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Macon-Bibb County hosts job fair in effort to hire local employees

Macon-Bibb County Government is searching for new employees and is opening the doors to the local community.

March 16, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Government is searching for new employees and is opening the doors to the local community. The county hosted a job fair Thursday for more than 40 positions in the hopes of drawing locals who are interested in government work. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon-Bibb Fire Department, Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department and other government…

Cherry Blossom Festival offering free parking, shuttle service on weekends

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins on Friday, and there are new parking options available to visitors, as well as a shuttle service, on Saturday and Sunday of both weekends of the festival.

March 16, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins on Friday, and there are new parking options available to visitors. A shuttle service will also be available on Saturday and Sunday of both weekends of the festival. The designated parking and shuttle pickup locations include the Mulberry Street parking deck at Gateway Plaza, and the lot between Burger King…

Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Pancake Breakfast is back!

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is ready to serve up a stack of pink pancakes again for the annual Pink Pancake Breakfast.

March 16, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is ready to serve up a stack of pink pancakes again for the annual Pink Pancake Breakfast. The breakfast will take place Saturday, March 18 and Saturday, March 25 at Luther Williams Field on Willie Smomkie Glover Drive. The Macon Bacon and Macon-Bibb Fire Department will serve pink pancakes, bacon and sausage….

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Man arrested for Eastman Homicide

March 16, 2023

Haley Janes,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested for homicide in connection to an incident that took place in Eastman on Wednesday, March 15th. On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to look into an arson and homicide investigation that resulted in the death of 49-year-old William Harrell at 724 Old River Road. Preliminary information revealed that…

Warmer temperatures arrive Thursday ahead of clouds and rain Friday

March 16, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Winds have returned to the south around Middle Georgia to allow heat and moisture return to the region. Today Sunny skies are with Middle Georgia once again today following a cold morning. A few cirrus clouds are expected throughout the day with more of them arriving during the later hours. Winds have shifted back to the…

Morning Report: Big banks see a deposit spike

The ripples of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

March 16, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Nervous bank customers have rushed to the safety of big banks in the wake of a pair of high-profile bank failures that have shaken confidence in the system. Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup have all gotten billions in extra deposits since the bank chaos began last week. Bank of America has raked in more than $15 billion in…

BS Report: March 15th – A Pitcher’s Duel at Braves Spring Training

There's competition for a spot in the rotation.

March 15, 2023

David Tufts,

There’s competition for a spot in the rotation. Bill Shanks breaks that down and the big announcement made just two weeks before the regular season begins. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, spring training

Peach County escapes Taylor County’s 7th-inning rally to win 2-1

Peach County is 8-4 on the season.

March 15, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A pitchers’ duel in Fort Valley goes Peach County’s way as they win 2-1 against Taylor County. Peach County scored both of its runs in the fourth inning. The first run came on a steal from Torin Helms, and the second on an RBI triple from Bryce Harrelson. Trojans’ starting pitcher Jackson Peavy threw five-hitless…

Mercer softball team dominates Alabama State 10-2

The Bears avoid losing their seventh game out of the last eight.

March 15, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An offensive outpour from the Mercer Bears sealed a 10-2 victory over Alabama State. The Bears scored a run in every single inning and put up seven runs in the third and fourth inning combined. Mercer hit four home runs, one from Kylie Helm and Avery Barton, while Tori Hedgecock nailed two bombs in the outing….

Warm weather returns for the end of the week ahead of our next storms

After a cold start Thursday, highs will be warming into the 70s. A storm system will push into Middle Georgia by Friday evening.

March 15, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

We had a cold start in Middle Georgia today, with lows in the 20s early this morning, but highs warmed to the 60s by the afternoon. Thursday will be similar, with a cold start in the low 30s and a nice warm-up later in the day. A Freeze Warning is in effect until 10 am Thursday for all of Middle…

Vote on your favorite Pink Drink for this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Local bars and restaurants are offering a way for you to stay refreshed during the Cherry Blossom Festival with pink-themed drinks.

