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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Car owner contacts investigators after juvenile left in critical condition following shooting

The owner of the Ford Escort has contacted and spoken with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE (11:34 p.m.) – The owner of the Ford Escort has contacted and spoken with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators are still asking for your help in locating the two males who helped take the juvenile to the hospital. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A juvenile is in critical condition following a shooting Thursday afternoon….

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars. Coach Smith has been to the NFL so he knows what a professional winning attitude loos like. Hear how he plans to lead the Cougars this season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, crisp…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Front brings storms Friday

Friday will bring another foggy start to some parts Middle Georgia with more rounds of showers and storms associated with a cold front.
Cecilia Reeves,

As expected it has been another stormy day in Middle Georgia with rain and clouds throughout the day. Overnight, showers and storms will continue with lows dropping into the low 70s. Friday will bring another foggy start to some parts Middle Georgia with more rounds of showers and storms associated with a cold front. Once again a few storms will…

Bibb County Sheriff's Office
Bibb County, Featured, Law Insights, Local News, WMGT

Bibb Sheriff’s Office provides update on ShotSpotter technology

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is providing an update on the ShotSpotter technology that's been in place since February.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update on the ShotSpotter technology that’s been in place since February. The technology helps identify gunfire incidents and provides audio alerts when gunfire happens. Sgt. Santel Smith with Crime Analysis says it’s helped deputies find shootings they may not have been able to find before. “With ShotSpotter, it…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb Schools Superintendent meets with local business leaders

The Bibb County School District is partnering with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to talk to businesses about how to impact students.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District is partnering with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to talk to businesses about how to impact students. Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims met with business leaders Thursday to show how they can provide opportunities to students. He also addressed how businesses can offer student mentorship programs. Sims says this is a great…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Meet the new director of ‘Startup Macon’

Heaven Whitby, a Macon native and Northeast High School graduate, is the new director of Startup Macon.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heaven Whitby, a Macon native and Northeast High School graduate, is the new director of Startup Macon. It’s a new initiative funded by the Knight Foundation with a goal of connecting entrepreneurs to resources they need when starting a business. “I’m mostly excited, because I know how hard it is as an entrepreneur myself,” Whitby said….

Stroke Center
Baldwin County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin gets stamp of approval for stroke care

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is getting the stamp of approval on the care it gives to stroke patients.
Ariel Schiller,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is getting the stamp of approval on the care it gives to stroke patients. The hospital is designated as a Remote Treatment Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of EMS and Trauma. Lana Maddox, the Stroke Coordinator for the hospital, says time is a matter of life or…

Pet Pantry Update
Bibb County, Community Calendar, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County, WMGT

Animal rescues hosting pet pantry this weekend

If you are in need of items for your furry friend, you're in luck!
Ariel Schiller,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you are in need of items for your furry friend, you’re in luck! Island Breeze Animal Rescue in Jeffersonville is hosting a pet pantry this weekend. It’s in partnership with the Humane Society of the United States and Chewy. Available items include dog food, cat food and cat litter. Microchipping will also be available for…

Tech Report: Samsung Shows Next Gen Cell Phone, Google Takes A Shot At Apple
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Samsung shows next gen cell phone, Google takes a shot at Apple

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

The next generation of Samsung’s foldable smart phone was revealed. According to Digital solutions company, companies are fighting to make sure their employee’s are up to speed with new technology. Elon Musk posts a mysterious “X.com” tweet. Google takes a shot at how Apple converts text and media. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: apple, digital, Google, samsung

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Dooly County, Education, Featured, Local News

Dooly County High School and K-8 Academy closed Friday due to water main burst

Haley Janes,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two schools in the Dooly County School System will be closed to students, faculty, and staff on Friday, August 12th, due to a water main leak in Pinehurst. Dooly County Schools say that in order to maintain consistency across the school system, Dooly K8 Academy and Dooly County High school will be closed. The system says…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Storm chances climbing ahead of the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The number of scattered storms we will see in the afternoon and evening is climbing ahead of the weekend. Today Much like yesterday we will see plenty of clouds over Middle Georgia for most of the afternoon. A few pockets of sunshine are likely, but the overall cloudier conditions are helping us to stay cooler. Highs…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Prices for Disney Plus and Hulu are going up

Edward Smart,

The Disney Bundle, which includes Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ will go up a dollar to $14.99 a month. ESPN+ will increase on August 23 to $9.99 a month. Inflation increased year over year by 8.5 percent. Social Security recipients could receive a $1,900 increase next year. Price-sensitive spirits drinkers are swapping out high-end bottles for cheaper options. Categories: Featured, Morning…

