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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Annual St. Patrick’s Festival is back in Dublin after two years

Dublin City leaders are ecstatic to have the St. Patrick's Day festival back bigger than ever.
Peyton Lewis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)–  For the last two years, Dublin has cancelled the St. Patrick’s Festival to keep people safe from COVID-19. This year though, Visit Dublin says it’s bringing the party back and better than ever. “We’re so excited to be back this year,” said Interim Director Miriam Lewis. “Celebrating together is our theme this year, and we couldn’t be…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Southwest High School celebrates HBCU’s for Black History Spirit Week

Students from Fort Valley State University visited Southwest students Tuesday, and talked with them about what to expect at a HBCU.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Southwest High School is celebrating Black History Month with a Black History Spirit Week. Students from Fort Valley State University visited Southwest students Tuesday, and talked with them about what to expect at a HBCU. Members from several sororities and fraternities performed strolls for the students. First year counselor Braxton Jefferson, is a graduate of Fort Valley…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Washington Memorial Library hosts career preparedness event

A wide variety of employers will be present, including Macon-Bibb County, Amazon, Navicent Atrium Health, Groome Transportation.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Washington Memorial Library helped people tighten their resumes to get ready for its job fair. Visitors received one on one help on their resumes and cover letters. The library will hold the job fair on Wednesday. A wide variety of employers will be present, including Macon-Bibb County, Amazon, Navicent Atrium Health, Groome Transportation and others. The…

Mercer Men's Basketball Falls In An Overtime Thriller
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer men’s basketball falls in an overtime thriller

UT Chattanooga downs Mercer on a buzzer beater in overtime.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –This past weekend, the Mercer men’s basketball team took a nine-point loss to UT Chattanooga, but the Bears had a shot at redemption last night facing the Mocs in back-to-back games. Mercer took a seven-point lead after going on a 12 to two run early in the first half. The Bears would hold that lead deep into…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UGA leaders gather to talk about Macon’s Economic Outlook

The Outlook of Macon included several sectors like jobs, educations, and housing that were all impacted by the pandemic.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Leaders from the University of Georgia gathered Tuesday, to talk about Georgia’s Economic Outlook. They say Macon is on its way to make a full recovery from the pandemic recession by next year. The Outlook of Macon included several sectors like jobs, educations, and housing that were all impacted by the pandemic. Although we’ve all felt the impact…

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Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

City of Forsyth denies the approval of ‘Bitcoin Mining Facility’

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The construction of a ‘Bitcoin Mining Facility,’ was just denied by the city of Forsyth. The approval to rezone the area for the facility was brought up to planning and zoning. Once approved it went to the city council members. Monday night more than 60 people showed up to the meeting to discuss the facility up for consideration….

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins man behind bank robbery, home invasion, murder & more arrested

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The man behind several violent crimes committed in Houston County — including a bank robbery, home invasion, theft, and murder– has been arrested. The Warner Robins Police Department and Houston County Sheriff’s Office put out a joint release on Tuesday, February 8th, stating that 30 year-old Victor Dennard was arrested on February 7th in the…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Last teen wanted in connection to string of shooting incidents turns himself in

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The last suspect wanted in connection to the shooting and auto theft investigation on Summerhill Drive and Twin Pine at Walnut Creek Apartments from early January is now in custody. A release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 18 year-old Jhaiven Maxwell turned himself in on February 7th, when he met with investigators at the…

Tech Byte: Apple's Legacy Contact
Featured, Gadgets, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Apple’s Legacy Contact

Drake Rozelle,

Dealing with a loved one’s death is never easy. That’s why Apple created Legacy Contacts, so you can access data stored on their account after they’ve passed away. They have to add you as a Legacy Contact first though. So how does that work? Apple says users have to have at least iOS 15.2 or macOS 12.1 to be able…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Recaptured Bibb County inmate dies at hospital

Deputies are searching for 20-year- old Ha’Keem Barrett.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: The Bibb County inmate who escaped custody Friday night and was then recaptured has now died. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC that Ha’Keem Romaire Barrett, passed away this morning at Atrium Health Navicent at 5:57am due to hypothermia and complications of diabetes. Coroner Jones says he is awaiting word from the GBI to see if they will…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Crawford County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Featured, Hancock County, Health, Houston County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Laurens County, Local News, Macon County, Monroe County, Peach County, Pulaski County, Restaurant Report Card, Taylor County, Telfair County, Treutlen County, Twiggs County, Washington County, Wheeler County, Wilcox County, Wilkinson County

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 31-February 4

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 31 and Friday, February 4, 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, January 31 and Friday, February 4, 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…

Morning Business Report: Anheuser Busch Develops New Zero Carb Beer
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: CVS and Walgreens remove all limits on at-home COVID tests

Edward Smart,

Pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens remove all limits on at-home COVID-19 tests. In December, both companies placed a cap on the number of tests customers could buy in stores. Build-a-Bear releases adult-themed bears labeled as part of the “after dark” collection. Anheuser-Busch InBev has developed a zero-carb beer after 10 years of research and development, containing 80 calories per bottle….

