Georgia Military College honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Georgia Military College is honoring Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.

Captain William Thompson speaking to the students at Georgia Military CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College is honoring Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Captain William Thompson, a civil rights activist and author, spoke to students on Friday. Captain Thompson grew up in Orange County, South Carolina and faced battles growing up…

Young Macon artist’s piece featured in local exhibit

The "Drawn to Macon" exhibit will be open until January 28.

Madyson Hatchings painting Roomscape with ShadowMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Arts Alliance is currently presenting its exhibit “Drawn to Macon.” The exhibit highlights artist from around the globe. Madyson Hatcher, a Macon native, is one of the artists with a piece on display. Hatcher is a sophomore art major at the University of Georgia. She says she wants people…

Macon-Bibb residents say “No” to Brightmark

Brightmark responded Friday to recent pushback.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More residents opposing the planned Brightmark plastics recycling facility are publicly speaking against the project. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller officially withdrew his support last week in a letter he sent to the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority. Residents in a group called “No Brightmark in Bibb” are thankful Mayor Miller withdrew his support. Peg Jones, a group member…

What to expect from Winter Storm Izzy in Middle Georgia

Residents in Baldwin, Washington, and Hancock Counties are bracing for the potential impact of Winter Storm Izzy.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Residents in Baldwin, Washington, and Hancock Counties are bracing for the potential impact of Winter Storm Izzy. 41NBC Daybreak meteorologist Aaron Lowery has been tracking the storm this week and believes some parts of Middle Georgia will see a small impact. “I’m not thinking we’re going to see much winter weather at all in Middle Georgia,”…

Houston County virtual school applications now open

Current students automatically get enrolled for in-person learning unless their parent or guardian specifically enrolls their child in the virtual program.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A virtual school component is nothing new for Houston County Schools, especially since the beginning of the pandemic. According to the Virtual Learning Coordinator for the Houston County Board of Education, Dave Gibbs, the district found a way to have most of its students do in-person learning safely, but for the last year, about 300 students…

Baldwin County School District holds Covid-19 vaccine and booster clinic

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—  The Baldwin County School District continues efforts to get staff and students vaccinated. On Friday, the school district held its fourth vaccination clinic where they partnered with the Baldwin County Health Department and the Bee Well Clinic. The school district says so far their efforts to get vaccines to more people are successful. “A very high percentage…

Winter weather possible for some locations in Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A strong storm system will bring powerful winds and heavy rain along with a potential for winter weather to Middle GA this weekend. Today We get one more day of sunshine around Middle GA before cold, windy, and wet weather takes over on Saturday. Highs will reach the upper 50s and lower 60s around Middle GA…

Tech Report: Microsoft evaluates policies, QR codes generates revenue for scammers

  Microsoft will review its policies on sexual harassment and gender discrimination, and release the findings of investigations into allegations against senior leaders, including bill gates. The Seattle Times reports the report will be made available to the public this spring. ********* Scammers are using QR codes to steal from parking meters. Authorities say people have started plastering their own…

Morning Business Report: Nurses protesting against working conditions around the country

Nurses across the country protest the working conditions as COVID patients push hospitals to the limit. This action took place across 11 states and Washington, D.C. Student-loan processor Navient will cancel $1.7 billion of debts. The losses will be covered by Navient’s investors rather than the federal government. TripAdvisor has found that people around the world are more excited than…

Another nice day Friday, winter weather possible Sunday

Temperatures are staying pretty mild across Middle Georgia tonight as clouds slowly move out of the area. Friday will bring plenty of sunshine and the return of high temperatures in the low 60s. Enjoy the nice weather because by Friday evening, clouds will move in across the southeast ahead of a potent winter storm system. Saturday temperatures will be a…

FVSU’s first ever men’s volleyball team set to compete in first game Saturday

The university says it's been working on creating a men's volleyball team for years "to bring attention and visibility as it becomes more diverse."

FVSU launches first ever men’s Volleyball teamMen’s VolleyballFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University now has a men’s volleyball team. The university says it’s been working on creating a men’s volleyball team for years “to bring attention and visibility as it becomes more diverse.” That’s according to FVSU Athletic Director Anthony Holloman, who hopes the whole community will…

Schools facing staff shortages due to COVID-19

Due to an overwhelming number of teachers testing positive for COVID-19, Johnson County students will be in virtual classrooms until the school district has less staff members in quarantine.

