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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Re-Entry Coalition seeking volunteers to help with program

The Macon Re-Entry Coalition needs your help to continue giving previously incarcerated individuals a second chance.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Reentry Coalition seeking volunteers to help with the programVolunteers neededMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Re-Entry Coalition needs your help to continue giving previously incarcerated individuals a second chance. The pandemic changed the way people could volunteer, so the program is looking for people in the health field, faith-based or non-profit to step up and help. Several Macon-Bibb organizations…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County planning to memorialize, scatter unclaimed cremains

Macon-Bibb County is working to scatter the ashes of 166 people who have been cremated and whose remains have gone unclaimed.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Gerogia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is working to scatter the ashes of 166 people who have been cremated and whose remains have gone unclaimed. The Macon-Bibb County Commission says the county has been collecting unclaimed cremations of residents since the 1980s. After working with the county’s legal department and Parks and Beautification Department, the county is now able to…
Dooly County, Featured, Local News

Byromville man killed in morning crash

The crash happened just after 6:00 Monday morning.
Shelby Coates,

photo courtesy of MGNVIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A deadly crash involving a tractor trailer shut down a Dooly County highway, Monday morning. According to Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened just after 6:00 Monday morning on Georgia Highway 230 at GA 90. GSP reports the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado failed to yield at a stop sign and traveled directly…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Pregnant woman among 14 injured in Laurens County crash

The crash happened on Georgia 19 at Interstate 16 in Laurens County
Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pregnant woman loses her unborn child in a Laurens County crash that sent a total of 14 people to the hospital. According to Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened on Georgia 19 at Interstate 16 in Laurens County, just before 9:00 Saturday morning. GSP tells us that a Ford van missed a left turn into…

Tech Byte: Dodging Phishing Scams
Featured, Gadgets, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Tips for dodging phishing scams

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Criminals are getting more creative, to make it easier to scam you. Now they’re using text messages to do it. A 2021 data breach report by Verizon, shows 36 percent of data breaches are caused by phishing scams. These crooks might be trying to steal your data over the phone, but they don’t have to succeed. The Better…

Mom To Mom: Toddler Bin
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Toddler bin

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today we’re putting together a toddler bin, pretty much to kind of get their morning started. How many times does your toddler come to you asking like 900 questions before breakfast? This is kind of like a good way to get their day started and it keeps them off the TV at the same time. And chances are,…

Ask Angi: Fixing Bad Diy Projects
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Fixing bad DIY projects

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Sometimes you have to learn first-hand that some home projects are best when left to professionals. Rachel Zepernick, interior home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through how to spot and fix bad DIY projects. “Unsuccessful plumbing repairs are one of the most common DIY mistakes,” said Zepernick “Even minor repairs like pipe leaks can lead…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Banana Boat recalls hair and scalp sunscreen over carcinogen

Edward Smart,

A union representing nearly 2,500 employees at Boeing defense said they voted on the company’s contract offer, canceling a strike. Union members rejected the previous offer from the company a week ago. Banana Boat recalled hair and scalp sunscreen over low levels of carcinogen. The Food and Drug administration said consumers should immediately stop using the product if it came…

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Paul Carroll of the Howard Huskies

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Paul Carroll of the Howard Huskies.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Paul Carroll of the Howard Huskies. The Huskies have a lot of potential heading into this season. Coach Carroll explains how they’re going to compete in their new division. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, howard huskies, Paul…

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Featured, Georgia News, Hancock County, Local News

UPDATE: GBI releases body camera footage from Hancock County incident that led to Brianna Grier’s death

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released body cam video Friday night of the incident that led to Brianna Grier's death.
Haley Janes,

UPDATE (7/29): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released body cam video Friday night of the incident earlier this month that led to Brianna Grier’s death. Grier died six days after falling out of a moving Hancock County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. Click here to view the 10-minute clip. The release of the footage followed a news release that said the…

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Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports, WMGT

FVSU men’s volleyball team looks to build on inaugural season

Fort Valley State University became one of six HBCUs to add men's volleyball to its sports curriculum last year.
Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University became one of six HBCUs to add men’s volleyball to its sports curriculum last year. For head coach Larry Wrather, season one was about setting the foundation. “My main point I wanted to hit for the first year was just solidifying the culture,” he said. “If you get your culture set…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, MTA Mural

