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Houston County BOE honors former Black high school

In honor of Black History Month, the Houston County Board of Education unveiled a monument Monday afternoon at the former site of Houston High School.

February 27, 2023

Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In honor of Black History Month, the Houston County Board of Education unveiled a monument Monday afternoon at the former site of Houston High School. Houston High served as an all Black school during the segregation era before its closure in 1969. Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott, along with students who attended the school, spoke during the…

Fort Valley State University working to recruit more women, minority students for science, engineering jobs

Fort Valley State University is working to recruit women and minority students for science and engineering jobs.

February 27, 2023

Andrew Willis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is working to recruit women and minority students for science and engineering jobs. The university held a scholarship awards luncheon Monday afternoon as part of the school’s 40th annual Energy Career Day and Student Recruitment Conference. The luncheon was hosted by FVSU’s Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP), which works in partnership…

Vineville Academy hosts wax museum to celebrate Black History Month

Students dressed up as historic black figures of their choice and recited a speech in character.

February 27, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have you ever wanted to meet famous historical figures of Black History? Vineville Academy of the Arts might have something to help you do that. Fourth-grade students of Vineville Academy hosted a “wax museum” for fellow students and their parents. It was started by fourth-grade teachers Tyler Burns, Kimberly Hughes, and Courtney McCoy as a way…

Drowning victim at Amerson River Park found and identified

February 27, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The body of the man who went missing while swimming in the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park on Wednesday has been found. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the man was identified to be 22-year-old Jaivon Whitest. Around 11:24 a.m. on Monday, Members of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Dive Team and Georgia Department…

Tech Report: The employment rate has improved for disabled people

How remote work improved accessibility last year

February 27, 2023

Finn Balfour,

The percentage of disabled people who were employed rose to 21.3% In 2022, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor statistics. That’s more than 2% higher in 2021, the highest since 2008. As companies adopted remote and hybrid work arrangements, more disabled people applied for and landed jobs. For some of these employees, this was their first opportunity to…

Staying warm to begin the new week

February 27, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will again climb into the 80s for much of Middle Georgia as February nears its end. Today A cloudy morning gave way to a mix of sun and clouds rolling into the late morning hours. Temperatures will rise into the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon across Middle Georgia. There will also be plenty…

Morning Report: Supreme Court takes on Biden’s student debt relief plan

February 27, 2023

Finn Balfour,

The Supreme Court will take on the student debt relief plan this week. Beginning tomorrow, they will hear arguments regarding president Biden’s 400 billion dollar student loan debt program. The Supreme Court will work to determine if the plan is constitutional and if a president can enact such a policy without spending approval from Congress. Nike is facing an onslaught…

A bit cooler Saturday with mostly to partly cloudy skies

Cooler air will continue to push in across Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow. Rain chances will decrease through the day Saturday.

February 24, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

Showers are staying mainly in the northern counties of Middle Georgia this evening, as a cold front stalls over the area. A few of these showers could linger into early Saturday, but most of us will see dry conditions by the afternoon. Skies will eventually start clearing a bit by the afternoon and evening, but highs should be limited to…

UPDATE: 3 wanted on animal neglect charges in Monroe County now in custody

Monroe County deputies were looking for three people they say are responsible for leaving more than 50 animals malnourished and five dogs dead.

February 24, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (2/24 5 p.m.) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says all three suspects turned themselves in. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies are looking for three people they say are responsible for leaving more than 50 animals malnourished and five dogs dead. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, deputies responded…

UPDATE: Crews still searching for missing swimmer, Amerson River Park to remain closed

A man is missing in the Ocmulgee River after going underwater while swimming at Amerson River Park Wednesday afternoon.

February 24, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE 2/24 (6 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing swimmer at Amerson River Park has been suspended for a third day. Lt. Sean Defoe says crews will continue the search Saturday, and Amerson River Park will remain closed until further notice. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE 2/23 (5 p.m.) – According to Lt. Sean Defoe with…

Dublin Va Medical Center Holds Black History Event

Carl Vinson VA celebrates Black History Month with cultural festival

In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans.

February 24, 2023

Edward Smart,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans. Organizer Marcia Morris spoke about her inspiration for the event. “It’s important for us to recognize and…

Students help place crosses at historic cemetery in Dublin

The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960's.

February 24, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin, is receiving much-needed help from Dublin students. Students who participated in “Skills USA” along with the Dublin High School Beta Club, gathered at the cemetery to place crosses on marked grave sites of African Americans. The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960’s. In 2015, Dublin…

Piedmont Macon holds free heart screening event

The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month.

