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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.

September 8, 2022

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…

Rain and storms stick around for the end of the week

September 8, 2022

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…

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.

September 8, 2022

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…

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.

September 8, 2022

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…

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."

September 8, 2022

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 One Warm Coat donation delivery

September 8, 2022

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…

Rainy pattern set to begin Thursday afternoon

September 8, 2022

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: Cineworld files for bankruptcy

September 8, 2022

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…

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.

September 7, 2022

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….

MGRL celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month

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

September 7, 2022

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…

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.

September 7, 2022

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….

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

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

September 7, 2022

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

Concerts, groundbreaking and beer to honor Otis Redding this weekend

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

September 7, 2022

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…

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.

September 7, 2022

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…

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.

September 7, 2022

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: Back to school corn dogs

September 7, 2022

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…

More sun expected Wednesday afternoon

September 7, 2022

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: Apple holding launch event later today

September 7, 2022

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

Breanna Eugenia Snead turned herself over Tuesday evening.

September 7, 2022

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

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

September 6, 2022

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…

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.

September 6, 2022

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…

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.

September 6, 2022

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…

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.

September 6, 2022

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….

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.

September 6, 2022

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…

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

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

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

"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."

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breanna Eugenia Snead turned herself over Tuesday evening.

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

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.

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

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

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

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