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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

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(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

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(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…

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Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Mary Persons High School

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(41NBC/WMGT) — The Mary Persons football team had its first losing season in 2020–its first non-winning season since 2006. Coach Brian Nelson looking to right the ship this fall. He sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks recently in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, Mary Persons High School, sports

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Local News, Weather

Dangerous heat possible again Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

Highs once again reached the upper 90s today in Macon, with our official high hitting 98 degrees. Not much will be changing for our forecast tomorrow, but we will be warming a few degrees from where we were today. That means highs will be reaching the triple digits in some places. A heat advisory is in place tomorrow until 8…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Joint Senate and House redistricting hearing brings local and state leaders

A joint Senate and House redistricting hearing took place Thursday night at the Mercer University School of Medicine Auditorium.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A joint Senate and House redistricting hearing took place Thursday night at the Mercer University School of Medicine Auditorium. Local and state representatives, including State Senator John F. Kennedy (R-Macon), were in attendance for Thursday’s hearing. Kennedy is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting. The hearings are designed to gain public input…

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Featured, Health, Local News, Pulaski County

Hawkinsville’s Taylor Regional Hospital getting new emergency room

The hospital has not been updated for 50 years but doctors at Taylor Regional have made it work until now.
Peyton Lewis,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Taylor Regional Hospital is getting a major upgrade sometime in the next eight months. The hospital has been serving Pulaski County since 1977, and doctors say the emergency room is due for a few upgrades. “Medicine has grown so much that in the last 50 years, what we have as an E.R. now is not very…

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Baldwin County, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County nearing completion of first-ever splash pad

Temperatures are increasing all over middle Georgia and Baldwin County's splash pad is almost ready.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Temperatures are increasing all over middle Georgia and Baldwin County’s splash pad is almost ready. County Manger Carlos Tobar says the splash pad should be up and running by the end of the week. The splash pad cost the county just under $100,000. It includes an arch and a spinning wheel that splashes water. The splash…

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Baldwin County, Local News, Sports, WMGT

Milledgeville 11-year-old heading to Junior Olympics in Texas

11-year-old Valynsia Calhoun began her journey in track and field at just 8 years old.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 11-year-old Valynsia Calhoun began her journey in track and field at just 8 years old. She says her love for running came from her family. Now with her family’s support, she has raised nearly $1,000 to fund a trip to Texas next month after qualifying for the Junior Olympics. Valynsia says getting where she is hasn’t been…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

3 injured in shooting at car detail shop in east Macon

The shooting was reported to the 911 Center around 4:30 Thursday afternoon.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an afternoon shooting that sent three men to the hospital. Investigators say the shooting happened at a car detail shop at 619 Main Street, and it was reported to the 911 Center around 4:30 Thursday afternoon. According to a new release, three men were dropped off at the Coliseum…

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

Macon boutique wins $25,000 grant through Coalition to Back Black Businesses

Virginia Sharp is the owner of Daemarii's Unique Boutique in Macon.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — Virginia Sharp is the owner of Daemarii’s Unique Boutique in Macon. Sharp’s business is one of 25 in the country to receive a $25,000 grant from the American Express Coalition to Back Black Businesses. “It’s game changer for me,” she said. “And when I say that, I mean by being able to participate and do…
Business, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Peach County

FVSU clears nearly $250,000 in student debt, outstanding fees

This helps more than 200 students with financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shelby Coates,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is clearing outstanding debt for more than 200 students to help alleviate financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The debt cancellation totals nearly $250,000. FVSU President Dr. Paul Jones made the announcement Thursday after sending notifications to students on Wednesday, July 28th. According to a Fort Valley State University news release,…
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Baldwin High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the Baldwin Braves for this edition of the Coach’s Corner. Bill Shanks checks in with head football coach Jesse Hicks. This was their conversation. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Baldwin High School, Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

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Tech Report: 7/28

41NBC Web Producer,

Jane King takes a look at the latest news in Technology including sales in big tech, ecommerce slowing, and Youtube creeping closer to Netflix. Apple said sales of iphones were up 50 percent and that their 5-g phones are still selling well in what is normally a slow season. Youtube revenue came in over $7 billion, drawing close to Netflix’s…

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Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Warner Robins High School

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(41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins High School football team won its first state title in 2020 since 2004, but it was the demons’ fourth straight trip to the finals. Coach Marquis Westbrook now heading up what appears to be a dynasty. He sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to preview the 2021 season in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports,…