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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning seeking community input in formulating comprehensive plan

The first meeting took place in Macon City Hall Wednesday night, and meetings will continue through August.
Cameron Branscomb,

The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning has started its public comprehensive plan meetings. By Georgia law, the commission is required to update its comprehensive plan every five years. The first meeting took place in Macon City Hall Wednesday night, and meetings will continue through August. The board will be holding public involvement workshops…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County’s new solar energy project now operational

Houston County's 68-megawatt solar energy project is now operational.
Cameron Branscomb,

ELKO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County’s 68-megawatt solar energy project is now operational. Officially announced in November of 2020, the solar plant is made possible through a partnership between Silicon Ranch and Green Power EMC. The 700-acre plant will produce 68 megawatts for the people of Houston County. Sheep are being used to tend to the grass, and students from…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

North Central Health District looking to fill several healthcare jobs

The North Central Health District is looking to fill various positions across its 13 counties.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

North Central Health District holds career fairNorth Central Health DistrictMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District is looking to fill various positions across its 13 counties. Available positions include nurses, administration support and positions in the district’s HOPE Center. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department hosted the career fair at its new facility for the first time. Around 20 people…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

2 lucky families become first-time homeowners thanks to Macon Area Habitat for Humanity

The social services organization held a dedication ceremony Wednesday for the families and their homes.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Two lucky families we’re recipients of their very first homeMacon Area Habitat for Humanity MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Everyone has a dream of one day becoming a homeowner. Two lucky families in Macon got that opportunity on Wednesday morning thanks to the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity. The social services organization held a dedication ceremony for the families and their homes….
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb files suit against Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive for being a center of illegal activity

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb has filed suit in Superior Court against the Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive in connection to being the center of illegal activity. This is the second suit of its kind that Macon-Bibb has filed in the past 6 days. According to a press release from Macon-Bibb, the County is filing suit against owners, agents,…
Across the Nation, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

New construction facility investment to bring hundreds of jobs to Dublin

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp says that 400 jobs will be coming to Dublin in the next 2 years. An announcement from Governor Kemp on Wednesday brought the news forward that Saint-Gobain ADFORS North America will be investing $28 million to expand its operations into Laurens County. Kemp’s announcement describes Saint-Gobain is an international light and sustainable construction…

Nationally Ranked Houston County Fails To Make The Ghsa Baseball Playoffs Semifinals
Local Sports, Sports

Nationally ranked Houston County fails to make the GHSA baseball playoffs semifinals

ACE Charter to host Social Circle in a game three decider for a spot in the 1A Final Four
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 10th-ranked team in the nation, Houston County, hosted Buford in a game three decider for a spot in the GHSA Baseball playoffs 6A bracket. The Bears strike first, scoring one run in the bottom of the first off a single to left field. However, Buford answered with two runs in the top of the…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Bibb School Board votes 6-2 to hire Dr. Dan Sims as next superintendent

Ariel Schiller,

Dr. Dan Sims addresses the School Board following the 6-2 vote that confirmed him as the next superintendent for the school district.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know who will take over for Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones once he retires in June. The School Board voted 6-2 Tuesday night to name Dr. Dan Sims as the next superintendent. Dr….

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Summer Camp receives donation to continue operating

School may still be in session, but one summer camp is getting a head start in preparing for the fun.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Monroe County Summer Camp receives donation to continue runningMonroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School may still be in session, but one summer camp is getting a head start in preparing for the fun. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its summer camp again as a way of introducing children to law enforcement. Lieutenant Ken Blandenburg says it’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Visit Macon provides grants for more than a dozen organizations to kick-start tourism

Visit Macon recently granted more than a dozen organizations a total of $500,000 to help kick-start tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cameron Branscomb,

Tourism IndustryMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon recently granted more than a dozen organizations a total of $500,000 in Rescue Plan funding to help kick-start tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit Macon received more than 20 applications. Downtown organizations included in their applications their visions for ways to bring in tourists. The 567 Center for Renewal in Macon is one…

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Local News, Weather

Warm weather continues Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another sunny day in Middle Georgia as our high temps warmed back to the mid 80s. Clear skies and dry air will once again allow us to cool into the 50s tonight. Tomorrow will be another repeat of what we saw today with highs in the mid 80s and plentiful sunshine. By Thursday a cut-off low will approach…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