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  After a long board of education meeting Wednesday night, Johnson County Schools Superintendent Eddie Morris made the tough decision to cancel in-person learning for Friday. Due to an overwhelming number of teachers testing positive for COVID-19, students will be in virtual classrooms until the school district has less staff members in quarantine. “For safety of our…

The Home Depot brings ‘Path to Pro’ program to Macon

The program is fully online and it takes about 10 hours to complete.

The Home Depot launches the Path to pro program in MaconPath to pro programMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon is the latest city to be part of The Home Depot’s “Path to Pro” program. This program is designed to train people in skilled trades. The program is fully online and it takes about 10 hours to complete. You can take the…

26th annual Museum of Aviation marathon happening this weekend

Proceeds raised will go to the Museum of Aviation Foundation.

The Aviation Museum Marathon medalWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation is hosting its 26th annual marathon on Saturday, January 15. The day will consist of four total races. The first will be a hand cycling marathon that begins at 7:50 a.m. That’s followed by the marathon and half marathon, starting at 8 and 8:15 a.m., respectively. The…

Ryland Environmental answers community questions about trash pickup transition

The company took over the county's collection duties on January 1, and as expected, there have been some hiccups during the first few weeks of trash collection.

James Lanier answers questions during live Q&AMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ryland Environmental, along with Macon-Bibb County, held a live Q&A session Thursday to answer questions about the company’s takeover of the county’s waste collection services. The company took over the county’s collection duties on January 1, and as expected, there have been some hiccups during the first few weeks of…

MWA raises 3 million gallon water tank

District 2 MWA board member Desmond Brown says the water tower uses technology that allows MWA to send water throughout the county with the push of a button.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Authority crews worked several hours Thursday to raise the water tank for a new water tower. “It’s of capacity of 3 million gallons,” MWA Associate Executive Director Ray Shell said. “And its height is 200 feet to the top when it’s finished.” Macon-Bibb Commissioner Valerie Wynn, who also sits on the MWA Board, says…

Governor Brian Kemp delivers ‘State of the State’ address

Gov. Kemp says the 2023 Fiscal Year budget will include a $2,000 raise for teachers. His budget proposal includes adding $425 million to fully fund schools to help restore cuts made during the pandemic.

ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia is navigating its way through the Covid-19 pandemic. That was his message Thursday as he gave his “State of the State” address in a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly. Gov. Kemp says the 2023 Fiscal Year budget will include a $2,000 raise for teachers. His budget proposal includes adding $425…

Mercer University establishes new endowment fund for tennis programs

Mercer's men's and women's tennis programs are the latest to receive extra funding.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer University men’s and women’s tennis programs are the latest teams to establish an endowment fund. Former Mercer tennis student-athlete Robert J. Wilder donated the lead gift to create the “Tennis Excellence Endowed Fund” which will support both the men’s and women’s tennis programs. Approximately 5% of the fund will be given to each team…

Morning Business Report: Members of congress under scrutiny for the timing of their stock trades

Legislation has been introduced that would require members of congress to put their assets in a blind trust. This push comes after several members of congress have come under scrutiny for the timing of their stock trades and whether they are favoring laws that boost their investments. A national retail federation finds organized crime costing an average of $720 thousand…

Man found shot and killed on Elpis Street

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened outside of a vacant duplex, in the 2800 block of Elpis Street which is near Pansy Ave. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 3:00a.m. Thursday. According to the press release, 37-year-old Christopher Sean Abram was found fatally wounded, outside of the duplex. Bibb…

BS Report: January 12th – The Dawgs Make History

It's deja vu (the good kind) for Georgia sports fans, as the Dawgs end another title drought.

It’s deja vu (the good kind) for Georgia sports fans. Another year and another title drought brought to an end. This time it’s the Dawgs ending a 41 year streak. Bill Shanks is here to tell us what went right in this game we’ll be talking about for years. Categories: Sports