Coach's Corner

Coach’s Corner 2022: Jeremy Edwards of the Houston County Bears

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Jeremy Edwards of the Houston County Bears.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Jeremy Edwards of the Houston County Bears. After winning back-to-back championships with Warner Robins as the offensive coordinator, coach Edwards now brings his winning strategies to the Bears program. Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, houston county bears, Jeremy Edwards

Mercer Hires Ryan Danehy To Head The Men’s Lacrosse Program
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Mercer hires Ryan Danehy to head the men’s lacrosse program

The Mercer men's lacrosse program has had one winning season since 2011.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After two-year head coach Chad Surman stepped down a month ago, Mercer University has gone ahead and hired Ryan Danehy to lead the men’s lacrosse program. Coach Danehy has spent more than 15 years in collegiate, professional and international lacrosse and was most recently at Bucknell University as the assistant coach, which became one of the…

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Featured, Local Sports, Weather

Stormy trend continues Thursday

Showers and storms will be staying in the forecast through the end of the week, before a cold front brings dry weather for the weekend
Cecilia Reeves,

We saw another line of showers and storms roll through Middle Georgia this evening, that brought heavy rain and some gusty winds. Showers will linger over the area for the next few hours, with patchy fog developing through Thursday morning. Mostly to partly cloudy skies are expected Thursday before showers and storms push in from the south (again). Highs will…

Perry Restaurant Week
Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry Restaurant Week starts August 12

Whether you're going to your favorite lunch spot or wanting to try a restaurant you've never tried, Perry Restaurant Week is the perfect time to do it. 
Ariel Schiller,

Clover Wine Merchant in downtown Perry is excited to welcome customers for Perry Restaurant Week.PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Restaurant Week started August 12. Whether you’re going to your favorite lunch spot or wanting to try a restaurant you’ve never tried, Perry Restaurant Week is the perfect time to do it.  Maggie Schuyler, Perry Chamber President and CEO, says participating…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County Sheriff’s Office cracks down on underage drinking

The Jones County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on businesses selling alcohol to anyone under 21.
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on businesses selling alcohol to anyone under 21. Lt. Kenny Gleaton says investigators conducted a compliance check at 19 of the county’s convenience and grocery stores. The sheriff’s office sent a minor under investigator supervision to attempt to purchase alcohol at the establishments. According the sheriff’s office, clerks…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb adds airport director position

The Middle Georgia Regional Airport will soon have a director in charge.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Airport will soon have a director in charge. Macon-Bibb County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve adding the position to the organizational chart. The position would fall under the County Manager’s office. The budget for the position, including wages, taxes and benefits, would equal up to $200,000. Commissioner Elaine Lucas says she feels…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Sen. Ossoff making push for better fitting body armor for female military members

Senator Jon Ossoff is making a push in the senate for better fitting body armor for women in the military.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff is making a push in the senate for better fitting body armor for women in the military. After visiting Fort Stewart and speaking with soldiers, he said he received complaints about ill-fitting chest plates and other body armor. “I always meet with junior enlisted personnel and not just the command, because that’s how…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Portion of Macon’s Anthony Road named for educator

A portion of Anthony Road will be renamed Robert Louis Scott Boulevard following a vote this week by Macon-Bibb Commissioners.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A portion of Anthony Road will be renamed Robert Louis Scott Boulevard following a vote this week by Macon-Bibb Commissioners. Commissioners approved the renaming of road during their committee of the whole meeting. Scott was a music teacher at Ballard Hudson High School from 1956 to 1970. “The history of Mr. Martin, the history of education…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Cybersecurity Opportunity Act signed into law

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff's Cybersecurity Opportunity Act is now law.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff’s Cyber Security Opportunity Act is now law.  According to Senator Ossoff, it expands cybersecurity education in historically black colleges. President Joe Biden signed the measure Tuesday.  The senator said the bipartisan legislation boosts job opportunities and education for HBCU students. “Malware, ransomware, these risk our personal privacy,” Ossoff said. “They risk small…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More clouds expected for our Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We will see more cloud cover today than so far this week. Today It was a mostly cloudy morning around Middle Georgia, and most of those clouds are still with us as we get ready to head into the lunchtime hours. The majority of our clouds are upper level cirrus clouds, and while they are thin,…