Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

BCSO and Piedmont share the dangers of leaving kids, pets in a hot car

“Even on a 80 degree day a car can get to dangerously high levels within the first five minutes."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s officially summer, and temperatures are reaching the 100 degree mark. With it being that hot outside, a parked car’s inside temperature can soar.  Dr. Gary Godlewski, Emergency Room Attending at Piedmont Macon North, says that’s why you should never leave a child or a pet behind in a parked car. “Even on a 80 degree day…

Georgia College Introduces Ryan Aquino As The Head Coach Of The Men’s Basketball Program
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Georgia College introduces Ryan Aquino as the head coach of the men’s basketball program

Ryan Aquino is the first Georgia College alumnus to be the men's basketball head coach.
Shaaz Peerani,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Ryan Aquino was officially introduced as Georgia College’s men’s basketball program’s eighth head coach of all time and the first alumnus to hold the position. Aquino spent eight seasons as an assistant coach and the head recruiting coordinator. He has been accustomed to Milledgeville and Georgia College for a while as he earned his bachelor’s and master’s…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances increase Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

A weak front is pushing through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing scattered showers back to the forecast. Behind the front we will see highs in the mid 90s and easterly winds. The easterly winds will be pushing in more moisture, and in turn increasing our humidity. Not only will we increase our humidity, but we will also increase our rain…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Georgia State Patrol, GDOT share summer travel safety tips

"Get your good night's sleep before you travel....Please don't ever get out of your vehicle"
Cameron Branscomb,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-  The Georgia Department of Transportation is promoting safe driving with their slogan ‘Arrive Alive’. Distracted driving, DUI’s, and reckless driving all factors that can lead to car accidents according to GDOT. Corporal Josh Augusta with Georgia State Patrol in Dublin, says you should prepare multiple days before a long drive properly prepare, including bringing water and getting…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Salvation Army of Macon cooling center seeing hundreds a day

The center opened nearly two weeks ago for anyone needing to get out of the heat.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Salvation Army of Macon seeing hundred show up to cooling centercooling centerMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The heat is impacting everyone throughout Middle Georiga. As a result, the Salvation Army says hundreds of people are taking advantage of its cooling center. The center opened nearly two weeks ago for anyone needing to get out of the heat. Charles Pope, Housing Manager with the…

Walk-in covid-19 vaccine clinic.
Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Dublin VA offers tips on how to celebrate July 4th with veterans

"You're in that situation repeatedly, and so when you heard something that sounds like a gun shot that meant you needed to prepare yourself."
Cameron Branscomb,

Dublin VA Medical Center hosting Walk-in covid-19 vaccine clinic.DUBLIN, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- The Dublin VA Hospital is offering tips on how to celebrate Independence Day with veterans who may deal with PTSD. Clyde Anderson is a supervisor of Psychologist at the Dublin VA. He says PTSD is often triggered by loud noises that can set off a veteran’s fight or flight…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Rutland High School adding computer science course to its career pathways

The national program known as 'Computer Science for All, or CSforAll, partners with underprivileged schools to implement computer science.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Rutland High School offering new career pathRutland High SchoolMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Rutland High School is preparing students for a future career computer science. The national program known as ‘Computer Science for All, or CSforAll, partners with underprivileged schools to implement computer science. Jaylah Gary is one student who will benefit in the new career pathway offered. “I’m most excited about learning…

Bs Report: June 23rd Mad At Freddie
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BS Report: June 23rd – Mad at Freddie

After the bad breakup with the Braves, Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta to accept his ring wearing the Dodgers blue.
David Tufts,

After the bad breakup with the Braves, Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta to accept his ring wearing the Dodgers blue. Bill Shanks feels some type of way about that, and how the deal went down. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB
Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

‘Sparks Over the Park’ returns to Lake Tobesofkee in Macon

The event will take place on Monday, July 4, 2022
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 26th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration makes a return to Lake Tobesofkee. The event will take place on Monday, July 4, 2022. “We’re expecting several thousand people on the lake and beaches throughout the holiday,” says Lake Tobesofkee Director Donald Bracewell. “It’s going to be a great day for our community to…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: FDA orders e-cigarettes to be taken off the market

Edward Smart,

Record number of Americans are expected to travel this upcoming July 4th holiday weekend. Drivers should be prepared for increased traffic as 42 million people take to the road. U.S. median home prices break $400 thousand dollars for the first time ever. The FDA will order Juul e-cigarettes off the U.S. market according to the Wall Street Journal. They say…

A 9th Inning Bullpen Collapse Gives The Savannah Bananas The Victory Over The Macon Bacon
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A 9th-inning bullpen collapse gives the Savannah Bananas the victory over the Macon Bacon

