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Georgia College hosts its first TEDx Event

Georgia College and State University (GCSU) is hosting its first TEDx event Friday.

March 22, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University (GCSU) is hosting its first TEDx event Friday. The theme of the event is “Power of the Public Square.” It will feature nine speakers, including alumni, professors and GCSU students. According to Chair of the TEDxGeorgiaCollege Board of Curators Dr. Harold Mock, the goal of the event is to explore the…

Interactive map app coming to Rose Hill Cemetery

The Rose Hill Preservation and Restoration Board is partnering with the Oak Ridge Project to bring the city's history into the modern era.

March 22, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is celebrating its bicentennial, and the Rose Hill Preservation and Restoration Board is partnering with the Oak Ridge Project to bring the city’s history into the modern era with an app. The digital map app, currently in development, will use GPS to locate burial sites of people interred at Rose Hill Cemetery. Users will also…

Cherry Blossom Festival selling cherry blossom trees

They're between $25 and $65, with the most expensive being the Helen Taft tree.

March 22, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In celebration of the International Cherry Blossom Festival, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is selling cherry blossom trees. They’re between $25 and $65, with the most expensive being the Helen Taft tree. We spoke with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Executive Director, Asha Ellen, about the sale. “The Cherry Blossom Festival was created based upon the cherry blossom trees….

Felony murder conviction upheld for 2017 Milledgeville shooting

March 22, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Supreme Court says a Baldwin county felony murder conviction stands. A grand jury found Malik Taylor guilty in the 2017 murder of Jyleel Solomon. Taylor, the victim–Solomon– and two others were driving around Milledgeville with guns. There was a shoot out at a home on Central Avenue where people at the home returned fire,…

Local Libraries Hope To Inspire The Youth To Read For National Reading Month

Local libraries hope to inspire youth to read for National Reading Month

"So there's been research that shows, kids who get read to are exposed anywhere from a million to 30 million more words, than those who are not."

March 22, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In honor of National Reading Month, the Middle Georgia Regional Library is giving kids a head start in learning how to read. Children’s Services Coordinator for the Washington Memorial Library, Thomas Winkelspecht, explains how effective it can be for a child. “So there’s been research that shows, kids who get read to are exposed anywhere from…

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Armed robbery in Warner Robins leads to search for suspect

The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for the suspect connected to an armed robbery that took place Tuesday morning.

March 22, 2023

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for the suspect connected to an armed robbery that took place Tuesday morning. According to WRPD, the suspect entered the Friends Food Mart at 1311 Green Street at 6:45 a.m. and robbed the store clerk at gunpoint. After an unknown amount of money was taken, the suspect left…

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Cattle escape trailer in downtown McRae-Helena, roundup ensues

March 22, 2023

Haley Janes,

MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bright and early on Wednesday in Telfair County, Police had an unexpected cattle roundup. As you can see in these photos posted by the Telfair County Sheriff’s Office, some cows escaped their trailer while on their way to be relocated– McRae-Helena Chief of Police Glenn Giles says it happened when the latch on the trailer broke…

Convicted felon sentenced to 20 years in Macon child death

John Demetrius Simmons pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

March 22, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia man pleads guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection to the death of a Macon child. A judge sentenced 30-year-old John Demetrius Simmons of Garden City to the maximum of 10 years on each of the charges to run consecutively. And he will serve his 20…

Morning Report: Delta launching a flight academy

Why the airline is investing in the next generation of pilots

March 22, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Delta is preparing for a shortage of airline pilots. To get ahead, the company is starting Delta Flight Academy. The government estimates that, over the next decade, there will be an average of 18-thousand openings for airline and commercial pilots on each year. Delta Flight Academy is already accepting applications and poised to bolster the pool of trained pilots. The…

Temperatures climb back above average Wednesday

March 22, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the 70s this afternoon following a cloudy start. Today It was a warmer but cloudy start to the morning across Middle Georgia as most spots began the day in the mid 40s. Clouds will clear as we roll through the later morning hours with mostly sunny conditions expected over the back half…

Coroner: FVSU student found dead in dorm room

The student was found dead in his dorm room Tuesday night.

March 22, 2023

Shelby Coates,

File: 2021FORT VALLEY (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University Campus Police is handling an on-campus death investigation. Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks says a student was found dead in his dorm room Tuesday night. Coroner Rooks says 21-year-old Maleek Carter, of Valdosta, was declared dead at 8:10 Tuesday night. Rooks says the cause and manner of death have not been…

Houston County dominates Thomas County Central on the diamond

Houston County is 16-1 on the season, with their only loss coming to the IMG Academy.

March 21, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears put on an offensive show dominating Thomas County Central 13-0 on the diamond. Georgia Tech commit Drew Burress got things going with a solo home run in the bottom of the first. Then the Bears added four runs in the third inning and eight runs in the fourth inning, cutting the…

Houston County Commissioners vote to increase solid waste rates

Residents will see an increase on their monthly bill beginning in April.

March 21, 2023

Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–With the rise of inflation and the change of labor costs, Houston County residents have been expecting a change to their solid waste rate. The Houston County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday, to increase the solid waste rates from $13 a month to $21.95 a month. Houston County resident, Walt Wood, said the increase was a long…

Businesses, residence can now help WRPD solve cases

According to Interim Police Chief Roy Whitehead, investigators will have access to more than 500 cameras throughout the city.

March 21, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is putting more eyes on crime with community help. City Council approved a new video platform for the Police Department. It allows homes and businesses to register their own security and ‘Ring’ cameras. The Police Department can then use the registered cameras and footage. According to Interim Police Chief Roy…

UPDATE: Jones County voters approve continuation of ESPLOST

Jones County held a special election Tuesday for the continuation of their one percent sales and use tax for education.