First Phlebotomy independent school opens in Milledgeville

Doris Tuft opened 'Survival Kit of Phlebotomy Training' to share her love for the profession.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Phlebotomy Independent School opens in MilledgevillePhlebotomy Independent School MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The first Phlebotomy independent school just opened in Milledgeville. Doris Tuft opened ‘Survival Kit of Phlebotomy Training’ to share her love for the profession. The class takes students through a six-week course in which they learn the steps of drawing blood. You must be 18 or older and have…

April 21st Bibb School Board
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Bibb Board of Education votes to approve Dr. Dan Sims as next superintendent

Bibb County Board of Education members voted 6-2 Tuesday night to approve Dr. Dan Sims as the district's next superintendent.
Ariel Schiller,

UPDATE (5/10):  Bibb County Board of Education members voted 6-2 Tuesday night to approve Dr. Dan Sims as the district’s next superintendent. 41NBC’s Ariel Schiller will have more coverage from the meeting during 41NBC News at 11. ORIGINAL STORY (4/21): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School Board made the next step in the search for the school district’s…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Man arrested and charged in shooting death of Warner Robins man

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 26 year-old man has been arrested in connection to the murder at Shannonridge Drive that had been partially overheard over a phone call. The Warner Robins Police Department says that 26 year-old Braley Trayveon Hollis is behind the shooting death of  38 year-old Octavius Jackson that took place on Saturday, May 7th. It’s noted…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Man arrested in connection to Kathryn Drive assault on husband and wife

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  A man has been arrested in connection to an incident on Sunday, May 8th, that hospitalized a husband and wife. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, an aggravated assault took place around early Sunday at the 4900 block of Kathryn Drive, where a husband and wife were assaulted in their home– though the call to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Temperatures to rebound around Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures are returning to the 80s following a cooler weekend. Today Fully sunny skies are in store for Middle Georgia today from sun-up until sundown. There may be a couple of small clouds, but that will be all. Highs will reach the low to mid 80s around the region with the warmest spots likely to hit…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 2-6

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 2 and Friday, May 6, 2022.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 2 and Friday, May 6, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in Monday night shooting

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says one person is dead after a shooting Monday night.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: (5/10 7:32 a.m.) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested 21-year-old Ja’Kobe Alonzo Archie of Macon in connection to the death of 16-year-old Kymelo Early. Archie is being held in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center without bond. He’s charged with involuntary manslaughter.   UPDATE: (5/9 9:27 p.m.) – Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the victim of Monday night’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Victim identified in deadly hit-and-run case

It happened just before 11 o'clock Monday night on Mercer University Drive.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: (7:32 a.m.) – The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Larry Simmons. ORIGINAL STORY:  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A male pedestrian is dead after being struck by an “unknown vehicle” Monday night, and Bibb County deputies are asking for the public’s help to solve the case. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the incident was called in at…

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Ask Angi, Featured, Money

Ask Angi: How to Pay Your Pros

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — While it’s not uncommon to deal in cash when working with skilled trades pros, it’s important to consider other options for paying your pros. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to talk about the pros and cons of the different ways to pay for your next home project including some advice on when to tip….

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. to limit next-generation COVID vaccines to high-risk people

Edward Smart,

Consumers expected the price of everyday goods to stay elevated in the coming years. Median expectation is that inflation will be up 6.3% one year from now. The U.S. will limit next-generation COVID vaccines to high-risk people this fall if congress doesn’t approve more funding. Congress needs to pass funding within the next few weeks to ensure the vaccines are…

Perry And Houston County Host Elite Eight Matchups In The Ghsa Baseball State Playoffs
Local Sports, Sports

Perry and Houston County host Elite Eight matchups in the GHSA Baseball State Playoffs

Houston County to face Buford in a game three decider for a spot in the Final Four.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA baseball Elite Eight matchups began today, and the Perry Panthers hosted the Cedartown Bulldogs in the 4A bracket. The Bulldogs scored three early runs in the top of the first; however, Perry scored two runs to cut the deficit to one in the bottom of the frame. The score remained the same until the…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

A voicemail may be the key to solving a Warner Robins murder

Warner Robins Police Sgt. Paul Peck says a witness told police they'd missed a call from Jackson. That call led to a voicemail in which Jackson could be heard arguing with someone about a firearm.
Cameron Branscomb,

The home of Octavius JacksonWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Octavius Jackson was found dead in his home from a gunshot over the weekend. Warner Robins Police Sgt. Paul Peck says a witness told police they’d missed a call from Jackson. That call led to a voicemail in which Jackson could be heard arguing with someone about a firearm. Peck said…