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Professionals share tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer

"Having more people ready to respond to emergencies is a great way to reduce the risk of long term water related injury or death."

June 15, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

Macon-Bibb County opens poolsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As the summer continues to bring high temperatures, people will look to get into water. James Bell is a water safety instructor for Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation. He says many water related injuries are due to a persons over estimation of their swimming skills. “You must wear your life jacket, I’m a certified…

How to beat the heat as high temperatures continue

The recent heat wave across Middle Georgia has brought temperatures into the triple digits.

June 15, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The recent heat wave across Middle Georgia has brought temperatures into the triple digits. Dr. John Wood, Emergency Room Medical Director with Atrium Health Navicent, says you need to get ahead of the heat if you’re going to be outside. “Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water,” he said. “If you’re on medications that dehydrate you,…

Houston County students continue to learn during the summer

The two week program gives students an opportunity to learn from courses in T.V., drama, medieval times and fashion.

June 15, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Houston Summer Enhancement ProgramHouston Summer Enhancement ProgramWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— School may be out for the summer, but some 4th through 7th grade students in Houston County are still learning. Dr. Marion Robinson is the Site Coordinator for the ‘Enhancement Program’. He says the program gives students creative freedom in arts. “They learn throughout the school year and enhance that along…

GEICO celebrates Juneteenth by donating $25,000

The Regional Vice President, Frankie Silva, says it was important for the company to make this donation.

June 15, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— GEICO is celebrating Juneteenth a little early by donating $25,000 to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. This is the first time GEICO has celebrated Juneteenth, after the pandemic canceled past scheduled celebrations. GEICO as a company has partnered with multiple Urban League affiliates. The Regional Vice President, Frankie Silva, says it was important for the company…

Piedmont Macon hospitals launch new medical records system

Piedmont Macon locations are taking a step to enhance the system's check-in process.

June 15, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon locations are taking a step to enhance the system’s check-in process. The hospital has launched an electronic medical records system known as ‘EPIC’ that allows records to be accessed across all Piedmont facilities. Patients can access their medical records and even make an appointment from their phone. You can also speak with a physician…

BS Report: June 15th – The Braves are Burning Up

The Braves are blazing through early summer with a 13 game (so far) winning streak!

June 15, 2022

David Tufts,

The Braves are blazing through early summer with a 13 game (so far) winning streak! Bill Shanks goes over why these wins are so important and who may lead the Braves to another division title. Categories: Sports

Macon-Bibb County demolishes old Greyhound bus station

"If we're going to instill economic development in our community, we got to make sure when people get off the interstate that it is a nice pleasant experience."

June 15, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

Macon-Bibb County SealMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As part of its continued effort to remove blighted buildings, Macon-Bibb Public Works Department and the Urban Development Authority demolished another building. This time the county tore down the old Greyhound bus station on Spring Street. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, said the bus station was picked because of its location near the interstate, and the…

Houston County District Attorney officially sworn in

June 15, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston county has a new District Attorney for its judicial circuit district. District Attorney William Kendall was officially sworn into office on Monday by Governor Brian Kemp. He had been acting as District Attorney since September of last year when George Hartwig stepped from the position. Kendall has a background in the United States Marine Corp….

Macon Soccer Club hopes to keep kids busy with its 6v6 Summer League

"It gives them something to do during the summer other than just being at home and being on the couch most of the time or on their phone."

June 15, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Soccer Club is hosting its 13th annual 6v6 Summer League for rising sixth-graders to outgoing seniors. “The most important part of your career and your season is the offseason,” said academy director Adrian Juarez. “Summertime is the offseason. Many players go to summer camps here in town or other places. But this league, what…

Atlanta-based Agile Cold Storage to build facility in Macon

June 15, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Atlanta-based company is working to build its 3rd cold storage warehouse in Macon, as an effort to invest into construction to support domestic and export markets. The company, Agile Cold Storage LLC, announced the start of construction on their Macon storage facility on June 15th, stating that Phase 1 of the 275,000+ square foot multi-temp…

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Family Dollar on Napier robbed Wednesday morning

June 15, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday morning, the Family Dollar at 3600 Napier Avenue was robbed. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place at 10:16 a.m., when a male suspect entered the store brandishing a firearm, demanding money from the clerk. After taking the money, he fled the store in a van that appeared to be silver….

Strong storms to follow hot afternoon

June 15, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will peak over 100 degrees for much of Middle Georgia this afternoon and thunderstorms are likely this evening. Today It was a relatively pleasant morning to kick things off around Middle Georgia today. Heat indices and actual temperatures were identical this morning thanks to drier air that moved in yesterday evening and overnight. It will…

Morning Business Report: Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates today

June 15, 2022

Edward Smart,

It is expected that the federal reserve will raise interest rates today. Inflation is on the verge of getting out of control and only rising rates can slow it down, but that also means the economy will retreat. AMC says their past weekend is better than the same time in 2019. This was powered by the opening of Jurassic World…

Macon Bacon defeat the Forest City Owls on back-to-back days

Bacon are 7-8 on the season.

June 14, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After defeating the Forest City Owls by 15, the Macon Bacon hosted the Owls at Luther Williams Field, looking to repeat that performance. The Bacon scored first in the bottom of first, but the Owls tied it in the top of the second, 1-1. The Bacon had a four-run third inning as they took a 5-1…

25 non-profit and faith based organizations awarded MVP Grants

"This is a long term solution. It's not something that's going to cure violence over night."

