During that time, she has attended the Bronner Brother’s Show and assisted other stylists with their platforms,…

Tech Report: Most Workers Could See Ai Impact Their Jobs Soon
Tech Report

Tech Report: Most workers could see AI impact their jobs soon

Finn Balfour,

A new research paper claims that a staggering amount of employees could see their careers impacted by the rise of ChatGPT. Researchers from OpenAI and the University of Pennsylvania argued in a new research paper that 80 percent of the U.S. workforce could have at least 10 percent of their work tasks affected by the introduction of ChatGPT. The Federal Trade…

Tech Report: Telework Is Being Phased Out
Tech Report

Tech Report: Telework is being phased out

Finn Balfour,

A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that the percentage of businesses with little to no telework skyrocketed last year. Of the private-sector establishments surveyed last year from August 1 to September 30, 72%  had little to no telework. That’s a big leap from 2021, when just 60% of establishments surveyed from July to September 2021 reported…

Rock Creek Road
Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County Sheriff’s Office evacuates woman due to severe flooding

Several houses affected by rising water levels on Rock Creek Road
Andrew Willis,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office had to evacuate a woman from her home on Monday morning due to severe flooding caused by overflowing embankments. Several houses on Rock Creek Road were affected by rising water levels, forcing deputies to respond quickly. “We were able to respond pretty quickly; we were right around the corner,” Investigator Barron…