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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District celebrates Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones as he prepares to retire

"I just don't know what life would've been like without having Dr. Jones."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—  The end of a 7-year career is nearing for Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones. It was a bitter-sweet moment as teachers, principals, and other school leaders celebrated him at a retirement ceremony. In that ceremony on Friday, colleagues expressed what his contributions meant for Bibb County. To the community, Dr. Jones may have been known…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County pools opening for summer

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Pools are officially open for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend. The Booker T. Washington Center, the Delores A. Brooks Center, and the South Bibb Community Center will open their pools this weekend. Though the number of open pools will be limited Robert Walker, Director of Parks and Recreation for Bibb County, says that having pools open…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration Concert line-up announced

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Warner Robins is gearing up for it’s annual ‘Independence Day Celebration.’ On Friday, the city announced the headlining acts for the summer event. They are the Southern Rock band, ‘Atlanta Rhythm Section,’ and soul band ‘Con-Funk-Shun.’ A local pop-rock band, known as ‘Company of Crows’, will also be taking the stage. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick…

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Featured, Local News

“Look again” to avoid leaving children in hot cars

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As the weather heats up the Georgia Department Of Early Care and Learning is reminding families and caregivers of the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car. The agency wants people to “look again” before leaving their car because DECAL says it could save a child’s life. “When you’ve checked your vehicle to make sure…

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Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News

President Biden nominates Perry Police Chief for U.S. Marshal

Chief Lynn has served as Perry Police Chief since 2013.
Shelby Coates,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – President Biden has nominated Perry Police Chief Stephen Lynn to serve as a U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Georgia. Lynn is one of nine individuals announced in President Biden’s third round of U.S. Marshal nominees. Lynn has served as Perry Police Chief since 2013. Before that he served as an investigator for the Houston…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Teen charged in Perry shooting and robbery attempt

The shooting happened around 6:30 Thursday night outside a home on Gaines Drive.
Shelby Coates,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teen is facing charges in connection to a robbery and shooting in Perry. According to Captain Heath Dykes with the Perry Police Department, the shooting happened around 6:30 Thursday night, during an altercation outside of a home on Gaines Drive. Captain Dykes says during that fight a teen shot 21-year-old Daniel Laney. When officers arrived…

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Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Paypal staffers laid off

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Multiple of staffers are laid off from PayPal in Chicago, Nebraska, and Arizona. According to “Boomerang” T-Mobile has grown faster than it’s adversary’s in the past year. Dell saw both gains and declines in the first three months of this year. Scammers using Hijacked accounts on Twitter to promote Dubious Cryptocurrency. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Dell, Paypal, scammers, T-Mobile

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Rant and Rave: May 26th – Outfield Problems for the Braves

Is it time for the Braves to make some trades to get their outfield back into the swing of things?
David Tufts,

Is it time for the Braves to make some trades to get their outfield back into the swing of things? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent talk about, and discuss their favorite baseball movies. That and more this week. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, MLB, NFL

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Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

Macon Bacon’s president leads charge in inclusivity

Over half of the Bacon's full-time staff is female.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon have nine full-time staff members, and over half of the employees are female. So for the Bacon, hiring the first-ever female coach in Coastal Plain League history fits right into the team’s inclusive narrative. “Whether they’re male or female, it doesn’t matter. You’re always looking for the best person for the job, and…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cold front Friday brings dry weekend weather

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a stormy day in Middle Georgia, but we are almost done with the rain for the week. A few showers and storms will be possible overnight and into early Friday before a cold front moves through. This front will bring an end to this stormy week, but a few isolated showers are possible through Friday afternoon. Dry…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

RAFB holds Airman’s Memorial Service ahead of Memorial Day

Robins Air Force Base took time Thursday to remember 73 men and women who were part of Team Robins.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Robins Air Force Base holds 45th annual Airman’s Memorial ServiceAirman’s Memorial ServiceWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base took time Thursday to remember 73 men and women who were part of Team Robins. The base held its 45th annual ‘Airman’s Memorial Service,’ welcoming families from across middle Georgia. The photos of loved ones were displayed throughout the ceremony….

