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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Forsyth fire chief reflects on time in role ahead of retirement

The Forsyth Fire Department is saying goodbye to a long time employee and leader.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Forsyth Fire Chief retiring after 11 years in the positionForsyth Fire DepartmentFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Fire Department is saying goodbye to a long time employee and leader. Fire Chief David Herndon is retiring September 30. We sat down to speak with him about his accomplishments in the position. Fire Chief Herndon says it was time to head to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Peyton Anderson Cancer Center now offering oncology services

The Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center is now offering a new service to its patients.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center is now offering a new service to its patients. The center held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to announce it will now offer medical oncology services. Medical Director Dr. Paul Dale says the service will help provide better care for patients. “This is just one more aspect that allows…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb EMA hosting emergency preparedness fair Saturday

The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is hosting an emergency preparedness fair this weekend.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is hosting an emergency preparedness fair this weekend. The fair will offer personal safety and health items, Covid testing, first aid demonstrations and pet micro-chipping. It will also offer a bit of fun with fire truck tours and firefighter gear races. Macon-Bibb EMA Administrative Officer Moranda Guy says being prepared for…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County woman dies in house fire

UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office identified the victim of Wednesday's fire as 63-year-old Joanne Turner of Forsyth.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Monroe County Fire Department reporting one person dead after a porch fireMonroe County Fatal FireUPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim of Wednesday’s fire as 63-year-old Joanne Turner of Forsyth. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — One person is dead following a deadly fire in Monroe County Wednesday. According to the Monroe County Fire Department, the call came in…

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Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County

Alheizmer’s Awareness Walk happening in Wilkinson County this weekend

The city of Toomsboro is holding an Alzheimer's Awareness Walk this weekend to raise money for Alzheimer's research.
Cameron Branscomb,

TOOMSBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Toomsboro is holding an Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk this weekend to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. The walk, set for Saturday, will begin at Toomsboro City Park at 8 a.m. Visitors will also be able to talk to healthcare professionals, and the Macon Museum of Arts and Science will put on an animal education…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny days to hang around for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep sunny skies around Middle Georgia for the next several days. Today It was the coolest morning of the week for Middle Georgians. Temperatures around the region were mainly in the upper 50s to kick the morning off, however some spots got as low as 54 degrees while some were as warm as…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Starbucks to spend $450 million to improve business

Edward Smart,

Many small companies say inflation is a major concern. Virios therapeutics is working therapies for hard to treat diseases like IBS, fibromyalgia, and fatigue. Starbucks plans to spend 450 million dollars on drive-thrus, mobile orders and delivery. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: inflation, Jane King, Morning Business Report, starbucks, Virios

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Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Mercer football prepares for its first SoCon game of the season

Bears host The Citadel on Saturday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at Five Star Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After falling to the Auburn Tigers 42-16, the Mercer Bears had a bye week to allow them time to prepare for their first Southern Conference game of the season. Against Auburn, the Bears gave up 285 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns while picking off the Tigers twice and holding them to just over 200 passing…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Ace Vs. Northeast
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: ACE vs. Northeast

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. at ACE.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Week five of high school football has quickly approached, and the End Zone Game of the Week features a Macon battle between the ACE Gryphons and the Northeast Raiders. The Gryphons are undefeated in year one under head coach Keith Hatcher as ACE is 4-0, making this the best start to a season in the program’s five-year…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Fall-like weather continues this week

Dry air will contribute to cool overnight temperatures and low humidity, but it will still be warm this week in Middle Georgia.
Cecilia Reeves,

We had a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and low humidity, and this is just the start for what will be a nice week. Tomorrow will be a cool start in the area with lows falling into the upper 50s. Through the day we will be warming into the mid 80s thanks to clear skies and full sunshine. We…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Man, woman arrested following raids of 2 Sandersville homes

A man and woman were arrested Tuesday after two homes were raided following a several months long investigation into illegal drug sales.
Tucker Sargent,