June 14, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awards first round of MVP GrantsMVPMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awarded its first round of Macon Violence Prevention Grants on Tuesday. 25 non-profit and faith based organizations were chosen by CFCG to help prevent crime in Macon-Bibb County. Darius Maynard is the Program Officer for the foundation, and says the community…

Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health offers advice on dealing with news of mass shootings

We spoke with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health about anxiety surrounding mass shootings. Dr. Brian Wright says it's important to go on with your daily life, because while mass shootings are tragic, the likelihood of one happening is low.

June 14, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A recent article from the Washington Post states the Gun Violence Archive has already recorded more than 250 mass shootings in the U.S. this year. We spoke with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health about anxiety surrounding mass shootings. Dr. Brian Wright says it’s important to go on with your daily life, because while mass shootings are tragic,…

Dangerous heat, strong storms return Wednesday

June 14, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a sweltering day in Middle Georgia with highs warming back to the upper 90s and 100s. Thankfully some storms pushed in to help cool us off this afternoon, although a few were severe. Tomorrow will be a bit of a repeat of the day, but with an increase in our heat index. An Excessive Heat Watch has been…

BCSO addresses protocol of updating residents following shooting incident

The Lake Wildwood neighborhood was much quieter Tuesday afternoon following an incident Monday that resulted in two Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators being taken to the hospital.

June 14, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Lake Wildwood neighborhood was much quieter Tuesday afternoon following an incident Monday that resulted in two Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators being taken to the hospital. Resident Sharon Brown says she didn’t expect to come home to so much commotion outside her front door on Monday. “I saw all of these police vehicles, and I…

Macon-Bibb commissioners considering funding for organization that provides rental, utility assistance to those in need

Macon-Bibb Commissioners are considering a $50,000 grant for Family Advancement Ministries in Macon.

June 14, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Commissioners are considering a $50,000 grant for Family Advancement Ministries in Macon. The organization provides rental and utility bill assistance to families in need. Ministry leaders say the money would cover rent and utilities for about four families per month for about six months. “We want to make sure that we keep our families, and…

Macon Salvation Army open to public to cool off as temperatures rise

"For some of them that don't have a place to stay, if we got the opening, some vacancies we will accept them in even to stay over the night."

June 14, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army in Macon is working to help keep people cool and hydrated as temperatures rise into the triple digits. Charles Pope, the Housing Manager of the Salvation Army, says the shelter is open to anyone and everyone. “For some of them that don’t have a place to stay, if we got the opening, some…

Hooked on Science: Potato Launcher

June 14, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how to make a homemade potato launcher out of very few parts! All you need to make your very own potato launcher is a copper pipe and a dowel rod, and of course a potato. Using the copper pipe, jabbed it through the potato and presto! Instant potato ammo! Now…

TECH BYTE: IOS 16

June 14, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —Apple has a new iOS update in the works. The tech company recently made the announcement at its annual developer conference. Let’s look at some of the new features of iOS 16. If you’ve ever regretted sending a text message to someone, you’re going to love Apple’s latest software update. iOS 16 lets you edit or recall any recently…

Morning Business Report: Coca-Cola to create canned Jack and Coke beverage

June 14, 2022

Edward Smart,

Majority of food service and retail workers in the U.S. experience unpredictable schedules. A study found 64% of workers received less than two weeks’ notice of their forthcoming work schedule and 46% were scheduled a closing and opening shift the following day. American Airlines regional carriers, Piedmont and Envoy, hiked pilot pay more than 50%. Coca-Cola, Spirit and wine giant…

UPDATE: Two teens arrested after investigators injured in crash

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Xzaydrian Ja’Won Lewis and a 16-year-old boy were identified as two suspects wanted in connection with Monday’s incident near a west Macon roundabout that resulted in two investigators being sent to the hospital.

June 14, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Lewis (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE (6/14 7:08 a.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Xzaydrian Ja’Won Lewis and a 16-year-old boy were identified as two suspects wanted in connection with Monday’s incident near a west Macon roundabout that resulted in two investigators being sent to the hospital. Both are in custody. Lewis is being held at the…

"Having more people ready to respond to emergencies is a great way to reduce the risk of long term water related injury or death."

The recent heat wave across Middle Georgia has brought temperatures into the triple digits.

The two week program gives students an opportunity to learn from courses in T.V., drama, medieval times and fashion.

The Regional Vice President, Frankie Silva, says it was important for the company to make this donation.

Piedmont Macon locations are taking a step to enhance the system's check-in process.

The Braves are blazing through early summer with a 13 game (so far) winning streak!

"If we're going to instill economic development in our community, we got to make sure when people get off the interstate that it is a nice pleasant experience."

"It gives them something to do during the summer other than just being at home and being on the couch most of the time or on their phone."

Bacon are 7-8 on the season.

"This is a long term solution. It's not something that's going to cure violence over night."

We spoke with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health about anxiety surrounding mass shootings. Dr. Brian Wright says it's important to go on with your daily life, because while mass shootings are tragic, the likelihood of one happening is low.

The Lake Wildwood neighborhood was much quieter Tuesday afternoon following an incident Monday that resulted in two Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators being taken to the hospital.

Macon-Bibb Commissioners are considering a $50,000 grant for Family Advancement Ministries in Macon.

"For some of them that don't have a place to stay, if we got the opening, some vacancies we will accept them in even to stay over the night."

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Xzaydrian Ja’Won Lewis and a 16-year-old boy were identified as two suspects wanted in connection with Monday’s incident near a west Macon roundabout that resulted in two investigators being sent to the hospital.

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