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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Shane Edwards named new Macon-Bibb Fire Chief

The entire Macon-Bibb commission voted in favor of appointing Shane Edwards as Fire Chief for the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  After a year of serving as the interim fire chief for the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Shane Edwards is now officially the department’s chief. The entire Macon-Bibb commission voted in favor of the appointment Tuesday. Edwards has served the fire department for 33 years, starting as a firefighter after finishing high school. He considers it a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Tubman Museum

Smokey Robinson performing at Tubman’s All That Jazz gala this weekend

The Tubman Museum is hosting the 25th annual All that Jazz Gala at the Macon City Auditorium this weekend.
Cameron Branscomb,

Statue of Harriet Tubman inside Tubman MuseumMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum is hosting the 25th annual All that Jazz Gala at the Macon City Auditorium this weekend. The gala, the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year, will include a dinner and a concert performed by Motown legend Smokey Robinson. The museum is celebrating 40 years of being open…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Washington County Sheriff’s Office believes 2 of 3 weekend gun incidents are connected

The Washington County Sheriff's Office believes two of three gun incidents that happened over the weekend are connected.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Washington County shootings under investigationWashington CountyTENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office believes two of three gun incidents that happened over the weekend are connected. A shooting, involving teenagers, occurred on Saturday, but the sheriff’s office says two other incidents involving guns took place Sunday. The sheriff’s office believes the two Sunday incidents are connected. “We are pretty…

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Crawford County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

GBI gives update on deputy-involved shooting in Crawford County, family wants answers

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it is still gathering details about a fatal shooting this month involving a Crawford County deputy.
Ariel Schiller,

GBI holding news conference on Crawford County deputy-involved shooting (Photo: Ariel Schiller/41NBC)KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it is still gathering details about a fatal shooting this month involving a Crawford County deputy. The GBI held a news conference Tuesday to give an update on the shooting, but there weren’t many new details to release. “We…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Peach County Commission approves purchase of new fire truck

The Peach County Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of a new fire truck.
Cameron Branscomb,

The 2005 model fire engine currently at fire station 1 in Peach CountyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of a new fire truck. The purchase was approved on January 11. The 2022 model fire engine will be assigned to Fire Station 1. It will replace a 2005 fire engine, which will…

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UGA celebrates its first CFB national title since 1980

Athens welcomed a crowd well-over 100 thousand.
Shaaz Peerani,

ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The University of Georgia welcomed a crowd well-over 100 thousand to celebrate its first college football national title since 1980, after defeating the University of Alabama 33-18 in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Fans from all regions of Georgia and neighboring states traveled to the university to get a glimpse at the national champions….

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Teen wanted in connection to Aggravated Assault and Auto Theft

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An aggravated assault and auto theft that happened earlier in January has the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office searching for the teen seen in the photos attached here. According to the BCSO, Investigators have obtained warrants and are looking for 18 year-old Jhaiven Maxwell in connection to an Aggravated Assault that took place at the 4300 block…

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Education, Hooked on Science

HOOKED ON SCIENCE: Straw Flute Fun!

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week what happens when you experiment with a straw to make different sounds by changing the shape of it’s end and length. To prep for this experiment,  you will need a pair of scissors and a straw on hand. First you will want to make one end of the straw as…

Tech Report: U.s. Airline Ceos In Crisis Due To Aviation, Tesla Delays Cybertuck
Tech Report

Tech Report: 5G causes stress, and Tesla delays the Cybertuck

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Wednesday could be disastrous for U.S. Airline CEOs due to 5G services, Tesla’s Cybertruck to be delayed until 2023, Ford comes to an agreement with Stripe for five years for e-commerce drive, and Walmart looks to be moving into the metaverse with it’s own cryptocurrency. Categories: Tech Report Tags: Crisis, Cybertruck, ford, Walmart

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

WRPD: Teen injured in accidental shooting

Officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Northlake Drive around 9:35 Monday night.
Shelby Coates,

Officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Northlake Drive around 9:35 Monday night. That’s where they found a 15-year-old male shot in the chest. According to a police department news release, the teen was shot by another male juvenile inside the victim’s home. The release goes on to say, the investigation appears to show the shooting was…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 10-14

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 10 and Friday, January 14, 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 10 and Friday, January 14, 2022. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warmer temperatures are returning to Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep the sunshine over the Peach State throughout the day Tuesday. Today It was a cold morning to kick things off across the Peach State as all the clouds from this weekend’s wet weather finally cleared out. Temperatures around Middle Georgia fell below freezing across the board with many spots dropping below 30…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sun and warmer air return Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

Skies are clearing this evening and temperatures will be falling quickly tonight as lows fall to the mid 20s. Tomorrow brings another sunny day to the area as temps warm into the mid 50s, with much calmer winds than today. By Wednesday we will be seeing high pressure pushing east, and clouds returning to Middle Georgia by the evening. High…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

MLK Committee hosts 31st annual MLK Breakfast at the Tubman

The Macon-Bibb Community broke bread together Monday as they celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MLK Breakfast served at the Tubman MuseumMLK BreakfastMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Community broke bread together Monday as they celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Tubman Museum partnered with the MLK Committee to host the 31st annual breakfast. This year, however, was a little different. People sat in their car to listen in while breakfast was delivered to them….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, MTA Mural

Colorful Macon Transit Authority mural nearing completion

If you've driven past the Macon Transit Authority lately, you may have noticed all the colorful paint.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MTS Mural nearing completionMacon Transit AuthorityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve driven past the Macon Transit Authority lately, you may have noticed all the colorful paint. That’s because artist Abraham Abebe is adding the finishing touches to MTA’s newest mural. The artwork is being created to showcase Macon’s unity, according to Abebe. It’s taken him 20 days to complete it….

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Genesis Joy House helps families on MLK Day

The shelter needs volunteers and donations to help run day to day operations. If you would like to help, visit genesisjoyhouse.com
Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Genesis Joy House shelter is giving away free diapers for families in need. Genesis Joy House is a shelter for homeless female veterans started by CEO Margaret Flowers in 2011. The shelter can currently house seven people. Every year on MLK Day, the shelter looks to provide a service to the community, because that’s what…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae, Bird Lady host shoe drive

The Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae chapter, along with Bird Lady Cares Inc., collected shoes Monday to help people in Haiti.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae chapter, along with Bird Lady Cares Inc., collected shoes Monday to help people in Haiti. The groups also collected canned food for Loaves and Fishes Ministry. People who donated received a brisket sandwich. We spoke with the Atlanta Falcons Bird Lady, Carolyn Freeman, about what it means to host this…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News, Pets & Animals, Pulaski County

Local shelters see benefits from #BettyWhiteChallenge

People across the nation are honoring TV legend Betty White by giving to animals in need, and shelters in Middle Georgia are seeing the benefits.
Peyton Lewis,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People across the nation are honoring TV legend Betty White by giving to animals in need, and shelters in Middle Georgia are seeing the benefits. Monday would have been Betty White’s 100 birthday. To celebrate her and her love for animals, shelters across Middle Georgia have been hosting fundraisers in her name. A Betty White Challenge…

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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…