Ernest Johnson Jr. and Sandra Annette Butts (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man and woman were arrested Tuesday after two homes were raided following a several months long investigation into illegal drug sales. 49-year-old Ernest Johnson Jr. of Sandersville is charged with two counts of trafficking in cocaine, and 66-year-old Sandra Annette Butts of Sandersville is charged…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion undergoing conservation process

If you're driving past the Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville, you'll notice construction happening.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion undergoing conservation processGeorgia’s Old Governor’s MansionMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re driving past the Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville, you’ll notice construction happening. The mansion is undergoing extensive external conservation. The process is done every 10 years to help preserve its look from 1839. Conservation includes repainting shutters and trim and a lime wash. This doesn’t affect…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County Fire Station 4 extends hours to help with response time

If you live on the south side of Baldwin County, you'll likely see a quicker firefighter response time.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County Fire Department extends hours of operation for fire station 4Baldwin County Fire DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you live on the south side of Baldwin County, you’ll likely see a quicker firefighter response time. That’s because the Baldwin County Fire Department has extended Fire Station 4’s hours of operation. Firefighters are called out to a call about four…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

NewTown Macon announces winners for Downtown Business Initiative

NewTown Macon announced the winners of its Downtown Diversity Initiative Tuesday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon announced the winners of its Downtown Diversity Initiative Tuesday. Tedra Huston, Geleesa Denta, Materra Drafts, Shabrea Duffy, Dr. Anissa Jones and Deon Aiken were named winners. Each winner received $5,000 to start or expand their business courtesy of Wells Fargo. The program is a 10-week training program designed to attract African American business owners…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

23-year-old shot and killed in Baldwin County Monday, man charged with murder

A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed in Baldwin County on Monday, and a man is now charged with murder.
Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed in Baldwin County on Monday, and a man is now charged with murder. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin County deputies and officers with Milledgeville Police responded to Atrium Health Baldwin in reference to a female gunshot victim. The victim, 23-year-old Shani King, was later pronounced dead…

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Featured, Local News

Alcohol license revoked at Rodeo Bar and Grill following weekend shooting

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sheriff David Davis is revoking local night club Rodeo Bar and Grill’s license to serve alcohol. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of Sheriff David Davis, an alcohol license revocation letter was delivered to the proprietor of Rodeo Bar and Grill at 4053 Pio Nono Avenue on Tuesday, September 13th. This happens after…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Student found with firearm in backpack at Northside Middle School

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A student at Northside Middle School came to school with a firearm on Tuesday. According to a statement from Dustin Dykes, Principal of Northside Middle, the firearm was found during the search of a student’s backpack– the firearm was found to be unloaded. Dykes says in the statement that all students are safe and were…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 6-9

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, September 6 and Friday, September 9, 2022.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, September 6 and Friday, September 9, 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…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Twitter stockholders plan to vote on Musk buyout

Edward Smart,

Twitter stockholders today will vote on the buyout by Elon Musk even though it tangled up in the courts. Amtrak is preemptively canceling trips on three of its long-distance routes due to a possible strike by two of the country’s largest rail unions. The number of dry-cleaning establishments are falling in the U.S. due to COVID-19 and clothing trends. Starbucks…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Downtown Macon gas station robbed at gunpoint

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office,  just before 12:00 a.m. Tuesday two men entered the Nams Gas Station, located at 885 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard with guns and demanded money from the clerk. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash they fled the store on foot. One of the clerks…

Macon Touchdown Club Players Of Week 4
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Macon Touchdown Club Players of Week 4

Kennesaw State University football head coach Brian Bohannon spoke at the first meeting of the season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club hosted its first meeting of the 2022 high school football season. Kennesaw State University football head coach Brian Bohannon spoke at this week’s meeting. Outside of Bohannon’s speech, the club gave out the players of the week honors for the first four weeks of play. Week four features three players. The Back…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

BCSO: Macon-Bibb at 50 homicides for 2022

50 homicides for the year according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – After three gun violence victims died within 24 hours over the weekend, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says Macon-Bibb’s homicide count for the year is now at 50. According to the sheriff’s office, 54 homicides were recorded all of last year. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis is upset with the violence that occurred in Macon over the…