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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon first responders honor 9/11 victims

"Events going on in this country now that give us pause. So we need to show particularly in a public safety front that we're all united to protect those that we serve."
Cameron Branscomb,

Macon-Bibb Sheriff Office deputies saluting during moment of silenceMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department lined Second Street and Mulberry Street during Friday’s 9/11 ceremony. Public servants offered prayers for those who lost their live.  Sheriff David Davis spoke about the importance of showing unity “Events going on in this country now that give us…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Robins Air Force Base gives the special honors to a combat hero

Master Sergeant Mathue Snow of the 78th Security Force Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Robins Air Force Base gave special honors to a combat hero on Friday, for his actions taken following a terrorist attack. Master Sergeant Mathue Snow of the 78th Security Force Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions during a terrorist attack in Kenya in 2020. Sergeant Snow shared his recognition with those who fought with…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Otis Redding Foundation breaks ground on new facility

The Otis Redding Foundation begins construction on its new Otis Redding Center for the Arts.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Otis Redding Foundation celebrated Friday, after it broke ground on the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts. “This means so much to us we’ve worked so hard, my kids have worked so hard, my coaches, my team, and to finally get here just means the world to us,” said Vice President of the foundation, and daughter…

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Education, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Museum of Aviation to host first ever ‘STEM City Expo’

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Museum of Aviation to host inaugural STEM City Expo STEM City ExpoWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Museum of Aviation is looking to immerse children in STEM careers. It’s doing so by hosting its first ever STEM City Expo at the Century of Flight Hangar. Over 20 organizations like Flint Energies, Houston Healthcare and Georgia Power will be set up with a…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Carl Vinson VA honors those lost in 9/11

Cameron Branscomb,

DUBLIN, Ga, (41NBC/WMGT)- The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday. As the 21st anniversary of the attacks approach, the medical center held a prayer and moment of silence for those impacted. Executive Director of the medical center, Manuel Davila, said that part of the ceremony is about honoring those lost in the war against terrorism…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

GMC celebrates Patriot Day

Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Georgia Military College hosted its annual Patriot Day celebration to remember those lost on 9/11 as well as the war on terror. GMC started its annual Patriot Day celebration with an early morning gathering to remember the events of 9/11 and what followed. Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell is the president of GMC and a retired…

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Featured, Local News

WRPD arrests 4 for drugs, guns

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department made 4 arrests Wednesday for drug sales. According to WRPD, Narcotics investigators served a search warrant at 311 Woodlawn Avenue around 1 p.m. and arrested 4 people after finding several different drugs. The 4 arrested have charges ranging from Sale of THC, Sale of Psychedelics, Sale of Edible THC, Possession…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Chevron on Emery Highway robbed, BCSO looking for suspects

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place in the early hours of Friday, September 9th, at a Macon gas station. According to BCSO, the incident happened around 2:05 a.m., when 2 male  suspects entered the Chevron gas station at 584 Emery Highway and brandished a long rifle, demanding money from…

Tech Report: Google Cracking Down On Traveling, New Tech Company Let's You Put Your Pets In The Metaverse.
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Tech Report: Google cracking down on Traveling, Tech company puts your pets in the Metaverse

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Google is strictly coming down on non-essential travel within the company. Lowes is expanding it’s same day delivery. Pawtocol is a tech company that lets you create NFTS of your pets. Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Steve Jobs are considered top 3 most influential entrepreneurs. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Goole, lowe’s, NFTS, Pawtocol

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Morning Business Report: FDA approve new Botox competitor Daxxify

Edward Smart,

U.S. colleges to hike tuition and fees. Roughly 73% hiked prices in the recently completed academic year. Public community college, Victor Valley College, is the first school in California to implement a universal learning platform with Bibliu. Food and Drug Administration has approved new wrinkle-erasing treatment that could be a competitor to Botox. Revance Therapeutics’ Daxxify is the Botox alternative…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Jones County Vs. Peach County, Pt. 3
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Jones County vs. Peach County, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 9, at 8 p.m. at Trojan Field.
Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The week four End Zone Game of the Week features the Peach County Trojans hosting the Jones County Greyhounds. The Jones County Greyhounds opened their season with two solid victories against the Northside Eagles and the Dacula Falcons. But in week three, the Greyhounds had a bit of a hiccup against the Perry Panthers. “We…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Body of woman found on Elm Street identified

The woman found dead in a creek near the intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street on Monday has been identified as 47-year-old Norma Christine Cannon of Macon.
Haley Janes,

UPDATE (9/8) : The woman found dead in a creek near the intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street on Monday has been identified as 47-year-old Norma Christine Cannon of Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s office says there are no signs of foul play at this time. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, the next of kin has been notified….

