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Mercer University receives grant to help diversify teacher pipeline

Mercer University is looking to fill a need for more diverse teachers in the classroom.

October 4, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mercer University receives grant from the U.S Department of EducationU.S Department of EducationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University is looking to fill a need for more diverse teachers in the classroom. Thanks to a $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, it will be able to do that. Mercer University leaders held a news conference Tuesday to talk…

Homeowners burn mortgages after paying off loans

The symbolic ceremony is part of Habitat Week, which celebrates affordable homeownership.

October 4, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have you ever wondered what you would do if you paid off your mortgage? Several Habitat for Humanity homeowners did that this week and got to burn their mortgages to celebrate. The symbolic ceremony is part of Habitat Week, which celebrates affordable homeownership. Darryl Dixson paid off his mortgage in about 20 years. He’s grateful Habitat…

Macon Chamber of Commerce holds military panel discussion at CGTC

Panelists talked about what the base is planning for the future and how those endeavors would benefit Macon-Bibb.

October 4, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce held a military roundtable panel discussion at Central Georgia Technical College. The panel hosted Robins Air Force Base leadership, who led a panel to discuss the benefits of having a relationship with Macon-Bibb County. Panelists talked about what the base is planning for the future and how those endeavors would…

Morning Business Report: Home prices are dropping at the fastest pace since 2009

October 4, 2022

Edward Smart,

U.S. home prices are dropping at the fastest pace since 2009. Black Knight says median home prices are down 2% since their June peak. Norwegian Cruise Lines are eliminating COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements. Fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle. Taco Bell is bringing back a discontinued menu item and its…

Brookins death sentence upheld

October 4, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The State Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of murdering his wife and stepdaughter. Brian Duane Brookins was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2005 murders of his wife, Sandra Suzanne Brookins, and his 15-year-old stepdaughter, Samantha Rae Giles. A Baldwin County jury found Brookins guilty of several charges including felony…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 26-30

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30, 2022.

October 4, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to search…

Staying cool and dry Tuesday

October 3, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a mostly cloudy day across Middle Georgia, but skies are clearing tonight. Overnight lows will be falling to the low 50s/upper 40s by Tuesday morning under mostly clear skies. Through the day Tuesday we will be warming into the low 80s with mostly sunny skies. High pressure will continue to stick around and help keep us dry…

Warner Robins City Council names interim police chief

Wayne Fisher was selected out of six captains currently working for the Warner Robins Police Department.

October 3, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Warner Robins City Council names Interim Police ChiefInterim Police ChiefWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Warner Robins has named an interim police chief to replace outgoing Chief John Wagner, who announced his retirement last month. Wayne Fisher was selected out of six captains currently working for the Warner Robins Police Department. The city council made the decision Monday…

Tiny home community expected to bring more people into Monroe County

A Monroe County commissioner says he's filling the need for affordable housing by constructing a tiny home community.

October 3, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Tiny HomesTiny HomesFORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County commissioner says he’s filling the need for affordable housing by constructing a tiny home community. District 4 Commissioner George Emami says his dream to build a tiny home community began two years ago. “It’s very hard to find rentals here, and so just by virtue of us putting it on the market,…

Doctors recommend getting flu shot now

Colder temperatures usually mean people spending more time inside, and that leads to more opportunities for illnesses to spread.

October 3, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Colder temperatures usually mean people spending more time inside, and that leads to more opportunities for illnesses to spread. Michael Hokanson, the Public Information Officer for North Central Health District, says flu can happen any time, but cases rise in the fall and winter. “There’s not a 100% attribution as to why we see this, but…

Doctors urge to always be prepared in case of severe weather

They stress the importance of including a health-related plan in your severe weather plans, and recommend having a list of your medications handy.

October 3, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Even though Middle Georgia escaped the wrath of Hurricane Ian, it’s still hurricane season. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent, are encouraging people to be prepared in case severe weather strikes. They stress the importance of including a health-related plan in your severe weather plans, and recommend having a list of your medications handy, a week’s supply of…

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Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Byron

October 3, 2022

Haley Janes,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested after a shooting in Byron resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man. According to the Byron Police Department, Officers were sent to Shady Bank Lane on September 30th in connection to a person being shot, when they arrived, they found 46-year-old Claude Deaton outside of the residence with a gunshot…

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Wreck on Broadway and Raines Ave leaves 2 in the hospital

October 3, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday morning, a wreck at the intersection of Broadway and Raines Avenue left 2 people hospitalized. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck happened around 8:50 a.m. , where the driver of a Ford Taurus was traveling north on Broadway when he collided into a Ford Crown Victoria that was attempting to take a…

Morning Business Report: Lebron James plans to buy a pickleball team

October 3, 2022

Edward Smart,

American shoppers finding fewer deals like “buy one, get one free” promotions, or 99-cent two-liter bottles of soda, according to supermarket analysts. Analysts are bracing for a “trucking winter” on signs weaker demand and falling transportation prices could extend through the holiday season. Rite Aid says it is considering putting almost everything behind plexiglass after losing millions in shoplifting. 4.2…

Man shot in leg on Rice Mill Rd.

