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Macon-Bibb County demolishes old Greyhound bus station

"If we're going to instill economic development in our community, we got to make sure when people get off the interstate that it is a nice pleasant experience."
Drake Rozelle,

Macon-Bibb County SealMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As part of its continued effort to remove blighted buildings, Macon-Bibb Public Works Department and the Urban Development Authority demolished another building. This time the county tore down the old Greyhound bus station on Spring Street. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, said the bus station was picked because of its location near the interstate, and the…

Houston County District Attorney Officially Sworn In
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Houston County District Attorney officially sworn in

41NBC Web Producer,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston county has a new District Attorney for its judicial circuit district. District Attorney William Kendall was officially sworn into office on Monday by Governor Brian Kemp. He had been acting as District Attorney since September of last year when George Hartwig stepped from the position. Kendall has a background in the United States Marine Corp….

Macon Soccer Club Hopes To Keep Kids Busy With Its 6v6 Summer League
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Macon Soccer Club hopes to keep kids busy with its 6v6 Summer League

"It gives them something to do during the summer other than just being at home and being on the couch most of the time or on their phone."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Soccer Club is hosting its 13th annual 6v6 Summer League for rising sixth-graders to outgoing seniors. “The most important part of your career and your season is the offseason,” said academy director Adrian Juarez. “Summertime is the offseason. Many players go to summer camps here in town or other places. But this league, what…

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Atlanta-based Agile Cold Storage to build facility in Macon

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  An Atlanta-based company is working to build its 3rd cold storage warehouse in Macon, as an effort to invest into construction to support domestic and export markets. The company, Agile Cold Storage LLC, announced the start of construction on their Macon storage facility on June 15th, stating that Phase 1 of the 275,000+ square foot multi-temp…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Family Dollar on Napier robbed Wednesday morning

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday morning, the Family Dollar at 3600 Napier Avenue was robbed. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place at 10:16 a.m., when a male suspect entered the store brandishing a firearm, demanding money from the clerk. After taking the money, he fled the store in a van that appeared to be silver….

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Strong storms to follow hot afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will peak over 100 degrees for much of Middle Georgia this afternoon and thunderstorms are likely this evening. Today It was a relatively pleasant morning to kick things off around Middle Georgia today. Heat indices and actual temperatures were identical this morning thanks to drier air that moved in yesterday evening and overnight. It will…

Macon Bacon Defeat The Forest City Owls On Back To Back Days

Macon Bacon defeat the Forest City Owls on back-to-back days

Bacon are 7-8 on the season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After defeating the Forest City Owls by 15, the Macon Bacon hosted the Owls at Luther Williams Field, looking to repeat that performance. The Bacon scored first in the bottom of first, but the Owls tied it in the top of the second, 1-1. The Bacon had a four-run third inning as they took a 5-1…

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25 non-profit and faith based organizations awarded MVP Grants

"This is a long term solution. It's not something that's going to cure violence over night."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awards first round of MVP GrantsMVPMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awarded its first round of Macon Violence Prevention Grants on Tuesday. 25 non-profit and faith based organizations were chosen by CFCG to help prevent crime in Macon-Bibb County. Darius Maynard is the Program Officer for the foundation, and says the community…

Dealing with mass shootings
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Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health offers advice on dealing with news of mass shootings

We spoke with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health about anxiety surrounding mass shootings. Dr. Brian Wright says it's important to go on with your daily life, because while mass shootings are tragic, the likelihood of one happening is low.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A recent article from the Washington Post states the Gun Violence Archive has already recorded more than 250 mass shootings in the U.S. this year. We spoke with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health about anxiety surrounding mass shootings. Dr. Brian Wright says it’s important to go on with your daily life, because while mass shootings are tragic,…

Undercover officers shot at
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BCSO addresses protocol of updating residents following shooting incident

The Lake Wildwood neighborhood was much quieter Tuesday afternoon following an incident Monday that resulted in two Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators being taken to the hospital.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Lake Wildwood neighborhood was much quieter Tuesday afternoon following an incident Monday that resulted in two Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators being taken to the hospital. Resident Sharon Brown says she didn’t expect to come home to so much commotion outside her front door on Monday. “I saw all of these police vehicles, and I…

