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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Weather

Baldwin County ‘unequipped’ to handle winter weather

County officials are asking residents to stay home over the weekend to avoid driving on icy roads.
Peyton Lewis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The threat of winter weather has Baldwin community leaders being brutally honest about the potential impact of brutally cold weather. The county is getting prepared in case of ice, but County Manager Carlos Tobar says they can only do so much with what they have. “We’re about as prepared as Miami, Florida would be for winter…

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Bibb County, Education, Health, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Schools Wellness Program holds first public meeting

The district's goal was to get feedback from local educators about the county's wellness implementations.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb Schools Wellness Program holds first public meetingWellness ProgramMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District’s Wellness Council held its first public meeting Thursday. The district’s hope was to get feedback from local educators about the county’s wellness implementations. The virtual meeting covered ways to enhance students’ wellness. One of those ideas was teaching students where their food comes…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

State government officials react to Voting Rights Bill not passing

Senator Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock have been leading the national conversation on enhancing voting rights both in Georgia and across the country.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Government officials react to voting bill not passingVoting rights billOne of the major pieces of legislation they were hoping to advance failed to move forward Wednesday. The senate blocked the Voting Rights Bill by a 52-48 vote, and several local leaders were discouraged. Georgia State Senator David Lucas of Macon says the outcome was not what he expected, but that…

Morning Business Report: Starbucks Suspends Plan For Mandatory Vaccinations
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Starbucks suspends plan for mandatory vaccinations

Edward Smart,

Starbucks has suspended its plan to require baristas to get vaccinated or receive weekly testing. This follows the supreme court ruling stating that large private employers did not have to enforce vaccination or testing. Due to the pandemic, people working from home are trying to secure more favorable financial terms. Occupancy fraud is up 13 percent from last year as…

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Cherry Blossom Festival, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, Music

Arrested Development to perform at 40th Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon this March

Haley Janes,

Flyer credit to Cherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The second major headliner for the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival’s Celebration in Macon has been announced– Arrested Development will be performing here, in Middle Georgia. A release from Cherry Blossom Festival organizers says Arrested Development will be performing during the Nightly Concert Series, and that they’ll take the stage at Carolyn…

Mercer Graduate Student Training To Compete In The Winter Olympics
Featured, Local Sports, Sports

Mercer track and field graduate assistant prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Austin Hayes is currently a U.S. Olympic Developmental Athlete
Shaaz Peerani,

A simple desire to compete again began the long journey for Mercer track and field graduate assistant Austin Hayes. “January of 2021, the head coach of the cross country team Josh Hayman decided he wanted to be competitive again. He wanted to compete in a track meet unattached because he found out he’s having a kid, and once his kid…

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Bibb County, Featured

Two vehicle collision on Riley Avenue leaves one dead

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon crash from earlier this week on Riley Avenue at Ridge Avenue has resulted in the death of one. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, January 18,  a 2001 Ford Taurus and 2015 Hyundai Accent were involved in a collision that led to 37 year-old Shineka Hughes, the driver of the Hyundai,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

1 teen dead, 1 teen hospitalized after Wednesday night shooting

A 15-year-old boy is dead and another 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after they were both shot in Macon Wednesday.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A 15-year-old boy is dead and another 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after they were both shot in Macon Wednesday. It happened in the 1700 block of Wren Avenue just after 7 o’clock, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses told investigators the two teens were outside a home when…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Ryland Environmental no longer picking up waste, recycling from old carts

The company had been collecting waste from Advanced Disposal carts as services transitioned but is now into its third week of collection.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Macon-Bibb CountyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ryland Environmental will no longer pick up waste and recycling from old carts. That’s according to a Macon-Bibb news release, which says the change is effective immediately. The company had been collecting waste from Advanced Disposal carts as services transitioned but is now into its third week of collection. The old carts should be…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Schools proposing zone changes

Houston County school leaders are meeting with parents to discuss proposed changes to where their children go to school.
Ariel Schiller,