The Bacon gave up five runs in the top of the ninth inning.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon finally defeated their rivals, the Savannah Bananas, in their last matchup. However, tonight, a ninth-inning collapse from the Bacon bullpen once again put the Bananas over the Bacon. The Bananas quickly scored their first run of the game in the top of the first inning; however, in the bottom of the fourth, Bryce…
Featured, Local News, WMGT

Critical Care for Animal Angels hosts fundraiser

Critical Care for Animal Angels says it's at capacity with the amount of dogs they can take in.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Byron dog rescue traveled to Macon to sing karaoke Wednesday night, and raise money for their cause. Critical Care for Animal Angels says it’s at capacity with the amount of dogs they can take in, which is similar to many other rescues across Middle Georgia. CCAA hosted a fundraiser with Macon’s Dueling Piano Bar to help…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Man arrested after running from deputies in Monroe County

According to a Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies pulled over Dontavious Hicks on I-75 north just past the Johnstonville Road exit.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests a man Wednesday after he ran from deputies. According to a Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over Dontavious Hicks on I-75 north just past the Johnstonville Road exit. During the stop, Hicks ran off. After a brief manhunt, deputies were able to find Hicks and take him into…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Another day of record heat possible Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a scorching day in Middle Georgia and Macon crushed the old daily high temp record by reaching 105°! We will be staying warm tonight across the area, with lows in the 70s. Tomorrow will bring another day of potentially record breaking heat to the area, with highs back in the 100s. A Heat Advisory has been issued for…

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Confederate Monument on Cotton Avenue moved to new location

A Confederate Monument that stood in Cotton Avenue for more than 66 years is now gone.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia—- The relocation process for two Confederate Monuments in Downtown Macon began Wednesday morning on Cotton Avenue. The statue in the plaza of Cotton Avenue has been there since 1956, until construction crews began the three piece relocation project. This has been a two year process of planning and public feedback. Alex Morrison, Executive Director of the Macon-Bibb County…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Dr. Dan Sims sworn in as Bibb County Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sims says his biggest focus is getting to know his team. He won't make changes anytime soon, but says he will when the time is right.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County School District swears in new SuperintendentSuperintendentMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Dr. Dan Sims is the newest Bibb County Schools Superintendent on Wednesday. His swearing in ceremony was an emotional one. After working in education for more than 20 years, Dr. Sims is excited to take on the role of Superintendent. “I believe in service and to now serve at the highest…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Hamlin Hills plants new attraction

The flowers range in height, with the tallest standing at nearly six feet. The flowers also vary in colors including yellow, red, and orange.
Cameron Branscomb,

Lee Hamlin in his 3 acres of Sunflowers FORSYTH, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT)- Hamlin Hills Farm in Monroe County planted 3 acres of sunflowers for the summer. Visible from Interstate 75, the flowers started as an attraction for drivers. “We’ve had people come from all over we have a path through the sunflowers you can walk all the way around like a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

10 local organizations receive grant from Rotary Club of Downtown Macon

Each organizations wrote a grant explaining how they plan to use the money.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Rotary Club of Downtown Macon awards grants to 10 organizationsRotary Club of Downtown MaconMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Rotary Club of Downtown Macon is giving back to the community. On Wednesday. the club gave 10 local organizations a total of $10,000. The 10 organizations are: Habitat for Humanity Jericho Road community Center Center Hill Baptist Church Greater Little Rock Church Fuller Center…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County school bus driver allowed new trial for deadly crash

Charges stem from a January 2018 bus accident in Houston County.
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Supreme Court rules a Houston County school bus driver should get a new trial due to juror misconduct. In 2019, a jury found bus driver Shalita Jackson Harris guilty of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving. The charges stem from a January 2018 bus accident where six-year-old student Arlana…

Bs Report
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BS Report: June 22nd – Max Fried: Star Pitcher

Is Max Fried the pitcher that can bring the Braves back to the 90's?
David Tufts,

Is Max Fried the pitcher that can bring the Braves back to the 90’s? Bill Shanks wants to talk about why Fried might belong in the conversation with Smoltz, Maddux and Glavine. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, max-fried, MLB

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Dr. Dan Sims shares plans for Bibb County Schools

"I will focus primarily on listening and learning, engaging and collaborating with different individuals throughout the district and the community."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Becoming the Bibb County Schools Superintendent is something Dr. Dan Sims said he prayed and dreamed for. Now that he prepares to officially take on the role, he hopes to build on ‘Victory in Progress’ by creating paths to success for each student. “I think that individual student focus is something we have to have these days,”…