Superintendent finalist
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

The background of sole finalist for Bibb County Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sims states he wants to move the Bibb County School District from VIP or Victory in Progress to MVP, More Victory Planned.
Ariel Schiller,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Dr. Dan Sims will potentially be named the next superintendent of the Bibb County School District. Dr. Sims is a Georgia native. According to his cover letter, he chose to stay in Georgia for his 27 year career. Also he’s a three time Georgia State University graduate. He received a Bachelor’s in Mathematics, and a Master’s…

Homegrown Yoga
Bibb County, Featured, Health & Fitness, Local News, WMGT

Homegrown Yoga hosts ‘Yoga for a Cause’ to help local charity

Homegrown Yoga partnered with the Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia to do a donation based yoga class and silent auction.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon yoga studio is combining their workout with helping a local charity. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Homegrown Yoga partnered with the Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia to do a donation based yoga class and silent auction. Around 30 people attended the yoga class that took place in their outside studio….

Former Stratford Academy Athletic Director Resigns
Local Sports, Sports

Stratford Academy’s Mark Farriba resigns as athletic director

Mark Farriba steps away from Stratford Academy after serving as the athletic director for eight years.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After spending 13 years as the head football coach and eight as an athletic director of Stratford Academy, Mark Farriba has resigned. Farriba retired from his head coaching role after the 2021 football season and was offered a new position as the dean of students. Farriba planned on taking that position and keeping his athletic director…

Mercer Dominated By Wofford In Game One Of A Three Game Series
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer dominated by Wofford in game one of a three-game series

Wofford scores 10 runs in the eighth inning.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer baseball team hosted Wofford in game one of a three-game SoCon series. Wofford got off to a hot start scoring five runs in the first two innings. Going into the bottom of the fourth, Wofford was up 6-0, but Treyson Hughes would cut the deficit in half with a two-run home run. The score…

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Local News, Weather

Heating up this weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a beautiful, warm Earth Day here in Middle Georgia, and more nice days are on the way for the weekend. High pressure is sitting pretty securely over the region and will hang out there for a few days. Highs over the weekend will be warming to the mid 80s with sunny skies each day. Overnight lows will fall…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon “Queen-Agers” enjoy a day of pampering

The day started with pedicures from students at Central Georgia Technical College.
Cameron Branscomb,

Macon’s Queen-AgersMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb Commissioner Al Tillman treated a group of Macon senior woman to a day of pampering. Commissioner Tillman and the ‘Unity in the Community’ host several events with seniors.  Tillman said after losing his mother last year, he wanted to make sure the older population is taken care of. Tillman was approached by Alice Bailey with…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon celebrates hometown hero Jason Aldean

Visit Macon is celebrating the release of country music artist Jason Aldean's latest albums. They're titled Macon and Georgia.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Visit Macon is celebrating the release of country music artist Jason Aldean’s latest albums. They’re titled Macon and Georgia.  The albums are about Aldean’s years growing up in Macon.  Visit Macon celebrated the release with Jason Aldean merchandise on Friday. The VP of Development said the albums continue the legacy of Macon’s music history.  “Macon’s music history…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Students help clean community in celebration of Earth day

Springdale Elementary students partnered with Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful to help clean up trash at the Northside Swim Club.
Cameron Branscomb,

Springdale Elementary students cleaning the communityMACON, Georgia( 41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of Earth Day Springdale Elementary students spent their recess cleaning up trash in their community. The elementary school partnered with Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful to help clean up trash at the Northside Swim Club. P.E. teacher Jacob Haygood said that teaching kids early to clean up trash will help…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence reviving with community help

"We're excited because this city is in need of youth mentors and adult mentors as well so we're just glad to see this opening back up."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fort Valley Youth Center opens back upYouth Center Opening back upFORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— In 2020, the Fort Valley Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence closed due to the pandemic. Now, the community is coming together to help revive it. “We’re going to do remediation, some type of stem program, we’re going to do life skills. Where we’re going to teach…

Tech Report: Hbo Exceeds Over 76 Million Subscribers, Records Show That Linkedin Could Be Used As A Dating Site.
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: HBO exceeds over 76 million subscribers, Records show that LinkedIn could be used as a dating site

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

HBO and its streaming service surpassed over 76 million subscribers by the end of the first quarter. Amazon launched a new $1 Billion venture capital fund. Apple spent $2.5 Million on lobbying. And it looks like LinkedIn could be a new place where sparks fly.   Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: amazon, apple, HBO, Linkedin

Ask Angi: Maximalist Decor Ideas
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Maximalist Decor Ideas