March 15, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local bars and restaurants are offering a way for you to stay refreshed during the Cherry Blossom Festival with pink-themed drinks. To celebrate the Pinkest Party on Earth, bars and restaurants throughout Macon offer pink-themed drinks to guests each year. This year, you will be able to vote on your favorite drink. The Pink Drink Contest…

Centerville woman sentenced to 15 years following 2020 crash that killed Americus man

A Centerville woman was convicted Tuesday on the charges of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and driving under the influence. She'll serve seven years in prison, followed by eight years of probation.

March 15, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Houston County District Attorney’s OfficePERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Centerville woman was convicted Tuesday on the charges of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and driving under the influence. That’s according to a news release from the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, which said the conviction was reached with a blind plea by the defendant. 26-year-old Jennifer Lynn…

High school student wins Bibb County FLEX Competition with self-care business

Mykayla Whitehead, a high school student who runs her own self-care business making soaps and candles, has won the Bibb County FLEX Competition.

March 15, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mykayla Whitehead, a high school student who runs her own self-care business making soaps and candles, has won the Bibb County FLEX Competition. The competition was designed to invest in smaller communities and provide students interested in starting their own small businesses with the skills they need to succeed. Whitehead, one of three students who competed,…

Macon-Bibb unveils North Highlands Park after $180,000 grant

A 28-acre plot of land has been transformed into a new neighborhood park, which was officially dedicated by Macon-Bibb County officials on Wednesday.

March 15, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-acre plot of land has been transformed into a new neighborhood park, which was officially dedicated by Macon-Bibb County officials on Wednesday. North Highlands Park is located near the intersection of Boulevard and North Avenue. The park boasts a new basketball court, walking trail and swing set. According to Historic Macon, the park aims to…

Salvation Army Of Macon To Host A Rummage Sale For The Community

Salvation Army of Macon to host rummage sale this weekend

"A lot of the community thinks that the Salvation Army is no longer here, but we are very much here and we are working very hard to serve our community and serve the people," Sarah Sturdivant said.

March 15, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Macon is supporting the community by hosting a spring rummage sale offering clothes, furniture and other items for the homeless, veterans, and family members. We spoke with Corps Administrator Sarah Sturdivant about why it’s important for the organization and the community. “I think it helps get the word out of what we’re…

Tech Byte: New phones from Apple and Samsung this spring

March 15, 2023

Finn Balfour,

If you need ideas for Easter baskets this year, both Apple and Samsung have new phones that would be great fits. See the new phones released for spring, their features, and where you can get them. Apple is continuing their tradition of putting out colorful, springtime phones with the iPhone 14 and 14 plus. This year’s color is yellow. This…

Tech Report: GPT-4 takes the SAT

How the AI measures up to humans

March 15, 2023

Finn Balfour,

OpenAI announces GPTt-4 and claims it can beat 90% of humans on the SAT. According to the company, GPT-4 performed at the 90th percentile on a simulated bar exam. The AI landed in the 93rd percentile on an SAT reading exam, and the 89th percentile on the SAT math exam. Meta platforms is cutting 10 thousand jobs. It will also…

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Macon Man arrested for car thefts, found asleep in one of them

March 15, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested in connection to three vehicles that were stolen this week. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were investigating a report concerning 2 stolen vehicles on Tuesday morning around 7:30 a.m. at Cherokee Brick Company, at 3250 Waterville Road. While there, deputies found the reported stolen vehicles in a nearby,…

Morning Report: Walmart offers deal on Easter essentials

March 15, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Walmart is pledging to give Easter shoppers some relief. The nation’s largest retailer announced in a blog post on Monday that it will offer Easter meal and basket essentials at last year’s prices. This means customers will be able to get an Easter meal and basket for under $100 each, according to Walmart. The company noted that over half of…

Mercer defeats Georgia State on a walk-off home run

Bears are 13-5 on the early season.

