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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain returns this week as temps slowly warm

Tuesday brings a chance for a few showers, but better rain chances return to the area later this week. Despite the rain, we will see a warming trend.
Cecilia Reeves,

We had a nice, but cool start to the week today, with highs in the low 70s and partly cloudy skies. We will continue to see some cloud cover overnight, but lows will drop into the low 50s. Tuesday brings another nice day, but a few isolated showers will be possible during the afternoon. Enjoy the mostly dry weather Tuesday,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Brookdale needs volunteers to help plant blueberry bushes

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The garden at the Brookdale Resource Center in Macon is looking for volunteers to help plant blueberry bushes. The garden supplies fresh fruit and vegetables for residents at the resource center. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller helped till the ground for the blueberries. Mayor Miller says volunteering is important to the Macon-Bibb community. “I think its…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Small town newspaper expands to Macon

Edward Smart,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Reporter says it is expanding to Macon-Bibb County. Newspaper owner Will Davis says it will focus on news primarily out of north Macon. The Monroe County Reporter is delivered on Wednesday’s to subscribers. It’s available each week at select businesses in Forsyth and in north Macon for $2. If you would like to…

Wilkinson County Sewer System
Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County

Senators Ossoff and Warnock help secure funding for new Wilkinson County sewer system

Construction is already underway in the city of McIntyre and is expected to take 2 years.
Andrew Willis,

MCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wilkinson County is building its first ever public sewer system thanks to help from Georgia senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. “It makes you wanna shout with having two senators that see the vision and understand the need, so I’m very elated,” said McIntyre Mayor Vicki Horne. For more than 30 years, officials in Wilkinson County…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

82-Year-old man dies after East Macon house fire

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 82-year-old man died after a house fire in east Macon Sunday afternoon. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the fire happened at 2893 Wilkes Court around 6:30 p.m. 82-year-old Robert Williams was injured in the house fire, and taken to the Piedmont Medical Center. He was later taken to a hospital in Augusta, where…

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Across the Nation

CNN terminates Don Lemon

41NBC Web Producer,

PHOTO: Don Lemon, American television journalist most well known for being a host on CNN, Photo Date: 11/29/2022Don Lemon was terminated from his anchor role at CNN, he announced Monday. Lemon announced the news on Twitter, saying he was informed by his agent that he was being terminated. “I am stunned,” Lemon wrote. “After 17 years at CNN I would…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Police Department’s Narcotics Investigation Unit placed on administrative leave amid misconduct allegations

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Police Department’s Narcotics Investigation Unit (NIU) has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct. The Houston County District Attorney’s Office will be looking into the claims, according to a news release from the city of Warner Robins. District Attorney William Kendall was notified of allegations involving members of the Warner Robins Police…

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Across the Nation, Featured

NBC News Poll shows most Americans don’t want President Biden to run for re-election

41NBC Web Producer,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) – President Biden is expected to launch his campaign for reelection as soon as Tuesday, according to sources close to the White House. However, his impending reelection bid faces skepticism even within his own party. A recent NBC News poll shows that 70 percent of Americans believe Mr. Biden should not run for a second term,…

Wanted Cordele Man
Featured, Local News

Cordele police searching for “armed and dangerous” man

Officers say the victim and witnesses identified the shooter as 22-year-old Xavier White.
Clayton Poulnott,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cordele Police Department is searching for a suspect they say is “armed and dangerous”. On April 19, officers responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Westtown Avenue. When on arriving on scene, they found a man with multiple gun shot wounds. Officers then rendered emergency first aid until EMS arrived. The victim was…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

SUV stolen from Forsyth dealership

Investigators say a Cadillac Escalade was stolen from Hutchinson Ford.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man accused of stealing a vehicle from a dealership. Investigators say the man pictured above stole a Cadillac Escalade from Hutchinson Ford on Harold G Clarke Parkway. If you know who this man is, or have any information on the theft, call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

1 shot, 1 stabbed in Warner Robins altercation, deputies seek information

Two people are hospitalized after a physical altercation in the 100 block of Arthur Street in Warner Robins Friday night, and the Houston County Sheriff's Office is now investigating.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are hospitalized after a physical altercation in the 100 block of Arthur Street in Warner Robins Friday night, and the Houston County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating. Houston County deputies responded to a report of a physical altercation at the address just before 6 p.m. and found one male with a stab wound…