Macon-Bibb Transit Authority unveils second part of downtown mural

The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority officially unveiled the addition to its colorful downtown mural Friday.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority officially unveiled the addition to its colorful downtown mural Friday. The continuation of the Spirit of Macon mural–this part on the outside of the overpass at Poplar and Fifth Streets—is now complete. MTA says it wanted to give more color to the corner while sharing the city’s musical history. The mural’s artist,…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County

Wilkinson County students return to classroom

Most Middle Georgia students will return to school next week, but Wilkinson County students headed back Friday.
Brick Nelson,

IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Most Middle Georgia students will return to school next week, but Wilkinson County students headed back Friday. For some students, this was their first time back in the classroom since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Wilkinson County Primary School Principal Nicole Stephens says the goal for this year is to get students caught up. “It…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Eastman unveils new mural to honor veterans

The city of Eastman has a new mural dedicated to local veterans.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

New mural honoring veterans in EastmanVeterans in EastmanEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Eastman has a new mural dedicated to local veterans. Non-profit organization “Leave it Better” partnered with the American Legion Post 126 to create a mural representing all military branches. It was funded by people in the community, businesses and organizations. It took about two months to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying hot for the weekend

The heat will be continuing for the area through the weekend, with highs warming into the mid 90s and scattered showers.
Cecilia Reeves,

We have seen some pretty intense heat across Middle Georgia for this last week of July. That heat will be continuing for the area through the weekend, with highs warming into the mid/upper 90s. A cold front pushing in from the north will help to increase rain chances Saturday, especially for our northern counties. Unfortunately, the cold front won’t make…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

21 butterfly benches for victims of Uvalde school shooting now complete

The man who created the benches says it's been a journey that has transformed and touched the lives of thousands.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Eastman man completes 21 benches he will personally deliver to the families in Uvalde TexasBenches for UvaldeEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 21 lives were lost in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting nearly two months ago. Since the shooting, Sean Peacock has been making sure the victims are never forgotten by building special butterfly-shaped benches for the families of the victims. Each…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District holds back to school giveaway

The Bibb County School District held a back to school bash at Westside High School Friday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District held a back to school bash at Westside High School Friday. The drive-thru event gave parents a chance to get the newly required clear or mesh back packs, school supplies, school uniforms and health supplies. Curlandra Lightfoot-Smith, the district’s PBIS coordinator, says the school district is committed to helping the community. “We understand…

Tech Report: Instagram Is Making A Attempt To Compete With Tiktok, New Neobank Gives Foreigners Access To Financial Services.
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Instagram looks to compete with TikTok

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

To compete with TikTok Instagram will be doing a full screen display test in the weeks to come. Teladoc suffered a loss when partnering with Telemedicine, after recording a $3 Billion impairment charge. Apple scrapes by Wall Street expectations with their strong sales of iPhones. Immigrants in the U.S. can now Zolve. It is a Neobank that helps foreigners gain…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: UPS workers demand an end to unsafe working conditions

Edward Smart,

Apple barely beat Wall Street expectations on the still strong sales of the iPhone. Amazon says customers are unfazed by inflation and the e-commerce giant is whittling down warehouse costs. Some UPS workers are rallying to end what they say are unsafe working conditions amid sweltering summer temperatures. Workers have previously claimed there is poor ventilation in UPS facilities. Bad…

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Chad Campbell of the Peach County Trojans

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Chad Campbell of the Peach County Trojans.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Chad Campbell of the Peach County Trojans. Peach County had their worst season since 2013 last year, but coach Campbell knows how to get his team to the playoffs. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, chad campbell, Coach’s Corner, high school football, peach…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

65-year-old man shot in Auto Zone parking lot

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 65-year-old Ernest Wilkes was shot in the Auto Zone parking lot on Shurling Drive around 6:45 p.m. Thursday.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – A man is in critical condition after being shot in east Macon Thursday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 65-year-old Ernest Wilkes was shot in the Auto Zone parking lot on Shurling Drive around 6:45. According to investigators, Wilkes drove himself home, about seven miles away, and then called 911. The sheriff’s office says circumstances…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms and heat return Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

The heat is on once again in Middle Georgia for the end of the week and through the weekend. Highs on Friday will warm into the 90s by Friday afternoon, with the heat index pushing into the 100s. By the afternoon hours, scattered showers and storms will start to pop up, but severe weather is not expected. On Saturday a…