The Macon Touchdown Club Previews Its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick Off Classic
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The Macon Touchdown Club previews its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic

The 7th Annual Macon Touchdown Club Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic will take place Saturday, August 20, at Mercer University.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club met at Mercer University to preview its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic. The four teams participating this season include the Northeast Raiders, the Mary Persons Bulldogs, the Northside Eagles and the Jones County Greyhounds. This will be the Raiders, Bulldogs and Greyhounds first time competing in the Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic,…

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Staying dry Tuesday ahead of a rainy week

We get one dry day before the week turns soggy for Middle Georgia. The good news is that rain will keep temps cooler than normal.
Cecilia Reeves,

We had an excellent weekend of dry weather for Middle Georgia, but storms this evening are just a starter for what will be a wet week. Tuesday will perhaps be the only exception, with just a chance of a passing shower. Otherwise Tuesday should be pleasant and partly cloudy with highs in the 90s. Wednesday will usher in a wet…

Mayor Pro Tem Allen
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Porcelain protester leaves strong message for Fort Valley leaders

A toilet was placed outside Fort Valley City Hall over the weekend with a message to the mayor and city council: "Get off your butt and do something."
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a protest that was flushed away almost as soon as it was noticed. It was business as usual outside of Fort Valley City Hall Monday. You’d never know a toilet was sitting outside it over the weekend. The toilet had a message for Mayor Jeffery Lundy and Fort Valley City Council: “Get off…

Insulin cap annoncement
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Senator Jon Ossoff announces insulin price cap for senior citizens

Insulin prices for senior citizens will soon be capped at $35 per month.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Insulin prices for senior citizens will soon be capped at $35 per month. Senator Jon Ossoff was in Macon at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center Monday to make the announcement. He says starting next year, seniors who need insulin won’t have to pay more than $35 per month for the life-saving medication. Senator Ossoff says the legislation…

Milledgeville First Ever Summer Sips Contest
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville hosting first ‘Summer Sips’ contest

A drink contest is underway in downtown Milledgeville and will continue through the end of August.
Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A drink contest is underway in downtown Milledgeville and will continue through the end of August. The contest, called “Milledgeville Summer Sips,” was created as a joint effort between Visit Milledgeville and Milledgeville Main Street as a way to promote the local food and drink industry. 13 businesses are participating, each with their own specialty off-menu…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports increase in illegal door-to-door sales

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is receiving more calls regarding illegal door-to door activity.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reporting an increase in illegal door-to-door sales illegal door-to-door salesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is receiving more calls regarding illegal door-to door activity. The sheriff’s office says it’s happening all over the county. According to Captain George Meadows with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the sheriff’s office gets at least one call…

Mom To Mom: Potty Training
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Mom to Mom: Potty training

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, on Mom to Mom, we have some super helpful potty training tips. As a parent, you know potty training can be super stressful at times. Today we have some helpful ideas you can try to smooth things over with your kids! Up first, we have the color changing potty magic. And it’s basically just that. I don’t…

Ask Angi: Back To School Home Organization
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Back to school home organization

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you have school-aged children, you know how hectic back-to-school can be. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to give us her top tips for organizing your home before the school year. “Start the school year off right by decluttering and organizing your kids’ most used spaces,” said Carson “Think about their rooms, their…

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Fun in the sun continues to begin the new week.

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Conditions in Middle Georgia are remaining dry and pleasant behind last week’s cold front. Today It was a pleasant morning to begin our Monday around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the upper 60s and lower 70s with dew points in the mid 60s, making for a drier morning. There were a few high level clouds moving…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Average American paying $717 a month due to inflation

Edward Smart,

A new analysis shows inflation costing Americans $717 a month. Higher prices have already cost Americans $8,607 over the past year. Wells Fargo plans a major retreat from the mortgage business. The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plummeted 45 cents over three weeks. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: gasoline, inflation, Jane King, Morning Business Report, wells fargo
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Alleged domestic dispute ends with Macon man dead

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An alleged domestic dispute turned deadly this weekend in the 1300 block of Woodliff Street. It happened Sunday morning just before 1:30 am. The male victim, 45-year-old Deondra Fitchett, was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Coroner Leon Jones. Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators took the suspect, 27-year-old Tashanie Marie Negron into custody…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Motorcyclist killed in Riverside Drive accident

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision in the 2800 block of Riverside Drive. It happened Saturday night around 7:48p.m.. It was reported that a motorcycle collided with a vehicle, while headed south on Riverside Drive. The motorcyclist let go of the motorcycle and then slid into the northbound lanes of travel….

