Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

NBA players visit students in Macon

Retired NBA player Mike "Stinger" Glenn and former Georgia State star Willie Brown Jr., told stories and shared advice that helped them.
Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Two former basketball players visited Northeast High School on Thursday, to encourage student athletes. Retired NBA player Mike “Stinger” Glenn and former Georgia State star Willie Brown Jr., told stories and shared advice that helped them in life. “I often tell them that it is faith, not a religious faith, that you necessarily pray for ect. But it’s…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return for the weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

We have enjoyed some very warm days in Middle Georgia this week, but a slight cool down is on the way for the weekend. Partly cloudy skies will be hanging around for much of the day Saturday, before scattered showers and storms pop up. A few of these could be on the stronger side, with gusty winds and small hail…

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Business, Featured, Georgia News

Governor Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group announce $5.54 billion investment into Electric Vehicle facility

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp and members from the Hyundai Motor Group announced Friday that they would be opening it’s first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in Georgia. Hyundai will be investing $5.54 billion in opening the U.S. smart factory at the Bryan County Megasite. Other suppliers are expected to invest $1 billion into the project, bringing…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances increasing into the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storm activity will become increasingly likely this weekend and into next week. Today We will see plenty of sunshine again this afternoon as well as plenty of heat. Highs will reach into the mid 90s, similar to what we felt on Wednesday. There will be more cloud cover today than the past couple of days,…

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Local News, Weather

Staying hot Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another hot day in Middle Georgia, with the addition of more humidity as well. This led to heat index values of 100 in some spots today, with highs in the mid 90s. Tomorrow will be another hot day with highs in the mid and low 90s. Scattered clouds will be hanging around for the day, but any rain…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Red Carpet Inn responds to Macon-Bibb County’s lawsuit

The manager of the Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive says she was shocked when she heard Macon-Bibb County was planning to file a lawsuit against her motel for being the center of illegal activity in the county.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The manager of the Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive says she was shocked when she heard Macon-Bibb County was planning to file a lawsuit against her motel for being the center of illegal activity in the county. She says she actually found out about it from a news story we brought you last week. “We…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Atrium Health Navicent observes National Stop the Bleed Day

Atrium Health Navicent joined many others across the country Thursday by observing National Stop the Bleed Day.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Atrium Health Navicent observing National Stop the Bleed dayNational Stop the Bleed dayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Atrium Health Navicent joined many others across the country Thursday by observing National Stop the Bleed Day. The hospital hosted ‘Stop the Bleed’ educational sessions in-person and virtually. Blood loss can quickly become life threatening. That’s why Atrium Health Navicent wants to make sure you…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Fire Department breaks ground on new training facility

Fire Chief Shane Edwards says the new training facility will be better equipped to train firefighters for years to come.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb Firefighters break ground on new training facilitytraining facilityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department broke ground on its newest training facility on Thursday. The department held its last burn at the old facility before demolishing it earlier this month. The old site was built 30 years ago and needed repairs throughout the years. Fire Chief Shane Edwards says…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, Music, WMGT

Macon Pops will celebrate 10 years in style

Macon Pops is ringing in its 10th year in style with a Macon legend!
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Pops is ringing in its 10th year in style with a Macon legend! On September 17, Macon Pops will host a gala with special guest Chuck Leavell. Macon Pops also announced other events it’s planning on hosting this coming year. Leaders say music is a universal language everyone can understand and that they’re excited to be…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Arrest made for shooting at the M&M Grocery Store

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in connection to an aggravated assault incident that happened in the early hours of Thursday just before 2:00 a.m. According to the BCSO, the incident happened at the M&M Grocery Store off of Montpelier Avenue. When deputies arrived at the store, they found 23 year-old Jonas Mason Walker…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Hottest afternoon of the week on deck

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will soar into the upper 90s as they reach their peak for the week this afternoon. Today Heat will be abundant as we go through the daylight hours today. Most of Middle Georgia woke up to temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s, or 10+ degrees warmer than yesterday. Luckily our peak temperatures won’t…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Scammers tricking parents into buying overpriced baby formula

