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Macon-Bibb Commissioners, school board meet to discuss blight, violence and literacy

The Macon Bibb County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Bibb County School District board Thursday.

August 26, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with Bibb County School Board members at Middle Georgia State University Thursday. Joining forces, the groups discussed three topics: blight, violence and literacy. When it comes to violence, Mayor Lester Miller said during the meeting that the only way to tackle violence is by joining forces to…

Group prays for Macon hospital as COVID cases surge

A group of local pastors, chaplains and churchgoers came together to pray for hope in the midst of the pandemic.

August 26, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While dealing with the stress of the pandemic, many people have found new hobbies like art or exercise, while others have clung to faith. A group took their faith to the streets right in front of Atrium Health Navicent Thursday morning to offer hope to the staff and patients. They brought signs, read bible scriptures and…

Scattered storms return to Middle Georgia Friday

August 26, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

Rain and storms are back in the forecast as we head through the end of the week. Highs will be limited by the timing of rain, but I still expect most of us to reach the upper 80s. If you are heading to a football game tomorrow evening, you might need to grab the rain gear. Saturday continues our summertime…

More BCSD students switching to asynchronous learning

More students in Bibb County are switching to asynchronous, virtual learning for the next two weeks due to Covid.

August 26, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More students in Bibb County are switching to asynchronous, virtual learning for the next two weeks due to Covid. Asynchronous learning means teachers will record and post lessons from their classroom each day. Starting Friday, August 27, all classes at Ingram Pye Elementary and Westside High School will make the switch due to the rise in…

Deputies searching for missing Matthew Williams Jr., in Macon

He was last seen by family members on August 21th

August 26, 2021

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Deputies are trying to locate 57-year-old Matthew Williams Jr., of Macon. He was last seen by family members on August 21th. Williams was living in the Hidden Lake Apartment Complex on Hidden Lakes Court, near Farmers Furniture in west Macon….

COVID cancels/postpones high school football games

Several schools in Middle Georgia call off football games due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

August 25, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – COVID-19 cases are forcing schools across Middle Georgia to move to virtual learning, several schools are now canceling or postponing football games. GAMES AFFECTED THIS WEEK: Perry High School @ Harris County (8/27) – Canceled Hampton @ Perry High School (9/3) – Canceled Baldwin High School @ Washington County High School (8/27) – Canceled Jenkins County…

BS Report: August 25th – Don’t Give Up on the Braves

The Braves may have lost to the Yankees, but not all hope is lost for their stellar comeback this season.

August 25, 2021

David Tufts,

Taking a page from the Hawks last season, the Braves have turned things around with back-to-back wins on the road. While their losses to the Yankees this week may have been disappointing, Bill shanks is here to tell yo why you shouldn’t give up on them just yet. Categories: Sports

City of Perry to update COVID cancellations

City Council will have plan from Administration on Monday at a strategic work session.

August 25, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three weeks ago, Perry announced it canceled city sponsored events for 30 days due to rising COVID cases in the area. Since the deadline is almost up, we checked with city leaders to see what they’re planning for the next 30 days. Tabitha Clark, the Senior Communications Administrator for Perry, says they constantly keep track of…

YKK AP recognized as Clean 13

The Clean 13 honors companies who protect nearby water and natural resources.

August 25, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The YKK AP Company in Dublin was recognized as one of the Clean 13 for 2020. The presentation was held Wednesday afternoon after being postponed in November. The Clean 13 honors companies who protect nearby water and natural resources. YKK was nominated by Keep Dublin Laurens Beautiful last year. A company spokesman says they’re proud of being…

SCHD, Laurens County Commissioners host vaccine events

The vaccine event is every Wednesday through September.

August 25, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — In an effort to get more people vaccinated, the South Central Health District partnered with Laurens County Commissioners this week to host a vaccination event. “We just really feel like this was an ideal location to offer walk up Covid vaccines,” South Central Health District public information officer Melissa Brantley said. “It’s an area that has a…

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Lower body and core circuit

August 25, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Strapp joins 41NBC once again to bring a whole new Workout Wednesday, this week, focusing on a lower body and core muscle circuit. Coach Strapp does these exercises in 3 rounds with 30 seconds of work, then 45 seconds of rest each, ending with 1 – 1.5 minutes rest after each round. ROUND ONE: Squat lateral lunge…

Ossoff stops in Macon to talk Infrastructure Bill

Sixteen million dollars for Macon-Bibb County public transportation is part of the bill.

August 25, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Senator Jon Ossoff made his way across Georgia Tuesday, to make a case for President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Bill. “Sixteen million dollars for Macon-Bibb County public transportation in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that we’ve passed through the United States Senate,” Ossoff explained. The Georgia Senator started the day in Tifton, where he spoke about expansions to broadband…

Dodge County Hospital opens Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit

Dodge County Hospital recently added a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit to help patients recovering from COVID who have asthma and other medical conditions.

