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Crime, Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County man arrested in child sexual exploitation case

GBI agents executed a residential search warrant May 17th
Shelby Coates,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cyber tips lead to the arrest of a Jones County man in an on-going sexual exploitation of children investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 50-year-old David Allen Dillard of Macon. Dillard faces the following charges: Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Distribution of…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News

Venue management team approved for Macon amphitheater project

Construction at the Macon Mall site started February 2022
Shelby Coates,

Amphitheater construction moving forwardAmphitheaterMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon amphitheater project now has a management team that promises to bring the venue to life. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) voted unanimously to approve OVG360 for the job. OVG360 is the current management company for the Macon Coliseum and Macon City Auditorium. “The UDA is looking forward to working…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Middle Georgia doctor reacts to FDA’s approval of Covid-19 booster shots for children 5-11

The USDA recently approved  the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11.
Cameron Branscomb,

Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FDA recently approved the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11. People who receive an initial vaccine and booster are 90% immune to to Covid, according to Chief Clinical Officer for Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Sandy Duke. Dr. Duke says he’s confident in the vaccine. “We know that…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Governor Brian Kemp makes final campaign push ahead of election day

Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican Primary in the race for governor.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Governor Brian Kemp makes push for voters ahead of election nightGovernor Brian KempMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican primary in the race for governor. Governor Brian Kemp’s main challenger is former Senator David Perdue. In a final campaign push Monday, Governor Kemp held a virtual meeting to discuss what makes him stand out. “I’m…

Tech Byte: Kids Orders
Featured, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Kids Orders

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas, when a two-year-old made a pretty big food order, using his mom’s smartphone. Let’s see how you can keep something like this from happening to you. Kelsey Golden thought her two-year-old son Barrett was just…

Mom To Mom: Lava Lamps
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Lava Lamps

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we are making a lava lamp in a bag! This is a really good sensory toy, especially for babies and toddlers. So here’s what you’re going to need: A gallon-sized ziplock bag and some oil (It can either be cooking oil or baby oil).Then you’re going to need watercolor paint, watercolor is very important because  water and…

Ask Angi: Garage Storage Made Easy
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Garage Storage Made Easy

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Your garage isn’t doing you much good if it takes you ages just to find your trusty hammer or bike pump. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her guide to garage storage. “If you want to make the most out of your garage, start by coming up with a storage…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Riverside Burger King robbed

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man they say robbed a Burger King at gunpoint. According to a press release it happened just after 10:00 p.m.  Sunday at the Burger King, located at 853 Riverside Drive. It was reported that a male subject entered the store with a gun and demanded money from…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley Police Department needs help finding murder suspect

Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He's wanted for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help in finding a murder suspect. Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He’s wanted for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Jones is 5’6 and weighs around 150 pounds. If you have any information or know where he is, call…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

‘Late Night Basketball League’ aims to steer kids away from crime

A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

crime prevention programLate Night Basketball LeagueMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon. The Community Empowerment Center started its ‘Late Night Basketball League’  last week. It’s all part of the center’s crime intervention program, which is part of Macon-Bibb’s Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. The program will be held every…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Law Enforcement Foundation holds annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony

The Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Annual Peace officers Memorial DayNational Police WeekMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — In light of National Police Week, the Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday. Law enforcement and firefighters honored 34 men and women who died in the line of duty. The ceremony included the ringing of a bell and laying flowers next to monuments at…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Wesleyan College names 26th president

We now know the name of Wesleyan College's 26th president. 
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know the name of Wesleyan College’s 26th president.  The college formally introduced President-Elect Meaghan Blight Friday. Blight comes from Huron University College, which is a small liberal arts college in London, Ontario Canada. She spent thirteen years as an executive in higher education and also served as Huron’s Vice President of University Growth and Chief…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

David Perdue makes stop in Macon ahead of primary election day Tuesday

Republican candidate for Georgia governor David Perdue made a final campaign stop in Macon on Friday ahead of Tuesday's primary election day.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

David Perdue makes final fly around campaign stopDavid PerdueMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Republican candidate for Georgia governor David Perdue made a final campaign stop in Macon on Friday ahead of Tuesday’s primary election day. He says he won’t stand for election fraud he claims was committed in 2020. “Evidence is compiling now,” he said. “I believe that the governor allowed it…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County sues third motel for high amount of emergency calls

The most recent lawsuit is against America's Best Value Inn And Suites on Romeiser Drive for a high amount of criminal activity and emergency calls.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is suing another motel. The most recent lawsuit is against America’s Best Value Inn And Suites on Romeiser Drive for a high amount of criminal activity and emergency calls. Mayor Lester Miller says the motel has had issues with things like drugs, shootings, prostitution and aggravated assaults. “It’s not the right environment for our…

Warbird Tour Hits Middle Georgia
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation hosting Warbird Tour this weekend

The Museum of Aviation will host the Warbird Tour this weekend, May 20-22.
Drake Rozelle,

  WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation will host the Warbird Tour this weekend, May 20-22. The star of the event is the B-17 Flying Fortress, one of four still in flyable condition, but the event will also feature other aircraft including a P-51 Mustang. The group responsible for bringing this event to Middle Georgia is the…

Museum Of Aviation Honors World War Ii Veteran
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation honors World War II Veteran

The Museum of Aviation honored the late World War II veteran Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Hicks with a ceremony on Thursday.
Drake Rozelle,

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation honored the late World War II veteran Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Hicks with a ceremony on Thursday. The event happened in the Scott Hangar in front of the model of a plane Hicks flew in, the B-17 Flying Fortress. Hicks’ family and friends, as well as museum staff, gathered to witness the unveiling…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

NBA players visit students in Macon

Retired NBA player Mike "Stinger" Glenn and former Georgia State star Willie Brown Jr., told stories and shared advice that helped them.
Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Two former basketball players visited Northeast High School on Thursday, to encourage student athletes. Retired NBA player Mike “Stinger” Glenn and former Georgia State star Willie Brown Jr., told stories and shared advice that helped them in life. “I often tell them that it is faith, not a religious faith, that you necessarily pray for ect. But it’s…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return for the weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

We have enjoyed some very warm days in Middle Georgia this week, but a slight cool down is on the way for the weekend. Partly cloudy skies will be hanging around for much of the day Saturday, before scattered showers and storms pop up. A few of these could be on the stronger side, with gusty winds and small hail…

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Business, Featured, Georgia News

Governor Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group announce $5.54 billion investment into Electric Vehicle facility

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp and members from the Hyundai Motor Group announced Friday that they would be opening it’s first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in Georgia. Hyundai will be investing $5.54 billion in opening the U.S. smart factory at the Bryan County Megasite. Other suppliers are expected to invest $1 billion into the project, bringing…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances increasing into the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storm activity will become increasingly likely this weekend and into next week. Today We will see plenty of sunshine again this afternoon as well as plenty of heat. Highs will reach into the mid 90s, similar to what we felt on Wednesday. There will be more cloud cover today than the past couple of days,…

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Local News, Weather

Staying hot Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another hot day in Middle Georgia, with the addition of more humidity as well. This led to heat index values of 100 in some spots today, with highs in the mid 90s. Tomorrow will be another hot day with highs in the mid and low 90s. Scattered clouds will be hanging around for the day, but any rain…