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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb celebrates 400th blight demolition

Macon-Bibb County celebrated its 400th blight demolition Tuesday, marking a huge milestone in the ongoing fight against blighted structures.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County celebrated its 400th blight demolition Tuesday, marking a huge milestone in the ongoing fight against blighted structures. “It is a great day to be in Macon-Bibb County,” Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller said. “We’re so excited to be here. As we know, we’ve been working on this a long time. It’s been a long time…

New Courthouse Unveiled In Houston County
Featured, Houston County, Local News

New State Court unveiled in Houston County

"The building has turned out wonderfully well," Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Tommy Stalnaker said.
Edward Smart,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County officials held a dedication ceremony for the new State Court Tuesday. Officials say it will help resolve confusion in the courtroom system. The new courthouse includes two new courtrooms, a holding cell and office spaces. “The building has turned out wonderfully well,” Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Tommy Stalnaker said. “We are…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News

Dodge County 19-year-old charged with Arson

Haley Janes,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 19-year-old from Eastman is being charged with arson. According to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, Investigators were called out from the State Fire Marshal’s Office to respond to a residential structure fire on Ninth Avenue in Eastman, this fire caused moderate to severe damage to the 41-year-old house that was uninhabited at…

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Hancock County, Local News

81-year-old killed in Hancock County fire

Haley Janes,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early in December, a fire in Hancock County killed an 81-year-old on Barnes Road. According to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, investigators responded to a morning home fire on Barnes Road after neighbors reported hearing a woman shouting before hearing an explosion and seeing fire at the residence. Commissioner King says the fire…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Man falsely claiming to use “Stem Cell Therapy” convicted and sentenced 202 years

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — A 71-year-old man named Jimmy Lee Taylor from Del Ray Beach, Florida has been convicted of 44 counts of Elder abuse and 23 counts of Practicing Medicine without a License in the Superior Court of Houston County. According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began in April of 2018 when a victim of Taylor’s, named Annette…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman charged with Theft, Fraud and Exploitation of elders in Bibb County

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 59-year-old woman from Covington has been charged with the exploitation of elders, theft by taking, and insurance fraud after her brother’s death. In June of 2022, Rachel Haynes convinced her terminally ill brother to sign 2 life insurance beneficiary forms to remove his daughter and granddaughter from his policies to leave Rachel as the new…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cold and wet conditions expected all day Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Widespread light to moderate rain is expected throughout the afternoon on Tuesday as wind chills hover around the 40 degree mark. Today Cloudy conditions moved into Middle Georgia during the overnight hours and will stick around all day today and through much of the night. Most of Middle Georgia woke up to temperatures in the low…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 12-16

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 12 and Friday, December 16, 2022.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 12 and Friday, December 16, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to search…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office releases new body cam footage after deputy-involved shooting last week

We are learning new information and seeing the body camera footage of a deputy involved-shooting that happened in Baldwin County last week.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – We are learning new information and seeing the body camera footage of a deputy involved-shooting that happened in Baldwin County last week. Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee held a news conference Monday to give an update on the shooting that happened at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church last Tuesday night. Body camera footage shows two deputies responding to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Salvation Army of Greater Macon distributes toys from Angel Tree Project

Residents lined up to receive gifts Monday as volunteers rounded up presents for the Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree giveaway.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is making sure every child will have a present under the tree for Christmas this year. Residents lined up to receive gifts Monday as volunteers rounded up presents for the Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree giveaway. Sgt. Melissa White can speak from first-hand experience on how the angel tree program can…

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Featured, Local News

Johnson County “Operation Sleighride” leads to drug bust, arrests

Haley Janes,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office along with Laurens County deputies, Georgia State Patrol Troopers, and Department of Corrections K-9 units worked together to put on “Operation Sleighride”, which resulted in 19 felony arrests and 14 misdemeanor arrests. The enforcement campaign was put on to combat DUI drivers and criminal activity, it involved road checks during the…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man in critical condition after hit and run

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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian involved hit and run, with serious injury. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 7:18 p.m., Sunday. It was reported that a male was struck, while walking in the 300 block of PioNono Avenue. The male was struck by an unknown vehicle that…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cool weekend on the way

Highs over the weekend will be staying in the 50s with a chance for an isolated shower on Saturday. A big cool down is on the way next week
Cecilia Reeves,

It was a nice day across Middle Georgia with sunny skies and highs warming into the low 60s. Overnight and into Saturday morning we will see an increase in our cloud cover, ahead of our next chance for a few showers. Highs Saturday will be warming to the mid 50s with a few scattered showers possible, especially south of Macon….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District to sell property to Chick-fil-A, housing developer

