Oliver
Featured, Local News, Peach County

UPDATE: Fort Valley Police make third arrest in teen shooting death

The Peach County Sheriff’s Office located and apprehended Daquavious Oliver. He is the last of the three (3) suspects wanted for aggravated assault in connection with the death of a 16-year-old on August 20.
Tucker Sargent, 41NBC Web Producer,

OliverUPDATE (8/29): The Peach County Sheriff’s Office located and apprehended Daquavious Oliver. He is the last of the three (3) suspects wanted for aggravated assault in connection with the death of a 16-year-old on August 20. UPDATE (8/29) :  The Fort Valley Police Department has made a second arrest in the August 20 shooting death of a 16-year-old. In a post…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

1 dead following Saturday night crash on I-75

GSP says the crash happened around 9:15 Saturday night.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man is dead following a crash on the I-75 northbound entrance ramp on Hartley Bridge road. According to an incident report from Georgia State Patrol, the crash happened Saturday night at around 9:15. The report lists 71-year-old Richard Syme of Macon as the driver of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway at approximately 200 feet…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Hot weather returns to begin final week of August

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny conditions are back for most of Middle Georgia today following last week’s cloudy weather. Today   The skies were clear over most of Middle Georgia to begin the final Monday of August. The southeastern counties of the region, however woke up to a handful of low level clouds once again blanketing the sunrise. The southeastern…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Labor Day sales already underway on clothing, appliances, and furniture

Edward Smart,

For cash-strapped customers, Labor Day could be a good time to score a deal. Labor Day sales are already underway for summer clothing, appliances, and outdoor furniture. Retailers have a glut of inventory and are discounting items to clear out space for holiday goods. Select U.S. movie theaters will offer $3 movie tickets next Saturday in honor of National Cinema…

The End Zone Highlights: Houston County Hosts Perry In Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Featured, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Perry in our Game of the Week

The Bears were coming off an opening season victory against Sumter County 41-7.  This was the Panthers' first game of the season.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears welcomed the Perry Panthers to Freedom Field on Friday night. The Bears were coming off an opening season victory against Sumter County 41-7.  This was the Panthers’ first game of the season. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Freedom…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Travels To Westfield
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford travels to Westfield

The Wesfield Hornets welcomed the Stratford Eagles to Marvin Arrington Stadium Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wesfield Hornets welcomed the Stratford Eagles to Marvin Arrington Stadium Friday night. The Hornets were 0-1 after losing to Deerfield-Windsor 45-28 last week. This was the Eagles’ season opener. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, Marvin Arrington Stadium, Shaaz Peerani, stratford eagles, Tucker…

The End Zone Highlights: Northside Visits Peach County
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside visits Peach County

The Trojans were looking to start the season 2-0 after beating Baldwin. The Eagles lost their opening season game to Jones County.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans hosted the Northside Eagles on Friday night. The Trojans were looking to start the season 2-0 after beating Baldwin. The Eagles lost their opening season game to Jones County. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent has highlights from Trojan Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, northside…

The End Zone Highlights: Gmc Hosts Ace
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: GMC hosts ACE

The Bulldogs were trying to get to 1-1 on the season after losing last week. The Gryphons were looking to stay undefeated after a Week 1 victory over Crawford County.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The GMC Bulldogs welcomed the ACE Gryphons Friday night. The Bulldogs were trying to get to 1-1 on the season after losing last week. The Gryphons were looking to stay undefeated after a Week 1 victory over Crawford County. Check out the highlights from Davenport Field: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ACE Gryphons,…

The End Zone Highlights: Westside Faces Southwest
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside faces Southwest

The Seminoles came in 1-0 after beating Central 39-12. The Patriots were looking to get to .500 after losing 45-12 to Howard last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles and the Southwest Patriots squared off at Henderson Stadium Friday night. The Seminoles came in 1-0 after beating Central 39-12. The Patriots were looking to get to .500 after losing 45-12 to Howard last week. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Henderson Stadium,…

The End Zone Highlights: Howard Travels To Central
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Howard travels to Central

The Huskies were looking to stay unbeaten after defeating Southwest 45-12 last week. The Chargers were coming off a loss to Westside and looking for their first win this season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Howard Huskies and Central Chargers met at Ed DeFore Sports Complex Friday night. The Huskies were looking to stay unbeaten after defeating Southwest 45-12 last week. The Chargers were coming off a loss to Westside and looking for their first win this season. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

$8K being offered in Warner Robins unsolved homicide

The Warner Robins Police Department says in March of 1987, officers responded to a home on Crawford Street in reference to a person down.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— An eight thousand dollar reward is being offered for an arrest and conviction in a unsolved homicide. The Warner Robins Police Department says in March of 1987, officers responded to a home on Crawford Street in reference to a person down. That’s where they found 59-year-old Evelyn Springer unconscious with a head injury. Springer died from…

Traffick Jam
Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Local organizations debunk warnings on sex trafficking

Mason Mourning, School Manager with Traffick Jam, says don't believe everything you read on social media.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Social media can connect us with friends and family we don’t see on a regular basis. It can also spread misinformation. A warning about zip ties on cars is making the rounds on TikTok, saying it’s a signal to sex trafficking. Mason Mourning, School Manager with Traffick Jam, says don’t believe everything you read on social media….

