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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

GCSU offering election administration certificate for students

GCSU says it's the first university in the state to offer an election administration certificate.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDEGVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University says it’s meeting the need for professional election administrators who know the law and latest technology. GCSU announced it’s the first university in the state to offer an election administration certificate. The goal of the program is to educate students on the election process. Political science major Collin Hall says students should…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Customers pay final visits to Macon Beer Company ahead of its closure

Customers continue to come into the restaurant to enjoy the food and drinks one more time, and the restaurant has even managed to attract new customers.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Beer Company is closing Sunday, but that hasn’t stopped the flow of customers this week. Macon Beer Company said in a Facebook post this week it will close its doors at the end of the week due to rising inflation and supply chain issues. For the rest of the week, the company will remain open…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Sandersville Police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect

Police are looking for Rikishi Pernell Colclough.
Shelby Coates,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Sandersville Police Department is trying to located an armed and dangerous wanted suspect. They are looking for Rikishi Pernell Colclough who also goes by “Snoody.” According to a Sandersville Police Facebook post, Colclough has multiple warrants out of multiple counties and South Carolina. Sandersville Police say the latest incident involving Colclough was a shooting at…

Chad Campbell
Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Peach County

Peach County head football coach Chad Campbell heads to Westfield

He will resume duties as of January 1, 2023.
Shelby Coates,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County High School head football Coach Chad Campbell is heading to Westfield School in Perry. The Westfield School made the announcement via email, saying Campbell will serve as the new Head Football Coach. He will resume duties as of January 1, 2023. Campbell will replace Coach Rob Fitzpatrick who is stepping down from football to…

High School Basketball Scores From Dec. 6
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

High school basketball scores from Dec. 6

Warner Robins gave the Jones County boys team its first loss of the season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school basketball is up to full speed as several schools played tonight. Scores are below for Dec. 6. Boys scores: Warner Robins beat Jones County 58-55. Veterans beat Peach County 88-61. Mary Persons beat Tattnall Square Academy 73-58. West Laurens beat Howard 49-46. Dublin beat Dodge 57-55. Girls scores: Warner Robins beat Jones County 44-43….

Mercer Defeats Middle Georgia State University 100 62 On Education Day
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Mercer defeats Middle Georgia State University 100-62 on Education Day

In conjunction with Bibb County Schools, the Mercer men's basketball team hosted several students on Education Day.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team hosted several students from Bibb County schools for Education Day, as the Bears hosted Middle Georgia State University. The Bears began slow but went on a 15-0 run midway through the first half and would take a 27-point lead at halftime. The Bears continued to pour in points, as they went…

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Local News, Weather

Near-record highs possible this week

Highs will be warming to the mid and upper 70s through the end of the week with just a stray shower possible Wednesday
Cecilia Reeves,

Despite a wedge front being over Middle Georgia for part of the day, Macon managed to warm into the mid 70s this afternoon. A warm front has pushed north and will continue to bring warm humid air to the area through the end of the week. Overnight patchy, dense fog will be possible, lingering into early Wednesday. Highs Wednesday will…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County voters head to polls for runoff election

Bibb County residents rushed to the polls Tuesday morning to cast their votes.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Tuesday was Election Day for the hotly contested runoff race for the U.S. Senate. Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker were on the ballot. Bibb County residents rushed to the polls Tuesday morning to cast their votes. Mercer student Collinda Simmons came back home from Athens to do her part and cast her…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

RAFB takes next steps in establishing new missions

Two environmental assessments clear the way for four new missions at RAFB
Shelby Coates,

ROBINS AFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – Robins Air Force Base is moving forward with establishing new missions that assist with battlespace command and control. A total of four missions will provide an integrated set of command-and-control capabilities for the Air Force. Those new missions include: a Battle Management Control Squadron an E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) squadron a Spectrum Warfare…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon mother pleads guilty in 2019 infant death

Rebecca Kipp pleaded guilty in the death of her three month old child.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon mother pleads guilty to second degree murder in the death of her baby. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Rebecca Kipp pleaded guilty in the death of her three month old child. On June 11th, 2019, deputies responded to a home in the 2800 block of Regina Drive and found the infant…

Jon Ossoff
Across the Nation, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Wilkinson County

Sen. Ossoff’s unsolved lynching bill becomes law

Ossoff says the law will help families get the answers they deserve about unsolved lynchings and murders
Shelby Coates,

IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bill to secure justice for victims of unsolved lynchings and murders is now law. President Biden signed Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill this week. The measure supports the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board as it investigates unsolved crimes from the civil rights era. This includes the Wilkinson County killing of Caleb Hill…
Baldwin County, Education, Elections, Featured, Local News

