Featured, Laurens County, Local News, Treutlen County

Dublin child dies following boating incident in Treutlen County

A 12-year-old child later died at the hospital, according to Coroner Greg Higgs
Shelby Coates,

SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dublin child is dead following a boating crash in Treutlen County. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, a father was operating a boat on the Oconee River when it hit a sandbar. His 12-year-old son was ejected from the boat. DNR says the child was found unconscious and trapped under the boat. Treutlen County…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in weekend Milledgeville shooting

Police detectives from the Milledgeville Department early Monday morning arrested a suspect in connection with the weekend murder of a 43-year-old man.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: Police detectives from the Milledgeville Department early Monday morning arrested a suspect in connection with the weekend murder of a 43-year-old man. 30-year-old Tavish Nigel Goddard was taken into custody without incident at a home in the 1100 block of Highland Avenue after the execution of a search warrant related to the murder of Joshua Corey Jones. Goddard was…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man shot in leg outside Hummingbird Stage and Taproom

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place in front of the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom early Monday morning. The BCSO says the incident was called around 12:30 a.m. It was reported that a physical altercation happened between people outside of the business, and that during the altercation they exchanged gunfire. Both…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Two arrested for AT&T robbery

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) –  Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators with the assistance of Georgia State Patrol and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in connection to last week’s armed robbery of the AT&T store at 4975 Riverside Drive.  On June 14, two men entered the store with guns and demanded I-phones and I-pads. After receiving and undisclosed number of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Emery Hwy. Dollar General robbed

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. The suspect allegedly robbed the Dollar General, located at 2797 Emery Highway, Saturday just before 10:00pm at gunpoint. The suspect is a  male wearing a dark green shirt and  pants. A black ball cap and a dark in color…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Man shot in head in Warner Robins

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head Saturday in the 300 block of Inverness Avenue and Galan Way. According from a release from the Warner Robins Police Department, the call came in a little after 10pm. The victim was transported to Atrium Health Navicent, two other people on the scene…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms and highs in the 90s return for the weekend

After a nice break from the rain, a cold front will bring a chance for storms Saturday. Highs over the weekend warm back to the 90s.
Cecilia Reeves,

We finally had a dry day across most of Middle Georgia, as the rain stayed to our south and west. Overnight, a few storms will be possible, but widespread rainfall is not expected. Saturday a cold front will drop into the area, bringing another round of showers and storms. Not everyone will see the rain, but scattered storms could linger…

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Featured, Hancock County, Johnson County, Washington County

Middle Georgia counties receive $3 million grant for head start programs

A $3 million grant has been awarded to several Middle Georgia counties, aimed at expanding their head start programs, according to Senator Jon Ossoff.
Edward Smart,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A $3 million grant has been awarded to several Middle Georgia counties, aimed at expanding their head start programs, according to Senator Jon Ossoff. The funds are set to enhance education for preschool-aged children in Wilkes, Washington, Glascock and Johnson counties. The grant funding is expected to provide for additional teachers and improve teaching facilities,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Goodwill, Peach State Health Plans distribute free resources to Macon families

Goodwill, in partnership with Peach State Health Plans and other organizations, hosted an event Friday to distribute free resources to young families in the Macon community.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodwill, in partnership with Peach State Health Plans and other organizations, hosted an event Friday to distribute free resources to young families in the Macon community. The collaborative effort saw brought the organizations together to provide much-needed items such as food and diapers. Counseling and educational services aimed at supporting the families were also offered. “We…

Tech Report: Amazon Delivery Drivers Go On Their First Ever Strike
Tech Report

Tech Report: Amazon delivery drivers go on their first ever strike

Finn Balfour,

Thursday, Amazon delivery drivers and dispatchers walked out of their delivery facility and demanded that Amazon bargain with them. The drivers want a higher wage, protections against the extreme heat of California summers, and the right to refuse unsafe deliveries. The 84 drivers have held picket lines before, but this marks the first time that Amazon delivery drivers in the…

Morning Business Report: U.s. Government Agencies Hit In Global Cyberattack
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. government agencies hit in global cyberattack

Finn Balfour,

Several U.S. federal government agencies have been hit in a cyberattack by Russian cybercriminals. Clop, the ransomware gang allegedly responsible, is known to demand multimillion-dollar ransoms. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says that, for a cyberattack like this one, Clop exploits a vulnerability in widely used software. No ransom demands have been made of federal agencies. Senate Republicans…

Bs Report: June 14th Slow Down

BS Report: June 14th – Slow Down

Reports are coming out about bad behavior on the roads by some Georgia Bulldogs players.
David Tufts,

Reports are coming out about bad behavior on the roads by some Georgia Bulldogs players. Bill Shanks has some words for fans, players, and Kirby Smart about the situation and what should be done.