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Senator Jon Ossoff pushing for military facility upgrades

He says military members need these upgrades for themselves and their families.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Senator Jon Ossoff and Senator from Texas, John Corryn, are pushing to get upgrades to military barracks, daycare centers, and other facilities. They hope to accomplish this by looking at the bill that funds the Department of Defense, increasing resources for those facilities. Senator Ossoff says he spoke with junior enlisted personnel, and listened their concerns about…

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Featured, Local News, Macon County

National Black Growers Council holds Model Farm Field Day

"It's an awesome opportunity to come and engage with current and future producers, but there's a whole host of information out there to help and support our producers."
Brick Nelson,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The National Black Growers Council partnered with the USDA to speak with farmers in Macon County about the advances in agriculture in Georgia. Executive Director of the USDA Farmer’s Service Agency, Arthur Tripp, spoke to row crop producers about the different resources they can use. “It’s an awesome opportunity to come and engage with current and future producers,…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Peach County High School implements new security measures at athletic events

Peach County High School is taking precautionary measures to make sure its fans are safe during athletic events.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Peach County High School implements safety measure to its athletic eventsPeach County High SchoolFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County High School is taking precautionary measures to make sure its fans are safe during athletic events. If you’re planning to attend a PCHS sports event, you’ll now have to go through a metal detector. It’s just one of the safety…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley State University receives grant to continue McNair Program

Fort Valley State University will continue giving students an opportunity to pursue a doctorate degrees.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fort Valley State University receives grant to continue McNair ProgramMcNair ProgramFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University will continue giving students an opportunity to pursue a doctorate degrees. This is thanks to a $1.3 million grant for its McNair Program. Each year, the program helps 25 income eligible students conduct research. It also gives them the opportunity to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Community comes together for clothing and food drive

Bob Fickling and the Macon Housing Moving to Success organization are hosting a “Pop Up Dress Up” clothing and food drive Saturday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Bob Fickling and the Macon Housing Moving to Success organization are hosting a “Pop Up Dress Up” clothing and food drive Saturday. The drive will offer free formal clothes and groceries, including canned goods, chicken and fresh produce. Rick Douglas, the owner of the Community Closet which is helping provide free suits, says a suit can…
Crime, Dodge County, Featured, Local News, Macon County

UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in connection with Eastman homicide

16-year-old Andre Lynn Johnson faces several charges following the death of 21-year-old Za'Quon Brown.
Haley Janes,

  UPDATE (8/26) : The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a 16-year-old is now in custody in connection with the death of 21-year-old Za’Quon Brown. A GBI news release says 16-year-old Andre Lynn Johnson of Rhine is charged with malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault. 38-year-old Jemel Wilcox of Rhine, Johnson’s mother, was arrested as well. She’s charged with…

Milledgeville Eatonton Film Festival
Baldwin County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Milledgeville Eatonton Film Festival returns in person after being virtual for two years

Ariel Schiller,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— For the first time in two years, the Milledgeville Eatonton Film Festival is back in person. The pandemic forcer the festival to be virtual for the last two years. The four-day-long festival will feature more than 70 films from categories like comedy, horror, sci-fi, drama, Georgia-based shorts, and more. We spoke with the President of the festival,…

Tech Report: Rural America Is Fertile Ground For Healthcare Innovation. Us Elections May Be The Next Big Bet For Wall Street.
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Rural America is fertile ground for healthcare innovation. US elections may be the next big bet for Wall Street.

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Thousands of dollars could be gambled on who win the Congressional elections in November. A new V-R headset from META is set to debut in October. Tik Tok videos from Gen Z workers are taking down by Wall Street Banks. Small health systems and hospitals could be the home for tech innovation. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Congressinal, Meta, October,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The return of some sunshine will provide fuel for scattered thunderstorms around Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today It was a cloudy morning once again around Middle Georgia, however we did not wake up to widespread rain this time. The northern counties in the region saw some sun for the first time this week as it rose…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: IRS to spend $80 billion budget on customer-service representatives

Edward Smart,

Jerome Powell, federal reserve chair, provides an update today on the economic outlook that details what central banks think about inflation. The IRS plans to start spending its $80 billion budget by hiring people to answer the phone. The agency says better enforcement will take time, so they will use the money to hire customer-service representatives. A new poll says…

Mercer Men’s Soccer Opens The Season With A 5 2 Victory
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Mercer men’s soccer opens the season with a 5-2 victory

Mercer men's soccer team are the reigning SoCon tournament champions.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s soccer team, the reigning SoCon tournament champions, downed the Winthrop Eagles 5-2 in their regular season home opener. Dylan Gaither scored first on a penalty kick within seven minutes of the start of the game; however, Winthrop would tie the game with under six minutes left in the first half. Once again, in…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Community calls for answers in the death of Jamaya Warner

“This could be your baby. I just want everybody that knows something to just to tell something. I just need justice.”
Cameron Branscomb,

Mother of Jamaya Warner, Brittany Goolsby (left). Pastor Melvin Warner (right)MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon pastors, family members, community leaders and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office gathered at New Beginning International Fellowship of Covenant Churches on Thursday. They’re calling for justice in the murder of Jamaya Warner. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, she was shot near the corner of…