October 3, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man is in stable condition after being shot in the leg. Just after 01:00 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies received a call of a person down in the roadway in the 3200 block of Rice Mill Road. Upon arrival deputies located a 47-year-old male of Macon with a gunshot to the left leg. The male was transported…

UPDATE: Three killed in accident on I-475 identified

October 3, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: The victims of the fatal wreck have been identified. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, those killed in the crash were 41-year-old driver– Karen Gregory, and the passengers, which were her children, 19-year-old son Kyron Gregory and 10-year-old daughter Yahvi Gregory of Jacksonville, Florida. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Three people are dead after a single car accident on I-475. According…

Woman hit by truck on Ocmulgee East Blvd

October 3, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE- The identity of the victim is 21-year-old Kiesten Wilson. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, Wilson died from her injuries Saturday night. The incident remains under investigation. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A woman is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle. It happened on Ocmulgee East Boulevard at Roderick Road just before 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. According to…

Woman killed in Macon car wreck

October 3, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A woman is dead after a weekend traffic accident. According to a report by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a traffic collision occurred on Shurling Drive at Treadway Drive just after 4:00 p.m. Saturday. It was reported that a Volvo S60, driven by a 48-year-old female of Macon was traveling west on Shurling Drive when it crossed the…

Sunshine returns for the weekend

Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia for the weekend along with a small warm up into the 80s. Breezy conditions stick around through Sunday.

September 30, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

Many of us have been stuck in the clouds today as Ian made landfall, again, on the South Carolina coast. It is still pretty breezy tonight and we will see those conditions continuing into the weekend. Highs will be warming into the low 80s over the weekend with lows in the 50s. A small front will be pushing through early…

Jones County Sheriff’s Office warning residents of resurgence of ‘Pine Straw Scam’

The Jones County Sheriff's Office is warning of a possible resurgence of the 'Pine Straw Scam.'

September 30, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Pine Straw ScamPine Straw ScamGRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a possible resurgence of the ‘Pine Straw Scam.’ A simple knock at your door could seem like a friendly face, but you could be moments away from falling victim to a pine straw scam. There are a few things you should do, says Lieutenant Kenny…

Baldwin County receives funding to help replace sewer systems

Baldwin County is using $1 million in grant funding to finish its 10-year sewer replacement project.

September 30, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County receives funding to complete its sewer replacementsBaldwin CountyMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County is using $1 million in grant funding to finish its 10-year sewer replacement project. The money is from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The county says this will help residents who live in the south side of the county. Several of those residents have…

‘Highway 11 Halls of Horror’ in Jones County starts the scares for Halloween season

A former elementary school on Monticello Road has turned into hallways filled with unspeakable terrors. It's known as Highway 11 Halls of Horror.

September 30, 2022

Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The fall season is here, and that means things are starting to get a little spooky in Jones County. A former elementary school on Monticello Road has turned into hallways filled with unspeakable terrors. It’s known as Highway 11 Halls of Horror. The team that transformed the building says it was all worth it. “We started in…

Fourth annual ‘Georgia Run for the Fallen’ happening in Middle Georgia this weekend

The fourth annual 'Georgia Run for the Fallen' is underway.

September 30, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fourth annual ‘Georgia Run for the Fallen’ is underway. The 164-mile journey started at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville Friday and will end at Ft. Benning. The three-day event is held to remember service members from Georgia who’ve died in the line of duty. Each mile of the route will be dedicated to service…

Historic Macon flea market happening this weekend

The flea market is a fundraiser for the foundation and offers a variety of goods from used furniture to antiques.

September 30, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation is holding its Fall Flea Market this weekend. The flea market is a fundraiser for the foundation and offers a variety of goods from used furniture to antiques. All purchases go to the Historic Macon Foundation to help in the foundation’s restoration efforts. Stafford Gudenrath, the Director of Engagement for the Historic…

Mercer University receives grant to help diversify teacher pipeline

Mercer University is looking to fill a need for more diverse teachers in the classroom.

Homeowners burn mortgages after paying off loans

The symbolic ceremony is part of Habitat Week, which celebrates affordable homeownership.

Macon Chamber of Commerce holds military panel discussion at CGTC

Panelists talked about what the base is planning for the future and how those endeavors would benefit Macon-Bibb.

Morning Business Report: Home prices are dropping at the fastest pace since 2009

Brookins death sentence upheld

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 26-30

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30, 2022.

Staying cool and dry Tuesday

Warner Robins City Council names interim police chief

Wayne Fisher was selected out of six captains currently working for the Warner Robins Police Department.

Tiny home community expected to bring more people into Monroe County

A Monroe County commissioner says he's filling the need for affordable housing by constructing a tiny home community.

Doctors recommend getting flu shot now

Colder temperatures usually mean people spending more time inside, and that leads to more opportunities for illnesses to spread.

Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Byron

Wreck on Broadway and Raines Ave leaves 2 in the hospital

Morning Business Report: Lebron James plans to buy a pickleball team

Man shot in leg on Rice Mill Rd.

UPDATE: Three killed in accident on I-475 identified

Woman hit by truck on Ocmulgee East Blvd

Woman killed in Macon car wreck

Sunshine returns for the weekend

Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia for the weekend along with a small warm up into the 80s. Breezy conditions stick around through Sunday.

Jones County Sheriff’s Office warning residents of resurgence of ‘Pine Straw Scam’

The Jones County Sheriff's Office is warning of a possible resurgence of the 'Pine Straw Scam.'

Baldwin County receives funding to help replace sewer systems

Baldwin County is using $1 million in grant funding to finish its 10-year sewer replacement project.

‘Highway 11 Halls of Horror’ in Jones County starts the scares for Halloween season

A former elementary school on Monticello Road has turned into hallways filled with unspeakable terrors. It's known as Highway 11 Halls of Horror.

Fourth annual ‘Georgia Run for the Fallen’ happening in Middle Georgia this weekend

The fourth annual 'Georgia Run for the Fallen' is underway.

Historic Macon flea market happening this weekend

The flea market is a fundraiser for the foundation and offers a variety of goods from used furniture to antiques.

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