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Macon man dies after shooting on Pio Nono Avenue

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Just after 2:15, deputies were dispatched to Circle K, located at 4314 Pio Nono Avenue, in response to reports of a person shot. That’s where they say they found 34-yera-old Jerry Lewis Burke of…

Watch: 1:30pm Hurricane Idalia 41nbc Accuweather Update
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WATCH: 1:30pm Hurricane Idalia 41NBC AccuWeather Update

Hurricane Idalia heads into Georgia
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Georgia officials say Hurricane Idalia is bringing down power lines and resulting in scattered reports of buildings damaged by falling trees. CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Follow live updates about Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall in Florida as a dangerous Category 3 storm and later crossed into Georgia, still as a hurricane. What to know — Hurricane Idalia rapidly strengthened as…

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Hurricane Idalia to bring tropical storm conditions to Middle Georgia

Hurricane Idalia is forecast to move into Middle Georgia Wednesday, bringing damaging winds, flooding rain, and a few spin-up tornadoes.
Cecilia Reeves,

We have been closely tracking Hurricane Idalia today as it continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico. Overnight we are expecting the storm to strengthen to a Category 3, major hurricane. Once the storm makes landfall, likely in the Big Bend of Florida, we will start to see impacts here in Georgia. Ahead of the storm, the National Weather…

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Featured, Local News, Wilcox County

Coroner: Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers dies in one-vehicle crash

Coroner Janice Brown says the 52-year-old was traveling on Highway 233 north of Rochelle when the crash happened around 4 p.m.
Tucker Sargent,

Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers (wilcoxcountygeorgia.com)ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers died in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. That’s according to Coroner Janice Brown. Brown says the 52-year-old was traveling on Highway 233 north of Rochelle when the crash happened around 4 p.m. She says Rodgers was pronounced dead on the scene. Georgia State Patrol is investigating….
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

12-year-old hospitalized after Monday shooting

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that sent a 12-year-old boy to the hospital on Monday.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent a 12-year-old boy to the hospital on Monday. According to a sheriff’s office news release, the shooting “possibly occurred near the Bowman Street and Cochran Avenue area.” Just after 2 p.m., deputies say they responded to a local medical facility in reference to a 12-year-old…

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Featured, Local News, Pulaski County

EMA officials urge preparedness as Hurricane Idalia approaches Georgia

Hurricane Idalia is set to make landfall in Georgia on Wednesday, and areas in Middle Georgia are bracing for high speed winds and heavy rain.
Edward Smart,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Idalia is set to make landfall in Georgia on Wednesday, and areas in Middle Georgia are bracing for high speed winds and heavy rain. “I hope it’s like it has been most of the ones that we’ve had in the past,” Hawkinsville Fire Chief Leslie Sewell said Tuesday. “I hope we dodge a bullet.” While…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb EMA Director: Stay informed as Idalia approaches

As Middle Georgia prepares for Hurricane Idalia, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director has two words: "It's coming."
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Middle Georgia prepares for Hurricane Idalia, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director has two words: “It’s coming,” Spencer Hawkins said. Hawkins says despite there being some uncertainty on the path Idalia will take, Macon-Bibb County residents should make sure they’re prepared. “This storm is moving fast, and everyone should make sure they have batteries,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Living Tree raising money to expand support for Middle Georgia women

Living Tree, a lifeline for women struggling with addiction and domestic violence since 2017, is raising money to open a second housing location in Middle Georgia.
Dejon Campbell,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Living Tree, a lifeline for women struggling with addiction and domestic violence since 2017, is raising money to open a second housing location in Middle Georgia. “I would like to give back to these women what was freely given to me,” CEO and Founder Ginger Falkner said. Falkner, now eight years free from drug addiction,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Fire alarm at Weaver Middle School leads to evacuation, at least one student treated for overheating

A fire alarm led to the evacuation of Weaver Middle School Tuesday, and at least one student was treated for overheating.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A fire alarm led to the evacuation of Weaver Middle School Tuesday, and at least one student was treated for overheating. Bibb County School District spokesperson Stephanie Hartley wrote in an email to media outlets that the fire alarm activated around 9:45 a.m., which led to the evacuation of around 900 students and staff. Hartley tells…
Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

1 dead, 1 injured in Bleckley County crash

The crash happened around 10:25 Monday night on Churchwell Road.
Shelby Coates,

photo courtesy of MGNCOCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bleckley County crash leaves one man dead and another man airlifted to the hospital. According to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 10:25 Monday night on Churchwell Road. When deputies arrived on scene, they located a jeep that had lost control and overturned. Deputies say two male occupants were…

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Preparing for the impacts of Idalia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Idalia is barreling its way towards Florida and Southern Georgia, and parts of Middle Georgia will see more impacts from the storm than others. Today This afternoon and evening will see a number of scattered thunderstorms around much of the Peach State as the stalled out front continues to hang around. High temperatures will reach…

