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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Food trucks to fill Carolyn Crayton Park Saturday for first ‘Picnic in the Park’

Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation is hosting its first ever Picnic in the Park Festival this weekend.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation is hosting its first ever Picnic in the Park Festival this weekend. Seven food trucks will be present, offering everything from Latin food to burgers to desserts. The Picnic will hold events for all age ranges. An inflatable bounce house and obstacle course will be on-site for children, and corn hole and…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County, WMGT

Twiggs County School District collects more than $9,000 to help target reading loss

The Twiggs County School District, like most other school districts, has dealt with learning loss due to the pandemic.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Twiggs County School District participates in Campaign to target reading levelsTwiggs County School DistrictJEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County School District, like most other school districts, has dealt with learning loss due to the pandemic. In an effort to reverse that trend, the district is investing in itself and the community. Through a partnership with the United Way of…

FVSU Police Chief Swearing in
Education, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

FVSU swears in Police Chief Antonio Fletcher

Antonio Fletcher was sworn in as Fort Valley State University's newest police chief on Thursday.
Ariel Schiller,

Police Chief Antonio Fletcher was officially sworn in Thursday as FVSU’s newest police chief.FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— Antonio Fletcher was sworn in as Fort Valley State University’s newest police chief on Thursday. According to University President, Paul Jones, the ceremony was not just for the university, but also the community. “He brings extensive experience to our university,” President Jones…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

DePaul USA Daybreak hosts Ukraine talk

DePaul USA Daybreak in Macon had a visit from a special guest on Thursday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Ukraine talk at DaybreakDaybreakMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — DePaul USA Daybreak in Macon had a visit from a special guest on Thursday. Matthew Carter, the CEO of DePaul International, made a stop in Macon to update the community on what the organization has done and is continuing to do for the people of Ukraine. Carter spoke about the thousands of people the…
Education, Featured, Local News

Social media threats lead Rutland High School to go on precautionary lockdown on Thursday

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Rutland High School went into a precautionary lockdown due to a potential threat on the school. According to Stephanie Hartley with the Bibb County School District, a student alerted administrators to a social media account with a post alleging a possible threat to the school– it was this that led to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cloud cover to return to Middle Georgia this afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clouds will return to Middle Georgia this afternoon ahead of our next storm system. Today There is an abundance of sunshine to get things rolling on this Thursday. The sun will remain plentiful through the morning and into the lunchtime hours. However, during the middle of the afternoon (1-3 PM) we will likely begin to see…

Morning Business Report: Foods Banks To Serve More People As Inflation Squeezes Budget
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Foods banks to serve more people as inflation squeezes budget

Edward Smart,

The Federal reserve raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by half a percent point. Food banks are serving more people again as inflation squeezes budgets. Demand increased from 25% to 45% since December according to Forgotten Harvest. During COVID, car insurance premiums went down since far fewer people were driving. Head of 1-800 Flowers expects people to spend money on…

Bs Report: May 11th A Slow Start For The Braves
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BS Report: May 11th – A Slow Start for the Braves

It's a disappointing start of the season for the World Champion Atlanta Braves as they struggle to pass .500.
David Tufts,

It’s a disappointing start of the season for the World Champion Atlanta Braves as they struggle to pass .500. Can they turn it around or is this what fans can expect all the way to November? Bill Shanks points out where the team is lacking and what they need to  win the division. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB

Northeast High School Hires William Gordon As Its New Basketball Head Coach
Local Sports, Sports

Northeast High School hires William Gordon as its new basketball head coach

William Gordon comes from Hampton High School.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After 10 years under the leadership of current Bibb County Athletics Director Kevin Grooms, the Northeast High School boys basketball program will have a new face leading the team. William Gordon joins the Raiders as the new head coach and comes from Hampton High School. Gordon has extensive knowledge at the collegiate and high school levels,…

After Ace Loses In The Elite Eight, No Middle Georgia Teams Remain In The Ghsa Baseball Playoffs
Local Sports, Sports

