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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

Georgia College and State University hosts K-5 Science and Engineering Fair

Georgia College and State University held its annual State K-5 Science and Engineering Fair Thursday, which brought together more than 400 students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University held its annual State K-5 Science and Engineering Fair Thursday, which brought together more than 400 students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. Students from 49 school districts across Georgia showcased their experiments and let their imaginations run wild. “This all started when I went to the store and I got…

Betty Tolbert Park
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County honors late Doctor Betty Tolbert

The park opened in 2019 at the former site of Wise Avenue Park, and was named in her honor.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon-Bibb County leaders along with family and friends, gathered Thursday morning at Doctor Betty Tolbert Park to honor her memory. Dr. Tolbert was a lifelong educator who dedicated herself to serving the community. The park opened in 2019 at the former site of Wise Avenue Park, and was named in her honor. Tolbert’s daughter, Gail Tolbert-Smith, assisted…

Tech Report: Journalists To Testify Before A House Committee
Tech Report

Tech Report: Journalists to testify before a House committee

Information about how Twitter operated before Elon Musk will come out
Finn Balfour,

Two journalists will testify before a House committee today about how Twitter information was given to them and the way they reported on it. Matt Taibbi and Michael Shellenberger will explain what they learned about the relationship between big tech and government. Twitter will be a major target as House Republicans seek to demonstrate the ways intelligence agencies improperly directed…

Morning Report: Norfolk Southern Has A High Stakes Hearing In Washington Today
Morning Business Report

Morning Report: Norfolk Southern has a high stakes hearing in Washington today

Finn Balfour,

Norfolk Southern executives are testifying for the first time in Washington today. The transport company is ready to make some changes in response to the catastrophic derailment in east Palestine, Ohio on February 3. However, the changes the company is looking to make much more modest than changes sought by some in Congress and the Biden Administration. Norfolk Southern shares…

4th Quarter Collapse Keeps The Baldwin Bravettes From Winning A State Title
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

4th quarter collapse keeps Baldwin Bravettes from winning state title

Bravettes were outscored 15-4 in the final five minutes of the state title game.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin Bravettes looked to win their first state championship since 1988, but they failed to do so as a fourth-quarter collapse gave their region rival Griffin the state title. The Bravettes led for the entirety of the second and third quarters, and they led by seven points with five minutes left in the fourth quarter,…

Wilkinson County Boys Basketball Team Wins Its 11th State Title
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Wilkinson County boys basketball team wins its 11th state title

This is the Warriors' first title since 2018.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilkinson County boys basketball team defeated Charlton County 40-36 in the GHSA Class A-DII state championship game to earn their 11th state title. The Warriors trailed for the most part of the game, but a fourth-quarter surge and clutch free throws down the stretch sealed the deal. This is Xavier Whipple’s first state title as…

Bs Report: March 8th Braves Spring Training Update
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BS Report: March 8th – Braves Spring Training Update

The new rules may actually work in the Braves favor this season.
David Tufts,

The Braves had a bad experience dealing with the new rules during this year’s spring training, but Bill Shanks believes the the new rules may help them offensively in the season. Find out how. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, spring training

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Local News, Weather

Rain returns to Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon

Clouds and cool temperatures will be sticking around for most of the area Thursday, ahead of our next round of rain.
Cecilia Reeves,

We are well into our cool down across Middle Georgia tonight with temps in the low 50s across the area. Overnight, clouds will continue to filter in, keeping us from falling too far into the 40s. Clouds will be sticking around for most of the day Thursday, with rain moving in for the afternoon. Some areas could see pockets of…

Startup Macon Happy Hour
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News

Local business owners get chance to network over free beer

Business owners and those hoping to start a business got a chance to network at a downtown Macon taproom Wednesday night.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Business owners and those hoping to start a business got a chance to network at a downtown Macon taproom Wednesday night. Startup Macon hosted its first Entrepreneur Happy Hour at Just Tap’d. The goal of the event was to help local businesses connect and get resources. SparkMacon chairman, Andrew Eck, works with Startup Macon to help…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Severe injuries reported in two-vehicle crash on Macon’s Burton Avenue

A two-vehicle crash on Burton Avenue Wednesday resulted in severe injuries to the occupants of one of the vehicles.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A two-vehicle crash on Burton Avenue Wednesday resulted in severe injuries to the occupants of one of the vehicles. It happened just before 4 p.m. just south of the Winifred Way intersection, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say witnesses reported a 2003 Nissan Altima was traveling north on Burton Avenue when it swerved…

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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News

Experience the beauty of Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival from anywhere with Visit Macon’s BloomCam

Macon is gearing up for its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and visitors from around the world are eagerly awaiting the sight of the beautiful Yoshino cherry trees.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is gearing up for its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and visitors from around the world are eagerly awaiting the sight of the beautiful Yoshino cherry trees. Luckily, even if you can’t make it to the festival, you can still get a preview of the blooms thanks to the Visit Macon BloomCam. The BloomCam is a…

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Dooly County, Featured, Local News

