MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A trio of seniors at Southwest High School in Macon are now nationally ranked chess champions. The students have been working on their game for four years now, with the help of their coach Shimeka Davis. They are now the first team from Southwest High to compete in a national chess tournament. “It felt amazing because…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Vending machines are everywhere, but micro markets are popping up more and more in Middle Georgia. A micro market is similar to a vending machine. It has snacks and drinks, but consumers use an app to buy vending items and then grab their purchases. Michael Francis is the owner of Georgia Fresh Vending Micro Markets. He says his…
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It’s part of the Clean Streets Matter initiative.
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The first-ever Georgia Summer Soul Music Festival is happening this weekend in Sandersville. Vizions Entertainment promises some of the biggest names in R&B and soul, like Big Pokey Bear, Big Mucci, Calvin Richardson, Nelson Curry, Mr. Smoke and more. “We got good music, a lot of great artist,” said performer Stacii Adams. “The main thing is…
It has been another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, behind a cold front that passed through early this morning. High pressure will be moving back in Saturday, bringing sunny skies and a drop in humidity. Highs Saturday will be limited to the lower and mid 80’s, so enjoy it, because warmer weather is on the way starting Sunday. Through the…
SAVANNAH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After opening in Shanghai (2019) and Paris (2020), an international collectible design fair is making its American debut in Savannah, Georgia. The show is called Unique Design X Savannah. It is taking place April 28th through May 2nd at the Kehoe Ironworks Building at Trustees’ Garden in Savannah. Eighteen artists from around the world are presenting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of a pursuit that ended in a deputy-involved shooting in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop along Ward Street, just before 11:00pm Thursday. When the driver refused to stop, there was…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff Deputies are looking for people of interest after an early morning homicide. Deputies responded to a call of a person down at Circle K on Zebulon Road just before 2 a.m. There they found 23-year-old Brandon Washington lying outside of his car with a gunshot wound. Authorities pronounced Washington dead at the scene…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia unemployment rates are almost back to pre-pandemic numbers, according to data from the Georgia Department of Labor. The GDOL shows unemployment was at 4.2% in March. That’s down from a high of 10.6% in April of 2020. Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Executive Director Stephen Adams says many local industry partners are hiring right now. Hiring…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Real IMPACT Center hosted its Macon STEM Festival mini-series at Cirrus Academy. The festival includes three sessions to teach young girls about the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). La’Quata Sumter with Focus On Me Droneworks led Thursday’s session about the science behind drones. Cirrus Academy female students had the opportunity to fly a drone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– After several losses in 2020, business owners Doretha and David McClinton, are happy to see the Pan African Festival of Georgia back in downtown Macon again. “We’re hoping for some numbers and people to come out,” Doretha McClinton said. “That’s really our prayer because we were hit tremendously hard.” The pair own DnD Fashion as well as…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Three churches in Houston County are coming together to create a solar-powered OB-GYN clinic inside a freight container. The clinic will include a receptionist area, bathroom, shower and a check-up room. The container will then get shipped to Ghana to help provide women with medical care. Andrew United Methodist Church Pastor Jim Dominey says construction on the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Mother’s Day is a little over a week away. Businesses like Yesterdays and Tomorrows are encouraging people to shop local. Julia Marin is the owner of Yesterdays and Tomorrows in Warner Robins. The main thing she’s noticed this year compared to last, is customers are happier. Marin says she’s already had an increase in sales. She says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Ahead of Bike Walk month, Bike Walk Macon is celebrating throughout the month of May. Each year Bike Walk Macon hosts several free events to help promote biking and walking. Last year events were cancelled due to the pandemic, but this year’s events will look a little different. With some events in person and some held virtually,…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County School District is celebrating its first female student selected for the Gates Scholarship. Twiggs County High School senior Aylah Birks is one of the 300 nationwide winners of the scholarship that honors minority student leaders from low-income households. The Gates Scholarship (TGS) helps cover the full cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room, board, books,…
Mass vaccination sites across Georgia will switch to the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine starting Monday, May 3.
Georgia Republicans say Senate Bill 202 will make elections safer, but Democrats, including minority leader James Beverly, disagree.
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning recently awarded four counties $10,000 grants.
Sherry Williams cried tears of joy at a Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Monday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Griffith Family Foundation and Southwest High School plan to hold a spoken word contest with a focus on social justice. The contest gives Southwest High students a chance to earn scholarships from the Griffith Family Foundation. The contest will take place on Thursday, April 29th. Students like Xaviana Syphrtt are already perfecting their presentations. “I’m really…