A proposed map for the elementary school rezoning proposed by Houston County Schools.PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County school leaders are meeting with parents to discuss proposed changes to school zones. The plan would affect students at Lindsey Elementary, Westside Elementary, Northside Middle and Thomson Middle. The first of three parent meetings to discuss the proposed changes is happening Thursday,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Fire Department welcomes Chief Edwards to new job

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It’s official. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department has a new fire chief. Chief Shane Edwards’ promotion was welcomed and applauded this morning by county leaders, firefighters, and family members. He’d served as interim fire chief for the past year and has worked his way up through the ranks of the department. His wife and daughter had the…

Baldwin Cold Weather
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Weather

Baldwin County Manager says they’re not equipped for winter weather

Peyton Lewis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The threat of winter weather has some community leaders being brutally honest about the potential impact of brutally cold weather. Baldwin County is getting prepared in case there’s ice, but there’s only so much they can do with what they have. “We’re about as prepared as Miami, Florida would be for winter weather. We don’t prepare for…

Bs Report: Jan 19th What's Next For The Dawgs?
Sports

BS Report: Jan 19th – What’s Next for the Dawgs?

The lineup might look different for UGA next year, but this championship win could lead to better prospects for Kirby and the Dawgs.
David Tufts,

As Georgia fans bask in victory after a historic season, the question remains what comes next? The lineup might look different next year but, Bill Shanks explains why this year’s championship win could lead to better prospects for Kirby and the Dawgs. Categories: Sports

Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Health officials share how free at-home Covid tests will help

At-home Covid testing will soon be more accessible thanks in part to a federal rollout of free tests.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — At-home Covid testing will soon be more accessible thanks in part to a federal rollout of free tests. Dr. Sandy Duke, the Chief Clinical Officer with Atrium Health Navicent, says at-home tests are antigen based, which means they’re for testing people who are sick. “It is not helpful for asymptomatic testing,” he said. “So for instance,…

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

Mercer University working to track Covid-19 variants thanks to grant

As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers are still learning more about the virus.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mercer University receives grant to help track Covid-19 VariantsCovid-19 VariantsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers are still learning more about the virus. Mercer University School of Medicine is expanding its knowledge on Covid-19. The school, in partnership with the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, was…

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Dodge County, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Jeff Goldblum features MGA Aviation in Disney+ show

Ariel Schiller,

Jeff Goldblum poses with late MGA faculty member Lisa Henry during filming of his show “The World According to Jeff Goldblum.”EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia State University’s aviation campus is in the spotlight, thanks to the one and only Jeff Goldblum. He visited the campus last year to film his Disney+ series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum.” Goldblum spent…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Urhahn formally resigns

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Deputy who was suspended (pending termination), after making a comment on social media concerning the sentencing in the trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, has resigned. Former Deputy Paul Urhahn sent a letter of resignation to Sheriff Talton dated on January 16th that he would be formally resigning as a deputy…

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Crime, Featured, Washington County

UPDATE: All 3 suspects wanted in connection to Washington County shootings in custody

Haley Janes,

UPDATE:  Sheriff Joel Cochran has confirmed that all three suspects were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. Stay with 41NBC for more updates. SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have identified the suspects responsible for the shootings that took place on January 16th.  According to a social media post from the WCSO, deputies are looking for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Library hosts job interview training

Washington Memorial Library welcomed patrons to interview training and resume critique sessions.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT)– The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to help you secure a job or a second interview with training and resume building sessions. The Department of Labor is helping job seekers with resume critiques and teaching you tips for virtual interviews. The library says it is hoping to give people the knowledge they need to get the job…

Morning Business Report: Cdc's Guidelines For Preventing Covid 19 On Cruise Ships Become Optional
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: CDC’s guidelines for preventing COVID-19 on cruise ships become optional

Edward Smart,

Cruise ships companies can now decide if they will participate in the COVID-19 guidelines. Netflix increases their prices over the holidays. The basic subscription plan rose by $1 to now $9.99 per month. To address the trucker driver shortage, officials are considering allowing teenagers to become truckers. A new pilot program would allow drivers aged 18 to 20 to operate…