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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County park to incorporate history of former slave

Jones County recently received a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a new park.
Cameron Branscomb,

A boulder carved by Jacob HutchingsCLINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County recently received a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a new park. The park, located in Clinton, will incorporate the history of former slave stone mason Jacob Hutchings. Hutchings was born into slavery in 1831. He learned the art of stone cutting in a patch of…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County School District mask policy change now in effect

Effective Tuesday, March 1, masks are now optional in all schools.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County School District changed mask policyBibb County School DistrictMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—  The Bibb County School District has made a change to its mask policy. Effective Tuesday, March 1, masks are now optional in all schools. Students, staff and visitors will not be required to wear a mask. Several teachers and students weighed in on the change. Tyler Carpenter, a…

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Local News, Weather

Warming trend continues Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

After seeing a few clouds earlier this morning, clear skies helped us warm into the mid 70s across Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring a cool start with lows in the upper 30s and low 40s, but highs will once again warm into the 70s. Low humidity will contribute to potentially high fire danger once again tomorrow, so be careful with…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Society Garden hosts Mardi Gras event

If you didn't get the chance to travel to New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, you can celebrate in Macon.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fat TuesdayFat TuesdayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you didn’t get the chance to travel to New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, you can celebrate in Macon. Society Garden is hosting a Fat Tuesday event at 6 p.m. Tuesday This is the first time having the event since 2020. Organizers say they got a positive response after holding the event in 2020…

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Featured, Georgia News, Health, Local News, Medical

Piedmont Healthcare conducts survey to gauge the health of local communities

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont healthcare is currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in order to study the current needs of the communities that it serves. The healthcare company is inviting the public to weigh in on the subject by opening a survey in hopes to better understand local health challenges and identify different health trends within each community. The…

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Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Destressing a Rental

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — From renovations to move-in day, landlords and tenants have a lot on their plates when renting a new house, but there are a few things both parties can do to ensure a smooth rental process. “I know the rental process can seem daunting to first-time landlords – I’ve been there. But don’t worry – there are a few…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Technology

Flint Energies to partner with Conexon to bring fiber broadband to 31,000 homes and businesses in Middle Georgia

Haley Janes,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday morning, Governor Kemp announced a new partnership to deliver fiber broadband to 31,000 underserved businesses and homes in numerous Middle Georgia counties. The partnership will effect a total of 9 counties in middle Georgia, including Crawford, South Houston, Macon, Peach, Taylor counties. Flint Energies and Conexon Connect will be joining forces, with a plan to…

Tech Byte: Digital Picture Frames
Featured, Gadgets, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Digital Picture Frames

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  You don’t necessarily need to print out a picture to put it on display in your home or office, that’s what digital picture frames are for! Let’s look at one brand that looks great, and saves you lots of space. If you’re limited on space on your wall or table, but love showing off all of your pictures,…

Morning Business Report: Target To Boost Starting Wage In Some Positions To $24 An Hour
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Target to boost starting wage in some positions to $24 an hour

Edward Smart,

Defense and cybersecurity stocks are seeing a sharp rise as EU boosts defense spending. Target is raising its starting wage for workers in some positions up to $24. Starting pay will stay at 15 dollars, but some workers will qualify for higher pay. Amazon no longer requires its U.S. warehouse employees to wear face masks in states where local laws…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 21-25

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 21 and Friday, February 25, 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, February 21 and Friday, February 25, 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…

Both Mercer Basketball Teams Prepare For The Southern Conference Tournament
Local Sports, Sports

Both Mercer basketball teams prepare for the Southern Conference Tournament

Mercer men's team seeded seventh while the Mercer women's team seeded one.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team rounded out the regular season with three consecutive losses, falling this weekend to Wofford 67 to 74. But now, the regular season goes out the window as the Bears look forward to the Southern Conference Tournament. The Bears finished this season with an overall record of 15 wins and 16 losses…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Jeremy Fermin announces run for HCBOE At-Large seat

“As a young educator, I will bring a fresh approach, along with new ideas, to support informed decisions moving forward."
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jeremy Fermin, a two-time Teacher of the Year, announces his campaign for the Houston County Board of Education Post 6, At Large seat. Fermin says his campaign pledge focuses on two primary goals: increasing teacher retention, and being a champion for the social and emotional well-being of everyone within the system. Fermin says he pledges to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Mercer University holding panel discussion on Russian-Ukrainian conflict Tuesday

The discussion is titled Perspectives on the Russia/Ukraine Conflict. Three professors will offer different perspectives of the war.
Cameron Branscomb,

Mercer UniversityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University is holding a panel discussion on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict Tuesday. The discussion is titled Perspectives on the Russia/Ukraine Conflict. Three professors will offer different perspectives of the war. Dr. Wallace Daniel will speak on Russia and Ukraine, Professor and Chair of Political Science Dr. Chris Grant will speak on Ukraine at war and Professor…

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Bibb County, Featured, Medical, WMGT

CFCG details process in grant application aimed at combating violence

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) is taking the next steps in the grant process aimed at reducing crime in Macon.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Community Foundation of Central Georgia details Grant ProcessMacon Violence Prevention InitiativeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) is taking the next steps in the grant process aimed at reducing crime in Macon. In December, the Macon-Bibb Commission awarded the foundation $2.5 million. In a news conference Monday, Mayor Lester Miller gathered with CFCG to help detail…

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Education, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Pre-K registration to open March 1

Pre-K registration in Houston County is set to open March 1.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Houston County Pre-K registration to openPre-K registration to openPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Pre-K registration in Houston County is set to open March 1. Registration will remain open until March 25. According to Blanche Lamb, the district’s coordinator for special programs, there are two parts to the registration. First, parents must fill out a form online with personal information. The other portion…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Andalusia Farm named National Historic Landmark

Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville is the home of author Mary “Flannery” O’Connor. 
Shelby Coates,

Courtesy of Georgia CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Andalusia Farm in Baldwin County is the newest National Historic Landmark in the United States. This makes the second designation for Georgia College, following the Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion which received the same recognition in 1973. “There are campuses across the country that have National Historic Landmarks, but this is a rarity in…

Tech Report: U.s. Bank Execs. Worried Of Possible Cyberattacks, Amazon Opens The First Cashier Less Tech.
Tech Report

Tech Report: U.S. bank execs worried of possible cyberattacks, Cashier-less tech makes its debut

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Bitcoins were donated Thursday in support of the Ukrainian Military. U.S. bank executives are uneasy about possibly becoming Russia’s prey for cyberattacks. The first Whole Foods with Amazon’s cashier-less tech opens, allowing customers to skip the register. Non-game subscription-based apps have saw a 41% increase in 2021. Categories: Tech Report Tags: amazon, apps, Russia, Ukraine

Mom To Mom: Handmade Bird Feeder
Education, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Homemade Bird Feeder

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — With it being colder nowadays, it can be really hard to find activities to do outdoors with the kids– but this activity is really fun to do inside and then to take outside! So we’ll be making a winter DIY bird feeder. All you’re going to need is some ice cream cones, bird seeds, some peanut butter and,…