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Macon-Bibb commissioners considering funding for organization that provides rental, utility assistance to those in need

Macon-Bibb Commissioners are considering a $50,000 grant for Family Advancement Ministries in Macon.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Commissioners are considering a $50,000 grant for Family Advancement Ministries in Macon. The organization provides rental and utility bill assistance to families in need. Ministry leaders say the money would cover rent and utilities for about four families per month for about six months.  “We want to make sure that we keep our families, and…

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Macon Salvation Army open to public to cool off as temperatures rise

"For some of them that don't have a place to stay, if we got the opening, some vacancies we will accept them in even to stay over the night."
Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  The Salvation Army in Macon is working to help keep people cool and hydrated as temperatures rise into the triple digits. Charles Pope, the Housing Manager of the Salvation Army, says the shelter is open to anyone and everyone. “For some of them that don’t have a place to stay, if we got the opening, some…

Tech Byte: Ios 16
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TECH BYTE: IOS 16

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —Apple has a new iOS update in the works. The tech company recently made the announcement at its annual developer conference. Let’s look at some of the new features of iOS 16. If you’ve ever regretted sending a text message to someone, you’re going to love Apple’s latest software update. iOS 16 lets you edit or recall any recently…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Coca-Cola to create canned Jack and Coke beverage

Edward Smart,

Majority of food service and retail workers in the U.S. experience unpredictable schedules. A study found 64% of workers received less than two weeks’ notice of their forthcoming work schedule and 46% were scheduled a closing and opening shift the following day. American Airlines regional carriers, Piedmont and Envoy, hiked pilot pay more than 50%. Coca-Cola, Spirit and wine giant…

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UPDATE: Two teens arrested after investigators injured in crash

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Xzaydrian Ja’Won Lewis and a 16-year-old boy were identified as two suspects wanted in connection with Monday’s incident near a west Macon roundabout that resulted in two investigators being sent to the hospital.
Tucker Sargent,

Lewis (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)  UPDATE (6/14 7:08 a.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Xzaydrian Ja’Won Lewis and a 16-year-old boy were identified as two suspects wanted in connection with Monday’s incident near a west Macon roundabout that resulted in two investigators being sent to the hospital. Both are in custody. Lewis is being held at the…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 6-10

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 6 and Friday, June 10, 2022.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 6 and Friday, June 10, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…

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Dangerous heat, strong storms possible Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a hot day in Middle Georgia as high temps warmed to 99°, with “heat index” values in the 100s. This is just the beginning of a very hot week for Middle Georgia. A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of the area Tuesday from 12pm-8pm, for dangerous heat/heat index. Make sure you are staying hydrated and taking…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosting youth summer basketball camps

Organizers say the camp will teach fundamentals of the game, while helping grow tighter bonds with law enforcement.
Cameron Branscomb,

Campers going through basketball drillsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the youth of Macon by hosting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls. The Police Athletic League, or PAL, is a program formed to deter juveniles from crime by providing mentorships. Organizers say the camp will teach fundamentals of the game, while helping…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County searching for more lifeguards

The Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation department is working to open more pools.
Cameron Branscomb,

Macon-Bibb County opens poolsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation department is working to open more pools. Right now, only three pools are open: the Delores A Brooks Rec Center, the Booker T. Washington Rec Center, and the South Bibb Rec center. The pools are open on a rotating schedule. Parks and Recreation Director Robert Walker says there’s…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Georgia College adds summer course to address nursing shortage

Georgia College in Milledgeville is working to tackle the shortage of nurses across the state.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Georgia College adds nursing course to address nursing shortageNursing ShortageMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College in Milledgeville is working to tackle the shortage of nurses across the state. The college added a third nursing class to its existing two. The new class will be an accelerated course that will last one year. College lecturers we spoke with say the need…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Early voting for runoff elections underway across middle Georgia

Two middle Georgia counties we checked with are reporting low voter turnout.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Early Voting in Middle GeorgiaEarly Voting kicks off in middle GeorgiaMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting is underway for Georgia’s runoff elections. Two middle Georgia counties we checked with are reporting low voter turnout. Macon-Bibb’s Board of Elections says turnout for runoff elections is usually low. The board of elections is offering a few reminders. “You can not change parties if…