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Douglass Theatre names new executive director

Dr. Shelton Land, PhD, will serve as the new Executive Director

February 20, 2023

Shelby Coates,

Dr. Shelton Land, PhD, MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Douglass Theatre is moving forward with new leadership. The Douglass Theatre Board of Directors announce Dr. Shelton Land, PhD, as its newest Executive Director. Land brings more than 15-years of nonprofit and performing arts leadership experience. Before joining the Douglass Theatre, he served as Vice President of Education with United Way…

UPDATE: Missing baby, teen found safe in north Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the infant, stolen vehicle and juvenile have been located at Days Inn by Wyndham, located at 3950 River Place Drive.

February 20, 2023

Shelby Coates,

UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the infant, stolen vehicle and juvenile have been located at Days Inn by Wyndham, located at 3950 River Place Drive. Both the infant and juvenile are unharmed. The infant has been released to his parents. The stolen vehicle was released to its owner. The juvenile was transported to the Macon…

President’s Day Report: Online dating scams

Warning signs and traits of online scammers

February 20, 2023

Finn Balfour,

About 30% of Americans have tried an online dating service, according to Pew Research Service. Some people have had good luck finding love through online dating. However, others have not been so fortunate, finding only frustration or even harassment. This goes double for victims of online dating scams, who’s ventures into romance have ended in outright fraud. From 2017-2021, Americans…

Man found guilty for Child Molestation, sentenced to life

“We, in the District Attorney’s Office, know how difficult these types of cases can be, especially when these acts occur among family."

February 17, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars. After a mistrial earlier in February due to juror misconduct, 33-year-old LeCharles Harrell, was found Guilty of Aggravated Child Molestation and Child Molestation. According to a Facebook post by District Attorney Anita Howard, due to the stress of the trial, one victim, suffered a medical…

Judge quashes subpoenas against MWA board members

The judge heard arguments on the motions in December, and recently ruled in favor of quashing the subpoenas.

February 17, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Judge has ruled against District Attorney Anita Howard involving potential violations within the Macon Water Authority. In a Facebook post on Friday, District Attorney Howard says she opened an investigation in October, when Macon Water Authority Chairman Sam Hart Sr. had concerns of potential violations by four elected board members. Howard then asked…

Cold air hangs around for Saturday before a big warm up into next week

Clear skies overnight will hold over into Saturday, allowing us to warm into the 50s. Warm weather returns Sunday ahead of 80s next week.

February 17, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

Now that the rain has moved out of Georgia, we are seeing a cold and breezy evening. Overnight, low temps will fall into the low 30s, with wind chills in the 20s. Clear skies overnight will hold over into Saturday, allowing us to warm into the 50s. Saturday evening will be a bit warmer than tonight, with lows in the…

Coca Cola Breaks Ground On $85 Million Investment In Macon

Coca-Cola investing $85 million in Macon warehouse expansion, creating 50 new jobs

Coca-Cola broke ground on an $85 million investment in Macon on Friday, announcing an expansion of its warehouse that will provide more jobs for the local community.

February 17, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coca-Cola broke ground on an $85 million investment in Macon on Friday, announcing an expansion of its warehouse that will provide more jobs for the local community. The expansion will add 260,000 square feet to the Macon facility, and the company plans to create 50 new jobs for Macon-Bibb County. Sales manager Eddie Cummins spoke about…

Students craft crosses for old African-American cemetery in Dublin

Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin was established in 1906.

February 17, 2023

Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Dublin High School are doing their part to help restore an old African American cemetery. Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin was established in 1906. The City of Dublin says more than a thousand bodies are buried there. The city stopped using the cemetery in 1965 due to a lack of space. “When I…

Ask Angi: Protecting your roof

Porter Roofing explains how to keep your roof in top condition

February 17, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Your roof is the first line of defense when protecting your home from storms and extreme temperatures. According to Ben Palmer from Porter Roofing, preventative care is ideal. Regular maintenance allows you to catch small problems before they become larger issues. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Replacing your roof is a…