March 21, 2023

Andrew Willis,

UPDATE: Jones County voters approved the continuation of the ESPLOST Tuesday by a vote of 701-97 (88% said yes), according to the county’s website. GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County held a special election Tuesday for the continuation of the county’s one percent sales and use tax for education. If approved, the school district says funds generated by the ESPLOST…

Cherry Blossom Trees Ready To Bloom In Macon

Cherry trees ready to bloom in Macon

Visit Macon is offering a tour of the tree locations.

March 21, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, and according to Visit Macon, more than 30,000 people will attend the 10-day festival. Visitors also have a chance to see the cherry blossoms bloom. Visit Macon is offering a tour of the tree locations. Senior Vice President of Visit Macon Aaron Buzza explains what you can expect during the…

Local church feeds those in need with community fridge

Community Fridge Macon, run by Steward Chapel AME, is helping solve food insecurity. The fridge is located at 877 Forsyth Street.

March 21, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A church is giving out free food and water for those in need. Community Fridge Macon, run by Steward Chapel AME, acts as a way to help solve food insecurity. The fridge is located at 877 Forsyth Street. The church says anyone in need can take whatever is inside. Pastor Levornia Franklin says this is a…

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32 arrested during Twiggs Sheriff’s Office’s ‘Operation Wrong Exit’

"Operation Wrong Exit" in Twiggs County over the St. Patrick's Day holiday weekend resulted in 32 arrests for offenses ranging from seatbelt violations to felony drug cases.

March 21, 2023

Haley Janes,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Operation Wrong Exit” in Twiggs County over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend resulted in 32 arrests for offenses ranging from seatbelt violations to felony drug cases. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office says Operation Wrong Exit’s sobriety checkpoint was held on the I-16 exit 27 Eastbound exit ramp, and that multiple agencies, including the Governor’s Office…

Tech Byte: Learn to play guitar with a new app

Find tabs and chords for piano, bass, and ukulele too

March 21, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Every musician loves learning to play songs from their favorite artists, but getting started can be a pain. Hunting down songbooks, and searching the internet for lessons is a hassle. Luckily, there’s a new smartphone app that promises make hunting down those chords easy. Guitar players, rejoice! You can learn to play virtually any song you want with the Ultimate…

Tech Report: Amazon cutting thousands of jobs

March 21, 2023

Finn Balfour,

More layoffs are coming to Amazon. The company said that it will cut 9,000 more corporate jobs. This on top of the thousands of job cuts already announced. The new round of job cuts are in cloud computing and advertising business. AI may have a new role in your trip to the doctor. Microsoft developed an artificial intelligence that can…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 13-17

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 13 and Friday, March 17, 2023.

March 21, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 13 and Friday, March 17, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100…

Morning Report: The Fed considering an interest rate hike

March 21, 2023

Finn Balfour,

The Federal Reserve meets today to once again consider an interest rate hike. Until banks began collapsing, another interest rate hike was certain. Now, the Fed must make a decision between stability and fighting inflation. It is expected to raise rates by a quarter percent. Three major credit bureaus topped the list of complaints made to the Consumer Financial Protection…

ACE takes down Mount de Sales in a defensive battle

ACE moves to 9-7 while Mount de Sales falls to 11-4.

March 20, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A complete-game shutout from ACE Gryphons pitcher Grant Edwards propels them to a 4-0 victory over Mount de Sales. Edwards allowed only four hits while striking out nine batters in the seven-inning outing. ACE led by 1-0 after the first inning but added three insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth. ACE moves to 9-7…

Bonaire teacher cancer free: ‘Early detection saved my life’

LaRae Harrelson says she got the feeling there was something her doctor needed to know.

March 20, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. While talking about cancer may be an uncomfortable subject, one middle Georgia woman says it saved her life. LaRae Harrelson is a health and PE Teacher at Hilltop Elementary in Bonaire. During her annual physical two years ago, Harrelson’s doctor gave her a clean bill of health, but as she…

Georgia College and State University (GCSU) is hosting its first TEDx event Friday.

The Rose Hill Preservation and Restoration Board is partnering with the Oak Ridge Project to bring the city's history into the modern era.

They're between $25 and $65, with the most expensive being the Helen Taft tree.

"So there's been research that shows, kids who get read to are exposed anywhere from a million to 30 million more words, than those who are not."

The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for the suspect connected to an armed robbery that took place Tuesday morning.

John Demetrius Simmons pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Why the airline is investing in the next generation of pilots

The student was found dead in his dorm room Tuesday night.

Houston County is 16-1 on the season, with their only loss coming to the IMG Academy.

Residents will see an increase on their monthly bill beginning in April.

According to Interim Police Chief Roy Whitehead, investigators will have access to more than 500 cameras throughout the city.

Jones County held a special election Tuesday for the continuation of their one percent sales and use tax for education.

Visit Macon is offering a tour of the tree locations.

Community Fridge Macon, run by Steward Chapel AME, is helping solve food insecurity. The fridge is located at 877 Forsyth Street.

"Operation Wrong Exit" in Twiggs County over the St. Patrick's Day holiday weekend resulted in 32 arrests for offenses ranging from seatbelt violations to felony drug cases.

Find tabs and chords for piano, bass, and ukulele too

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 13 and Friday, March 17, 2023.

ACE moves to 9-7 while Mount de Sales falls to 11-4.

LaRae Harrelson says she got the feeling there was something her doctor needed to know.

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