BS Report: January 26th – The Lockout

Spring is right around the corner but the MLB Lockout continues for now. While fans all around the country are waiting for some good news, Bill Shanks bring some hope. Hear what he has to say this week. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, baseball, braves, LOCKOUT, MLB

Kirby Smart visits Middle Georgia for recruitment

Kirby Smart visited Middle Georgia high schools for recruitment

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jan. 14 marked the official day football college coaches could begin in-person recruiting. UGA head coach Kirby Smart wasted no time making his way to Middle Georgia on Tuesday. The Dawg has landed… pic.twitter.com/RXT0P66IHz — TATTNALL ATHLETICS (@tattnallsports) January 25, 2022 Coach Smart visited Warner Robins High School, Peach County High School, Northside High School, Jones…

Human remains found in connection to missing 4-year-old, mother charged

Family began to look for Keara and her children after fears arose she was abusing them.

The GBI has arrested Keara Cotton for Murder & Concealing the Death of Another. A missing child investigation has led to the discovery of human remains in Crisp Co. (Photos provided by the GBI.)VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Dooly County mother is being charged with murder in connection to the death of her missing 4 year-old son, Jayceon Mathis, who…

Carolyn Crayton Park entrance getting new design

The hundred-year-old entrance to Carolyn Crayton Park is being restored.

A structure that has welcomed guests to Macon since the late 1800s is now getting a new face. When Macon hosted the Georgia National Fair back in the 1870s, the park gates were built to serve as a grand entrance. The Head of Genealogy at Washington Memorial Library, Muriel Jackson, says the gates have always served as a sign of…

Clouds return ahead of a big weekend cool down

This is ahead of our next cold front that will be bringing an arctic blast of cold air Friday night. The front will be mostly dry, but a few showers will be possible during the afternoon. Highs Friday will actually be comfortable (in the mid 50s) despite the cloud cover, but the coldest air of the season moves in quickly…

Canadian company brings 200 jobs to Middle Georgia

More than 200 aviation jobs are coming to Macon's Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 200 aviation jobs are coming to Macon’s Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The airport has partnered with MHIRJ, an aviation maintenance and repair company. Chairman of the Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority, Robby Fountain, says the partnership will make the airport a one-stop shop for airline companies. MHIRJ will be looking to fill the jobs…

Local mental health organizations react to HB 1013

Georgia House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston announced major mental health reform legislation Wednesday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston announced major mental health reform legislation Wednesday. House Bill 1013 has support from both political parties, including Majority Leader Jon Burns and Minority Leader James Beverly. The bill will increase client access to care, ensure mental health parity for providers and clients, strengthen workforce development initiatives, expand transparency and…

Tech Report: Small businesses in need of workers, Tech companies possibly the solution for nursing lows

YouTube CEO backs the choice to remove it’s “dislike” button. Tech companies wants to be the answer to the nations nursing shortage, and burnout. Business owners are struggling to find essential workers. North Carolina is set to construct and assess ultra-fast planes in the U.S.   Categories: Tech Report Tags: North Carolina, tech, Workers, Youtube

Governor Brian Kemp comes to Houston County to discuss newly proposed bill that will help veterans

Governor Brian Kemp stops in Warner Robins to talk about proposed bill to help VeteransVeteransWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Governor Brian Kemp made a stop in Warner Robins to talk about a bill that would help keep local veterans working. Governor Kemp met with state and local leaders at the VECTR Center Thursday morning. The bill is the ‘Career Military Retirement…

City of Perry hosts ‘Cat Yoga’ this Saturday

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There’s a purr-fect opportunity to workout and potentially adopt a cat at the same time. The City of Perry is hosting Cat Yoga at 9 a.m. this Saturday at the Perry Events Center, which is located at 1121 Macon Road. They teamed up with the Humane Society of Houston County who will provide the adoptable cats that…

14-year-old charged with arson after setting fire in Northside High School bathroom