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Jones County Vs. Peach County, Pt. 2
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Jones County vs. Peach County, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 9, at 8 p.m. at Trojan Field.
Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Our End Zone Game of the Week for week four will have a familiar team in action. The Peach County Trojans will host the Jones County Greyhounds, and the Trojans were featured as the away team in week one’s game of the week. The Trojans dominated Baldwin 50-20 in their season opener but fell to…

Perry Panthers Named Georgia High School Football Daily’s “state Team Of The Week”
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Perry Panthers named Georgia High School Football Daily’s “State Team of the Week”

Perry dominated Jones County 42-14 last week, earning the "State Team of the Week" honor.
Shaaz Peerani,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a one-point loss to Houston County in their season opener, the Panthers bounced back and dominated Jones County 42-14 in their second game. With Jones County ranked #3 in the 5A, the Panthers earned Georgia High School Football Daily’s “State Team of the Week” after the victory. Since 1959, Perry has won two region titles,…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Warner Robins announces program to help reduce crime, fill officer openings

Warner Robins city leaders have created a program to help address a recent increase in crime.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Warner Robins Police Department partners with the City to create a Part-Time Patrol Officer ProgramPart-Time Patrol Officer ProgramWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins city leaders have created a program to help address a recent increase in crime. The Part-Time Patrol Officer position is designed to help address a shortage in officers the Warner Robins Police Department is experiencing. It’s…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

State Superintendent Richards Woods makes visit to Alexander II Magnet School

Alexander II Magnet School in Macon got a special visit Thursday from the state schools superintendent.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Alexander II Magnet School in Macon got a special visit Thursday from the state schools superintendent. Superintendent Richard Woods visited the school to connect with students and staff and speak with them about the importance of STEM education. Woods said a focus on science, technology, engineering and math helps students with critical thinking and problem solving…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and storms stick around for the end of the week

Cecilia Reeves,

Clouds have moved in over most of Middle Georgia this evening as our next weather maker sets up to our south. An area of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico will continue to funnel in moisture to Middle Georgia through the weekend. This will result in periods of heavy rain, potentially gusty winds, and cooler high temperatures. The low…
Education, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Dublin City Schools taking adding more metal detectors in effort to keep students safe

The Dublin City School District is making the safety of its students its top priority.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Dublin City School District adding Metal detectors to all schools Metal detectorsDUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Dublin City School District is making the safety of its students its top priority. The school system purchased eight metal detectors to add to the six it already had. The detectors, which cost $3,500 each, were funded by the Capital Improvement Fund. “We’re in a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center offers free yoga classes for National Yoga Awareness Month

The Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center is offering free yoga classes for National Yoga Awareness Month.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center is offering free yoga classes for National Yoga Awareness Month. The Wellness Center in Macon is offering the classes this month to show people the benefits of doing yoga. Each class will be different. Classes include chair yoga, gentle yoga and even coffee yoga. According to the Wellness Center, classes…

Braves The Shave
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Beverly Knight Olson Children’s hospital participates in ‘Brave the Shave’

"Kids really love seeing their doctor's head being shaven," Dr. Vishwas Sakhalkar said. "It makes them feel really happy, and also I really want to convey especially to the teenagers and parents that losing hair is really not a big deal in children with cancer."
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  “Brave the Shave” is happening nationwide, and the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital is participating. The event challenges people to shave their heads in order to help bring awareness to childhood cancer. A team of stylists from Great Clips visited the hospital Thursday. The hospital has participated in the event since 2014 but did have to…

Local Movers Help In Coat Donation
Bibb County, Local News

Local movers help One Warm Coat donation delivery

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A moving company is partnering with a national organization to give back to the community. Two Men and a Truck in Macon is working with the One Warm Coat campaign to deliver coats for fall and winter. The moving company picked up sixteen pallets of coat donations and delivered them to First Choice Primary care in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rainy pattern set to begin Thursday afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beginning later this afternoon a wet pattern will take hold over the Peach State for a few days. Today It was a slightly cooler and drier morning around Middle Georgia to begin our Thursday. A handful of clouds overhead made for decent sunrises, however they were not as pretty as yesterday. A decent amount of sun…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Cineworld files for bankruptcy

Edward Smart,

Labor day becomes the first holiday to beat travel numbers from before the COVID-19 pandemic. The company that owns Regal Cinemas said it had filed for bankruptcy protection. Cineworld group filed for chapter 11, allowing a company to stay in business and restructure debt. Military members are more financially prepared for retirement. USAA survey says 80 percent of families in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain returns Thursday afternoon

Heavy rain and storms are back in the forecast for the rest of the week. We are forecasting 2-3" of rain through next Tuesday.
Cecilia Reeves,

Most of Middle Georgia has stayed dry today, but widespread rain and storms are back in the forecast tomorrow. Showers and storms will be possible after noon. With the rain and clouds tomorrow our highs will be limited to the mid 80s. Heavy rain will be possible with any storms that pop up, not only tomorrow, but through the weekend….