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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

41NBC Web Producer,

(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…

Redistricting Hearing
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…

Emergency Room
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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41 Today, Across the Nation, Technology

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

41NBC Web Producer,

(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,…

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Business, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: 7/28

41NBC Web Producer,

Jane King speaks on the latest business news, including current concerns for the economy, big tech updates, and QR code concerns. Investors were nervous about inflation before, but the delta variant of the coronavirus could slow things down if it becomes more widespread. Tech giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft report a big surge in revenue. Stocks of companies that endorse…

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Around the World, US & World News

Cardinal in Vatican fraud trial: My conscience is ‘tranquil’

Associated Press,

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A fraud and embezzlement trial involving mismanagement of the Holy See’s investments has begun in Vatican City, with a once-powerful cardinal who is among the 10 defendants declaring he remains “obedient” to Pope Francis, who fired him from a top post. Cardinal Angelo Becciu is one of two defendants who attended the largely procedural seven-hour session…

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Olympics, Sports

Simone Biles exits team final after vault

41NBC Web Producer,

Simone Biles competed in Team USA’s first rotation on vault in the women’s Olympic team final, bailing out of her Amanar and scoring a 13.766 for a 1.5 twist. Shortly after, she withdrew from the team contest. Her American teammates held on for silver after the 24-year-old realized following a shaky vault she wasn’t in the right headspace to compete….

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Olympics, Sports

U.S. women held scoreless by Australia in group stage finale

41NBC Web Producer,

The United States Women’s National Team registered a scoreless draw against Australia in the last of three Olympic group stage games. The result was enough to advance to the knockout rounds. Lloyd navigates her 4th Olympics for the US women’s team SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Carli Lloyd was lamenting her missed chances in the U.S. women’s 6-1 win over New…