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Bright colors, bold patterns and mismatched textures are all the rage in home design this season. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to give us advice on how to use maximalist decor. “If you love going big with your home decor, maximalism is for you,” said Micetich “This design trend is all about filling…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 2 suspects identified in Milledgeville pub shooting

41NBC Web Producer,

photo courtesy of MGNUPDATE: The Milledgeville Police Department Detectives have sworn out warrants against Marquis Whipple and George Washington for aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime– though more charges may be added as the investigation continues. Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to call the Milledgeville Police Department at…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warm and sunny weekend on deck for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A strong high pressure system over the southeastern US will ensure pleasant weather in Georgia this weekend. Today Temperatures were rather mild for the final morning of the work week in Middle Georgia. However, unlike yesterday we didn’t wake up to an abundance of cloud cover. The skies were clear all night; without any change in…

Morning Business Report: Old Navy Committed To Pausing Price Hikes On Select Kids' Clothing
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Old Navy committed to pausing price hikes on select kids’ clothing

Edward Smart,

Old Navy is committed to pausing price hikes on select kids’ clothing through the end of September. A survey by KPMG estimated that families spent an average of $268 on back-to-school shopping in 2021. Elon Musk said he would eliminate spam bots from Twitter if his bid for social media succeeds. Mortgage rates continue to rise this week, reaching their…
Featured, Local News

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle on Spring Street

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car this (Friday) morning on Spring Street in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened around 5:38am when a Chevrolet truck heading south on Spring street struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The victim 31-year-old Matthew Haggarty was pronounced deceased on scene by Bibb County Deputy…

Rant And Rave: April 21st Should We Panic About The Braves?
Sports

Rant and Rave: April 21st – Should We Panic About the Braves?

The start of the Braves season hasn't been as exciting as fans expected.
David Tufts,

The start of the Braves season hasn’t been as exciting as fans expected. Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss whether it’s too early to freak out. That and more this week. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, NFL Draft

Only One Day Of High School Baseball Regular Season Action Remains
Local Sports, Sports

Only one day of high school baseball regular season action remains

The GHSA baseball playoffs begin April 27.
Shaaz Peerani,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After tonight’s action, just one day of high school regular season baseball remains. Still, tonight, the 3A Region 2 regular-season title was on the line as Mary Persons Bulldogs hosted the Pike County Pirates. In the top of the first inning, with a guy on second and two outs, Pike County’s pitcher, Braden Osbolt, a Kennesaw…

Shootings target Macon home
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

“Please leave us alone”: Macon home shot at twice in one day

"If I had stayed in the shower or went in the kitchen to get my food out the oven, I'd probably be dead."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Several shootings at a home on Macon Avenue, are leaving the people who live there fearing for their lives. The woman, named April, says she just wants the shootings to stop. “Please leave us alone, we’re working people, we work hard for what we have,” she said. April says the two shootings happened last week on Monday,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying warm and sunny Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

After starting out the day with clouds, we were finally able to clear out this afternoon. A few areas of patchy fog will be possible Friday morning, but those should be clearing quickly. Highs on Friday will be warming into the 80s with full sunshine and a light breeze. The weekend will be staying calm, weather-wise, with plenty of sunshine…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Tattnall Square Academy showcases student art

Tattnall Square Academy held its annual Spotlight the Arts Showcase Thursday night.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tattnall Square Academy held its annual Spotlight the Arts Showcase Thursday night. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade showed off some of their art, which ranged from paintings to music.  The event also acts as a fundraiser for the school. Art work done by students was available for purchase for $10. Justin Walton, a senior at…

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Bibb County, Featured, Jones County, Local News

Middle Georgia Dairy Queen delivers ‘sweet treat’ to Children’s Hospital

The Dairy Queen in Gray was awarded the 2021 Miracle Maker Award for its work with the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dairy Queen in Gray was awarded the 2021 Miracle Maker Award for its work with the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. The award is given to one Dairy Queen location nationwide for its efforts in raising funds for children’s hospitals on Miracle Treat Day. The Gray Dairy Queen raised more than $94,000. Renee Bryan, the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller talks accomplishments in state of the community address

Macon-Bibb leaders gathered at Luther Williams Field Thursday afternoon for Mayor Lester Millers 'State of the Community.'
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller holds state of the communityState of the CommunityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb leaders gathered at Luther Williams Field Thursday afternoon for Mayor Lester Miller’s ‘State of the Community.’ The mayor discussed the accomplishments of 2021 and laid out his goals for the next year. He started off by saying the accomplishments would not have been possible…