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Business, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Perry explains impact of being ‘Broadband Ready’

The City of Perry is now one of 50 cities considered a 'Broadband Ready Community.'
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that high-speed internet is essential. The City of Perry is now one of 50 cities considered a ‘Broadband Ready Community.’ Ashley Hardin, Perry’s Economic Development Administrator, explains what that means. “We see broadband as infrastructure, and that it’s something important to have in our city for connectivity so that…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Fire Department starts annual contest aimed at fire prevention

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is getting ready for "Fire Prevention Week" with an essay and poster contest.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department kick off fore prevention weekMacon-Bibb County Fire DepartmentMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is getting ready for “Fire Prevention Week” with an essay and poster contest. The department says its goal is to get people excited about safety and writing. The contest is open to K-5 students as well as 8th and 12th graders in…

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Featured, Local News, Medical, Peach County, WMGT

Peach County Schools benefiting from virtual medical visits

Peach County students and staff don't have to go far for their medical needs.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Peach County School District taking part in virtual medical help with Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health NavicentFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County students and staff don’t have to go far for their medical needs. That’s because Atrium Health Navicent has partnered with the school district to provide virtual visits. The school district is providing meetings with a doctor through a…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Subaru of Macon donates $500 to teachers at Alexander II Magnet School

A car dealership in Macon is giving back to local educators.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A car dealership in Macon is giving back to local educators. Subaru of Macon presented 10 new teachers at Alexander II Magnet School $500. The donations are part of Subaru’s initiative to support education, called “Subaru Loves Learning.” Teachers can use the donations to purchase classroom supplies through adoptaclassroom.com. “I am so excited and so happy…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Department of Juvenile Justice holds job fair

The Department of Juvenile Justice held a job fair at the Macon Regional Youth Detention Center Tuesday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Department of Juvenile Justice held a job fair at the Macon Regional Youth Detention Center Tuesday. Visitors brought in resumes and applied for multiple positions, including correctional officer and food service roles. Recruiter Jessica Morrison spoke about the impact the Juvenile Justice Department has on the community. “It gives youth a sense of community,” she…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News

Macon hosting Georgia Downtown Association Conference this week

The Terminal Station is hosting the annual Georgia Downtown Association Conference this week
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Terminal Station is hosting the annual Georgia Downtown Association Conference this week. Throughout the week, downtown professionals from around Georgia will participate in classes and presentations that include how to apply for grants, and loans, activity ideas and tourism. It serves as a networking opportunity and a chance for downtown professionals to see what other…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Atlanta Braves World Championship Trophy Tour visits Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

The Atlanta Braves made a stop at the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital to surprise patients as part of the World Champion Trophy Tour.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atlanta Braves made a stop at the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital to surprise patients as part of the World Champion Trophy Tour. Patients, many of them Braves fans, were able to get close to the trophy and have their picture taken. Market President at Truist Scott Seigel says seeing the smiles on the kids’…

Hooked On Science: Potato Launcher
Education, Featured, Hooked on Science

Hooked on Science: Potato Launcher

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how to make a potato launcher! Remember to always wear safety googles , and if you’re under 18 always have an adult around before you try the experiment! First you’ll need three things. A copper tube from the hardware store, along with a dowel rod, and then finally a potato from the…

Tech Byte: Midjourney
Entertainment, Featured, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Midjourney

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re seeing more colorful looking artwork on your social media timelines, your friends are probably using Midjourney. This new AI art generator lets you help design or create unique images of pretty much whatever you want. It’s essentially a chat room on Discord – a social media app and website. It works best when you direct message…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured

Man arrested for drug, gun charges out of Hillcrest Park

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for drug and gun charges while patrolling near Hillcrest Park on August 17th around 3 a.m. According to the BCSO, Deputies found a vehicle inside the park during prohibited hours, and found a man and young woman inside of the car along with about a pound and a…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cloudy skies and light showers likely Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Overall gloomy conditions will continue to hang around Middle Georgia today. Today We had some scattered light showers move through Middle Georgia this morning. We are continuing to see more of them as we head into the lunchtime hours, however thunderstorm activity should hold off until later in the afternoon and evening. Once again the early…

Morning Business Report
Business, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Pfizer and BioNTech create booster shot targeting Omicron