Mom to Mom: Sweet and easy Valentine’s treat

February 17, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Conversation hearts are a fun, easy Valentine’s Day staple great for handing out to friends and loved ones. So, why not make your own healthy version at home? All you need are some Sharpies and Cuties to get started. Feel free to use whatever color marker you want to. Once you have your colors picked out, you’re ready to start…

Morning Report: Car insurance rates climb as workers return to the office

February 17, 2023

Finn Balfour,

According to personal finance website ValuePenguin, insurance rates across the US are expected to rise by 8.4% in 2023. This will pull the total average premium for full coverage to $1,780 per year. ValuePenguin cites factors such as pricier cars and more expensive repairs as reasons for the increase. Workers resuming their daily commutes and an uptick in storm-related claims…

High school basketball region tournament highlights and scores for Feb. 16

February 16, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school basketball region tournament scores for Feb. 16 are below. Boys GIAA District 6 #1 Stratford 49 #4 Mount de Sales 35 #2 John Milledge 66 #3 Tattnall Square 48 GHSA 6A Region 1 #2 Tift County 31 #3 Veterans 38 #1 Lee County 42 #4 Houston County 38 GHSA 3A Region 2 #2 Jackson…

Boil water advisory lifted in parts of Milledgeville

A boil water advisory had been in place this week, after a water main broke Sunday afternoon on Martin Luther King Junior Drive.

February 16, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Water Department has lifted the boil water advisory for certain areas. According to the city’s Facebook Page, the water has been deemed safe for those on North ABC Street and Stadium Street. Also for those at Atrium Health Navicent, and Zchimmer & Schwartz are in the clear. A boil water advisory had been in…

Hancock County Sheriff’s Office searches for missing man

The Sheriff's Office is looking for 75-year-old Walton Walls.

February 16, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing man. The Sheriff’s Office is looking for 75-year-old Walton Walls. They say Walls was last seen on February 9, and was reported missing by family members on February 13. If you have seen Walls or know where he is call the Hancock…

Macon Water Authority honors longest serving board member

The Macon Water Authority (MWA) recognized its longest-serving board member with an unveiling and dedication ceremony on Thursday.

February 16, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) recognized its longest-serving board member with an unveiling and dedication ceremony on Thursday. The Engineering Complex was named in honor of District Four Board Member Frank Patterson, who has served for 35 years within the Bibb County Government. MWA leaders say the dedication ceremony was a symbol of Patterson’s hard work…

Friday starts with rain, gusty winds, ends with a big cool down

A cold front approaching the area this evening will bring a soggy and breezy start to our Friday. Cool weather returns for the weekend.

February 16, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

Highs warmed back to the 80s across Middle Georgia today, but warm weather will be coming to an end for the weekend. A cold front is moving through Alabama this evening that will bring a big cool down by Friday night. Showers and a few storms will be possible between 3am-12pm Friday, with a few pockets of heavy rain. Overnight…

Robins Air Force Base pays tribute to Tuskegee Airmen during Black History Month

Robins Air Force Base is honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first Black Military Aviators, as part of its celebration of Black History Month.

February 16, 2023

Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base is honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first Black Military Aviators, as part of its celebration of Black History Month. The Tuskegee Army Airfield gave birth to the first and most legendary African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces in 1941, during the height of segregation and the start…

Chess And Community Helps Macon Youth With Leadership Skills

Macon youth program promotes life skills through chess

Chess and Community, a youth development program, is promoting strategy and planning skills through the game of chess. Their motto, "think before you move", aims to help children combat impulsive behavior and learn how to plan ahead.

February 16, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chess and Community, a youth development program, is promoting strategy and planning skills through the game of chess. Their motto, “think before you move”, aims to help children combat impulsive behavior and learn how to plan ahead. Chuck Henderson, the director of Chess and Community, explained the benefits of the game in youth development. “Chess is…

Tech Report: Twitter rolls out major policy change

February 16, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Twitter quietly rolled out its latest major policy change this week. The platform is now the first major social media platform to allow advertisements that feature cannabis products in the U.S. Companies must be pre-authorized by Twitter to and follow regulations to promote their products through the website. Following job cuts, Meta Platforms has increased the $4 million security allowance…

Morning Report: Narcan may soon be sold over the counter

February 16, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Narcan, a drug that can rapidly reverse opioid overdoses, may soon be available without a prescription. An FDA advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend that the agency allow Narcan to be sold over the counter. This medication has already been in use for decades. It can counter the effects of overdose from drugs such as prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl….

