MGRL
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

MGRL celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month

The Middle Georgia Regional Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month. According to Director of Libraries for the Middle Georgia Regional Library, Jennifer Lautzenheiser, only 42% of people across the system’s seven-county area have a library card.  Lautzenheiser wants everyone to realize the library card gives people access to more than just books. “We have…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb community mourning loss of beloved volunteer, community member Steven Fulbright

The Macon-Bibb community is mourning the loss of beloved volunteer and community member Steven Fulbright.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb community is mourning the loss of beloved volunteer and community member Steven Fulbright. Fulbright passed away suddenly Tuesday due to health complications Those in the community who knew Fulbright, say he will be missed. Fulbright was vice president of sales and services for Visit Macon and a member of several nonprofit organizations around Macon….

Sports

BS Report: September 7th – UGA: A Great Game One

The Dawgs came out swinging in their season opener against Oregon.
David Tufts,

The Dawgs came out swinging in their season opener against Oregon. Hear why Bill Shanks is doubling down on his prediction that Georgia will repeat the national championship this year. Categories: Sports Tags: Georgia Bulldogs, SEC, Stetson Bennett, UGA

Otis Web
Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, Music

Concerts, groundbreaking and beer to honor Otis Redding this weekend

A series of events are planned to celebrate the legendary King of Soul
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Otis Redding Foundation is celebrating 81 years of soul singer Otis Redding with a weekend full of events in Macon. Redding was raised in Macon. He went on to create hit songs “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”, “Respect” and “Try a Little Tenderness.” In 1967, he died in a plane crash at the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb EMA gives preparation tips in case of flooding

With heavy rain chances later this week, Macon-Bibb County Emergency Services says now is the time to prepare for a flooding emergency.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With heavy rain chances later this week, Macon-Bibb County Emergency Services says now is the time to prepare for a flooding emergency. Just this past weekend, parts of Macon-Bibb County experienced high levels of flash flooding. According to Macon-Bibb EMA Director Spencer Hawkins, flooding can happen if drains are blocked by debris or tree branches. He…

Ricky Smith
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon family looking for justice 7 years after murder

A Macon family says they're still waiting for justice for a loved one following his murder seven years ago.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Ricky Smith’s family continuing to fight for a trial Ricky SmithMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon family says they’re still waiting for justice for a loved one following his murder seven years ago. We reported in 2015 that 53-year old Ricky Smith was shot and killed by Donna Jackson on Macon Avenue. At the time of the incident, Jackson claimed…

Mom To Mom: Corn Dogs
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Back to school corn dogs

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — As school gets closer to getting back in session it’s time to think about what you’re going to put in your kids’ lunches. And if they love corn dogs, they’re really going to love this. It’s a mini corn dog, which is a miniature size of the actual corn dog without the skewer. What we’re going to do…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More sun expected Wednesday afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A mix of sun and clouds will continue to populate the Middle Georgia sky on Wednesday. Today A layer of cloud cover moved into Middle Georgia this morning following a relatively clear night. Those early clouds made for some spectacular sunrises this morning, but now they are giving the later morning hours a gloomier vibe. We…

Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Apple holding launch event later today

Edward Smart,

Apple is holding a launch event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California today. The company is expected to announce new iPhone models as it has every September since 2012. Cybersecurity people say if you are accidently sent money on Venmo don’t refund it and tell the sender to work it out with Venmo. McDonald’s adds a new cheese Danish to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Woman in custody for August shooting of 3-year-old

Breanna Eugenia Snead turned herself over Tuesday evening.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (9/07): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Breanna Eugenia Snead turned herself over to members of the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Task Force on Tuesday evening in connection to the aggravated assault investigation. Investigators identified Snead as the suspect involved in the incident and had warrants issued for her arrest. Snead is…

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

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

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

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week four of high school football is here, and our End Zone Game of the Week features the Jones County Greyhounds and the Peach County Trojans. Last season, the Greyhounds were 10-3 and fell in the 5A state quarterfinals against eventual champions Warner Robins. Jones County began this season with two victories against Northside and Dacula…

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Local News, Weather

Wednesday warms to the 90s before rain and cool temps to end the week

We have one last day of mostly dry and hot weather before heavy rain moves in across the southeast for the end of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was a hot day in Middle Georgia, and we have one more on the way before a pattern change brings a significant cool down. Most of us should be staying dry overnight, with partly to mostly cloudy skies to start Wednesday. A stray shower or storm will be possible Wednesday afternoon as a cold front drops in from the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Design Review Board approves design for new Otis Redding Arts Center

