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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb hosts annual MLK Celebration

Macon-Bibb joined the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb County hosts annual MLK EventMLK J.r.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb joined the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday. The MLK Jr. Commission held its annual MLK Assembly to remember Dr. King’s life. Several dozen people were there speaking about what the day means to them. Many of them quoted Dr. King…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County NAACP holds MLK Day march

The Houston County NAACP chapter held a march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday.
Cameron Branscomb,

Marchers at the Warner Robins MLK marchWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County NAACP chapter held a march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick was in attendance. Mayor Patrick, the first woman and African-American to be elected as the city’s mayor, spoke about the importance of recognizing MLK’s work. “His courage and boldness…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Washington County

Shootings at Washington County homes leads to investigation, suspects wanted

Haley Janes,

TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Shots fired in a subdivision on Holmes Cannery Road brought deputies and investigators to look for suspects on Sunday evening. A social media post from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies are currently searching for several suspects behind multiple shootings in the Washington County area. Sunday evening, deputies responded to Saras Road concerning a shots…

Morning Business Report: The 15th Annual Fjord Trends Report 5 Major Changes That Employees Should Adapt To
Business, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: 15th annual Fjord Trends list 5 major changes that employees should adapt to

Edward Smart,

Accenture’s 15th annual Fjord Trends reports 5 major changes that businesses and employees should adapt to as society evolves. Trends like immediate information and self-care are following this list as a way to promote better workplace conditions. Americans are ending abundant thinking with concerns over supply chain issues effecting the environment. Metaverse has gotten a lot of attention in the…
Featured, Local News, Washington County

Washington County teen shot in back

41NBC Web Producer,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)    Two Washington County teens are facing charges after a weekend shooting. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, deputies were called to the 500 block of Irwin Avenue where a 16 year old male victim was found shot in the back. The victim was taken to the hospital and is…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Teen shoots 53 year old man on First St.

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) A teen is in jail and a man in the hospital after a shooting on First Street and Arch Street just before 4:30 p.m Saturday. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office a 53-year-old male and 16-year-old juvenile got into an argument near First Street and Arch Street. During the argument the Juvenile pulled…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies: 3-year-old struck by bullet while riding in car with mother Friday night

A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck in the chest by a bullet Friday night while riding in a car his mother was driving.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck in the chest by a bullet Friday night while riding in a car his mother was driving. It happened near the intersection of West Napier Avenue and Mumford Road just after 10 o’clock. Investigators say the child’s mother, a 22-year-old Macon woman, was driving a Lexus…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Brookdale Resource Center seeking volunteers this weekend as cold weather moves in

Two shifts are available: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. and 12 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers this weekend as cold weather moves in. The center is asking for help in two shifts: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. and 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. It needs at least five people for each team, but it can be more. Security will be provided. If you would like…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Deputies arrest teen for entering autos, looking for two others

Deputies responded to the Park at Northside Apartments on Northside Drive around 2 a.m. after receiving a call for 3 people entering autos.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff deputies arrested a teenager Friday morning for entering automobiles, and are looking for two others. Deputies responded to the Park at Northside Apartments on Northside Drive around 2 a.m. after receiving a call for 3 people entering autos. When deputies arrived on scene, the suspects ran off leading deputies on a foot chase. …

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Man arrested for stealing truck from Macon gas station

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the victim was sitting in his truck, when 46-year-old Joseph Wilson opened up the door of the victims truck.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man accused of stealing a car from a gas station was taken into custody Friday morning. The incident happened at the Citgo Gas Station on Pio Nono Avenue just before 8 a.m. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the victim was sitting in his truck, when 46-year-old Joseph Wilson opened up the door of…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain returns Saturday, winter weather possible Sunday

Cecilia Reeves,

Mostly cloudy skies are slowly  moving in across the southeast this evening ahead of our next big storm system. Temperatures during the day will be warming to the upper 50s and low 60s even with cloudy skies in place. By Saturday evening showers, including heavy rain, will be pushing into the area (making for some great sleeping weather). Temperatures overnight…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Georgia Power crews preparing for busy weekend as winter weather approaches

Georgia Power advises Georgians to prepare emergency kits now with extra food, water and blankets in case of any power outages.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Georgia Power crews are already gearing up for what could be a busy weekend. Power outages are expected across the state starting Saturday night and into Sunday. Georgia Power advises Georgians to prepare emergency kits now with extra food, water and blankets in case of any power outages. “If you see tree limbs on power lines,…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

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.
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Young Macon artist’s piece featured in local exhibit

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

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…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Macon-Bibb residents say “No” to Brightmark

Brightmark responded Friday to recent pushback.
Ariel Schiller,

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…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Hancock County, Washington County, Weather

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.
Peyton Lewis,

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,”…
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…