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Scattered storms return Tuesday, Idalia impacts the area Wednesday

We will be staying in our summertime pattern of 90s and scattered storms Tuesday, before we see potential impacts from TS Idalia.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was another warm day in Middle Georgia with a few pop-up storms this afternoon. Overnight we continue to see a few storms, but we should be dry by Tuesday morning. Highs tomorrow will be pushing back to the 90s and upper 80s with high humidity continuing. Scattered showers and storms will be possible for the afternoon and into Tuesday…

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Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar responds to anti-Semitic flyers found in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating anti-Semitic flyers that were distributed in the Beall’s Hill and Spring Street neighborhoods in Macon.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating anti-Semitic flyers that were distributed in the Beall’s Hill and Spring Street neighborhoods in Macon. According to the sheriff’s office, flyers were reported anonymously Sunday afternoon after they were discovered in Beall’s Hill. Rabbi of Temple Beth Israel Elizabeth Bahar says a resident of the Spring Street neighborhood notified…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Civil Rights advocate reflects on 60th anniversary of March on Washington

As the nation marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Monday, Dr. Chester Fontenot, Jr., a lifelong Macon resident and Director of Africana Studies at Mercer University, recalls its historic impact and its legacy in Macon's own civil rights journey.
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the nation marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Monday, Dr. Chester Fontenot, Jr., a lifelong Macon resident and Director of Africana Studies at Mercer University, recalls its historic impact and its legacy in Macon’s own civil rights journey. In 1963, a 13-year-old Fontenot listened to the march on the radio, guided…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

3 arrested in connection to Forsyth entering autos, burglary spree

Investigators say the arrests closed 10 entering autos complaints that involved 13 vehicles
Shelby Coates,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department makes three arrests in connection ten car break-ins and two burglaries. Jayleen Chambliss, Shakeem Grant and O’Hagee Wilkins will be charged with multiple counts of Burglary. On Saturday, August 26th, officers were investigating a burglary at the U Save It Pharmacy. According to a Forsyth Police Department news release, officers found the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Sheriff suspends alcohol licenses of two downtown Macon lounges

Sheriff David Davis served the suspension letters on August 22nd.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff David Davis is suspending the alcohol licenses of two downtown Macon lounges. Sheriff Davis served the letters on August 22nd to Hoops Bar & Lounge at 477 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Recess Bar & Lounge at 469 Martin Luther King Blvd. According to the letter, the two locations must suspend all…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon chase ends with two arrested for entering autos

Deputies first responded to an entering auto in progress call on San Carlos Drive.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A deputy chase in Bibb County ends with a couple arrested and facing charges for breaking into vehicles. Deputies arrested Charles Hodges Jr. and Cassidy Burney. Just after midnight on Sunday, August 13th, deputies responded to an entering auto in progress call on San Carlos Drive. Deputies tried to pull over a Honda with a stolen…

Lineman Of The Week: Jones County High School
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Lineman of the Week: Jones County High School

David Tufts,

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies power lineman of the week Tony Graham and high school football lineman Seth Holder of Jones County High School— both linemen working to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week, Sports

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 2 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 2.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 2. Games featured on The End Zone: Houston County 42, Perry 35 Brentwood 28, Mount de Sales 13 Southwest 28, Westside 35 Westfield 13, Stratford 35 GMC 0, ACE 48 Peach County 17, Northside 28 Other scores: Griffin 0, Veterans 35 Dacula 19, Jones County 44…

The End Zone Highlights: Perry Hosts Houston County For Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Houston County for our Game of the Week

The Bears (1-0) beat 57-56 Perry last year.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers welcomed in the Houston County Bears for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Bears (1-0) beat 57-56 Perry last year. The Panthers were playing their first game of the season after going 10-2 last year and winning the region for the third consecutive time. Shaaz Peerani has highlights from…

The End Zone Highlights: Ace Hosts Gmc
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE hosts GMC

The Gryphons (1-0) shut out Crawford County 53-0 last week. The Bulldogs (0-1) lost 41-7 to Wheeler County last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons hosted the GMC Bulldogs in Week 2. The Gryphons (1-0) shut out Crawford County 53-0 last week. The Bulldogs (0-1) lost 41-7 to Wheeler County last week. Check out the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ACE Gryphons, Bill Shanks, gmc bulldogs, high school football

The End Zone Highlights: Brentwood Travels To Mount De Sales
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Brentwood travels to Mount de Sales

Brentwood (0-1) lost 43-0 to John Milledge last week. The Cavaliers (0-1) fell to Strong Rock Christian 20-6 in Week 1.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers hosted the Brentwood War Eagles at Mike Garvin Stadium in Week 2. Brentwood (0-1) lost 43-0 to John Milledge last week. The Cavaliers (0-1) fell to Strong Rock Christian 20-6 in Week 1. Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Brentwood War Eagles, high school football,…