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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. partners with Hartley Elementary to promote literacy

The Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. and Hartley Elementary School have joined forces to teach students about the importance of literacy and inspire daily reading habits.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. and Hartley Elementary School have joined forces to teach students about the importance of literacy and inspire daily reading habits. The collaboration featured the first “Links on the Lawn” program on Friday, an event in which chapter members and Fort Valley State University students read to Hartley Elementary children…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

New program provides tablets to Jones County Jail inmates for self-improvement

A new program at the Jones County Jail has provided inmates with tablets to help them prepare for life after release, offering resources for overcoming addiction, managing anger and improving mental health.
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new program at the Jones County Jail has provided inmates with tablets to help them prepare for life after release, offering resources for overcoming addiction, managing anger and improving mental health. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with communication company Paytel to make the tablets available. “Within one month, it’s overwhelming the amount of…
Dodge County, Featured, Local News

Operation “Check-In” in Dodge county ends in 11 arrested

Haley Janes,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eleven people were arrested Monday during “Operation Check-In” in Dodge County. The operation was a joint effort between the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Department of Community Supervision, and involved the Eastman Police Department, Oconee Drug Task Force, and the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. The operation worked as an effort to do residential check-ins and warrant…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman convicted of aggravated assault after driving into her boyfriend’s car

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 35-year-old woman has been convicted of aggravated assault in reference to an incident that took place in 2022 with her boyfriend. According to a release from District Attorney Anita Howard’s Office, on February 20th of 2022, Neilisa Hendley had come to the home of her boyfriend, John Rawls Jr., angry because they were breaking up….
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Crash at North Houston, Greenbriar Roads leaves 1 dead

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vehicle collision at North Houston Road and Greenbriar Road left a 40-year-old man dead Thursday night. A release from the Warner Robins Police Department says the incident happened around 9:35 p.m., when 45-year-old Ramon Ortiz with 2 passengers inside of a 2008 GMC Acadia was stopped in the left turn lane  of North Houston…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley Police Department arrests 1 woman, 3 men in separate cases

Charges range from Armed Robbery to Home Invasion
Clayton Poulnott,

In the first case, a woman is behind bars in connection to an armed robbery. Police arrested Keysha Knowlton Tuesday, in reference to an armed robbery on Saturday morning. She’s charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of Methamphetamine. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Fort Valley man was arrested Wednesday, in connection to an Armed Robbery that happened Saturday morning. No word on if…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man sentenced to life for killing his longtime friend

Evidence showed Christoper Woods shot 69-year-old Freddie Battle from behind, while Battle was sitting in a chair.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A longtime friendship ends with one man dead, and the other in to spend the rest of his life behind bars. In July of 2021, 60-year-old Christopher Leon Woods shot and killed his friend Freddie Lee Battle inside a home on Bethel Church Road in Lizella. The Office of Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Anita Howard, says…

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Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports

Wesleyan College Equestrian sending 2 to IDA National Championships this weekend

The Wesleyan College Equestrian Team, which added dressage to its competitions in 2019, has qualified for the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) National Championships for the fourth consecutive year.
Shaaz Peerani,

Head coach Catherine Texter Baker says Nieve Leyne and Taylor Kankowski will represent the team this year. A unique aspect of the competitions is that riders do not ride their own horses; instead, they draw a random horse from a group donated by people and schools for the event. “Horses and riders are like humans,” Baker said. “Some get along,…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville Burger Week: Taylor’s Cove Brisket Burger

Burger Week is in full swing in Milledgeville, with Taylor's Cove offering a picturesque view of Lake Sinclair and a mouth-watering brisket burger.
Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Burger Week is in full swing in Milledgeville, with Taylor’s Cove offering a picturesque view of Lake Sinclair and a mouth-watering brisket burger. The establishment has been around for decades but began operating as Taylor’s Cove within the past two years under business partners Michael Taylor and Ben Cook. “We operate three restaurants,” Cook said. “Two…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin offers free tire disposal services for Tire Amnesty Day

The city of Dublin is offering free tire disposal services until Monday, April 24. The service is part of Dublin’s Tire Amnesty Day to help keep the city clean. Used tires will be transported to the county landfill to be recycled for landscaping material.
Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The city of Dublin is offering free tire disposal services until Monday, April 24. The service is part of Dublin’s Tire Amnesty Day to help keep the city clean. Used tires will be transported to the county landfill to be recycled for landscaping material. Frankie Coney, Director of the Dublin Public Works Department, says disposing of…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center celebrating 75th anniversary by helping veterans apply for benefits

