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BCSO shares tips on how to protect yourself from holiday crime

"Don't overload yourself with baggage you're trying to carry to the car. Frequently take those things out to the car and lock them in the trunk so they can't be seen."

December 3, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s the holiday season and that means more shopping, but unfortunately more crime too. Lieutenant Tim James with the Sheriff’s Outreach Center says, criminals take advantage of this time of year because everyone is buying new things for the holidays. He says even though the holidays are a joyous time of year, it’s not the time to…

Dr. Noris Price wins Georgia Superintendent of the year

"I don't think it really has hit me, it seems like a sureal experience, but I can tell you that I'm very honored and very humbled."

December 3, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Baldwin County School District is celebrating a big accomplishment. Superintendent Dr. Noris Price is the 2021 Georgia Superintendent of the year. She was named one of four finalists earlier this year, and on Thursday night her hard work was recognized. We spoke with Dr. Price about the accomplishment. “I don’t think it really has hit me, it…

Hutchings College and Career Academy turns students to chefs

Cullinary students received their first toques, getting them closer to being real chefs.

December 3, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– 22 culinary students at Hutchings College and Career Academy in Macon can now have their cake and make it too, after graduating with food safety certifications. “My goal is to own my own restaurant and a bakery as well. This program helps with college classes and getting done with college faster,” said culinary student Kiajah Thomas. After…

‘Yappy Pawnukkah and Santa Paws’ happening Saturday

"It's a free event, shopping is complimentary for them. It's a community event and you need to take advantage of Bibb county and surrounding areas."

December 3, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— You can celebrate the ‘howlidays’ with your pets on Saturday, December 4 at the Macon Dog Park on Adams Street. Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation partnered with Beyond the Bone Boutique to put on the ‘Yappy Pawnukkah and Santa Paws’ event. Each household gets one holiday gift bag for their dog. We spoke with the coordinator, Phylise…

Clouds return for the weekend, but temps stay warm

December 3, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with plentiful sunshine and near-record high temps (Macon made it to 80°!). Clouds will start moving into the area for the weekend, but a warm air mass will keep our high temps in the mid 70s. By Sunday we will see a mostly cloudy day, with highs once again in the mid…

Apartment fire on Houston Avenue leads to arson investigation

December 3, 2021

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Shane Edwards, the Interim Fire Chief of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department told 41NBC on Friday afternoon that the Fire Department was alerted to a structural fire on 2301 Houston Avenue in the Bowden Homes complex around 2:40 p.m. According to Edwards, smoke had been seen outside of the 2-story apartment, which alerted passerby to the…

Local foundation brings affordable housing to Beall’s Hill neighborhood

The Historic Macon foundation is bringing affordable housing to the Beall's Hill neighborhood.

December 2, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

Historic Macon Foundation and Mayor Lester Miller breaking ground for new housing projectMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon foundation is bringing affordable housing to the Beall’s Hill neighborhood. The 3.5 acre housing project will include six duplexes that will hold two single apartments each. The apartments are being funded with $600,000 from the American Rescue Plan, plus a matched…

Goodwill, WorkSource partner to get people back to work

Goodwill is partnering with WorkSource Macon-Bibb to help people get back to work in time for the holiday season.

December 2, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Goodwill is partnering with WorkSource Macon-Bibb to help people get back to work in time for the holiday season. WorkSource received a grant to help people dealing with long term unemployment gain temporary employment while they look for more permanent opportunities. They partnered with Goodwill because they have positions available at their career centers. We spoke…

Middle Georgia hospital seeing rise in flu patients

Dr. Gary Godlewski, an emergency room physician at Piedmont Macon North, says they've seen an uptick in flu patients in the last week. He says they're seeing more flu patients come in than Covid patients.

December 2, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The holiday season is here, but so is flu season. Michael Hokanson, North Central Health District’s public information officer, says Georgia is currently seeing higher influenza-like illness activity compared to the rest of the country. “We could see a higher amount of cases this year as compared to last year,” he said. “But this year we’re…

GDOT installing message signs in Peach County to help motorists avoid waiting on trains

Drivers in Peach County will soon have the opportunity to take an alternate route at railroad stops thanks to new signs that will suggest taking an alternate route.

December 2, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GDOT Installing signs at railroad tracksRailroadFORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Drivers in Peach County will soon have the opportunity to take an alternate route at railroad stops when stopped trains are blocking the roadway. The Georgia Department of Transportation is installing dynamic message signs. If a train stops and blocks a road, the signs will alert drivers, and they can choose…

BS Report: December 1st – The Dawgs are the Favorite

The battle for the SEC championship is fast approaching and the Dawgs are favored over the Tide going into the contest.

December 1, 2021

David Tufts,

Georgia is favored over Alabama going into the the battle for the SEC championship. Bill Shanks discusses what weapons the Dawgs are bringing, and why they have a great chance of turning the tide this year. Categories: Sports

Staying warm this week

December 1, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a nice day in Middle Georgia with highs in the 70s and upper 60s, as well as plentiful sunshine. Through the rest of the week, warm air will be working its way back into the area. Highs for both Thursday and Friday will be warming into the mid 70s by the afternoon. Lows for the weekend will…

Warner Robins runoff sees big turnout, historic win

Warner Robins is starting a new chapter at the beginning of next year.

December 1, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins is starting a new chapter at the beginning of next year. That’s when Mayor-Elect LaRhonda Patrick will take office. Patrick will make history as the first woman and person of color elected as Warner Robins’ mayor. Patrick says she feels empowered, but also has a strong sense of responsibility. “Certain barriers we thought…

A look behind downtown Macon’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza

Over the past five years, downtown Macon has become famous for its bold and bright Christmas light display.