February 24, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month. The free event included blood pressure screenings, weight and BMI checks, hip-to-waist ratio checks and a blood test to check cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose levels. Director of Cardiovascular Services, Debbie Bryan, explained why it is important for…

Bike Walk Macon to host historic Pleasant Hill bike tour Saturday

Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879.

February 24, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879. Riders will pass more than 10 cultural and historical sites in Macon’s Pleasant Hill community. “A lot of people do know about Pleasant Hill,” resident Tonja Khabir…

Tech Report: Calls for ticket sale reform

Live Nation pushes for change after Taylor Swift fiasco

February 24, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Live Nation is calling on the government to deter scalpers. After the fiasco with a Taylor Swift concert earlier this year, the company says that the industry needs to change. Specifically, Live Nation is calling for artist to have more control over how ticket resale is done and by whom. The company is also calling for more transparency from ticket…

Ask Angi: Modernizing your old home

February 24, 2023

Finn Balfour,

If your home is feeling stale or outdated, it may be time to add some modern upgrades. Changing details like popcorn ceilings or old hardware and letting in natural light can go a long way when refreshing an older house. Mallory Micetich, a home expert at Agni, demonstrates how a few projects can modernize and increase the value of your…

Morning Report: Workers are cutting back on health expenses

How inflation is impacting health and retirement

February 24, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Nearly 1 in 6 Americans are making efforts to cut back on their health expenses. Telus Health found that 13% of workers in the United States cite inflation as the cause. Health and wellness expenses not covered by insurance, such as glasses and gym memberships, are the first to go. Telus Health also reports that parents are almost twice as…

Daybreak exceeds goal of $250,000 during annual sleep out fundraiser

Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless.

February 23, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

File: February 2023MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless as part of Daybreak’s 10th annual Greater Macon Sleep Out—the organization’s biggest fundraiser each year that helps fund basic necessities for the homeless. Dozens of tents were set up at the park, which is not far away from…

Mercer University Partnership With Children's Healthcare To Bring More Pediatricians To Rural Ga

Mercer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta partner to bring more pediatricians to rural Georgia

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is allocating more than $200 million towards this effort.

February 23, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University School of Medicine is partnering with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve pediatric care in rural areas of Georgia. The hospital says this will help bring scholarships for students in the field of pediatrics and provide educational information to support rural hospitals. CEO of Children’s, Donna Hyland, explains how this partnership will help children…

Rain chances return as a cold front moves in Friday

A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers and a slight cool down.

February 23, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

We had another day of record breaking warmth in Middle Georgia today, as highs warmed to the mid 80s. We will be keeping it warm once again tonight, as clouds help to keep lows in the mid 60s. A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers. Rain chances…

Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Car windshield painting returns

Peggy Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years.

February 23, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Car windshield painting is an annual family event hosted by Peggy Whyte and her daughter. Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years, including painting a lot of the designs on the windows of buildings for the festival. Whyte says when she first started the windshield paintings, it was…

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Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance begins strategic planning

The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community.

February 23, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Members of the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance gathered Thursday morning at the Bibb County School District’s Professional Learning Center, to discuss steps toward improving literacy. The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community. Executive Director of the Literacy Alliance, Jim Montgomery, described the long-term goals of the…

Vineville Academy of the Arts celebrates Black History Month

The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures.

February 23, 2023

Andrew Willis,

Vineville Academy (Photo: 2021)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and faculty of Vineville Academy of the Arts gathered Thursday morning to celebrate Black History Month. The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures. The event highlighted the importance of black culture, ancestry, creativity and leadership….

Tech Report: Amazon buys One Medical

The FTC shares concerns about the purchase

February 23, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of one medical after the FTC declined to legally challenge the deal. However, the agency will continue to investigate factors such as whether amazon would misuse patients’ personal information. Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of One Medical. The FTC declined to legally challenge the deal, allowing it…

In honor of Black History Month, the Houston County Board of Education unveiled a monument Monday afternoon at the former site of Houston High School.

Fort Valley State University is working to recruit women and minority students for science and engineering jobs.

Students dressed up as historic black figures of their choice and recited a speech in character.

How remote work improved accessibility last year

Cooler air will continue to push in across Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow. Rain chances will decrease through the day Saturday.

Monroe County deputies were looking for three people they say are responsible for leaving more than 50 animals malnourished and five dogs dead.

A man is missing in the Ocmulgee River after going underwater while swimming at Amerson River Park Wednesday afternoon.

In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans.

The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960's.

The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month.

Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879.

Live Nation pushes for change after Taylor Swift fiasco

How inflation is impacting health and retirement

Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is allocating more than $200 million towards this effort.

A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers and a slight cool down.

Peggy Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years.

The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community.

The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures.

The FTC shares concerns about the purchase

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