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State Senator David Lucas visits Bibb County Jail as part of ‘Just Walk Away’ initiative

Campaign aims to reduce violence and prevent inmates from returning to jail

April 5, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State Senator David Lucas visited inmates at the Bibb County Jail Wednesday as part of a campaign to reduce violence in the community. The “Just Walk Away” initiative was created last year by local activist Herbert Dennard, but the campaign to speak with inmates began two months ago. The goal of the campaign is to keep…

Bibb County’s VIP Academy prepares for first graduation ceremony

Seniors excited for opportunity to be recognized separately from other Bibb County high schools

April 5, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County’s VIP Academy is gearing up for its first-ever graduation ceremony this spring. Seniors received their caps and gowns Wednesday. The virtual K-12 school, which started as an online program option during the Covid-19 pandemic, offers all of its classes online to Bibb County School District students. De’veniti Chambers, who will be the first in…

Amerson River Park reopens after flood waters recede, some trails remain closed

Crews still working to clear trails for visitors

April 5, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Amerson River Park is back open to the public after heavy rain left parts of the property submerged, but some trails remain closed. Chris Floore, a representative of Macon-Bibb County, confirmed some areas of the park are now accessible to visitors after the Ocmulgee River levels dropped. Park officials and beautification crews are working tirelessly to…

Rutland High School students building wooden grow beds for Brookdale Resource Center

Students gain hands-on experience and teamwork skills while giving back to the community

April 5, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Rutland High School are gaining hands-on experience while giving back to their community. Through a partnership with Macon-Bibb County, the United Way of Central Georgia and the Bibb County Cooperative Extension, the students are constructing wooden grow beds for the Brookdale Resource Center to teach residents about gardening and healthy eating. The project is…

Macon’s Capitol Theatre undergoes brand refresh

April 5, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s Capitol Theatre is undergoing a name and brand refresh! You can see that new logo here, based on the iconic theatre marquee. The owners of the venue say after an “excellent partnership” with Hargray over the past five years, and Cox Communications before that the capitol will be quote — “standing on its own again.”…

Tech Report: Amazon may be sued over data collection practices

The issues children's advocacy organizations raised Amazon's smart speakers

April 5, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Federal regulators are expected to sue Amazon over allegations that the e-commerce giant illegally collected data on children. In 2019, A group of children’s advocacy organizations asked the FTC to investigate the company. They wanted to know if the company’s smart speakers violated children’s privacy rights. Amazon did not adequately verify that it had parental consent to collect data, according…

Record highs possible Wednesday afternoon

April 5, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon around Middle Georgia with the possibility to set new records. Today A good bit of sunshine should stick with Middle Georgia throughout the day today, however cirrus clouds will populate the sky for a good portion of the day. Cumulus cloud fields will be…

Man killed in hit-and-run along I-16 in Macon

Deputies responded to the incident around 2:15 Wednesday morning.

April 5, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly hit and run along Interstate 16 (westbound). Deputies responded to the incident around 2:15 Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle hit a male walking on Interstate 16 at the Interstate 75 (northbound) intersection. Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley pronounced the victim dead at…

Morning Report: OPEC cuts oil production

April 5, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Oil prices are surging after OPEC Plus surprised the market by cutting oil production. This despite recent statements from leaders of the group saying that they did not intend to change their policies. The cut in oil production could drive up gas prices, right as the busy summer driving season begins. A new survey finds that pet owners are cutting…

MWA closing downtown street to repair stormwater pipe, detour in place

The work started Monday and will take about a month to complete.

April 4, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority is closing a downtown street to work to work on a stormwater pipe that caused a sinkhole. The MWA is working with Utility Asset Management (UAM) to repair a portion of the stormwater system at 1279 Telfair Street. The work started Monday and will take about a month to complete. During that…

Heating into the 80s and 90s Wednesday across Middle Georgia

We will be seeing a big warm up Wednesday across Middle Georgia as highs warm into the 80s and 90s. Rain and storms return for the weekend.

April 4, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

After a morning starting in the clouds and fog, we finally got some sunshine for the afternoon. Highs today returned to the 80s, which is setting us up for an even warmer day tomorrow. Wednesday we will start to see a big jump in temperatures with highs in Macon warming to the upper 80s. South of Macon we could see…

Peach County woman wanted for theft by taking, identity theft

The suspect is wanted for three counts of identity theft and four counts of theft by taking.

April 4, 2023

Shelby Coates,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is searching for a Peach County woman wanted for theft and identity theft. Investigators want to find 44-year-old Patricia Parker of Fort Valley. She’s wanted for three counts of identity theft and four counts of theft by taking. This stems from December 2022, when the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office asked…

Perry man killed in Monday night motorcycle crash

The crash happened at Langston Road and Sugar Creek Trail in Perry.

April 4, 2023

Shelby Coates,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Perry man is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle, Monday night. The crash happened around 9:35pm at Langston Road and Sugar Creek Trail in Perry. Houston County Coroner James Williams says, 36-year-old James Edward Gibbs II was driving a motorcycle when it collided with a vehicle. Gibbs died at the scene. Categories: Featured, Houston…

Piedmont Macon hospitals provide resources to improve community health

The Community Impact Report identified specific health issues and resources needed in the Middle Georgia community.

