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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia man shares journey with AFIB

September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. The condition, known as 'AFIB,' is one doctors in Macon say is far too common.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Atrial Fibrillation Awareness MonthMiddle Georgia man sharing his journey with Atrial FibrilationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. The condition, known as ‘AFIB,’ is one doctors in Macon say is far too common. For Jarred Mimbs, AFIB could have cost him his life. “They saved my life,” he said. “I mean I could have had a…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Featured, Local News

eWIC program rollout starting soon

The North Central Health District will soon implement the Georgia eWIC system for all WIC participants.
Cameron Branscomb,

North Central Health hosts virtual health assessment Virtual Health AssessmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Central Health District will soon implement the Georgia eWIC system for all WIC participants. The eWIC system will replace WIC paper vouchers with a debit-like card.  Funds will be loaded on to the card for WIC participants to use for WIC-approved items. “Paper vouchers are a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Fire Department puts finishing touches on new facility

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department celebrated the last beam being put in place on its new training facility Monday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bibb Fire Department celebrated the last beam being put in place on its new training facility Monday. The department broke ground at the Charles A. Smallwood training complex in May. The fire department invited families of deceased firefighters to sign the final beam.  Fire Chief Shane Edwards shared what it meant to have the…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Food supply prices at risk due to potential railroad strike

Edward Smart,

Major credit card companies will add a new merchant category for firearms retailers. The nation’s supply of food could take a hit if railroad workers go on a strike. Burger King is pouring $400 million into advertising, remodeling, and app improvements. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Burger King, guns, Jane King, Morning Business Report, NRA, railroads, strike
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man robbed and shot in Downtown Macon

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just before 01:30 am Sunday deputies responded to atrium Health in regards to a person shot. According to a release from the Bibb Sheriff’s Office  deputies talked to a 32-year-old male that stated he was walking to his car in the parking lot next to the Tubman Museum when a male with gun demanded items from…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bar and Grill security guard shot and killed

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 46-year-old Jermaine Stewart, of Macon, who was shot while working as security for the Rodeo Bar and Grill was pronounced deceased Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened just after 04:00 a.m after there was an altercation inside the Rodeo Bar and Grill. Multiple people were involved and made to leave the bar. As the subjects were leaving…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Adult and teen shot after altercation

Both are in stable condition
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were shot near the intersection of Dublin Avenue and Forsyth Avenue, just after 10:00 p.m. on Friday September 9. It was reported there was an altercation of some kind near the intersection and shots were fired. A 40-year-old male and 14-year-old male were struck by gunfire. The 14-year-old male was transported to Atrium Health…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Saturday night shooting

One man is dead and another man is in the hospital following a shooting late Saturday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is dead and another man is in the hospital following a shooting late Saturday night. It happened around 11 o’clock in the 300 block of Grier Street, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies found 40-year-old Lester Summers of Macon between two houses. They say he had multiple gunshot wounds. He…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man found shot dead in pickup truck

A man was found shot dead in a pickup truck early Sunday morning.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was found shot dead in a pickup truck early Sunday morning. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says deputies found 42-year-old Stephen Lee Brown unresponsive in a pickup truck near the intersection of Cowan and Smith Streets around 2:30. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The shooting is under investigation. Call the…

The End Zone Highlights: Rutland Faces Westside
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland faces Westside

The Seminoles (3-0) beat Morrow 40-14 last week. The Hurricanes (2-0) were coming off a 35-29 victory over Hawkinsville last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Rutland Hurricanes faced the Westside Seminoles in Week 4. The Seminoles (3-0) beat Morrow 40-14 last week. The Hurricanes (2-0) were coming off a 35-29 victory over Hawkinsville last week. Let’s find out who stays unbeaten: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, high school football, rutland hurricanes, Shaaz Peerani,…

The End Zone Highlights: Houston County Welcomes Locust Grove
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County welcomes Locust Grove

The Bears (3-0) were still undefeated as they hosted the winless Wildcats (0-2) who had lost 17 in a row.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears hosted the Locust Grove Wildcats Friday night. The Bears (3-0) were still undefeated as they hosted the winless Wildcats (0-2) who had lost 17 in a row. Here are the highlights from Freedom Field: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Freedom Field, high school football, houston county bears,…

The End Zone Highlights: Northeast Hosts Carver
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast hosts Carver

The Raiders (0-2) were trying to win their first game of the season after losing to Mary Persons in Week One and Fitzgerald in Week Two. The Tigers (2-0) were ranked #2 in AAA.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders welcomed the Carver Tigers to Henderson Stadium Friday. The Raiders (0-2) were trying to win their first game of the season after losing to Mary Persons in Week One and Fitzgerald in Week Two. The Tigers (2-0) were ranked #2 in AAA. Check out the highlights below:   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports,…

