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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return Friday before drier weather this weekend

We will still be stuck in an active weather pattern Friday afternoon with more scattered storms. This weekend dry weather and sun will prevail.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another stormy evening in Middle Georgia, with the Macon airport seeing over 2″ of rain just today. Overnight we will continue to see a few showers across the area, as well as patchy fog developing. Highs will once again warm into the mid, and even upper 80s. Showers and storms will be popping up in the afternoon…

Exchange Club 100th Anniversary
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Exchange Club of Macon celebrates 100th anniversary with proclamation from Mayor Lester Miller

The Exchange Club of Macon is celebrating 100 years of improving communities, supporting local organizations and child abuse prevention.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Exchange Club of Macon is celebrating 100 years of improving communities, supporting local organizations and child abuse prevention. The club awards outstanding members of the community through programs like Youth of the Year, where they provide scholarships to students from local schools. They also recognize firemen, police officers and citizens who go above and beyond…

Bs Report: June 21st Dawgs Recruiting For 2024
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BS Report: June 21st – Dawgs Recruiting for 2024

Big news coming for UGA today, as the number one recruit for 2024 moved to Georgia from California.
David Tufts,

Big news coming for UGA today, as the number one recruit for 2024 moved to Georgia from California. 4NBC’s Bill Shanks explains what this means for the Dawgs in the BS Report. Categories: Sports Tags: Dylan Raiola, UGA Football
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

GBI investigating deadly shooting in Barnesville

The GBI says early investigation reveals one person shot three people from a car.
Clayton Poulnott,

BARNESVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a homicide in Barnesville. According to the GBI, the Barnesville Police Department received a 911 call on Tuesday around 6 p.m., that three people had been shot on Carey J. Buckner Street. They say early investigation reveals one person shot three people from a car. One of the…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Man sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion

He must pay $362,249.53 in restitution, a fine of $10,000 and serve three years probation.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The co-owner of multiple bars and a restaurant in Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion. 53-year-old Eugene Britt III, of Milledgeville, was sentenced to two years in prison after previously pleading guilty to Tax Evasion. Britt must also pay $362,249.53 in restitution, a fine of $10,000 and serve three years of supervised release…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and storms becoming more scattered Thursday

As a cut-off low tracks north on Thursday our rain coverage will become less widespread. Temps will warm through the end of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

Rain and storms continued today across Middle Georgia, adding to our rainfall totals from the week. The cut-off low that has been causing our unsettled weather will finally be moving out through the end of the week. Even with the low pushing north, scattered storms will be likely through the afternoon. A stationary boundary associated with the surface low will…

Macon Black Music Month
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon artists celebrate Black Music Month, draw inspiration from city’s musical legacy

Recording studios like Capricorn and Guap Records, or venues like Serenity Entertainment Complex, are local staples that have helped artists start their careers.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June is Black Music Month, and Macon artists are looking to the city’s musical legacy as a foundation for the future of music. Iconic Black musicians like Otis Redding and Little Richard helped to put Macon on the map as a music city. Today, local artists like C.M.D. Styles, The Family Tree, 2win and Blacc Mel…

Macon Bibb Search And Rescue
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Rescue Team highlights importance of water safety amid Titan submersible search

Hazardous conditions like rushing currents and low visibility can make local bodies of water just as dangerous as the deep sea.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The search for the missing Titan Submersible is raising concerns about water safety. The United States Coast Guard is searching for the Titan submersible at a depth of approximately 13,000 feet. In Middle Georgia, most bodies of water only reach a maximum depth of about 60 feet. Special Operations Officer with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department Garin…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon switches to different app for downtown parking

Macon-Bibb County now uses the ParkMobile app for downtown parking. Visitors can scan the QR code on any marked parking meter or download ParkMobile on the app store.
Edward Smart,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County now uses the ParkMobile app for downtown parking. The change came last Friday, replacing the old mobile parking app ‘Passport’. This will allow residents to pay and extend parking time via ParkMobile for on and off-street parking for approximately 1,000 parking spaces in downtown Macon. Visitors can scan the QR code on any…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb Superior Court updates case management system to boost workflow

The Bibb Superior Court has updated its case management system. The Bibb County Clerk's Office announced its transition to the new system on June 5.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Superior Court has updated its case management system. The Bibb County Clerk’s Office announced its transition to the new system on June 5. It’s now active for civil, criminal and court management divisions. Clerk of the Superior Court Erica Woodford says the change will help boost workflow and that the new system will make…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration returns

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lake Tobesofkee is hosting its 27th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 4th 2023. Macon-Bibb says there will be regular activities available during the day like swimming, boating, picnics, disc golf and more– and some live music kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with The Rescue Dogs. At Sandy Beach Park, a…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Finalist named for Washington County Schools Superintendent