December 1, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past five years, downtown Macon has become famous for its bold and bright Christmas light display. With more than half a million lights on trees, bushes, and art installations, the display takes months to set up, but the most impressive part is that it’s all timed with music from local performers. “On the music…

Temple Beth Israel celebrates Hanukkah

Temple Beth Israel is joining in on celebrating Hanukkah this week

December 1, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Temple Beth Israel is joining in on celebrating Hanukkah this week. It will host a Sisterhood Hanukkah Dinner Friday night at 6. That will include Latkes, brisket, jelly donuts and a menorah lighting. Then on Saturday at 10 a.m., they’ll have their Young Family Hanukkah party, where you can get more latkes, decorate cookies and play…

CGTC Warner Robins campus getting first student housing complex

Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins campus will soon have a student housing complex.

December 1, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins partners to construct student housingCGTCWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins campus will soon have a student housing complex. Construction is underway for the multi-million dollar facility, which is located on Sutherline Drive off Highway 96. College officials say they’re hoping the new addition will help to bring students together…

Search for suspect in R&T Mart burglary

December 1, 2021

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect wanted in connection to a commercial burglary that happened in the early hours of Monday, November 29, 2021. According to the BCSO, the suspect broke into the front of the R&T Mart at 4437 Columbus Road around 1:13 a.m. and took…

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Cardio and Core Circuit

December 1, 2021

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Strapp joins 41NBC once more to bring you another Workout Wednesday, with the focus of this week being: your cardio and core muscles. These exercises come in 3 rounds with 3 sets in each- 45 seconds of work and 30 of rest in each set with a minute to a minute and a half of rest between…

Fatal crash in Laurens County on Tuesday involved 3 tractor trailers

December 1, 2021

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia State Patrol sent out an unfinished report on Wednesday December 1st, detailing the preliminary investigative findings concerning a crash that had happened a day before, involving 3 tractor trailers. According to the release, at 12:12 p.m. on November 30, 2021, the Georgia State Patrol Post 20 Dublin began investigating a fatal wreck on Interstate…

Milledgeville Grocer faces over $9K penalties for OSHA violations

December 1, 2021

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent out a press release November 30th concerning Johnnie McDade Grocery, a grocery store in Milledgeville, facing thousands of dollars in penalties after it was found that the employer failed to protect employees from exposure to coronavirus and other safety hazards. According to the release, inspectors found that the…

Heroin supplier to Middle Georgia sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison

December 1, 2021

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The US Department of Justice sent out a release Wednesday concerning the sentencing of a primary supplier to a heroin distribution ring in Macon who was arrested in February of 2019. According to the release, 43 year-old Michael Duffy of Sandy Springs, Georgia, worked from the metro Atlanta area with others to distribute heroin to the…

70s return to Middle Georgia Wednesday

November 30, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

We started our warming trend today in Middle Georgia as highs warmed to the upper 60s. Tomorrow brings another nice day under high pressure, with sunshine and highs in the low 70s. Winds will be coming in from the southwest around 5-10 mph. Overnight lows tomorrow will be a bit warmer, mostly seeing temps drop into the 40s by Thursday…

Tips for picking out the perfect Christmas tree

Donald Watson has been a Christmas tree farmer for 45 years, so he knows a thing or two about having a "tree-mendous" Christmas.

November 30, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Donald Watson has been a Christmas tree farmer for 45 years, so he knows a thing or two about having a “tree-mendous” Christmas. “The ones we’re growing, they are fresh,” he said. “In fact, we cut them fresh in the field, and we bring them back here.” His farm in Macon, Sandy Creek, grows hundreds of…

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center recognized for lowering pneumonia cases

The Veterans Health Administration recently recognized one dental hygienist at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin.

November 30, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Carl Vinson VA medical center recognized for lowering pneumonia casesHappen ProgramDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The Veterans Health Administration recently recognized one dental hygienist at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin. In September, Michelle Lord implemented the H.A.P.P.E.N program, which stands for Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses. The program was created to address the oral health…

"Don't overload yourself with baggage you're trying to carry to the car. Frequently take those things out to the car and lock them in the trunk so they can't be seen."

"I don't think it really has hit me, it seems like a sureal experience, but I can tell you that I'm very honored and very humbled."

Cullinary students received their first toques, getting them closer to being real chefs.

"It's a free event, shopping is complimentary for them. It's a community event and you need to take advantage of Bibb county and surrounding areas."

The Historic Macon foundation is bringing affordable housing to the Beall's Hill neighborhood.

Goodwill is partnering with WorkSource Macon-Bibb to help people get back to work in time for the holiday season.

Dr. Gary Godlewski, an emergency room physician at Piedmont Macon North, says they've seen an uptick in flu patients in the last week. He says they're seeing more flu patients come in than Covid patients.

Drivers in Peach County will soon have the opportunity to take an alternate route at railroad stops thanks to new signs that will suggest taking an alternate route.

The battle for the SEC championship is fast approaching and the Dawgs are favored over the Tide going into the contest.

Warner Robins is starting a new chapter at the beginning of next year.

Over the past five years, downtown Macon has become famous for its bold and bright Christmas light display.

Temple Beth Israel is joining in on celebrating Hanukkah this week

Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins campus will soon have a student housing complex.

Donald Watson has been a Christmas tree farmer for 45 years, so he knows a thing or two about having a "tree-mendous" Christmas.

The Veterans Health Administration recently recognized one dental hygienist at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin.

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