The End Zone Highlights: Warner Robins Welcomes Valdosta
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins welcomes Valdosta

The Demons (1-1) were coming off an exciting overtime thriller last week, beating Northside 17-10. The Wildcats (3-0) came into the game outscoring their opponents 116-15.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons welcomed the Valdosta Wildcats to town Friday night. The Demons (1-1) were coming off an exciting overtime thriller last week, beating Northside 17-10. The Wildcats (3-0) came into the game outscoring their opponents 116-15. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks,…

The End Zone Highlights: Veterans Travels To Perry
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans travels to Perry

The Warhawks (2-0) were looking to stay unbeaten this year. The Panthers (1-1) beat Jones County 42-14 last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers at Herb St. John Stadium. The Warhawks (2-0) were looking to stay unbeaten this year. The Panthers (1-1) beat Jones County 42-14 last week. Here are the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Herb St. John Stadium, high…

End Zone Game Of The Week: Jones County At Peach County
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County hosts Jones County in our Game of the Week

The Trojans (1-1) were coming off a BYE last week. The Greyhounds (2-1) were looking to rebound from last week's loss to Perry.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Jones County Greyhounds to Fort Valley Friday night. The Trojans (1-1) were coming off a BYE last week. The Greyhounds (2-1) were looking to rebound from last week’s loss to Perry. It’s the first meeting between the teams since 1997. Shaaz Peerani has the Game of the Week highlights:…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

15-year-old in critical condition after being shot in the chest

It happened in the 4100 block of Worsham Avenue just after 6 p.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon teenager is in critical condition after being shot Friday night. It happened in the 4100 block of Worsham Avenue just after 6 p.m. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says when deputies arrived on scene, they found a 15-year-old with a gunshot would to the chest. The details leading up to the incident are still under…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon first responders honor 9/11 victims

"Events going on in this country now that give us pause. So we need to show particularly in a public safety front that we're all united to protect those that we serve."
Cameron Branscomb,

Macon-Bibb Sheriff Office deputies saluting during moment of silenceMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department lined Second Street and Mulberry Street during Friday’s 9/11 ceremony. Public servants offered prayers for those who lost their live.  Sheriff David Davis spoke about the importance of showing unity “Events going on in this country now that give us…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Robins Air Force Base gives the special honors to a combat hero

Master Sergeant Mathue Snow of the 78th Security Force Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Robins Air Force Base gave special honors to a combat hero on Friday, for his actions taken following a terrorist attack. Master Sergeant Mathue Snow of the 78th Security Force Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions during a terrorist attack in Kenya in 2020. Sergeant Snow shared his recognition with those who fought with…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Otis Redding Foundation breaks ground on new facility

The Otis Redding Foundation begins construction on its new Otis Redding Center for the Arts.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Otis Redding Foundation celebrated Friday, after it broke ground on the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts. “This means so much to us we’ve worked so hard, my kids have worked so hard, my coaches, my team, and to finally get here just means the world to us,” said Vice President of the foundation, and daughter…

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Education, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Museum of Aviation to host first ever ‘STEM City Expo’

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Museum of Aviation to host inaugural STEM City Expo STEM City ExpoWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Museum of Aviation is looking to immerse children in STEM careers. It’s doing so by hosting its first ever STEM City Expo at the Century of Flight Hangar. Over 20 organizations like Flint Energies, Houston Healthcare and Georgia Power will be set up with a…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Carl Vinson VA honors those lost in 9/11

Cameron Branscomb,

DUBLIN, Ga, (41NBC/WMGT)- The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday. As the 21st anniversary of the attacks approach, the medical center held a prayer and moment of silence for those impacted. Executive Director of the medical center, Manuel Davila, said that part of the ceremony is about honoring those lost in the war against terrorism…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

GMC celebrates Patriot Day

Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Georgia Military College hosted its annual Patriot Day celebration to remember those lost on 9/11 as well as the war on terror. GMC started its annual Patriot Day celebration with an early morning gathering to remember the events of 9/11 and what followed. Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell is the president of GMC and a retired…

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Featured, Local News

WRPD arrests 4 for drugs, guns

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department made 4 arrests Wednesday for drug sales. According to WRPD, Narcotics investigators served a search warrant at 311 Woodlawn Avenue around 1 p.m. and arrested 4 people after finding several different drugs. The 4 arrested have charges ranging from Sale of THC, Sale of Psychedelics, Sale of Edible THC, Possession…