Proclamation Signed To Help Sexual Assault Victims In Central Georgia
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia signs sexual assault response protocol

The Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, along with community leaders, marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month Monday with a proclamation and signing of the Sexual Assault Response Team Protocol.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, along with community leaders, marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month Monday with a proclamation and signing of the Sexual Assault Response Team Protocol. Bibb, Crawford and Peach Count leaders signed a commitment vowing to achieve the best practices in cases involving sexual assault. “Sexual assault affects everybody, even…

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Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

2 arrested in Twiggs for meth trafficking, meth found hidden in baby diapers

Haley Janes,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In early April, two people were arrested and three small children were removed from a home after the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office found methamphetamines in the residence. TCSO says on April 3rd, investigators and Twiggs County deputies served a search warrant in a home on Regina Drive, located off Highway 129 in the north end of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Burglars at Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry take around 60 firearms

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two suspects are wanted in connection to the burglary of Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry on Mercer University Drive that took place on April 5th. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 2 masked individuals broke into Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry by entering through a large hole that was made through a brick wall. Bibb County investigators…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Local News

39th Annual Mighty Rock Easter Egg Hunt returns this weekend

The event is moving to a new location due to expected rain
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 39th Annual Mighty Rock Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Fest in Macon is happening Saturday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The event is moving to the Macon Convention Center dues to the expected rain. There will be games, bounce houses and an Easter egg hunt. You can also take pictures with the Easter bunny. The…

Tech Report: Amazon In Hot Water After Giving Sellers Incorrect Badges
Tech Report

Tech Report: Amazon in hot water after giving sellers incorrect badges

Finn Balfour,

Amazon reportedly gave some sellers “small business” badges even though they were large companies. It was also reported that “black-owned small business” badges were also given to companies that are not black-owned. Amazon removed the badges from some of the products categorized incorrectly, though some still remain. Amazon did not immediately respond to request for comment. American teens aren’t excited…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

GCSU biology program studies snakes in local conservation effort

Edward Smart,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Snakes seem simple enough, but there’s actually a lot we don’t know about them. A Georgia College biologist and his students are using technology to track and study them, and they’re hoping to uncover the secrets of snake behavior and their role in maintaining ecosystems. Dr. Dominic Desantis is an assistant professor in Biology at GCSU,…

Tech Report: Meta's New Ai Model, Sam
Tech Report

Tech Report: Meta’s new AI model, SAM

What SAM can do and how Meta is already using it
Finn Balfour,

Meta a new AI model called SAM that can identify items within photos. When using SAM, you can select individual objects by clicking on them or by writing text prompts. In one demonstration, writing the word “cat” prompted the tool to draw boxes around each of several cats in a photo. Meta already uses the technology for tasks such as…

Morning Business Report: Walmart Predicts High Inflation And Prepares For Layoffs
Morning Business Report

Morning Report: Walmart predicts high inflation and prepares for layoffs

Finn Balfour,

As it prepares to lay off thousands of employees, Walmart says it expects stubborn inflation to continue weighing on its business this year. Although inflation has cooled from a peak of 9.1 percent, notched last summer, it remains uncomfortably high. Meanwhile, Costco’s sales saw their slowest growth in 3 years. The average wedding guest will spend 611 dollars per wedding…

Holiday Report: Americans Are Fed Up With Customer Service
Morning Business Report, Tech Report

Good Friday Report: Americans are fed up with customer service

Experts weigh in on why and how to fix it
Finn Balfour,

A recent survey shows that Americans are more unhappy with the customer service they’re getting than ever. Thousands are voicing their discontent and you can see it just about everywhere on Yelp. Customer service and hospitality, especially since the pandemic, have declined in the eyes of many Americans. Across the country, 74 percent of people say they’ve had product or…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s United Community Church presents annual ‘He Touched Me’ Easter play

The drama takes you back in time as scenes depict Jesus Christ's miracles, the Last Supper, trial, crucifixion and resurrection.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: United Community ChurchMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon’s United Community Church will hold the first of three performances of its annual “He Touched Me” Easter play on Friday. The drama takes you back in time as scenes depict Jesus Christ’s miracles, the Last Supper, trial, crucifixion and resurrection. The church is scheduled to hold the first of three performances on…

Reimagining Community Commons
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon recognized nationally for community development