Edward Smart,

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have asked the FDA to authorize updated COVID booster shots that target the Omicron subvariant. Ford slashes 3,000 white-collar jobs in bid to lower costs as it transitions to electric vehicles. Coffee and pastry shops are avoiding the inflation hit that restaurants have seen. A CNBC/Momentive poll finds Americans worry that student debt forgiveness…

Macon Touchdown Club Middle Georgia Kick Off Classic Scores And Highlights
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Macon Touchdown Club Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic scores and highlights

Northeast vs. Mary Persons was called incomplete short due to several weather delays.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club hosted its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic at Mercer University on August 20. The first game featured the Jones County Greyhounds defeating the Northside Eagles 27-21. Greyhound’s quarterback Judd Anderson went 14 for 23 with 201 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. In the second game, the Northeast Raiders and…

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Local News, Weather

Rainy weather continues this week

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another rainy start to the week for much of Middle Georgia, especially east of I-75. An area of low pressure to our west in addition to ample Gulf moisture will keep clouds and rain in the forecast for most of the week. Tuesday, many of us will wake up to patchy fog and clouds once again, as well…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

City of Dublin names Josh Powell city manager

Powell, who's been serving as acting city manager since December, worked for the city as an attorney before taking on the position.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

City of Dublin names new City ManagerDublin City ManagerDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Dublin has named Josh Powell its city manager. Powell, who’s been serving as acting city manager since December, worked for the city as an attorney before taking on the position. As acting city manager, Powell has already combined several departments to help with efficiency. He…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Department of Driver Services reopens with upgrades

The Warner Robins Department of Driver Services building is reopening after being closed several months for upgrades.
Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Warner Robins Department of Driver Services building is reopening after being closed several months for upgrades. The facility held its reopening ceremony Monday to reveal a new waiting lobby and touch screen technology. Commissioner of Georgia Driving Services, Spencer Moore, says this facility will be one of the most efficient in the state. “This…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley Police Department addressing recent violent crimes in same area

A teenager is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Valley over the weekend.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fort Valley community reacts to string of violent crimesFort Valley Police DepartmentFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teenager is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Valley over the weekend. Resident Barbara Carson recalls the moment the shooting happened. “It was terrible, and whoever it was, I know they got injured, hurt or killed because it was…

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Baldwin County, Education, Local News

Baldwin Masonic Lodge provides school supplies for students

Chapter 486 held a Back to School Bash in Milledgeville
Shelby Coates,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Masonic Lodge is making sure kids have what they need as they head back to school. Chapter 486 held a Back to School Bash in Milledgeville on Saturday. The chapter gave away 200 book bags filled with school supplies. They also served hot dogs, snow cones and snacks to students who stopped by.  …

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Three teens sentenced to 20 years for 2020 robbery of single mom

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Roman Carter, Dohboreas Stephens, and Christopher Evans have been sentenced after committing  Robbery by intimidation and Aggravated Assault in 2020. Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard says the 3 pled guilty, and were sentenced to 20 years on Monday– with Carter and Stephens serving 10 of those years in prison and Evans spending 5 of…

Ask Angi: Project Planning 101
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Project planning 101

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Whether you’re planning on remodeling your kitchen or repainting your home’s exterior, you should always start a home project with a plan. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her guide to project planning. “Before you start on any home project, get clear about what you’re looking to get out of…

Mom To Mom: Water Dye Game
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Water dye game

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking for a fun, different way to teach your toddlers about their shapes, colors, animals, this is a fun activity for them. That includes water. Because what kid doesn’t love water, right? So all you’re going to need for this is a transparent glass dish, water, a plastic cup and you just need some fun educational…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Wet weather begins the new week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy conditions and widespread showers are likely throughout the day Monday. Today It was warm and humid across Middle Georgia to begin the morning. The skies were blanketed by clouds that had filled in overnight, and many of those clouds will be with us throughout the week. There was no rain ahead of the sunrise, but…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak

Edward Smart,

Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak in the U.S. which could mean higher prices for turkeys come Thanksgiving. The Vast majority of corporate executives are bracing for a recession or think the U.S. economy is already in one. Stifel financial show that 18% of corporate executives, business owners and private equity investors believe the economy is already contracted and is…