Edward Smart,

Scammers are tricking parents into paying steep prices for baby formula through fake websites and social media profiles. College graduates entering hot labor market with national data showing employers are boosting recruitment. Starting salaries are also good for graduates, averaging almost $76,000 a year of computer science majors. Communications and humanities majors are in the mid-to-low $50,000s. A 35-page class-action…

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Local News, Weather

Record heat possible Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Middle Georgia saw some summer heat today, with highs in the mid 90s across the area. Tomorrow we are going to crank the heat even higher with temps warming to the upper 90s! Not only will it be hot, but humidity will be increasing through the afternoon as well. This means that our “feels like” temperatures could push into the…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Herschel Walker visits Macon, makes case for run at U.S. Senate

Many people who attended Herschel Walker's campaign rally at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday were already on board with his campaign, while others are fans of his but were unsure about his run for U.S. Senate.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s no doubt that Herschel Walker’s reputation precedes him. Many people who attended the former football star’s campaign rally at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday were already on board with his campaign, while others are fans of his but were unsure about his run for U.S. Senate. “I’m more persuaded towards him now than…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Coca-Cola United, CGTC hold CDL hiring fair

Coca-Cola United partnered with Central Georgia Technical College to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) hiring fair Wednesday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coca-Cola United partnered with Central Georgia Technical College to hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) hiring fair Wednesday. Coca-Cola United is the bottling company that helps sell and distribute Coca-Cola products across Middle Georgia. Students at CGTC go through a five-week training program and earn their CDL upon completion. Eddie Cummins, the manager of Coca-Cola United’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Cox Communications holds 30th annual Student Hero ceremony

Cox Communications held its annual Student Hero ceremony at the Tubman Museum Wednesday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cox Communications held its annual Student Hero ceremony at the Tubman Museum Wednesday. The Cox Hero Award recognizes students who have overcome obstacles in their lives, including battling terminal illnesses or deaths in families. Teachers, counselors, and principals came to the museum with their school hero. Cam Johnson with Cox says the kids teach us all…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center promotes healthy living with annual ‘VA2K Walk and Roll’ event

What started as a way to get veterans up and moving has now grown into a collaboration to help the community.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin hosts annual VA 2k walk and rollVA 2k walk and rollDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — What started as a way to get veterans up and moving has now grown into a collaboration to help the community. The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin held its 12th annual ‘VA2K Walk and Roll’ event Wednesday….

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Atrium Health Navicent honors trauma survivors with special moment

May marks National Trauma Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Navicent took the opportunity to honor two trauma survivors Wednesday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Atrium Health Navicent holds event to honor trauma survivorsNational Trauma Awareness MonthMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May marks National Trauma Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Navicent took the opportunity to honor two trauma survivors Wednesday. First responders and healthcare workers helped Justin Woodall with his road to recovery. “The process was fast in the hospital, and my road to recovery was…

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Scorching heat takes over today

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A major heatwave is taking over the Peach State beginning today. Today The month of May has been well above average for Middle Georgia. It’s why the severe weather season has seemingly come to an early end with summertime arriving early. The first week of May saw highs in the 90s, the second week the mid…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Bus manufacturer Blue Bird, lays off 115 at Fort Valley plant

Blue Bird said it continues to face supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and the lingering pandemic.
Clayton Poulnott,

Buses at Blue Bird CorporationFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Blue Bird Corporation, the school bus manufacturer in Fort Valley, recently laid off more than 100 people. In statement sent to 41NBC, Blue Bird said it continues to face supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and the lingering pandemic. In total, 115 production workers were affected. The statement goes on…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb FY2023 budget sees increases

Public safety is one of the man items, along with economic development.
Ariel Schiller,

Mayor Lester Miller presents his FY2023 budget.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller officially released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget. It’s no surprise public safety is one of the man items, along with economic development. “If you’re going to look at fighting crime in Macon-Bibb county and lifting our kids out of poverty, we have to get them good jobs…