Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

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.
Ariel Schiller,

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…

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Baldwin County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News

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

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Hancock County, Jones County, Local News, Monroe County, Weather

Winter weather possible for some locations in Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

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
Business, Tech Report

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

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

  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…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

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

Edward Smart,

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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Another nice day Friday, winter weather possible Sunday

Cecilia Reeves,

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…

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Across Georgia Sports, Local News, Peach County, Sports, WMGT

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."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…
COVID-19, Education, Featured, Health, Johnson County, Laurens County, Local News

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.
Peyton Lewis,

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…

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Bibb County, Business, Local News, WMGT

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

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

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…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

26th annual Museum of Aviation marathon happening this weekend

Proceeds raised will go to the Museum of Aviation Foundation.
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

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.
Ariel Schiller,

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…

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Business, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Medical, Politics, WMGT

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.
Ariel Schiller,

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 The Tennis Programs
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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.
Shaaz Peerani,

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
Featured, Morning Business Report

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

Edward Smart,

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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man found shot and killed on Elpis Street

41NBC Web Producer,

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
Sports

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.
David Tufts,

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

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Breezy and warmer Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Partly cloudy skies will be hanging around Middle Georgia this evening and into early Thursday morning. This will keep our lows mainly in the mid 30s with a pretty quick warm up tomorrow into the low 60s. A short wave of energy will quickly move through during the day Thursday which will bring some breezy conditions by afternoon. Wind gusts…
Education, Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Johnson County Schools shifting to virtual learning Friday

Johnson County Schools will shift to virtual learning on Friday, January 14.
Tucker Sargent,

That’s according to a post on the Johnson County Schools Facebook page Wednesday. “This is necessary based on a staff shortage in the district due to CoVID,” the post said. “It is important that we are able to effectively maintain a safe and secure learning environment.” Monday, January 17 is a scheduled school holiday. The district says it is hopeful…

Mercer Education Students tour Bibb County Schools.
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

‘Bears in Bibb’ gives Mercer education students unique opportunity

Mercer University education students spent the day in the Bibb County School District touring different types of schools.
Ariel Schiller,

Mercer Education Students toured Bibb County Schools Wednesday.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University education students spent the day in the Bibb County School District touring different types of schools. From different age groups to different types of programs, they call the day “Bears in Bibb.” About 40 Mercer students traveled throughout the district Wednesday in order to immerse themselves in…

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Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

Cochran City Hall closes temporarily due to Covid-19 exposure

"A notice will be posted of a date City Hall will reopen," the post said.
Tucker Sargent,

Cochran City HallCOCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran City Hall is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 exposure. That’s according to a Facebook post on the City of Cochran’s page. The post says payments should be placed in the drop box at City Hall and that residents should call 911 for any emergencies. “A notice will be posted of a date City…