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Fire and Police Departments were sent to Northside High School Thursday morning in response to a fire that had started in a bathroom. According to the Warner Robins Police Department and Northside High School’s Principal, Markeeta Clayton,  a 14-year-old  juvenile used a lighter to light the toilet paper and dispenser on fire…

Sheriff’s review finds no foul play in Valdosta teen’s gym mat death

Kendrick JohnsonVALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia sheriff who last year reopened an investigation into the 2013 death of a teenager found inside a rolled-up gym mat at school concluded there was no evidence of foul play after reviewing voluminous evidence collected by federal investigators. Classmates at Lowndes High School in Valdosta found 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson’s body on Jan. 11,…

Morning Business Report: U.S. government fines Fashion Nova for $4.2 million

The US government is investigating companies that hide negative reviews. The federal trade commission went after retailer Fashion Nova, alleging it blocked all but the highest reviews from its website for years. The company will pay a $4.2 million fine and must post all reviews of current products. US new-home sales reach nine-month high. Contract signings have jumped 12% since…

Macon-Bibb Solid Waste providing drop-off location for old trash carts

You can bring your old carts to the Convenience Center on 11th Street.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Solid Waste Department and Waste Management are providing Macon-Bibb County residents an extra way to return their old trash and recycling carts. Beginning Saturday, January 29, you can bring your old carts to the Convenience Center (920 11th Street). The cart drop-off point will remain active as long as people need it. “We’re working hard…

Centerville church expands food pantry to feed community

"There's definitely a need here in Houston County, we have a homeless population, and a lot of times you don't see it."

CENTERVILLE, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)– Centerville United Methodist Church started their food pantry in a small 10×12 closet during the summer of 2020.  After seeing the demand from the community, Pastor Tommy Odum said the small space would not last forever. “There’s definitely a need here in Houston County, we have a homeless population, and a lot of times you don’t see…

23rd annual “College Film Series” starts in Macon this week

Mercer, Middle Georgia State and Wesleyan College are collaborating to host the event at the Douglass Theatre.

Douglass TheatreMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 23rd Annual College Film Series begins this week. The theme of this year’s film series is “Revenge.” Mercer, Middle Georgia State and Wesleyan College are collaborating to host the event at the Douglass Theatre. Each school presents a movie of their choice that follows the theme. “The film series is about the theme, but…

Peach County Schools hosting job fair this weekend

Full-time, part-time and substitute teacher positions are open, as well as support staff positions.

New Peach County High SchoolPeach CountyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County School District is holding its first ever job fair this weekend. Full-time, part-time and substitute teacher positions are open, as well as support staff positions. Peach County schools have not been immune to the labor shortage impacting schools across the state. School officials say not many people…

Macon-Bibb’s Family Justice Center officially has a name

A Family Justice Center serves victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and abuse all under one roof.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “One Safe Place Macon” might just be an idea right now, but by next year, county officials hope it will be a fully operational Family Justice Center. A Family Justice Center serves victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and abuse all under one roof. Tomeika Daniel, Deputy Director for Georgia Legal Services, says it’s a much…

Piedmont Macon explains changed mask policy

Visitors and patients can no longer wear cloth masks at either hospital. Instead, they must wear medical masks. Those include surgical masks, K N95 masks or N95 masks.

These are examples of the different types of masks you can wear at Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North recently updated their mask policy. Visitors and patients can no longer wear cloth masks at either hospital. Instead, they must wear medical masks. Those include surgical masks, K N95 masks or N95…

Ingram-Pye Elementary school taking part in a Virtual Vision Board day

Ingram-Pye Elementary School hosting Virtual Vision Board DayVision Board DayMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— From a young age we all learn to set goals. Well, students at Ingram-Pye Elementary school are doing just that. But they’re putting those goals on paper. Fifth grader A’layah Tucker is one student who is benefitting from what a vision board is. She’s already got some goals in…