The Macon-Bibb Design Review Board approves design plans for the new Otis Redding Arts Center in downtown Macon.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Design Review Board approves design plans for the new Otis Redding Arts Center in downtown Macon. The board’s decision on Tuesday comes after the board raised concerns that the first design clashed with Macon’s historic downtown setting. The foundation says it made small changes to the original design. The Otis Redding Foundation says the…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Georgia National Fairgrounds hosting food drive Saturday

The Georgia National Fair is helping stock the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, and it's asking for your help.
Cameron Branscomb,

Georgia National Fair Food favoritesFair FoodPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is helping stock the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, and it’s asking for your help. The first 500 people who bring in a minimum of five non-perishable items still in date will receive $10 in coupons to spend with food vendors at the 2022 Georgia National Fair….

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

NCHD: Upgraded vaccine booster formula better protects against Omicron variant

According to Michael Hokanson with the North Central Health District, the upgraded formula better protects against the Omicron variant.
Cameron Branscomb,

North Central Health hosts virtual health assessment Virtual Health AssessmentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The CDC is now recommending an updated Covid-19 booster after it approved the use of two boosters. The Pfizer booster shot has been approved for ages 12 and up, and the Moderna booster has been approved for ages 18 and up. According to Michael Hokanson with the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

SparkMacon receives more than $4,800 in funding to facilitate two new programs

SparkMacon is launching two new programs thanks to a $4,800 grant from the Central Georgia Empowerment Fund.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – SparkMacon is launching two new programs thanks to a $4,800 grant from the Central Georgia Empowerment Fund. The non-profit says it plans to facilitate two new programs to help entrepreneurs in Macon-Bibb County. The Central Georgia Empowerment Fund awarded eight local non-profit organizations grants with a total value of $40,000. Spark Macon will use its portion…

Police Lights
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Man dies following shooting, crash in Dublin

Crews responded to a call about a crash around 6:45 Sunday evening
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE : The Dublin Police Department is releasing details involving the deadly shooting on Sunday night. According to Interim Police Chief Keith Moon, an officer was an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Academy Ave and Kingsby Street just before 7 p.m., in reference to an accident with unknown injuries. Before arriving on scene, the officer was advised the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine returns for Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More pleasant conditions have returned to Middle Georgia after a relatively cloudy Labor Day. Today Sunny skies greeted Middle Georgian’s this morning as sunrises could be seen across the region. We are continuing to see pleasant skies as we head into the lunchtime hours. More clouds will develop as we head into the afternoon, however not…

Hooked On Science: Solar Powered Balloon Pop
Education, Featured, Hooked on Science

Hooked on Science: Solar powered balloon pop

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how you can pop a balloon inside of a balloon only using the sun! It starts with a black balloon floating around inside of a clear balloon and then using a magnifying glass while standing outside, Lindsey concentrates the sun on the black balloon. The balloon will absorb the sun…

Tech Byte: Concussion Study
Featured, Gadgets, Health & Fitness, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Concussion Study

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —College football season is officially underway! Let’s look at how one university is using tech to study concussions, and help players. Virtual reality isn’t just for playing video games. It’s being used to help student athletes. Graduate athletic training professor Gary Wilkerson with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is studying why more players who’ve gotten concussions, are also…

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Bibb County, Health, Local News, WMGT

Macon resident opens long-term care facility to address Certified Nurse Aide need

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Patricia Duncan has lived in Macon her entire life, and she’s been helping the elderly ever since she was a little girl. She’s making it her mission to ‘Train the next generation of caregivers.’ with the hope of addressing the shortage of care givers in the area. She recently opened ‘Wonderland International Training School’ located at 3770 Napier…

Political Canvassing
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Ways to get involved in politics

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— No matter how you feel about the current political climate, there are ways to make your voice heard. One of them is voting, the other is getting involved with a political organization. Hayden Hart, a canvasser with the New Georgia Project explains what options there are. “There’s a lot of things you’re able to do both as…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Just Walk Away: Anti-violence initiative looks to deter violence in Macon

Local activist Herbert Dennard has started the Just Walk Away Initiative.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local activist Herbert Dennard has started the Just Walk Away Initiative. Dennard is the Executive Director of Changing Mindsets, a non profit organization that looks to curb violence in Macon. The new initiative hopes to encourage people to walk away from confrontation.  Dennard and his organization are hanging posters in 40 convenience stores and barber shops…