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GMC Prep boys soccer captures 2nd state title in 3 seasons
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (175+ words) 41 NBC News GMC Prep boys soccer captures 2nd state title in 3 seasons Georgia Military Academy defeated Atkinson County on Friday night at Upson-Lee High School THOMASTON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) " The Georgia Military Academy College Prep boys soccer team took an early…...
Chase after bike robbery leads deputies onto elementary school campus
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (173+ words) MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) " An 18-year-old has been arrested after deputies say he robbed someone at gunpoint Friday afternoon and led deputies on a foot chase near an elementary school. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, the…...
The heat cranks up this weekend; storms possible Sunday
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (272+ words) MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) " Temperatures will push 90 degrees this coming weekend with storms possible Sunday afternoon and evening. Conditions will remain clear around Middle Georgia heading into tonight as the wind finishes its shift from the northwest yesterday into the…...
Bibb County Board approves FY26 budget amendment #3
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (153+ words) Bibb County Board of Education approves FY26 general fund budget amendment 41 NBC News Bibb County Board of Education approves FY26 general fund budget amendment Amendment accounts for supplemental payment, staff expenses, QBE adjustment, and security grant funding MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) " The…...
Piedmont doctor gives heart health tips for women - 41 NBC News | WMGT-DT
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (206+ words) MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) " A new survey from The American Heart Association projects that by 2050, nearly 60 percent of women could have high blood pressure, while stroke prevalence among women is expected to rise to 14 percent. " More than 59% of women will…...
Georgia lawmakers react to special session on redistricting
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (393+ words) MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) " Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly, putting redistricting back on the table. Lawmakers are expected to consider new district maps for Congress and the state legislature. However, any…...
Gov. Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (214+ words) MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending Georgia's gas tax suspension for two additional weeks. According to the governor's office, the suspension will begin at 12: 01 a. m. on May 20 and continue through June 3. The governor's office…...
Unified Legacy announces $125 million Macon expansion, 500 jobs
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (192+ words) MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT)- A Georgia manufacturing company plans to expand in Macon with a new $125 million facility and 500 new jobs in Bibb County over the next several years. Unified Legacy said the new manufacturing facility will be built on…...
Humanitarian Gang Inc. seeks community support for Middle Georgia youth programs
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (242+ words) MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) " A Middle Georgia nonprofit focused on supporting local youth is asking the community for financial support as it prepares for its largest outreach events of the year. The nonprofit hosts two major events each year: a…...
Prosecutors: Longtime Bibb County cocaine dealer gets 20 year sentence
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (212+ words) MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) " A Bibb County man described by prosecutors as a longtime cocaine dealer has been sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 in prison, after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit…...