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Houston County Habitat for Humanity receives $1 million donation

“They gave 436 million to Habitat International and its 84 affiliates. So we were one of the affiliates chosen."
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Houston County Habitat For Humanity can now help more families gain access to affordable housing thanks to author and philanthropist, Mackenzie Scott. Scott also has a four percent stake in Amazon following a divorce from founder Jeff Bezos. Houston Habitats Executive Director, Bill Goggin, says the million dollars they received is part of a bigger donation….

Agaciro Hosts Its First Fundraising Event At Mercer University
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Agaciro hosts first fundraising event at Mercer University

Agaciro is a non-profit organization that helps empower seamstresses in Rwanda by establishing new markets for its handmade bags.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With it being March, it seemed fitting for Agaciro to host a March Madness-themed fundraising event at Mercer. Agaciro is a non-profit organization that helps empower seamstresses in Rwanda by establishing new markets for its handmade bags. The event included several carnival-type games, competitions for gift cards, an area for attendees to watch March Madness games,…

100 year anniversary
Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Douglass Theatre premieres documentary about founder

The documentary encapsulates the life of Charles Henry Douglass, founder of the theatre and Macon's first black millionaire.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s a documentary 100 years in the making! The Douglass Theatre premiered the film ”Mr. Douglass’s Theatre”.  It was made as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. The theatre held a reception for crew and cast before the screening of the documentary. The documentary encapsulates the life of Charles Henry Douglass. He’s not only the founder of…

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Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

FPD baseball downs Howard Huskies in mercy rule

The Vikings torched the Huskies in a four-inning game.
Shaaz Peerani,

FPDMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The First Presbyterian Day School hosted the Howard Huskies on Thursday. Howard got off to a fast start scoring two runs in the first inning on an error and a wild pickoff throw. However, that would be the only runs the Huskies earn all game. The Vikings tied it up in the bottom of the first…

Library
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MGRL adds new library to help expand services

It's called the Library Without Walls or 'WOW'.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Middle Georgia Regional Library held a ribbon cutting for a new library on Thursday. It’s called the Library Without Walls or ‘WOW’. The new vehicle helps expand library services in Baldwin, Crawford, Jones, Macon, Twiggs and Wilkinson counties. Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library also donated a book bike to provide library services to undeserved…

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Local News, Weather

Staying cool and breezy through the weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

  Showers have been lingering across parts of Middle Georgia this evening, but we will start clearing overnight. Clear skies will be sticking around through the weekend as several cold fronts clip the area. This means it will be staying breezy through the weekend and temps will be a bit cooler than normal. Winds will be gusting up to 30…

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Georgia College students introduce third graders to Spanish

"It was really fun to do this, I don't want this to be the last day, because I go to so used to it for them to be here."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Georgia College students teach third graders a new languageThird Graders at Midway Hills AcademyMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia College students are currently helping elementary school students learn a new language. This is the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, they’ve been able to go inside the classroom of Midway Hills Academy. Georgia College students in the course known as…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Friends of the Library book sale raises money for local libraries

There are thousands of books to choose from, ranging from like new to gently used. The books cost anywhere between $0.50 to $2.00.
Cameron Branscomb,

Visitors at the Friends of the Library book saleMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The 52nd annual ‘Friends of the Library’ spring book sale began on Thursday. Profits from the book sale will go towards local libraries in Macon-Bibb County. There are thousands of books to choose from, ranging from like new to gently used. The books cost anywhere between $0.50 to $2.00….

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Cherry Blossom Festival hosts Founders Day

The event started with a few words from the Cherry Blossom Board and Founder of the Festival, Carolyn Crayton.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Cherry Blossom Festival Founders Day eventCherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festivities continued Thursday afternoon at Third Street, with the annual Founders Day event. The event started with a few words from the Cherry Blossom Board and Founder of the Festival, Carolyn Crayton. The festivities then began with a cake cutting ceremony. Those in attendance received pink…
COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Atrium Health Navicent changes mask policies in non-clinical spaces

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent is changing its mask policy in certain buildings. According to a release from the healthcare center, starting Wednesday March 30th, mask-wearing will be optional in non-clinical spaces. This includes the Wellness Center, The Health Foundation, Atrium’s Human Resources, business offices on Riverside Drive and downtown Macon, as well as the Peyton Anderson Health…

Tech Report: Instacart Adds 15 Minute Of Service, Bj's Is Accused Of Using Walmart Accuses Bj's Of Tech Stealing.
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Tech Report: Instacart adds 15-minute service

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

15 minute services will be added to Instacart’s app, and it’s starting with Publix in Atlanta. Walmart accuses BJ’s of Tech stealing. Nancy Pelosi’s husband buys millions in Tesla Stock. Micro bets are the new way to bet on your favorite sports. Categories: Featured Tags: Instacart, Micro bets, Tesla, Walmart