NFL player Montravius Adams returns home to inspire Dooly County students

NFL player Montravius Adams returned to Dooly County Wednesday to spend time with students at the Dooly County K-8 Academy for the annual Montravius Adams Day.
Brick Nelson,

PINEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NFL player Montravius Adams returned to Dooly County Wednesday to spend time with students at the Dooly County K-8 Academy for the annual Montravius Adams Day. The event was met with cheers from students as they welcomed Adams, a Dooly County High School alumnus who is dedicated to giving back to his community. “I just want…

Vbc Consignment
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Save big on quality baby and kids clothes at annual Vineville Baptist Church consignment sale

The sale offers nearly 15,000 items provided by 140 consignors.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you plan on shopping for baby or kid clothes this weekend, one Macon church has a way to help you save money. Vineville Baptist Church is hosting its annual spring consignment sale. The sale offers nearly 15,000 items provided by 140 consignors. Some of the items you can expect to find are shoes, books, toys,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Middle Georgia State University teaches students about overdose prevention

Middle Georgia State University wants to give students tools to save someone from an overdose. The school's health clinic held a workshop Wednesday to educate students on overdose symptoms.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University wants to give students tools to save someone from an overdose. The school’s health clinic held a workshop Wednesday to educate students on overdose symptoms. The clinic showed students how to use Narcan and fentanyl strips. They also learned why it’s important to learn about overdose recovery. “At Macon Recovers, we want…

Wesleyan College Celebrates Four Women To Hall Of Fame
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Wesleyan College inducts four women into school’s hall of fame

Four women were inducted into the Wesleyan College Hall of Fame at the Pierce Chapel Wednesday.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four women were inducted into the Wesleyan College Hall of Fame at the Pierce Chapel Wednesday. “Because the work and the legacy people leave behind, it opens the door for others, and to know that and to know all the work that is done before us helps us to better understand where we are now and…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Former Peach Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director arrested

Haley Janes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Former Peach County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director, Jeff Doles, was arrested Wednesday. According to District Attorney Anita Howard, after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s investigation, Doles was arrested on 6 counts of Fiduciary Theft and 6 counts of Financial Transaction Card Fraud. The DA says this is a pending case, and the…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 4th Suspect arrested for fatal Milledgeville shooting

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The 4th suspect wanted for the fatal shooting of Damarion Byrd has been arrested. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Jerrell Antwoin Stubbs was arrested in another county, and is to be brought into the Baldwin County jail.   MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two more have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting that left 10-year-old Damarion…

Morning Report: Used Car Prices Keep Dropping
Morning Business Report

Morning Report: Used car prices keep dropping

Finn Balfour,

There are only ten car models priced below 25 thousand. Meanwhile, used car prices have dropped for four straight months. According to a new report by Cox Auto Group, the new car market in the U.S. is becoming a luxury market, whereas new vehicles are available only for wealthier buyers. Some Americans are finding a surprise tax form in the…

Morning Business Report
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Ford looking to patent tech that can lock out drivers

The new technology that may be in your next car
Finn Balfour,

A newly published patent application from Ford shows the American automaker wants to be able to lock drivers out of their vehicles for nonpayment. The new technology will even allow the vehicle to repossess itself. The patent document, obtained by Drive, was published in February 2023 and outlines different methods that would be taken if the vehicle owner misses payments….

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Local News, Weather

Cooler weather settles into Middle Georgia for the rest of the week

A cold front that moved through today will usher in a long period of cooler weather for the rest of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

We are seeing a quick cool down this evening across Middle Georgia behind a cold front that moved through earlier today. The front is ushering in a cool air mass that will replace the 80s we have been seeing this week with the 60s and 70s. We will start Wednesday with clear skies and morning lows in the 40s. By…

Swim Safety
Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins swimming instructor offers tips for water safety as temperatures rise

Clear skies and rising temperatures mean more Middle Georgians are gearing up for swim season, but in the wake of recent drowning deaths, it is important that swimmers of all ages take important safety measures before getting in the water.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clear skies and rising temperatures mean more Middle Georgians are gearing up for swim season, but following recent drownings, it’s even more important that swimmers of all ages take important safety measures before getting in the water. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1 to 4….

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Baldwin County, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Wilkinson County

Baldwin County School District to release students early Wednesday for state championship game

The Baldwin County School District will be releasing students early on Wednesday to support the Baldwin Bravettes in their state championship game.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District will be releasing students and staff early on Wednesday to support the Baldwin Bravettes in their state championship game. The girls basketball team is set to face Griffin in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class 4A title game at 5 p.m. at the Macon Coliseum, and the school district is…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin prepares for 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Green ribbons and shamrocks can be seen across downtown Dublin as the city prepares for the festivities.
Brick Nelson,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin is gearing up for its 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day festival, and preparations have been underway since February. Green ribbons and shamrocks can be seen across downtown Dublin as the city prepares for the festivities. “It grows every year,” Hello Sunshine Company owner Kim Cook said. “I’ve noticed in the last couple of years that…