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Baldwin County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County students head back to school

Lakeview Primary teachers and staff were excited to fill their classrooms with children.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District held its first day of school on Wednesday. Lakeview Primary teachers and staff were excited to fill their classrooms with children and ready to teach. After a tough school year, the school wants to ensure students are safe this year. Principal Tracy Clark says they’re social distancing, making sure the desks are…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Knight Foundation invests $1.5 million in NewTown Macon

The money will help distribute loans and provide entrepreneurial training to women and communities of color.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Money from the Knight Foundation will help NewTown Macon distribute loans and provide entrepreneurial training to women and communities of color. The Knight Foundation invested $1.5 million into NewTown Macon. $1 million will go to the Godsey Initiatives Fund. The other $500,000 will go to NewTown loans for operating costs. Bethany Rogers is the Executive Director…

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Baldwin County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Georgia College makes changes to Move-in Day on campus

According to the college, this year's freshman class may be the largest ever.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Volunteers weren’t allowed to help with move-in day last year due to the pandemic, so this year the college is changing things up. Instead of one move-in day the college is holding three move-in days. According to the college, this year’s freshman class may be the largest ever, and it happens to be during a pandemic….
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Rutland High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Rutland Hurricanes haven’t won more than two games since 2014, and in that season they won 3 games. The program just started in 2003, and is already on its sixth head coach- Jarmarcus Johnson is that man. He takes over this fall, and he sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports,…

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Business, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Report: from floods to minivans

41NBC Web Producer,

Jane King speaks on the latest in business news as of Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Western Europe and China are dealing with severe flooding, which is heavily impacting businesses worldwide. Discounts are predicted to be fewer and farther between for online shopping, starting with Black Friday. Household debt has jumped into the trillions, with credit cards debt and auto loans…

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Featured, Health & Fitness

Workout Wednesday: Full-Body Workout 8/4

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp from I Am I Can Strength and Conditioning brings another workout this Wednesday for you to try at home to stay healthy. This week’s exercises work as a full-body workout and will train all parts of the body. Categories: Featured, Health & Fitness Tags: exercise, fitness, health, training exercises, workout wednesday

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Local News, Weather

Temps stay mild, a few storms possible Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

We have finally made it to our stretch of cooler weather here in Middle Georgia. Today we started our day with widespread rain and fog, but tomorrow will be a bit drier to start. We could still see some patchy fog to start the day, but by the afternoon our chance for rain and storms will be much less than…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Doctors concerned about delta variant in Middle Georgia

This comes several weeks after Piedmont Macon announced it had zero COVID patients.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Covid cases are on the rise at Middle Georgia hospitals. This comes several weeks after Coliseum, now Piedmont Macon, announced it had zero COVID patients. Hospital leaders didn’t give an exact number of COVID patients they have right now but did say the number of patients has doubled in the last week. Dr. Derin Ademiluyi, a…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County’s VIP Academy is back in session

Students in Bibb County are back in school this week, but some students will not be in the classroom this year.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Bibb County are back in school this week, but some students will not be in the classroom this year. The VIP Academy is giving students a chance to learning virtually. There are currently 21,000 students sitting in a traditional classroom and 500 students in the VIP Academy. According to Dr. Julia Daniely, Director of…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County students go back to class

The district says it's following COVID protocols by focusing on hygiene and hand washing.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Houston County were back in the classroom Tuesday. We stopped by Warner Robins High School to see how things were going. Principal Chris McCook says the first day went great. He says there was a lot of excitement throughout the day from both students and teachers. We asked him about his outlook for…
Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Grant’s Lounge to celebrate 50th birthday soon

A Macon staple is marking a milestone in its history.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Grant’s Lounge in downtown Macon is preparing for a belated anniversary celebration. The historic venue on Poplar Street turns 50 this year. Grant’s 50th birthday actually fell on February 16, but the bar was closed due to COVID-19. During the closure, owners made some renovations. The ceiling above the stage was raised, the main stage now…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Peach County School District responds to transportation concerns

According to the district, there were problems with bus routes on the first day of school Monday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY,  Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County School District reported some problems with school transportation on the first day of school Monday. According to a statement from the district, there were problems with bus routes which impacted the times students arrived at school and when they got home. Some parents posted to Facebook calling the first day of school “hectic”…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins church helping Iraqi refugees

A Methodist church in Warner Robins hopes to provide comfort for refugees.
Peyton Lewis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Trinity United Methodist Church took time to learn about refugees in other countries, and how they can help from Middle Georgia. The American Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East met with church-goers for a luncheon Tuesday. Those at the meeting learned about Iraqi refugees who fled from ISIS and their struggles to…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Peaches to Beaches back this weekend for 17th straight year

The annual event, spanning Highway 341 from Musella to Brunswick, is considered the state's largest yard sale.
Peyton Lewis,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Peaches to Beaches Yard Sale is on the road again this weekend for the 17th year in a row. The annual event, spanning Highway 341 from Musella to Brunswick, is considered the state’s largest yard sale. Vendors say they’re ready for this weekend and look forward to welcoming guests. The Roberta Crawford Chamber of…

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Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Hawkinsville High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Hawkinsville Red Devils won a state title in 2014, but they haven’t made the playoffs since. Coach Shane Williamson is entering his third season as head coach. He sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about upcoming season in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 26-30

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 26 and Friday, July 30, 2021.
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, July 26 and Friday, July 30, 2021. 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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Violence Prevention forum addresses bar and club owners

After seeing a growing number of homicides, Macon-Bibb leaders are turning to the community for solutions.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb leaders,  including Commissioners Virgil Watkins, Paul Bronson and Al Tillman, met with bar and club owners at Niche 385 Monday night to address nightlife safety during a Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) forum. Several people have been killed due to club violence in the last year, and county administrators want your help to help solve the…
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Peach County High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans haven’t won less than 8 games in a season since 2001. Coach Chad Campbell’s teams have never missed the playoffs. He’s back for another season in the valley this fall, and spoke with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks about it in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, Peach County…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return for the weekend, heat remains

Cecilia Reeves,

We have been dry for a few days, but our short dry spell is over this weekend as a cold front becomes a stationary boundary over the weekend. All this means is that by Saturday afternoon, we will once again be dealing with scattered showers and storms, as well as intense heat. A heat advisory is once again in place,…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

MVP discussions to turn into programs and new technology in Macon-Bibb

Violent events continue as county leaders try to learn how they can suppress violence in Macon-Bibb.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Violent events continue as county leaders try to learn how they can suppress violence in Macon-Bibb. “Unfortunately, you hate to say it, but it’s not surprising,” Commissioner Raymond Wilder said Friday. “These young teens have minor conflicts, and they end up turning to guns.” According to Bibb County crime reports, the county has seen six homicides…

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Baldwin County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County School District hosts back to school vaccination event

The Baldwin County School District hosted a vaccination event Friday in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District hosted a vaccination event Friday in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The school district partnered with Atrium Health Navicent to bring the Pfizer vaccine to parents and children during open house. Superintendent Dr. Noris Price says the district has been monitoring COVID-19 cases and their efforts have been…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Stop the Violence parade happening in Macon this weekend

The annual Stop the Violence parade will happen Saturday after being canceled last year.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Stop the Violence parade will happen Saturday after being canceled last year. According to organizers, the goal is to promote anti-violence, peace and unity. Pastor Robert W. Hunnicutt and Queen N. Hayes from Covenant Life Cathedral say they just want everyone to take part in the event. Local churches, organizations, businesses, individuals, law enforcement and…