A staple in the city of Dublin is celebrating a big anniversary, and it’s also working to honor the community it serves.
Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A staple in the city of Dublin is celebrating a big anniversary, and it’s also working to honor the community it serves. The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary this weekend. Specialists will be on-site to help Veterans sign up for benefits. Representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration…

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Featured, Local News, Taylor County

Georgia Strawberry Festival returns this weekend for 25th year in Reynolds

The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing to welcome visitors from across the state.
Brick Nelson,

REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing to welcome visitors from across the state. Despite colder temperatures earlier this spring, bright red strawberries are expected to be ready for picking during the event. “There is a buzz and excitement around town when…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Wesleyan College flags line College Street in Macon to commemorate historic site

Wesleyan College's original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution's historic significance as the first college in the world to charter degrees to women.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College’s original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution’s historic significance as the first college in the world to charter degrees to women. The college operated in downtown Macon for 90 years before relocating to north Macon. “Wesleyan College has grown up with Macon,” President Meaghan Blight said. “We’re…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

3 Houston County schools earn Military Flagship Award

Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military students and their families.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military students and their families. State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods personally visited Matt Arthur Elementary, Bonaire Elementary and Bonaire Middle School Thursday to congratulate the schools on their significant achievement. The Military Flagship…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

West Collective Jubilee and 420 Forum held at The Society Garden Thursday

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to THE WEST COLLECTIVE JUBILEE AND 420 FORUMMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The West Collective Jubilee and 420 forum presented by the Mockingbird Group in Macon kicked off at 3:30 Thursday afternoon. Many vendors came selling art, music, and promoting alternative medicines. We spoke with Tansy Salzman of Perry’s Herb and Tonic Apothecary about how cannabis use has made…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins celebrates beautification partnership at city hall

Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Warner Robins Beautiful is celebrating both earth day and arbor day by planting Cherry Blossom trees at Warner Robins City Hall. They also plan to work with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to expand environmentally across the county. KMBB says it’s grateful for the partnership. “We all need our city or surrounding town to be able…

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Across the Nation, Featured

Republican-led House passes bill banning transgender athletes from women’s sports in federally-funded schools

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WASHINGTON (NBC News) – The Republican-led House passed a bill today aimed at banning transgender athletes from playing women and girl’s sports in federally-funded schools. Republicans argue that the measure is about fairness, but Democrats say it’s just another target in the GOP culture wars. Similar bills have already passed Republican-led states, and the measure applies to federally-funded schools. Democrats…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Arrest made in Log Cabin Drive stabbing

Deputies responded to a call about a person stabbed at Windy Hill Manor.
Shelby Coates,

Around 2:00pm on April 19th, deputies responded to a call about a person stabbed in the back at Windy Hill Manor. When deputies arrived on scene, they located the victim.  The victim told deputies that Adams entered his apartment and confronted him over a ride. The victim says he could not give Adams a ride at the time and Adams…

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Across the Nation, Featured

Oklahoma Tornadoes Kill 3, Devastate Homes and Businesses

41NBC Web Producer,

PHOTO: Destruction from tornado in Oklahoma, Photo Date: 4/20/2023Debris stretches for miles, with neighborhoods left in ruins. Every building on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University was damaged during the overnight storms. “Last night OBU campus experienced the worst natural disaster in its 113-year history,” said Dr. Heath Thomas, the university’s president. As many as eight tornadoes ripped across Oklahoma,…
Tech Report

Tech Report: Meta employees work from home ahead of layoffs

Finn Balfour,

Meta told its north America-based employees to work from home this week. This as it began a second round of layoffs that will immediately cut 4,000 jobs. Meta plans to eventually cull 10,000 jobs. Bloomberg reports that the job cuts will affect Meta’s flagship social network, Facebook, along with Instagram and WhatsApp. The Reality Labs Virtual Reality Division will also…

Morning Report: Facebook Users Can Now Claim Settlement Money
Morning Business Report

Morning Report: Facebook users can now claim settlement money

Finn Balfour,

Facebook will have to pay $725 million to users in a class action settlement. Users who were active on the site between May 2007 and December 2022 can file a claim through facebookuserprivacysettlement.com. The settlement is centered around Facebook’s relationship with Cambridge Analytica, which harvested data from 87 million users. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, did not admit to any wrongdoing…