August 24, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dodge County Hospital recently added a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit to help patients recovering from COVID who have asthma and other medical conditions. The unit was added to the hospital a month ago. Tiffany Wimberley, the director of the unit, says the program is currently helping 10 patients. “Anybody with lung problems they all have everything in…

New wave of COVID affecting younger generation

Out of 104 Covid-19 patients at Piedmont Macon, 71 of them are between the ages of 22 and 65.

August 24, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Out of 104 Covid-19 patients at Piedmont Macon, 71 of them are between the ages of 22 and 65. A doctor we spoke with says it’s much different compared to the beginning of the pandemic. Dr. Obiajulu Anozie, A Critical Care Physician at Piedmont Macon, says at the beginning of the pandemic, most Covid patients were…

Macon Volunteer Clinic hosting vaccination events this week

The Macon Volunteer Clinic wants to help increase vaccination rates in Middle Georgia.

August 24, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Volunteer Clinic wants to help increase vaccination rates in Middle Georgia. The clinic partnered with the Georgia Department of Public Health to host vaccination events this week. Patients have the option to receive the Johnson or the Moderna Vaccine. The first free event was Tuesday afternoon, and a second is scheduled Wednesday from 3-6 p.m….

Fort Valley Mayor won’t seek another term, running for Utility Commission

She says her passion for serving the people is what's motivating her to run for this new role.

August 24, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley Mayor Barbara Williams says she isn’t running for another term as mayor, but that doesn’t mean she’s leaving public service. Mayor Williams will run for the Utility Commission At Large. She says she likes being mayor but feels something should be done to help the under-served population. She says her passion for serving…

LIVESTREAM: President Biden gives update on Afghanistan

August 24, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Tuesday, August 24, 2021, President Biden spoke on the state of affairs in Afghanistan as many are still being airlifted out of the country. Categories: Featured, US & World News Tags: Afghanistan, Airlift, President Biden, Taliban, world news

Tech Report: 8/24

August 24, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Jane King speaks on the latest news in technology, from Microsoft stock hitting a record high and to Apple employees launching a website to collect accounts of workplace discrimination and harassment. Categories: Featured, Technology Tags: business, Jane King, Tech Report, technology

Governor Kemp deploys National Guard to Georgia hospitals

August 24, 2021

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A news release from the office of Governor Brian Kemp was sent out on Tuesday August 24, 2021, stating that the Georgia National Guard would be deploying 105 personnel to hospitals throughout Georgia to assist staff. In coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Community Health, these trained medical personnel will be…

Morning Business Report: 8/23

August 24, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Jane King speaks on the latest business news, from East coast hurricanes disrupting air travel for a couple of days to the FDA giving the Pfizer COVID vaccine full approval. Categories: Business, Morning Business Report Tags: business, Jane King, Morning Business Report, Morning Report

Hooked on Science: Potato Launcher

August 24, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

INGREDIENTS • 36-inch Wooden Dowel Rod • 24-inch Copper Tube • Potato • Meterstick INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Push one end of the copper tube into the potato. Pull the tube out of the potato. STEP 2: Push the other end of the copper tube into the potato. Pull the tube out of the potato. STEP 3: Use the wooden dowel…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 16-20

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 16 and Friday, August 20, 2021.

August 24, 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, August 16 and Friday, August 20, 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…

Local health officials react to Pfizer FDA approval

Health officials in Middle Georgia hope more people will get vaccinated now.

August 23, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Pfizer vaccine got full Food and Drug Administration approval Monday morning for people over the age of 16. Health officials in Middle Georgia hope more people will get vaccinated now. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 42% of Georgians are fully vaccinated. We spoke with Michael Hokanson, Public Information Officer for North Central…

Community reacts to Jones County Schools mask mandate

"This is unfair to our children, this is unfair to our teachers, and it's unfair to our faculty."

August 23, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County students, faculty and staff are now required to wear masks effective, August 23 through September 17. The school board says it will no longer do contact tracing if a child has been in contact with someone who has COVID-19. Many parents aren’t happy. “We want change now,” Brittany Calhoun said. “This is unfair to our…

The Macon Bibb County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Bibb County School District board Thursday.

A group of local pastors, chaplains and churchgoers came together to pray for hope in the midst of the pandemic.

More students in Bibb County are switching to asynchronous, virtual learning for the next two weeks due to Covid.

He was last seen by family members on August 21th

Several schools in Middle Georgia call off football games due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

The Braves may have lost to the Yankees, but not all hope is lost for their stellar comeback this season.

City Council will have plan from Administration on Monday at a strategic work session.

The Clean 13 honors companies who protect nearby water and natural resources.

The vaccine event is every Wednesday through September.

Sixteen million dollars for Macon-Bibb County public transportation is part of the bill.

Dodge County Hospital recently added a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit to help patients recovering from COVID who have asthma and other medical conditions.

Out of 104 Covid-19 patients at Piedmont Macon, 71 of them are between the ages of 22 and 65.

The Macon Volunteer Clinic wants to help increase vaccination rates in Middle Georgia.

She says her passion for serving the people is what's motivating her to run for this new role.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 16 and Friday, August 20, 2021.

Health officials in Middle Georgia hope more people will get vaccinated now.

"This is unfair to our children, this is unfair to our teachers, and it's unfair to our faculty."

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