Morning Business Report: Russian Stock Market Partially Reopened Today
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Morning Business Report: Russian stock market partially reopened today

Edward Smart,

The Russian stock market has now opened for the first time since February 25 when the Russian invasion of Ukraine took place. Today’s opening only features 33 of Russia’s biggest companies and foreign investors are not allowed to participate. Zillow says the increase in value of a typical U.S. home exceeded median worker income for the first time. Delta reportedly…

Mom To Mom: Home Made Bubbles
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Home Made Bubbles

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve ever wondered how bubbles are made, we’re going to show you! Here’s what you need: two cups of water, a fourth a cup of dish soap, and you’re going to need two tablespoons of glycerin. Now, you’re going to want to mix these slowly together so you don’t create a foam. Once it’s mixed together, you’re…

Living Well With Troy Thompson: Fighting Baldness With Platelet Rich Plasma
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Living Well with Troy Thompson: Promoting Hair Growth with Platelet Rich Plasma

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today Troy Thompson and resident dermatologist Dr. Elise Barnett discuss how Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can be used to promote hair growth. PRP is created from blood plasma, from when you go to your local Dermatologist and they draw your blood. Once drawn, the blood is spun down until a golden looking liquid is left which is the…

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Local News, Weather

Split forecast for Thursday as the cold front stalls out

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some of us will see the return of sunshine today while others continue to see clouds and a chance for rain. Today Unfortunately for today not all locations in Middle Georgia will be treated equally. Some of us will see the return of the sunshine and more pleasant conditions. The northwestern counties in the region are…

Bs Report: March 23rd Georgia Loses Two Stars
Sports

BS Report: March 23rd – Georgia Loses Two Stars

Georgia sports fans are reeling after two beloved players are traded back-to-back.
David Tufts,

Georgia sports fans are reeling after two beloved players are traded back-to-back. Bill Shanks goes into the ins and outs of these trades and what it the future for the Braves and the Falcons will look like. Categories: Sports
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Mercer softball and baseball host midweek action

Mercer athletics had a busy night hosting softball and baseball games.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer baseball and softball teams hosted midweek action Wednesday night. The baseball team took on Jacksonville State after beating Charleston Southern in their first-midweek matchup yesterday. The Bears scored one run in all but one inning today. They scored off of two solo home runs, a wild pitch, several RBI singles, and fielder’s choice. Mercer…

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Local News, Weather

A few showers linger Thursday, cooler to end the week

Cecilia Reeves,

A cold front continues to slow move into the area tonight, bringing dry air back to, at least, the northeast half of Middle Georgia. The front will be stalling along a line from Sandersville to Montezuma, meaning rain will still be possible south of that line. Severe storms are not expected, but we could see up to 0.2″ of rain…
Featured, Georgia News, Money, WMGT

Gov. Kemp signs bill creating up to a $500 credit for tax payers

HB 1302 will provide for a one-time tax credit for taxpayers who filed income tax returns for both the 2020 and 2021 taxable years.
Clayton Poulnott,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 1302 Wednesday, providing a tax refund to all eligible Georgia taxpayers. HB 1302 will provide for a one-time tax credit for taxpayers who filed income tax returns for both the 2020 and 2021 taxable years. “When government takes in more than it needs, I believe those dollars should be returned to…

Settlement Court
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Mavis Tire Supply enters into settlement following allegations of ‘unlawful’ and ‘deceptive’ practices

Mavis representatives allegedly informed customers that their vehicles needed expensive repairs and/or parts when "such was not the case."
Tucker Sargent,

ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Mavis Tire Supply entered into a settlement on March 15 with the Georgia Department of Law after allegations that the company engaged in unlawful and deceptive practices in the course of its vehicle repairs and its sale of automotive parts. That’s according to a news release from the Office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. The release…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office provides jail update following grand jury report

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office provided an update on where jail repairs stand following a Grand Jury inspection last year.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— It’s been more than a year since a grand jury report found that the Bibb County jail needed repairs and that possibly a whole new jail needed to be built. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has been working on those repairs, and there’s still some work to do. Chief Deputy Michael Scarbary says the…

Suicide Prevention
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Houston County DA’s Office reports recent rise in suicide attempts

Houston County District Attorney William Kendall says there have been about a dozen suicide attempts in the county within the last 30 days.
Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County District Attorney William Kendall says there have been about a dozen suicide attempts in the county within the last 30 days. According to Kendall, the youngest of those attempts was 14. Kendall urges parents to keep any prescriptions away from children and to keep any firearms locked away. “Have someone who can kind…