March 14, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jozsef Rohrbacher’s ninth-inning two-run walk-off home run gave the Mercer Bears an 11-9 victory over in-state foe Georgia State. The Panthers got out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning, but a six-run third inning gave the Bears a hefty lead. Georgia State tied the game at nine in the top of the ninth,…

Staying cool and dry Wednesday; rain returns late this week

After freezing temperatures Wednesday morning, sunny skies allow us to warm into the low 60s. Rain is back later this week.

March 14, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a chilly day in Middle Georgia and clear skies will be keeping it cold overnight as well. A Freeze Warning has been issued for all of Middle Georgia through 11 am Wednesday. Temperatures across the area will be dropping to around freezing, so make sure to protect any sensitive vegetation. Throughout the day Wednesday, sunshine will help us…

Suspects formerly out on bond now back in jail after termination of monitoring service

A Macon-Bibb judge makes a decision to terminate a service that monitors suspects out on bond.

March 14, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County judge makes a decision to terminate a service that monitors suspects out on bond. Following Superior Court Judge Howard Simms’ termination of a bond monitoring service, eight suspects who were formally out on bond are now back in jail. The use of Eagle Monitoring Services, LLC is now prohibited in Macon-Bibb County after…

Health officials warn Georgians of tranquilizer overdoses

The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning people of an increase in overdoses related to a tranquilizer used by veterinarians. Xylazine has been increasingly found in illegal drugs across Georgia and can cause the skin to rot with repeated use, according to health officials.

March 14, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning people of an increase in overdoses related to a tranquilizer used by veterinarians. Xylazine has been increasingly found in illegal drugs across Georgia and can cause the skin to rot with repeated use, according to health officials. “Xylazine is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians,” Program Director at…

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9 arrested, 6 for drug charges in Jones County

March 14, 2023

Haley Janes,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office arrested 9 people while conducting a road safety check on Saturday, March 11th, 6 of those were arrested for drug related offenses. The JCSO says within hours of the road safety check at Highway 49 and Bowen Hill Road, the following were arrested for these charges: David Brad Land — Possession…

Macon-Bibb County Government is searching for new employees and is opening the doors to the local community.

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins on Friday, and there are new parking options available to visitors, as well as a shuttle service, on Saturday and Sunday of both weekends of the festival.

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is ready to serve up a stack of pink pancakes again for the annual Pink Pancake Breakfast.

The ripples of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

There's competition for a spot in the rotation.

Peach County is 8-4 on the season.

The Bears avoid losing their seventh game out of the last eight.

After a cold start Thursday, highs will be warming into the 70s. A storm system will push into Middle Georgia by Friday evening.

Local bars and restaurants are offering a way for you to stay refreshed during the Cherry Blossom Festival with pink-themed drinks.

A Centerville woman was convicted Tuesday on the charges of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and driving under the influence. She'll serve seven years in prison, followed by eight years of probation.

Mykayla Whitehead, a high school student who runs her own self-care business making soaps and candles, has won the Bibb County FLEX Competition.

A 28-acre plot of land has been transformed into a new neighborhood park, which was officially dedicated by Macon-Bibb County officials on Wednesday.

"A lot of the community thinks that the Salvation Army is no longer here, but we are very much here and we are working very hard to serve our community and serve the people," Sarah Sturdivant said.

How the AI measures up to humans

Bears are 13-5 on the early season.

After freezing temperatures Wednesday morning, sunny skies allow us to warm into the low 60s. Rain is back later this week.

A Macon-Bibb judge makes a decision to terminate a service that monitors suspects out on bond.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning people of an increase in overdoses related to a tranquilizer used by veterinarians. Xylazine has been increasingly found in illegal drugs across Georgia and can cause the skin to rot with repeated use, according to health officials.

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