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Dodge County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

21 butterfly benches for victims of Uvalde school shooting now complete

The man who created the benches says it's been a journey that has transformed and touched the lives of thousands.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Eastman man completes 21 benches he will personally deliver to the families in Uvalde TexasBenches for UvaldeEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 21 lives were lost in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting nearly two months ago. Since the shooting, Sean Peacock has been making sure the victims are never forgotten by building special butterfly-shaped benches for the families of the victims. Each…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District holds back to school giveaway

The Bibb County School District held a back to school bash at Westside High School Friday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District held a back to school bash at Westside High School Friday. The drive-thru event gave parents a chance to get the newly required clear or mesh back packs, school supplies, school uniforms and health supplies. Curlandra Lightfoot-Smith, the district’s PBIS coordinator, says the school district is committed to helping the community. “We understand…

Tech Report: Instagram Is Making A Attempt To Compete With Tiktok, New Neobank Gives Foreigners Access To Financial Services.
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Instagram looks to compete with TikTok

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

To compete with TikTok Instagram will be doing a full screen display test in the weeks to come. Teladoc suffered a loss when partnering with Telemedicine, after recording a $3 Billion impairment charge. Apple scrapes by Wall Street expectations with their strong sales of iPhones. Immigrants in the U.S. can now Zolve. It is a Neobank that helps foreigners gain…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: UPS workers demand an end to unsafe working conditions

Edward Smart,

Apple barely beat Wall Street expectations on the still strong sales of the iPhone. Amazon says customers are unfazed by inflation and the e-commerce giant is whittling down warehouse costs. Some UPS workers are rallying to end what they say are unsafe working conditions amid sweltering summer temperatures. Workers have previously claimed there is poor ventilation in UPS facilities. Bad…

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Chad Campbell of the Peach County Trojans

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Chad Campbell of the Peach County Trojans.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Chad Campbell of the Peach County Trojans. Peach County had their worst season since 2013 last year, but coach Campbell knows how to get his team to the playoffs. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, chad campbell, Coach’s Corner, high school football, peach…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

65-year-old man shot in Auto Zone parking lot

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 65-year-old Ernest Wilkes was shot in the Auto Zone parking lot on Shurling Drive around 6:45 p.m. Thursday.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – A man is in critical condition after being shot in east Macon Thursday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 65-year-old Ernest Wilkes was shot in the Auto Zone parking lot on Shurling Drive around 6:45. According to investigators, Wilkes drove himself home, about seven miles away, and then called 911. The sheriff’s office says circumstances…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms and heat return Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

The heat is on once again in Middle Georgia for the end of the week and through the weekend. Highs on Friday will warm into the 90s by Friday afternoon, with the heat index pushing into the 100s. By the afternoon hours, scattered showers and storms will start to pop up, but severe weather is not expected. On Saturday a…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Robins Air Force Base hoping to get students involved in STEM outreach program

Robins Air Force Base and the 21st Century Partnership are working on a STEM outreach program for Middle Georgia K-12 schools. 
Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Robins Air Force Base and the 21st Century Partnership are working on a STEM outreach program for Middle Georgia K-12 schools.  The goal is to get students interested in STEM to work at Robins Air Force Base after completing high school or college. Program leaders say it can be difficult keeping STEM talent local due…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

North Central Health District bringing awareness to ‘World Hepatitis Day’

July 28 is known as World Hepatitis Day, and The North Central Health District wants to make sure you know the signs and how to stay protected.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

World Hepatitis DayWorld Hepatitis DayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — July 28 is known as World Hepatitis Day, and The North Central Health District wants to make sure you know the signs and how to stay protected. According to Michael Hokanson, the district’s public information officer, says there’s been an increase in hepatitis cases over the past several years. Hepatitis is a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Sports, WMGT

Coach Sheddrick ‘Spoon’ Risper celebrates 25 years of coaching

He began coaching at Westside in 1998, serving 11 years as an assistant coach under Robert Davis.
Cameron Branscomb,

Coach Spoon RisperMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Westside High School football coach Sheddrick “Spoon” Risper is celebrating 25 years of coaching. He began coaching at Westside in 1998, serving 11 years as an assistant coach under Robert Davis. He then took over as head coach 2009. To his players, like Carlos Griffin, Coach Spoon is more than just a coach. “Ain’t…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perdue Elementary holding donation drive to give back to local cancer patients

Perdue Elementary School started its donation drive to benefit cancer patients on Thursday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Perdue Elementary collecting protein drinks to donate to the cancer centerProtein DrinksWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perdue Elementary School started its donation drive to benefit cancer patients on Thursday. The drive, started in 2016, collects protein drinks to go toward the cancer care center across from the school. Since the start of the drive, the school has lost two students…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb School District hosts Back to School Public Safety Summit

Bibb County School District leaders and law enforcement took part in a back to school safety and security summit Thursday.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District leaders and law enforcement took part in a back to school safety and security summit Thursday. The meeting focused on reviewing school and district safety plans and the roles each agency plays in an emergency response. Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says he wants to be in touch with all public safety agencies…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Dairy Queens of Middle Georgia Celebrate “Miracle Treat Day”

"We're glad to be a small part of something so big. This community comes together when it's time to do it."
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dairy Queen locations across Middle Georgia took part in the 13th annual “Miracle Treat Day” on Thursday. If you buy a blizzard at a participating Dairy Queen, one dollar is donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. The Beverly Knight Olsen Children’s hospital in Macon is part of that network. Justin Kelly owns the Dairy Queen in…

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Featured, Local News, Travel

Bridges project in South Bibb opens roads to public

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The project involving 8 bridges in South Macon has reached the point in which traffic has been opened to the public. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the project that began in 2019, near south Bibb County is nearing its end. Wednesday, all 8 bridges opened to traffic. GDOT says there will be future traffic…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances are rising ahead of the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We will see a slight increase in our rain chances to finish off the work week. Today This morning was much like all the others we have seen so far this week, however we will begin to observe some slight differences later this afternoon. We will be seeing some added cloud cover, primarily in the form…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 0.75%

Edward Smart,

Spirit has ended merger talks with frontier and will instead focus on a deal with JetBlue. The Federal Reserved hikes its second consecutive three-quarters percentage point interest rate increase. The move makes credit cards and car loans more expensive in hopes we don’t spend as much. Best Buy cut its profit forecast for the year, citing weaker demand and consumers…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Another victim of June shooting pronounced dead

23-year-old Jarvis Devon Hill, one of the victims of a shooting in June, was taken to a local hospital for medical complications around 1 a.m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead about an hour later. 
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/28/22): 23-year-old Jarvis Devon Hill, one of the victims of a shooting in June, was taken to a local hospital for medical complications around 1 a.m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead about an hour later. An autopsy has been requested to find the cause of death. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Bibb County…

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B.S. Report: July 27th – The Falcons Rebuild

Matt's gone, Julio's gone, and Falcons fans have to face the music this season.
David Tufts,

Matt’s gone, Julio’s gone, and Falcons fans will have to face the music this season. Bill Shanks explains why the Falcons will probably be the worst team in the league this year, and why that is a good thing. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, desmond-ridder, marcus, mariota, NFL

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals. After an undefeated regular season last year, coach Lassiter looks to take the Royals all the way in their new division. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Bleckley, Coach’s Corner, County, high school football, lassiter, Royals,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Middle Georgia to stay hot on Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Highs today made it to 96° in Macon with heat index values in the 100s for much of the afternoon. This starts a trend of mid/upper 90s that will continue for the rest of the week and into the weekend. A stationary boundary to our north will still be the main focus for rain and storms, but scattered storms will…