Haley Janes,

Photo credit to Washington County School DistrictSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Vickie Harden has been unanimously voted as the finalist for Superintendent of the Washington County School District. Harden, a graduate of Washington County High School, received her Bachelor’s degree in Latin from the University of Georgia and her Master’s and Specialist’s degrees from Georgia College and State University. She taught…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Teen arrested for murder of man on Montpelier Avenue

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teen has been arrested in connection to the death of a man found fatally wounded by gunfire in his car on June 16th. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators arrested 17-year-old Marcello Williams on Tuesday in connection to the death of 21-year-old Eric Thomas Jr. Williams was arrested on warrants for murder and is…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Unincorporated Monroe County residents to vote on Sunday sales

Residents will be able to vote for package sales of distilled spirits in unincorporated Monroe County as well as Sunday package sales.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County Commissioners voted 4-0 on Tuesday to hold a referendum election on May 21, 2024. Residents will be able to vote for package sales of distilled spirits in unincorporated Monroe County and Sunday package sales in unincorporated Monroe County. If the measures pass, commissioners will later adopt an ordinance related to package sales. According to…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office receives $817K to improve public safety

Sheriff Brad Freeman says the grant is expected to further reduce Monroe County’s already low crime rate.
Clayton Poulnott,

A Monroe County Deputy shoots a man.MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has received over $800,000 in grant money. This is part of the $83.5 million in grant money Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently approved to improve public safety across the state. According to a Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, it has received…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

National Junior High School Rodeo arrives at Georgia National Fairgrounds

The National Junior High School Rodeo is underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
Edward Smart,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The National Junior High School Rodeo is underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Cowboys and cowgirls are competing for a chance to earn money for college scholarship funds, along with other prizes. Gary Hawkes, the Vice President of Marketing for the National High School Rodeo Association, says this competition is a great way to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Low pressure system keeps rain in the forecast this week

A cut off low will continue to keep rain and storms hanging around Middle Georgia through the end of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another stormy evening in Middle Georgia with parts of Macon seeing over 1″ of rain tonight. As low pressure continues to sit over Middle Georgia we will keep seeing rain and storms through the week. Wednesday will bring a mostly cloudy and rainy day to the area. Although some rain will be possible during the morning, storms…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

New Warner Robins trash collection service keeps fees from rising

Warner Robins entered a contract with G.F.L. Environmental to keep costs low after the city's former, more expensive agreement ended.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you live in Warner Robins, you may have noticed newer trash cans with green lids. That’s because a new waste collection service is operating in the city. Residents won’t have to worry about their trash collection fee going up thanks to the city’s new contract with G.F.L. Environmental. City government selected the new waste…

Otis Camp Web
Bibb County, Education, Local News

Students wrap 16th annual Otis Redding Music Camp with performance

A final performance took place Saturday at the Grand Opera House in downtown Macon.
Shelby Coates,

Photo Credit: Hoarce Braswell MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students take a final bow as they wrapped up the 16th annual Otis Redding Music Camp in Macon.  The music camp ended with a final performance on Saturday at the Grand Opera House is downtown Macon. The Otis Redding Center for the Arts offers the two-week camp. Students learn to play instruments,…

Code 9 Web
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News

The Code 9 Project offers training, resources for PTSD

PTSD Awareness Month is a time devoted to bringing more awareness and knowledge of PTSD
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June is PTSD Awareness Month. It is a time devoted to bringing more awareness and knowledge about PTSD and eliminating the stigma associated with it. The stress of several jobs and community services can take a toll on mental health and lead to PTSD. That’s why a national non-profit is providing education and training for the…

Atrium Health Field
Featured, Houston County, Local News

New wellness facility will be available for students at CGTC’s Warner Robins campus this fall

Atrium Health Field will allow students to participate in club sports, football, soccer and other wellness activities.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changes are coming to Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Warner Robins Campus to promote student wellness through the help of a local partnership. In Fall of 2023, students at the college will be able to participate in sports and student activities at the new Atrium Health Field. The $1.2 million athletic field is funded by…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County man sentenced to life for malice murder

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A  23-year-old man was convicted of murder in Houston County last Thursday after a 3-day trial and was sentenced to life with parole. A release from District Attorney William Kendall says the conviction comes after investigation of an incident that took place near the Motel 6 on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins, on July 4th…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms stick around this week in Middle Georgia

A meandering low-pressure system will keep rain in the forecast through the week. Rain will be keeping temperatures cooler this week.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a rainy day in Middle Georgia, with more than 1″ rain falling in Macon today. A cut-off low to our north will continue to move across the southeast through the week. This will keep rain and storms in the forecast through the rest of the week. Tuesday will likely be the warmest day of the week with…