The city of Macon is being recognized on a national level for its efforts toward community development.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Macon is being recognized on a national level for its efforts toward community development. The city is expected to host more than 100 community leaders from cities across the country so they can learn from Macon’s successful community development efforts. The Urban Development Authority, along with Knight Foundation, announced Thursday this national recognition…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office warns residents to stay alert amid alligator sightings

Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Enforcement Officers are issuing a warning to residents to be aware of alligators and take necessary precautions after officers relocated two alligators in one week.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Animal Enforcement Officers are issuing a warning to residents to be aware of alligators and take necessary precautions. This comes after officers relocated two alligators in just one week. On Wednesday, officers relocated a 5-foot-6-inch alligator, known as “Wallie” by the sheriff’s office, from a business on 11th Street. Earlier this week,…

Macon Periods Easier
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Macon Periods Easier celebrates fourth anniversary at Society Garden

The group hopes to reduce the stigma around menstruation and make products more accessible.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) – The group “Macon Periods Easier” celebrated its fourth anniversary with an event at The Society Garden Thursday night. Macon Periods Easier works with 42 organizations throughout Bibb County to provide menstruation products for girls of all ages. President Sarah Spencer says she hopes to reduce the stigma around menstruation and make products more accessible, especially for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Monster Jam returns to Macon Coliseum Friday and Saturday

Monster Jam is back in Macon this weekend, and the Macon Coliseum is getting a major makeover in preparation for the event.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monster Jam is back in Macon this weekend, and the Macon Coliseum is getting a major makeover in preparation for the event. Truckloads of dirt are being piled onto the arena’s floor to create a racing track for the 12,000-pound monster machines. The Monster Jam Dirt Crew is hard at work shaping the track using bulldozers…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Several Macon churches to host 1-mile ‘Cross Walk’ Friday

Several Macon churches will come together on Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with a 1-mile "Cross Walk."
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several Macon churches will come together on Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with a 1-mile “Cross Walk.” Victory Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Bibb Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Bread of Life Ministries will host the event, which will start at 1 p.m. at Ocmulgee National Park, located at 1207 Emery Highway. Church…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and storms increase Friday, ahead of weekend cool down

Our next weather system is moving into Middle Georgia Friday, bringing rain and storms. The weekend brings a big cool down and more rain
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another warm and humid day across Middle Georgia, resulting in a few pop up storms this evening. Storms should start to dissipate after midnight, but clouds will hang around. Friday brings our last warm day for a while, even with the partly to mostly cloudy skies. After noon we will start to see rain and storms increasing…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

3 Arrested in Washington County drug bust

Haley Janes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were arrested in Washington County during a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies seized nearly 2 pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, and MDMA (X-Pills) during a traffic stop near Davisboro. The 3 suspects taken into custody were 31-year-old Dexter Williams, 28-year-old Eric Tucker, and 23-year-old Tatiana Spivey. WCSO says…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia State University hosts Coffee and Conversation series for writers, students

The Coffee and Conversation series, organized by the MGA library, aims to celebrate fiction writers and scholars and engage aspiring writers.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University is hosting an exciting event for writers and students to connect with local poets and fiction writers. The Coffee and Conversation series, organized by the MGA library, aims to celebrate fiction writers and scholars and engage aspiring writers. Dr. Kevin Cantwell, the special assistant to the school president, was featured Thursday along…

Tech Report: Google Cuts Back On Employee Perks
Tech Report

Tech Report: Google cuts back on employee perks

Finn Balfour,

Google is making cuts to some of its famous employee perks. The company is pausing refreshes for laptops, desktop pcs and monitors. Staplers and tape are no longer being provided to print stations companywide. On site yoga classes and massages are also being cut as many people are working from home. Walmart’s ecommerce sites have a new look. It seeks…

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Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Escaped Johnson State Prison inmate captured

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The Georgia Department of Corrections is reporting that escaped inmate Dshawn Garrison and his 2 accomplices were captured Thursday without incident in Sparta. They say the capture happened through the combined efforts of GDC Fugitive Unit, GA State Patrol, DPS Motor Carrier Division , Hancock Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Milledgeville Police Department & Sparta Police Department. MILLEDGEVILLE,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances escalate leading up to the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A super slow moving cold front is finally starting to approach Middle Georgia, ramping up rain chances into Easter weekend. Today It will be another hot day around Middle Georgia as temperatures reach into the mid to upper 80s with heat indexes in the upper 80s. Winds will blow from the south-southwest at around 5 mph….