April 4, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North hospitals want to improve access to healthcare and offer education services tailored to the middle Georgia community. Piedmont Macon’s Community Impact Report addressed specific health issues and resources needed to improve community health. Stephen Daugherty, CEO of Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North, explained what he hopes to achieve in…

Mercer to participate in NASA research project

The project will give students a chance to collect and analyze data from the earth's stratosphere with the use of helium balloons.

April 4, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A team from Mercer’s School of Engineering is gearing up to participate in NASA’s Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project. The project will give students a chance to collect and analyze data from the earth’s stratosphere, with the use of helium balloons, during an annular and total solar eclipse. The balloon will be equipped with cameras, meteorological instruments…

Macon NAACP holds lunch for sanitation workers, honoring MLK’s legacy

The lunch coincides with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was advocating for striking sanitation workers.

April 4, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon sanitation workers were treated to a luncheon Tuesday in recognition of their hard work, and in remembrance of a civil rights champion. The Macon NAACP branch, along with the Macon-Bibb County MLK Board, held a luncheon to thank the city’s sanitation workers for an often underappreciated job. Gwenette Westbrooks, President of the Macon NAACP, explained that sanitation…

Chess & Community brings free program to Tubman Museum

The program is every first Tuesday from 4-6 PM.

April 4, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The group “Chess and Community” is visiting the Tubman Museum to provide a free chess program for students. The program will share the history and importance of learning chess. Chess and Community hosts its program every first Tuesday from 4-6 PM. The programs are free and open to all students. Categories: Bibb County, Education, Local…

Daybreak Beats Fundraising Goal To Help Homeless In Macon

Daybreak raises $300,000 to help homeless in Macon

Daybreak Resource Center in Macon raised $300,114 from their Sleepout event.

April 4, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Daybreak Resource Center in Macon raised $300,114 from their Sleepout event for the homeless. People participated in the event last February by sleeping outside in solidarity with the homeless to experience the challenges they face. The money goes to helping provide the homeless with important essentials like clothes, food, showers, and shelter. Former Allman Brothers…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful has discounted Yoshino trees for sale

The trees were originally sold for $25 during the festival, they are now being sold for $15.

April 4, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you missed out on buying a Yoshino tree during the Cherry Blossom Festival, you can still get one, and at a discounted price. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful says it still has trees for sale. The trees were originally sold for $25 during the festival, they are now being sold for $15. The trees come with planting…

Tech Report: Cybersecurity jobs remain safe amid tech industry layoffs

April 4, 2023

Finn Balfour,

While many tech firms are firing, the cybersecurity segment is hiring. Over the past two years, technology firms have shed more than 300,000 jobs with more layoffs on the horizon. The cybersecurity market has 3 point 5 million job openings globally, according to analysis. Roku is restructuring its business and cutting about 200 employees in the process. That’s 6% of…

Hotter conditions take over Tuesday

April 4, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see the sunshine return Tuesday afternoon as temperatures rise into the 80s. Today A cloudy and foggy morning will give way to a mostly sunny afternoon later today. High temperatures will reach into the low to mid 80s with heat indexes firmly into the mid 80s. Winds will be rather gentle from the…

Morning Report: Why workers aren’t using vacation days

April 4, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Fear of falling behind and the availability of remote work are leading many Americans to skip out on paid time off. Only 48% of U.S. Workers say they use all their vacation days, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center. Private sector employees in the U.S. get an average of 15 vacation days after they’ve been working for…

Warm, dry weather returns to Middle Georgia for a few days

Rain will continue moving out tonight, giving way to a few warm and dry days this week. Rain returns later this week and weekend

April 3, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another rainy start to a week here in Middle Georgia, but rain won’t be the main story for the week. Overnight showers will be coming to an end across the area, but patchy fog will start to form after midnight. The fog will linger into the morning, but by afternoon sunshine returns and so do temps…

Springdale Elementary School teacher awarded top education honor

Art educator Cindy Lau Quan Hong says she enjoys helping students find their voice.

April 3, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you walk the halls of Springdale Elementary School you might come across colorful depictions of the school’s mascot. The massive paintings were done by art educator Cindy Lau Quan Hong, better known by her students as “Ms. Q”. For five years, Ms. Q has nurtured Springdale students’ creativity and imaginations. “I knew I wanted to…

Campaign aims to reduce violence and prevent inmates from returning to jail

Seniors excited for opportunity to be recognized separately from other Bibb County high schools

Crews still working to clear trails for visitors

Students gain hands-on experience and teamwork skills while giving back to the community

The issues children's advocacy organizations raised Amazon's smart speakers

Deputies responded to the incident around 2:15 Wednesday morning.

The work started Monday and will take about a month to complete.

We will be seeing a big warm up Wednesday across Middle Georgia as highs warm into the 80s and 90s. Rain and storms return for the weekend.

The suspect is wanted for three counts of identity theft and four counts of theft by taking.

The crash happened at Langston Road and Sugar Creek Trail in Perry.

The Community Impact Report identified specific health issues and resources needed in the Middle Georgia community.

The project will give students a chance to collect and analyze data from the earth's stratosphere with the use of helium balloons.

The lunch coincides with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was advocating for striking sanitation workers.

The program is every first Tuesday from 4-6 PM.

Daybreak Resource Center in Macon raised $300,114 from their Sleepout event.

The trees were originally sold for $25 during the festival, they are now being sold for $15.

Rain will continue moving out tonight, giving way to a few warm and dry days this week. Rain returns later this week and weekend

Art educator Cindy Lau Quan Hong says she enjoys helping students find their voice.

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