Blind Book Date
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

A blind date with a book

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)-The Washington Memorial Library in Macon is holding a “Blind Date with a Book event.  Readers can check out a mystery book to take home the books’ true covers are hidden. Only a vague description of the book is written on a paper cover. Librarian Emily Heather hopes that people who may judge a book by it’s cover…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

567 Center celebrates Cherry Blossom Festival early

Artist were sent wooden cut outs of poodles and asked to design them in a Cherry Blossom theme.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The 567 center in Macon is gearing up for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Artist were sent wooden cut outs of poodles and asked to design them in a Cherry Blossom theme. “I think the poodles are a really fun celebration of the variety of different artists we have here in Macon and there a fun spring show…

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Local News, Weather

Clouds clearing and temps warming Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

We have been stuck in the clouds today in Middle Georgia, limiting our highs to the mid 40s. Showers have ended across the area, and temperatures tonight will be falling to the mid 30s as skies start to clear. Through the day Tuesday we will quickly lose most of our cloud cover, leading to a nice day with highs slightly…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Fire Department unveils new fire engine

Macon-Bibb's Fire Station 2 unveiled a new 2021 fire truck that will replace a 1996 model truck.
Cameron Branscomb,

Macon-Bibb’s new Fire engineMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb’s Fire Station 2 unveiled a new 2021 fire truck that will replace a 1996 model truck. The new engine is custom made and comes with a newly designed grill. The engine cost just under $700,000 and was paid for with the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Chief Shane Edwards says fire…

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Bleckley County, Featured, Law Insights, Local News

Bleckley County Sheriff out on bond after arrest: What happens next?

57-year-old Kris Coody was taken into custody Saturday by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office.
Peyton Lewis,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody was taken into custody by the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, February 5. Cobb County issued a warrant for Coody’s arrest last week after he reportedly groped a woman at a bar in Atlanta in January. Coody was in Panama on a mission trip with his church when the warrant…
Crime, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office investigates murder-suicide

According to the LCSO, deputies were dispatched to John Lowery Road in Laurens County at around 2:35 a.m. on Monday,  in relation to a suspicious person call.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE(2): Dublin City Schools sent out a release on Monday in response to the incident involving 55 year-old Shiina Wiggins, who served as a paraprofessional and bus driver at Hillcrest Elementary School. Dublin City Schools has set up a grief station at the Hillcrest Elementary Media Center for students, teachers, and staff, and says they are focused on providing additional…

Tech Report: Apple Projected To Launch New Products March 8
Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Apple projected to announce new products March 8

Edward Smart,

Regulators received a record 5,981 reports of unruly travelers last year, most being tied to disputes over masks. Apple projected to launching new products as soon as March 8, according to a report from Bloomberg. According to a study by Washington State University, people respond better to robots that have “female” characteristics instead of male ones. Categories: Featured, Tech Report…

Tech Report: Mark Zuckerberg Down $29.7 Billion, New App Connects Unvaccinated Employers And Employees.
Tech Report

Tech Report: Mark Zuckerberg down $29.7 Billion, New app connects unvaccinated employers and employees.

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Mark Zuckerberg’s  personal net worth drops $29.7 Billion, along with a 26% drop in Meta shares. A new feature on Pinterest lets you see your furniture virtually before purchasing. A new app is here that helps connect employers and employees that may or may not agree with vaccine mandates. Categories: Tech Report Tags: Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Pinterest, vaccine

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Bibb County, Local News

Aerospace career introduction for high school students

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College is exposing high school students to technical aviation careers. Students from Bibb, Houston, Monroe and Jones counties took a tour of the school’s Aerospace and Sustainment Center.  The students learned how to read blue prints and work on plane structures.  Central Georgia Tech offers dual enrollment for high schoolers and students are “work…

Morning Business Report: Valentine's Day Set To Break Spending Records
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning business Report: Valentine’s Day set to break spending records

Edward Smart,

Valentine’s Day is set to be the second-highest on record. American’s are expected to spend an average of $174.41 per person on Valentine’s Day gifts according to National Retail Federation. JetBlue Airlines have dropped to the lowest spot on Wall Street Journals annual rankings of U.S. airlines. Restaurant and bar whiskey sales continue to grow, up 53% from the prior…