The Bibb County School District adopted a resolution Thursday to sell a fraction of Carter Elementary School's property on Zebulon Road to Chick-fil-A.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District adopted a resolution Thursday to sell a fraction of Carter Elementary School’s property on Zebulon Road to Chick-fil-A. The restaurant submitted a letter of intent to buy nearly an acre for $750,000 that will go toward the expansion of the restaurant’s parking lot to reduce traffic on Zebulon Road. The board also…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office providing Christmas cheer with ‘Santa Village at Outreach’ Saturday

The Bibb County Sherriff's Office hopes the community will come out to enjoy its "Santa's Village at Outreach" Saturday.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Santa is visiting Macon Saturday to make sure every child has a Christmas filled with excitement. The Bibb County Sherriff’s Office hopes the community will come out to enjoy its “Santa’s Village at Outreach.” Corporal Tamika Nelson says the event will be a place where children can enjoy the Christmas season. “We just enjoy giving out…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Medical

Atrium Health Navicent reminds Middle Georgians to be cautious this holiday season

The holidays are a time of year for celebration, but they can also lead to accidents.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holidays are a time of year for celebration, but they can also lead to accidents. Atrium Health Navicent is encouraging Middle Georgians to be mindful of certain hazards this holiday season. Dr. John Wood, the Medical Director at Atrium Health Navicient, explained that during this time of year, people need to be cautious about things…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Firearm found in backpack at Northside High

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A firearm was found in a student’s backpack at Northside High school on Thursday. According to a callout sent by Principal Markeeta Clayton, an Anonymous Alert led to the search of a student’s backpack which contained a firearm at school. Clayton says that because of the anonymous alert system, the school was able to respond…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Investigation reveals husband killed wife in Warner Robins shooting

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  Investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman in Warner Robins Thursday has revealed that 32-year-old Alexander Fisher shot and killed his wife, 30-year-old Christy Fisher. The Warner Robins Police Department says that Alexander and Christy were having a domestic dispute, after which Alexander collided his truck into a vehicle that contained Christy, as well…

Kelsey Hollis Miss Georgia
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Miss Georgia, Warner Robins native Kelsey Hollis, finishes in Top 5 at 2023 Miss America competition

Miss Georgia, Warner Robins native Kelsey Hollis, made the Top 5 and finished as 4th runner-up.
Tucker Sargent,

Miss Georgia Kelsey HollisUNCASVILLE, Connecticut (41NBC/WMGT) – Miss Wisconsin is Miss America 2023. 20-year-old Grace Stanke took the title at the annual competition Thursday night, held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Miss Georgia, Warner Robins native Kelsey Hollis, made the Top 5 and finished as 4th runner-up. Miss New York Taryn Smith was 1st runner-up, Miss Texas Averie Bishop…

Georgia College Hosts Baldwin County Students For Education Day Game
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Georgia College hosts Baldwin County students for Education Day game

The Bobcats have lost 3 in a row, falling to 4-6 on the season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County grade school students packed Centennial Center for the Education Day game as the Georgia College men’s basketball team took on the University of West Florida Argonauts. The arena was packed to the brim, with students using their high-pitched yells to throw off the visiting Argonauts. The yelling worked in the first half as the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Historic Preservation Tax helping Macon bring in new businesses, restore old buildings

It's fueling new business growth and giving old buildings new life.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Partnerships between Historic Macon and local developers continue to take advantage of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives. It’s fueling new business growth and giving old buildings new life. The historic tax credit helps finance the renovation of historic buildings around Macon. Local contractors like Bryan Nichols have used the historic tax credit to preserve and develop historic buildings…

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Skies stay clear Friday

Highs will be staying mainly in the 50s on Friday with plentiful sunshine. Clouds and isolated showers are possible this weekend.
Cecilia Reeves,

We are seeing a cool night in Middle Georgia behind the cold front that brought us rain early this morning. Lows will be falling into the 30s by early Friday under clear skies. Sunshine helps us warm into the 50s pretty quickly Friday, but winds will be gusting up to 20 mph. Clouds will be returning Saturday as a low…

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Crawford County, Education, Featured, Local News

Crawford County names finalist in search for Superintendent

Haley Janes,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Schools has named the sole finalist in their search for a new Superintendent. In a social media post, the school system says that Mr. Anthony Aikens has been named as the only finalist in their Superintendent search as of December 12th. Aikens previously served as the Executive Director for the Griffin-Spalding school district, as…