Sart 2023 Protocol
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County Sexual Assault Response Team signs 2023 protocol, aims to support victims

The Houston County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) signed its 2023 Protocol at the Houston County Courthouse on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to provide support and resources to sexual assault victims.
Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) signed its 2023 Protocol at the Houston County Courthouse on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to provide support and resources to sexual assault victims. The team consists of members from law enforcement, civilian and healthcare agencies. Houston County Assistant District Attorney Justin Duane said the signing event was more…

Operation Homecoming Anniversary
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation hosts former POWs panel for 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming

The Museum of Aviation commemorated the 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, which brought back nearly 600 American Prisoners of War (POWs) from Vietnam, by hosting a panel of former POWs on Friday.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation commemorated the 50th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, which brought back nearly 600 American Prisoners of War (POWs) from Vietnam, by hosting a panel of former POWs on Friday. Retired Brigadier General Jim Sehorn, who spent five years and three months as a POW in Vietnam, was among the speakers. In November…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Just Tap’d hosting annual Craft Beer Festival in downtown Macon Saturday

ust Tap'd is hosting its annual craft beer festival on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 488 First Street in downtown Macon, featuring a variety of craft beers, live music, food trucks and complimentary yard games such as giant Jenga and Connect Four.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just Tap’d is hosting its annual craft beer festival on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 488 First Street in downtown Macon, featuring a variety of craft beers, live music, food trucks and complimentary yard games such as giant Jenga and Connect Four. “Providing this festival is something that is really important to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Beyond the Bell hosting free public health fair in Macon this weekend

Beyond the Bell, a local organization committed to providing the Macon community prevention programs & resources to reduce substance use in youth, is hosting a free public health fair this weekend at Union Baptist Church in Macon.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beyond the Bell, a local organization committed to providing the Macon community prevention programs & resources to reduce substance use in youth, is hosting a free public health fair this weekend at Union Baptist Church in Macon. The event, happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, will feature doctors and nurses providing free blood…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Brookdale Resource Center in Macon seeks volunteers for garden planting initiative

The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers to help plant their garden, which aims to provide food for residents and serve as an educational opportunity for students and the community.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers to help plant their garden, which aims to provide food for residents and serve as an educational opportunity for students and the community. A planting event will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 3600 Brookdale Avenue. “Gardening is not only helping to…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. partners with Hartley Elementary to promote literacy

The Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. and Hartley Elementary School have joined forces to teach students about the importance of literacy and inspire daily reading habits.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Chapter of the Links, Inc. and Hartley Elementary School have joined forces to teach students about the importance of literacy and inspire daily reading habits. The collaboration featured the first “Links on the Lawn” program on Friday, an event in which chapter members and Fort Valley State University students read to Hartley Elementary children…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

New program provides tablets to Jones County Jail inmates for self-improvement

A new program at the Jones County Jail has provided inmates with tablets to help them prepare for life after release, offering resources for overcoming addiction, managing anger and improving mental health.
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new program at the Jones County Jail has provided inmates with tablets to help them prepare for life after release, offering resources for overcoming addiction, managing anger and improving mental health. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with communication company Paytel to make the tablets available. “Within one month, it’s overwhelming the amount of…
Dodge County, Featured, Local News

Operation “Check-In” in Dodge county ends in 11 arrested

Haley Janes,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eleven people were arrested Monday during “Operation Check-In” in Dodge County. The operation was a joint effort between the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Department of Community Supervision, and involved the Eastman Police Department, Oconee Drug Task Force, and the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. The operation worked as an effort to do residential check-ins and warrant…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman convicted of aggravated assault after driving into her boyfriend’s car

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 35-year-old woman has been convicted of aggravated assault in reference to an incident that took place in 2022 with her boyfriend. According to a release from District Attorney Anita Howard’s Office, on February 20th of 2022, Neilisa Hendley had come to the home of her boyfriend, John Rawls Jr., angry because they were breaking up….
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Crash at North Houston, Greenbriar Roads leaves 1 dead

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vehicle collision at North Houston Road and Greenbriar Road left a 40-year-old man dead Thursday night. A release from the Warner Robins Police Department says the incident happened around 9:35 p.m., when 45-year-old Ramon Ortiz with 2 passengers inside of a 2008 GMC Acadia was stopped in the left turn lane  of North Houston…