GCSU offering new election administration certificate

GCSU says this is in response to the need for professional election administrators.
Shelby Coates,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College & State University announced its the first in the state to offer a new election administration certificate. The school says this in response to the need for professional election administrators who understand today’s legal challenges, changing policies, vote-collection methods and latest technology. “Certificates in election administration go a long way in educating students about…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Tuesday afternoon to be warm and muggy

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia  (41NBC/WMGT) – Southerly winds will bring warm and moist air into an already humid Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. Today There was plenty of fog around Middle Georgia to begin our Tuesday, however it was not quite enough for the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a Dense Fog Advisory. Aside from the fog it was rather warm with…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Police investigating deadly armed robbery attempt in Warner Robins

The incident happened Monday night at the American Philly and Wing on Watson Blvd.
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a deadly armed robbery attempt. According to a police news release, the incident happened just before 10:00 Monday night at the American Philly and Wing at 1307 Watson Blvd. Police say they learned the victim of an armed robbery attempt was pistol whipped. The victim them pulled out…

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Local News, Weather

Warm air moves in Tuesday

Rain will begin tapering off Tuesday as warm air moves in for the rest of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

Clouds and rain have be hanging around Middle Georgia for much of the day, but warm and dry weather is on the way. A warm front is pushing north this evening that will help to get us back in the 70s for the rest of the week. A few showers are possible Tuesday morning, but we should end up mostly…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent donates medical supplies to help in Ukrainian humanitarian crisis

Atrium Health Navicent is donating more than 35 tons of medical supplies for hospitals in Ukraine.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is working to extend its reach around the globe. The hospital is donating much-needed medical supplies to hospitals in Ukraine as the nation continues to face challenges due to the conflict with Russia. Atrium Health Navicent is joining organizations around the world that are stepping up to help the people survive as the war…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Beer Company to close doors on Sunday

Macon Beer Company announced in a social media post Monday its final day of business will be this Sunday, December 11.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Beer Company announced in a social media post Monday its final day of business will be this Sunday, December 11. “For the past six years, Macon Beer Company has been honored to have a small part in making downtown Macon a vibrant, dynamic, and inviting place for residents and visitors,” the post read. “Downtown Macon…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry Police: 1 in custody in connection with November shooting

One person is now in custody in connection with a November shooting that required the victim to undergo surgery.
Tucker Sargent,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is now in custody in connection with a November shooting that required the victim to undergo surgery. A Perry Police Department news release says Thomas Parrish was taken into custody on Sunday by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. He’s charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Suspects flee traffic stop, prompts school lockdowns in Warner Robins

An officer made a traffic stop on South Davis Drive and Martin Luther King Junior Blvd
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of four suspects are in custody after a traffic stop prompts a code yellow lockdown at Warner Robins schools. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, an officer made a traffic stop on South Davis Drive and Martin Luther King Junior Blvd just before 11:00 Monday morning. Police say four people were in a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful plants new trees in Carolyn Crayton Park

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is planting more cherry trees at Carolyn Crayton Park, the site of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is planting more cherry trees at Carolyn Crayton Park, the site of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Macon-Bibb County held a ceremony Monday to recognize the planting of six new trees. Joining the Yoshino cherry trees are three Taiwan and Higan cherry trees. Keep Macon Beautiful says the trees will add more diversity. “The…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man dies following Sunday crash on Riverside Drive

The crash happened at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Northside Drive
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Northside Drive. The crash happened just before 11:00 a.m. Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 84-year-old Daniel Edward Casey, of Macon, was driving a Nissan Rouge and headed north on Riverside Drive. Deputies say Casey…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

2 burglary suspects arrested in Macon, one remains on the loose

Two Macon men are jailed on burglary charges, a third suspect ran from deputies.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested two burglary suspects, but deputies are still trying to track down a third man. Just before 4:00 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a burglary at the Murphy Express Gas Station located at 1402 Gray Highway. On the way to the scene, deputies were informed the suspects had fled in SUV….

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Gloomy weather begins the first full week of December

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy and muggy conditions along with some showers will hang around Middle Georgia the next couple of days. Today We had plenty of clouds and humidity around Middle Georgia this morning, however there was very little rain. It was rather warm – many spots were in the mid to upper 50s to kick things off –…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Warner Robins Vs. Cartersville, Pt. 3
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Warner Robins vs. Cartersville, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, December 02, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The final End Zone Game of the Week features a GHSA 5A semifinals bout between the Warner Robins Demons and the Cartersville Hurricanes. The Warner Robins Demons are coming off a 31-28 overtime victory over a tough Creekside team to advance to the GHSA 5A Final Four. The Demons are no new face to deep…