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Featured, Houston County, Local News

New commander takes over 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base

Colonel Deedrick L. Reese has assumed command of the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base, taking over from his predecessor Colonel Lindsay C. Droz.
Drake Rozelle,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Colonel Deedrick L. Reese has assumed command of the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base, taking over from his predecessor Colonel Lindsay C. Droz. The official change of command ceremony, held this week, was attended by a crowd of family, friends, local government officials and fellow service members. “I want to welcome…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center receives 4-star rating for overall quality of healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a star rating system to help you choose a provider. The rating compares each provider’s overall quality of services. This year, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center received its first CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Andrew Willis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson Veterans’ Administration Medical Center in Dublin wants veterans to know they have options when choosing a healthcare provider.  If you’re a veteran looking to compare hospitals in your area, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, has a star rating system to help you choose a provider. The rating compares each provider’s…

Coach's Corner: Roger Holmes Dublin Fighting Irish
Sports

Coach’s Corner: Roger Holmes – Dublin Fighting Irish

Coach Roger Holmes of Dublin High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.
David Tufts,

Coach Roger Holmes of Dublin High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Sports Tags: dublin fighting irish, GHSA, high school football

Tech Report: 2022 Saw A Dramatic Rise In Investment Fraud
Tech Report

Tech Report: 2022 saw a dramatic rise in investment fraud

Finn Balfour,

In 2022, a staggering $3.82 billion was stolen via investment fraud. Compared to the previous year, that’s a 128% increase. What’s behind the unprecedented spike? Advances in AI technology are making investment fraud easier. Scams are using deep fakes, which use a form of AI known as deep learning, to generate fake videos of real people. Scammers use this technology…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Store employee arrested in connection to Family Dollar armed robbery

Deputies first responded to an armed robbery call on June 28th.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a reported armed robbery. Deputies first responded to an armed robbery call at Family Dollar located at 3656 Jeffersonville Road on June 28th. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a store employee called the Bibb County Sheriff’s to report an armed robbery around 12:40pm….
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Pedestrian killed in crash on Houston Road in Macon

The collision happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Houston Road near Hawkinsville Road.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pedestrian is dead following a crash on Houston Road in Macon, Wednesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the collision happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Houston Road near Hawkinsville Road. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a Nissan Sentra was heading south on Houston Road when it hit 32-year-old Terry Lynn Crump, of Macon,…

Bs Report: July 5th What's 'losing'?
Sports

BS Report: July 5th – What’s ‘Losing’?

The Braves have been red hot all summer long but can they keep the flames lit?
David Tufts,

The Braves have been red hot all summer long but can they keep the flames lit? Bill Shanks is here to explain why a few losses here or there shouldn’t be a cause for alarm. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, nl east

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Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Perry Junior League’s 8U All-Star team headed to Dixie Youth Baseball World Series

2023 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series to take place in Hattiesburg, Mississippi from July 27 to August 1.
Shaaz Peerani,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Junior League’s 8U All-Star team claimed the Dixie Youth Baseball state title and will now represent Georgia at the 2023 DYB World Series. The team will travel to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on July 27th to take part in the 10-team tournament. Perry Junior League’s 8U All-Star team needs financial help to make the trip and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies need help identifying The Home Depot robber

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man deputies say pulled a gun and stole several items from The Home Depot in Macon.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man deputies say pulled a gun and stole several items from The Home Depot in Macon. It happened just after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Presidential Parkway store. Deputies say the man pictured above put several items in a shopping cart and started…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Heat, humidity, and scattered storms continue this week

We won't be seeing much of a change in our weather through the end of the week. Highs will be warming into the mid 90s with scattered storms
Cecilia Reeves,

We have been stuck in a familiar weather pattern the past few days with warm weather and afternoon storms. Tomorrow will be no different as we see temperatures heating quickly under clear morning skies. By the afternoon we will be in the 90s with storms popping up after 1 pm. By Friday we will be watching an approaching surface cold…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Two women arrested after car chase with gunfire

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two women were arrested after a verbal argument turned into a violent car chase in Bibb County. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office posted about the incident on July 5th, saying S.R.T. Unit deputies arrested the 2 women pictured after they chased another woman in their Dodge Charger while firing gunshots in the direction of the victim….

Coach's Corner: Mike Chastain Jones County Greyhounds
Coach's Corner

Coach’s Corner: Mike Chastain – Jones County Greyhounds

Coach Mike Chastain of Jones County High School sits down with 41NBC's Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season.
David Tufts,

Coach Mike Chastain of Jones County High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: GHSA, high school football, jones county greyhounds

Tech Report: Biden Administration Moves To Cut China's Access To American Technology
Tech Report

Tech Report: Biden Administration moves to cut China’s access to American technology

Finn Balfour,

The U.S. looks to restrict China’s access to cloud computing to protect advanced technology. A Biden Administration’s proposal aims to close a loophole in chip-export controls, a move that could escalate the tit-for-tat fight with Beijing. Instacart has officially launched its AI-powered search tool, Ask Instacart. It speaks directly to meal-prep fatigued shoppers looking for easy answers when it comes…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Crisp County Deputy shooting

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Information about the suspect has been made available through a booking report from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. 25-Year-old Croshawn Cross was arrested in connection to this incident. He’s been charged with fleeing law enforcement officers, and obstruction. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy has been killed in the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man dead after drive by shooting

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old Macon man is dead after being shot while walking down the street in Warner Robins. According to a press release, 19-year-old Ormand Humphrey was found face down in front of 200 Stevens Street with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he was declared deceased by the staff.  Authorities say…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Locals, visitors celebrate ‘Sparks Over the Park’ in Macon

Locals and visitors spent Tuesday gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July with Sparks Over the Park at Lake Tobesofkee.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Locals and visitors spent Tuesday gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July with Sparks Over the Park at Lake Tobesofkee. Macon resident Brion Stallworth recounts her experience with the event over the years. “I have been a native of Macon since I was born,” Stallworth said. “I’ve been coming here for the Fourth of July…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Francar’s restaurant back open after briefly closing earlier this year

The restaurant is adding new menu items and posting on social media to intice new and returning customers.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An iconic restaurant in the Mercer University community is still open after briefly closing its doors earlier this year. Francar’s Buffalo Wings closed for 17 days in March due to staffing shortages and low sales caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. After an outpouring of support from the community, the restaurant was able to re-open. Francar’s owner,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Teen drivers reminded to not drive distracted or impaired during summer months

According to AAA, nearly 30% of fatal traffic crashes involving teen drivers in Georgia occur during a period between Memorial Day and Labor Day called “the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer.”
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Learning how to drive is a rite of passage that can be exciting for any teen driver, but while driving is a necessary skill, getting behind the wheel also has its risks.  Marquis Jordan has been driving since he was 13 years old. At age 19, he urges other teen drivers to put their seat belts…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Georgia College & State University hires new Chief Diversity Officer

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College & State University has hired a new chief diversity officer. GCSU says Dr. Michael Snowden started in his position as chief diversity officer on July 1st, and that he’ll be welcoming one of the largest and most diverse freshmen classes in years. Snowden previously served as the vice president of Inclusion and Diversity at…

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Featured, Local News, Telfair County

Telfair County Sheriff’s Office seizes guns and drugs

Haley Janes,

MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office made a post on social media on Monday concerning several drugs and guns that were seized. According to the post, TCSO found the following and prevented them from reaching the streets: 3.7 Ounces Methamphetamine 3 Ounces Ecstasy 2.3 Ounces Marijuana 1.6 Ounces Crack Cocaine 1.1 Ounces Oxycodone 1.1 Ounces Mushrooms 20…