High school basketball region tournament highlights and scores

February 15, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Below are the scores for two region tournaments. Boys Region 2-4A Perry 73 Spalding 55 Westside 52 Baldwin 58 Region 2-2A Northeast 58 Southwest 55 Rutland 59 Kendrick 42 Girls Region 2-4A Baldwin 79 West Laurens 19 Griffin 78 Howard 27 Region 2-2A Spencer 58 Southwest 26 ACE 71 Jordan 46 Categories: Across Georgia…

Warming more Thursday ahead of overnight rain

Warm weather will continue across Middle Georgia Thursday, ahead of our next cold front that will bring some heavy rain and thunderstorms.

February 15, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been feeling like spring across Middle Georgia this week and we will keep that trend going on Thursday. Overnight lows will only be falling into the mid 50s, giving us a head start on highs in the upper 70s tomorrow. We will also see southerly winds picking up through the day, helping to increase humidity. A few showers…

Georgia College launches initiative providing two-year college program for adults with disabilities

Georgia College and State University has launched a two-year college program for adults with disabilities called the GCSU Thrive Initiative. The program provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the chance to achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree.

February 15, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University has launched a two-year college program for adults with disabilities called the GCSU Thrive Initiative. The program provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the chance to achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree. “We’ve come so full circle that we’re taking the same people that used to maybe be written off…

Macon Bibb County Fire Department Promotes Nearly 50 Firefighters To Sergeant

Macon-Bibb Fire Department promotes 48 firefighters to rank of Sergeant

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department promoted 48 firefighters to the rank of Sergeant Wednesday.

February 15, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department promoted 48 firefighters to the rank of Sergeant Wednesday. Sgt. Chris Boling shared with us how much this means to him. “There’s a lot of good people in the fire department that haven’t made this rank, so to promote to a rank like this with other good people, it just means a…

Dr. Shelton Land, PhD, will serve as the new Executive Director

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the infant, stolen vehicle and juvenile have been located at Days Inn by Wyndham, located at 3950 River Place Drive.

Warning signs and traits of online scammers

“We, in the District Attorney’s Office, know how difficult these types of cases can be, especially when these acts occur among family."

The judge heard arguments on the motions in December, and recently ruled in favor of quashing the subpoenas.

Clear skies overnight will hold over into Saturday, allowing us to warm into the 50s. Warm weather returns Sunday ahead of 80s next week.

Coca-Cola broke ground on an $85 million investment in Macon on Friday, announcing an expansion of its warehouse that will provide more jobs for the local community.

Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin was established in 1906.

Porter Roofing explains how to keep your roof in top condition

A boil water advisory had been in place this week, after a water main broke Sunday afternoon on Martin Luther King Junior Drive.

The Sheriff's Office is looking for 75-year-old Walton Walls.

The Macon Water Authority (MWA) recognized its longest-serving board member with an unveiling and dedication ceremony on Thursday.

A cold front approaching the area this evening will bring a soggy and breezy start to our Friday. Cool weather returns for the weekend.

Robins Air Force Base is honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first Black Military Aviators, as part of its celebration of Black History Month.

Chess and Community, a youth development program, is promoting strategy and planning skills through the game of chess. Their motto, "think before you move", aims to help children combat impulsive behavior and learn how to plan ahead.

Warm weather will continue across Middle Georgia Thursday, ahead of our next cold front that will bring some heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Georgia College and State University has launched a two-year college program for adults with disabilities called the GCSU Thrive Initiative. The program provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the chance to achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree.

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department promoted 48 firefighters to the rank of Sergeant Wednesday.

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