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Conference aims to educate public on environmental health, climate change

Dogwood Alliance and Science for Georgia came together Thursday to host the first Environmental Health and Climate Protection conference.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dogwood Alliance and Science for Georgia came together Thursday to host the first Environmental Health and Climate Protection conference. The organizations want to share ideas that will make an impact. Amy Sharma, PhD,  the Executive Director for Science for Georgia, says it was interesting to hear diverse perspectives on environmental issues and climate change. “I’ve already…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Gov. Kemp extends Georgia’s gas tax suspension

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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending the suspension of the state’s gas tax until July 14th. The first suspension was scheduled to end on May 31st. The emergency orders are in response to global supply disruptions and resulting high prices. “I’m going to respond to record-high inflation and continuing supply chain issues by empowering…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cold front could bring severe storms this afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front pushing through Georgia could bring severe storms later today. Today The Storm Prediction Center wasted no time upgrading parts of Middle Georgia to the Level 2 “Slight” risk early this morning. We will be seeing plenty of storm activity today. The early wave is nearly done as the storms push out of our…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Bicyclist dies after collision with tractor trailer

It happened just before 5:30 Wednesday night at the intersection of Broadway and Mead Road.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (5/26) – Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC the bicyclist involved in the accident, now identified as 62-year-old Melvin Butler, died from his injuries around 9 p.m. Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY (5/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bicyclist is in critical condition at the hospital after an incident Wednesday night involving a tractor trailer. It happened at the intersection of…
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Macon Bacon hire first female coach in Coastal Plain League history

"It's an interesting job to get into as a female. You don't see many of them in the industry."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Before Coastal Plain League play even begins, the Macon Bacon have made history by signing the first-ever female coach in the league. Kianna Jones, a redshirt sophomore on UNC-Chapel Hill’s softball team, joins the Bacon as the bench coach and will oversee the baseball analytics and coach the bases. This is a momentous time for the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful honors community members

Executive Director for KMBB, Asha Ellen, said Macon is full of people who want to help.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Macon-Bibb County, honored community members for their work. Executive Director for KMBB, Asha Ellen, said Macon is full of people who want to help. “We are a community of loving and giving people and we all have a heart for serving in our community and keeping our community safe and clean,” said Ellen….

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Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

We have been dealing with showers and storms each day this week in Middle Georgia, but Thursday will bring a more organized system into the area. The Storm Prediction Center has our viewing area outlined in a level 1 threat zone for severe storms tomorrow, through Friday morning. You will need to stay weather aware, and have ways to get…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County sues Macon Inn

This is the fourth motel the county has filed a lawsuit against.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is suing Macon Inn on Riverside Drive, citing criminal activity and emergency calls coming from the property. This is the fourth motel the county has filed a lawsuit against. The other three are Bridgeview Inn And Suites on Harrison Road, Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive and America’s Best Value Inn and Suites on…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Blood donations needed heading into summer

Blood donations have picked up in recent months but not enough to be fully back to normal.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Blood donations have picked up in recent months but not enough to be fully back to normal. According to Evan Peterson, Regional Communications Manager for the Red Cross of Georgia, the Red Cross likes to see a five day supply of blood, and right now, they’re at a three day supply. “There is still a significant need…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Schools Superintendent reflects on time in position

"I'm going to miss seeing the progress that's being made, knowing that I was a part of that in helping in some way," Dr. Curtis Jones said.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County School District Dr. Curtis Jones reflects on years as SuperintendentSuperintendent Dr. Curtis JonesMACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) — From being named National Superintendent of the Year to facing Covid-19 in the classroom, Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones has faced a lot. Dr. Jones announced in September of 2021 he would retire at the end of the…