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Featured, Weather

Friday brings drier conditions, warmer temperatures

A few scattered storms will hang around Middle Georgia Friday as our high temperatures warm into the upper 80s
Cecilia Reeves,

The large swath of rain over the southeast pushed south of our area tonight, and we are now seeing mostly dry conditions. A few scattered showers will be possible overnight, but overall rain chances will be dropping for a few days. Clouds will hang around on Friday, but sunshine will win out by the afternoon. Highs warm into the mid…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins to open first homeless shelter later this year

The City of Warner Robins has announced the location of its first homeless shelter.
Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins has announced the location of its first homeless shelter. The shelter, purchased earlier this year, will be able to hold between 70 and 80 people. Warner Robins Code Enforcement Officer, Brian Wise, says the city just wants to help those in need get back on their feet. “All they need…

Fort Valley Juneteenth
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley to celebrate freedom, diversity for Juneteenth holiday

The celebration will feature food trucks, arts and crafts, live music and dancers, as well as educational resources and a worship service.
Andrew Willis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley community is coming together to celebrate the emancipation of African Americans from slavery with its Juneteenth Celebration. The celebration is a combined effort among city leaders, the Hunt Educational and Cultural Center, Usher’s Temple Church and Peach Concerned Citizens. There will be food trucks, arts and crafts, live music and dancers, as…

Hawkinsville Juneteenth
Featured, Local News, Pulaski County

Hawkinsville to honor past, serve community in observance of Juneteenth

The celebration will provide voter registration and Covid-19 vaccinations for attendees and will feature live music, food trucks, a kids zone and resource vendors.
Andrew Willis,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the City of Hawkinsville, the Juneteenth holiday is an opportunity to learn from the past and bring people together. Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of African American slaves. The Emancipation Proclamation went into effect in January of 1863, but word didn’t reach the last of the southern states until June 19, 1865….
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Victim identified in Lower Thomaston Road crash

The 50-year-old man who died in the crash on Wednesday has been identified as Omar Fagon.
Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The 50-year-old man who died in the crash on Wednesday has been identified as Omar Fagon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A crash on Lower Thomaston Road Wednesday left a man dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, around 12:49 p.m., a 50-year-old man driving a 2006 Honda Accord on Lower Thomaston Road went off the road near the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests 30 people in “Operation Safe Harbor”

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A reoccurring problem affecting several North Macon apartment communities involving vandalism, illegal drug usage, and criminal trespassing led the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to conduct “Operation Safe Harbor”– which resulted in the arrests of 30 people. In the early hours of Wednesday, June 14th, not long before 1 a.m., the BCSO was notified of a large…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man arrested for burglary at Family Dollar on Emery Hwy

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early Wednesday, a man was arrested in connection to a commercial burglary at the Family Dollar on Emery Highway. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a burglar alarm at the Family Dollar at 12:20 a.m. and found a window to the business had been shattered– video surveillance footage revealed that the suspect behind…

Tech Report: Google Is Charged With Violating European Union Laws With Its Ads
Tech Report

Tech Report: Google is charged with violating European Union laws with its ads

Finn Balfour,

Google was charged with violating European Union antitrust laws. The company is accused of using its dominance in online advertising to undercut rivals. The U.S. Justice Department brought similar charges against Google in January, accusing the company of illegally abusing a monopoly over the technology that powers online advertising. The biggest losers of the AI boom are knowledge workers. Consulting…

South Peach Park
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Upgrades slated for South Peach Park in Fort Valley with the help of grant funds

Some of the new features will include an extra mile of walking trail, outdoor exercise equipment, updated pavilions and 80 new trees.
Andrew Willis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County is getting a big boost in funding to make more updates possible at South Peach Park. Grant funding has always played a crucial role in the development of recreational spaces in Peach County. In fact, South Peach Park in Fort Valley couldn’t have been built without grant money. According to Fort Valley Mayor,…