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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…

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

Macon-Bibb Elections Supervisor search continues

Mike Kaplan, Board Chair for the Board of Elections, says the Mayor decided the county will do the hiring.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—  The search for a new Elections Supervisor continues following Macon-Bibb County Commissioners deciding not to approve the Board of Elections recommendation. The Board of Elections named Canetra Ford, the next Elections Supervisor on April 26 in a 4-1 vote. On May 10, the motion by Commissioners failed to add approving the board’s selection to the agenda. Mike…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Dawsonville woman arrested for DUI in causing the I-16 crash that left Macon man seriously injured

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The driver of the Silverado has been identified as 41 year-old Jenna Beth Scheidegger of Dawsonville, Georgia. Scheidegger was uninjured by the crash, and is now being held at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office without bond for several charges, including serious injury by Motor Vehicle, Motor/Traffic Offense, Driving under the Influence, and willful obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers. The…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identifies teen who drowned Tuesday

A teenager is dead and three other people are in the hospital after a water rescue Tuesday night at Amerson River Park.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (5/18) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified those pulled from the Ocmulgee River Tuesday as 17-year-old Betty Gisselle Rivera, 28-year-old Alex Mendoza and 23-year-old Laura Yesseria, all of North Carolina. Rivera did not survive. ORIGINAL STORY (5/17): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teenager is dead and three other people are in the hospital after a water rescue Tuesday…

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Local News, Weather

Wednesday starts our warm up in Middle Georgia

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another nice day in Middle Georgia, but a string of hot days is on the way through the rest of the week. Sunshine will be plentiful as highs warm into the mid 90s, by the afternoon. Humidity will slowly be on the increase through the afternoon (and the rest of the week). Thursday will be the hottest day…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Recognizing the signs of a stroke, the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.

FAST stands for Facial weakness, Arm or leg weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to act.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Atrium Health Navicent observing stroke monthRecognizing the signs of a strokeMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. At Atrium Health Navicent, doctors are seeing an average of two to three stroke patients a day. That’s why they want you to act “FAST” this National Stroke Month and know how to recognize the…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

MGA working to fill aviation positions thanks to $5 million in state funding

The need for pilots is growing, and Middle Georgia State University is hoping to fill that growing demand.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Middle Georgia State University receives state funding to help fill aviation positionsMiddle Georgia State UniversityEASTMAN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The need for pilots is growing, and Middle Georgia State University is hoping to fill that growing demand. The university is getting $5 million in state funding to help address the issue. “Part of the goal is to keep this program growing and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Medical

Piedmont Macon acquires new urgent care facility

Piedmont Macon cut the ribbon on a new partnership after it acquired Village Medical Associates in February.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon cut the ribbon on a new partnership after it acquired Village Medical Associates in February. Village Medical focuses on emergency response, and Piedmont says this acquisition will help treat more patients.  The urgent care facility takes all insurances and offers payment plans for those without insurance. The urgent care facility is located at 2410…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels receives government funding

The funding comes as part of $45 million in grants given to Georgia non-profits and businesses impacted by Covid.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp awarded $1.4 million to Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels. The funding comes as part of $45 million in grants given to Georgia non-profits and businesses impacted by Covid. Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels currently delivers hot, frozen or self-sustainable meals to senior homes Monday through Friday.  “Being able to do this service, basically…