After ACE loses in the Elite Eight, no Middle Georgia teams remain in the GHSA baseball playoffs

Social Circle holds off a late rally by ACE.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The only team still alive from Middle Georgia in the GHSA baseball playoffs was ACE Charter, who hosted Social Circle Redskins in a game three decider for a spot in the 1A Public Final Four. The Redskins started hot, scoring three runs in the first inning. ACE cut the deficit to one after scoring two runs…

Denrick Stallings update
Crawford County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Judicial Circuit DA provides update on January officer-involved shooting in Crawford County

Denrick Stallings' family left the Crawford County Courthouse Wednesday feeling like there's no justice for his death.
Ariel Schiller,

KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Denrick Stallings’ family left the Crawford County Courthouse Wednesday feeling like there’s no justice for his death. Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard got the case files back from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation regarding the January 9 shooting that resulted in Stallings’ death. After reviewing the case files, Howard says her office will not…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning seeking community input in formulating comprehensive plan

The first meeting took place in Macon City Hall Wednesday night, and meetings will continue through August.
Cameron Branscomb,

The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning has started its public comprehensive plan meetings. By Georgia law, the commission is required to update its comprehensive plan every five years. The first meeting took place in Macon City Hall Wednesday night, and meetings will continue through August. The board will be holding public involvement workshops…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County’s new solar energy project now operational

Houston County's 68-megawatt solar energy project is now operational.
Cameron Branscomb,

ELKO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County’s 68-megawatt solar energy project is now operational. Officially announced in November of 2020, the solar plant is made possible through a partnership between Silicon Ranch and Green Power EMC. The 700-acre plant will produce 68 megawatts for the people of Houston County. Sheep are being used to tend to the grass, and students from…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

North Central Health District looking to fill several healthcare jobs

The North Central Health District is looking to fill various positions across its 13 counties.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

North Central Health District holds career fairNorth Central Health DistrictMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District is looking to fill various positions across its 13 counties. Available positions include nurses, administration support and positions in the district’s HOPE Center. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department hosted the career fair at its new facility for the first time. Around 20 people…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

2 lucky families become first-time homeowners thanks to Macon Area Habitat for Humanity

The social services organization held a dedication ceremony Wednesday for the families and their homes.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Two lucky families we’re recipients of their very first homeMacon Area Habitat for Humanity MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Everyone has a dream of one day becoming a homeowner. Two lucky families in Macon got that opportunity on Wednesday morning thanks to the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity. The social services organization held a dedication ceremony for the families and their homes….
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb files suit against Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive for being a center of illegal activity

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb has filed suit in Superior Court against the Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive in connection to being the center of illegal activity. This is the second suit of its kind that Macon-Bibb has filed in the past 6 days. According to a press release from Macon-Bibb, the County is filing suit against owners, agents,…
Across the Nation, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

New construction facility investment to bring hundreds of jobs to Dublin

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp says that 400 jobs will be coming to Dublin in the next 2 years. An announcement from Governor Kemp on Wednesday brought the news forward that Saint-Gobain ADFORS North America will be investing $28 million to expand its operations into Laurens County. Kemp’s announcement describes Saint-Gobain is an international light and sustainable construction…

Nationally Ranked Houston County Fails To Make The Ghsa Baseball Playoffs Semifinals
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Nationally ranked Houston County fails to make the GHSA baseball playoffs semifinals

ACE Charter to host Social Circle in a game three decider for a spot in the 1A Final Four
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 10th-ranked team in the nation, Houston County, hosted Buford in a game three decider for a spot in the GHSA Baseball playoffs 6A bracket. The Bears strike first, scoring one run in the bottom of the first off a single to left field. However, Buford answered with two runs in the top of the…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Bibb School Board votes 6-2 to hire Dr. Dan Sims as next superintendent

Ariel Schiller,

Dr. Dan Sims addresses the School Board following the 6-2 vote that confirmed him as the next superintendent for the school district.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know who will take over for Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones once he retires in June. The School Board voted 6-2 Tuesday night to name Dr. Dan Sims as the next superintendent. Dr….