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Macon man mourns pet after dog overheats in Walmart parking lot
MACON, Ga. — Mike Roland's most cherished memories with Bubba are all that he has left of his three-year-old pit bull. "We'd be goin' down the interstate, he'd have his head out the window, a bug would pop him in his head and it'd go, 'Pop!'" Roland remembers laughing. "He'd come back in, shake his head, go back out."
Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work
April Williams was eager to resume her nursing career when she applied this year with a Georgia agency for a license that is required for 30% of the American workforce. After initially forgetting to provide her graduate school transcript, the Byron resident resubmitted her paperwork several other times. However, after several weeks of waiting, she was ready to vent her frustration before a panel of state lawmakers tasked with investigating issues within the Secretary of State’s Division of Professional Licensing Boards.
A Peach County project could help ease overcrowding at local animal shelters, county leaders say
PEACH COUNTY, Ga. — After a three-year standstill, Peach County is making headway on a $1.3 million animal control center project. This development has been on the county agenda since 2008. It comes after residents of the county have expressed the need for an expanded animal control program in...
Some Macon-Bibb voters’ addresses challenged
MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) – A new state law that went into effect on Monday is taking a deeper look at voters’ addresses. This is to make sure voters live where they say they do to make sure there’s no voter fraud. In a packed Macon-Bibb Board...
Perry council celebrates Mayor’s induction to Hall of Fame
PERRY – Tuesday night’s Perry council meeting recognized the city’s very own Mayor Randall Walker for his recent induction into the Georgia Municipal Hall of Fame. During the beginning of the regular council meeting, Communications Manager Tabitha Clark announced Walker’s recent honor. Clark said during last month’s Georgia Municipal Association annual conference, Walker was one of four outstanding local government leaders inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame.
Hydration and cooling efforts expanding in Macon
ATLANTA, Ga. (WPGA) - Macon-Bibb County, United to End Homelessness, Macon Homeless Coalition, and the Middle Georgia Food Bank have expanded hydration and cooling efforts within the community. United to End Homelessness is an initiative of the United Way of Central Georgia. The focus is one organized response to the...
'We would much rather help you': Macon fireworks store want to help buyers have safe and bright celebration
MACON, Ga. — The 4th of July is on Thursday and people across Central Georgia are getting ready for fireworks and fun. You can buy some at Jake's Fireworks and learn how to use them safely. Jennifer Steward says they are prepared to educate folks on fireworks safety. "If...
'A rising tide lifts all boats': New state law aims to help marriage and family therapists moving to Georgia
MACON, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp signed over 700 bills into law on Monday, including one that has special significance for workers in Central Georgia. Senate Bill 373 speeds up the process for therapists moving to Georgia to get their license to practice, which has been a struggle for many workers recently.
Macon-Bibb Recreation Dept. to host back-to-school bash with free giveaways
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department is holding a back-to-school community event next month. According to the department, the free event will feature food, vendors, music and giveaways. A parent or guardian must accompany students to receive a bookbag and supplies at the event.
AG Chris Carr Announces Expansion of Gang Prosecution Unit to Macon
Attorney General Chris Carr, joined by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy and Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Director Chris Hosey, has announced the hire of veteran prosecutor Ashton Jordan and seasoned investigator Nathan Shoate as part of an upcoming expansion of the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit. Starting July 1, 2024, Jordan and Shoate will oversee the Unit’s regional efforts in Macon-Bibb County, with funding provided in the state’s FY 2025 budget signed by Governor Brian Kemp in May 2024. Jordan serves as Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Griffin Judicial Circuit, and Shoate is a Senior Criminal Investigator with the Major Crimes Unit in the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. In addition to Macon, the Attorney General will expand his Gang Prosecution Unit to include new prosecutors and investigators in Columbus and Southeast Georgia. This Unit is currently based in Atlanta, Albany and Augusta.
More apartments coming to Macon as county grows
MACON, Ga. — Macon is the fourth largest city in the Peach State, according to a study by the American Community Survey. With that kind of population, people need places to live and call home. As the city of Macon continues to grow, there is a need for more...
NewTown Macon creates Hype Hounds Approved program to boost downtown business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A program will allow dog influencers and their owners to promote local businesses to new audiences. As part of the program, called Hype Hounds Approved, NewTown Macon says participating businesses that allow dogs to come inside or sit in outdoor patio areas will be given sidewalk decals and window clings before the end of July.
GMA's 2024 Broadband Summit Happening July 16th
There is an unprecedented opportunity available this year for Georgia cities: $1.3 billion in federal funding is available through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment or “BEAD” program to build out broadband infrastructure. Furthermore, Georgia has been allocated $22.45 million for programs to help communities and residents build the skills, technology and capacity needed to take full advantage of the digital economy.
Fire Department to Welcome Newest Graduates
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department will hold a Graduation Ceremony for 15 new recruits. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Building H -Auditorium (3300 Macon Tech Drive). It will be live-streamed on the Macon-Bibb Fire Department Facebook page.
GPB evening headlines for July 2, 2024
US Senator Jon Ossoff is asking the US Justice Department and FBI for information on how they're protecting election workers. A challenge to voter registrations in Macon-Bibb County failed on the first day of a new state law addressing those challenges. The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper plans to sue the City of...
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