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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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department urges people to use caution on Fourth of July
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fourth of July celebrations are underway across Middle Georgia and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is urging people to use caution when using fireworks and sparklers. Sgt. Jeremy Webb, Fire Safety Education Officer at the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, says it is important to wear...
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