Northeast Vs Westside And Rutland Vs Howard Scrimmage Highlights
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Northeast vs Westside and Rutland vs Howard scrimmage highlights

The first game of the regular season is Rutland hosting Towers on August 18.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With high school football’s regular season a week away, several teams were in action today getting some final gameplay reps. The Northeast Raiders took on the Westside Seminoles while the Rutland Hurricanes faced the Howard Huskies. Highlights are above. The Hurricanes begin the 2022 regular season by hosting Towers on Thursday, August 18. The Seminoles face…

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Local News, Weather

Dry air returns for the weekend

There is an end to the stormy days in sight as a cold front moves through by Saturday afternoon. Lower humidity keeps rain chances low Sunday
Cecilia Reeves,

We are once again dealing with a stormy evening in Middle Georgia, but we are so close to some dry weather. A cold front is dropping into the area tonight, bringing drier air with it for the weekend. Still expect to see some fog and clouds to start Saturday as well as an isolated shower. As the front slowly pushes…
Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Bibb Sheriff’s Office: Warner Robins woman dies after crash on Hawkinsville Road

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Hawkinsville Road Friday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Hawkinsville Road Friday night. It happened just before 5:30 near Hawkinsville Road’s intersection with Rex Elder Boulevard. Witnesses told deputies a car was traveling south on Hawkinsville Road when the driver lost control and crossed over into the northbound lanes and collided with a panel truck. Macon-Bibb…

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New safety measures in place for Jones County football games

Fans who attend football games at Jones County High School will notice changes this season.
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fans who attend football games at Jones County High School will notice changes this season. The Board of Education created more safety measures in an effort to keep fans safe in the stands. Jones County High Principal Lance Rackley says one of the most noticeable changes for fans will be metal detectors at all entrances. “We…

One, Two, Three, Team!
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Mercer women’s basketball coach shares her book with Bibb County first graders

Mercer women's basketball coach Susie Gardner wrote a book with the hope of sparking a love of reading in children. Bibb County first graders will all get a copy of it.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was Dr. Seuss who once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Mercer women’s basketball coach Susie Gardner wrote a book with the hope of sparking a love of reading in children. “I want kids to want to learn to…

City of Perry
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City of Perry launches new podcast

You can learn about all the inner workings of the city by listening to the podcast.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a new way to learn about how the City of Perry works. The city started a podcast called “Inside Perry.” Tabitha Clark, Senior Communications Manager with the city, says her office came up with the idea to go along with the city’s Strategic Plan, which includes finding different ways to get residents to engage with…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Wesleyan College welcomes new students

Wesleyan College is welcoming a new group of students to its campus.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College is welcoming a new group of students to its campus. The school held its official induction ceremony Friday morning to welcome its new students. The college says its focus is teaching women to become leaders and giving them opportunities to follow their dreams. President of Wesleyan College, Megan Blight, says she’s exited to take on…

Houston Hardware Celebrates 40 Years Of Business
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Houston Hardware celebrates 40th anniversary

The store offers hardware and gardening supplies and has a large nursery and porch area that specializes in fertilizers, feeds and other outdoor supplies.
Drake Rozelle,

BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston Hardware and Garden Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The store, located at 602 GA Highway 247, opened on July 19, 1982. It was housed in a small building built in 1911 but has since expanded into its current size. The store offers hardware and gardening supplies and has a large nursery and porch area…

Perry Fairgrounds Holding Consignment Sale
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Georgia National Fairgrounds hosting consignment sale through Sunday

The Tykes, Tots & Teens consignment sale is back at the Georgia National Fairgrounds from August 11-14.
Drake Rozelle,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tykes, Tots & Teens consignment sale is back at the Georgia National Fairgrounds from August 11-14. Local vendors are selling children’s goods from clothes to toys to school supplies. Prices are set individually by the vendors, and anyone can come to buy. The last day of the sale, on Sunday, will be “Discount Day.” Any…

Gcsu Celebrates Start Of School With Move In Day
Baldwin County, Education, Local News

Georgia College starts new school year with move-in day

A new round of students moved into Georgia College and participated in the official GCSU move-in day this week.
Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new round of students moved into Georgia College and participated in the official GCSU move-in day this week. About 1,100 new students moved in within a span of three hours. They were assisted by around 450 Cat Crew volunteers. The volunteers unpacked students’ vehicles and transported their belongings to their dorms. Volunteers included students, student…

High School Football Scrimmages Preview
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High school football scrimmages preview

The first game of the regular season is Rutland hosting Towers on August 18.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With high school football’s regular season just a week away, several teams will be getting gameplay reps Friday. Amongst the teams in action will be the Northeast Raiders. The Raiders are coming off of their best season, going 9-4 and having a trip to the 2A state quarterfinals. Head coach Jeremy Wiggins wants to build off…