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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Atrium Heath Navicent seeing increase in RSV cases

Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say they're seeing an increase in cases of RSV.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Doctors seeing an increase in RSV CasesRSV cases on the riseMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say they’re seeing an increase in cases of RSV. Mitch Rodriguez, the Business Development Director for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, says cases are increasing across the U.S. “The number of cases essentially varies from week to week,” he said….

Nov 15 Warrants
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UPDATE: 4 taken into custody in Macon Tuesday following execution of several search warrants

Four people were taken into custody Tuesday after the execution of search warrants by multiple law enforcement agencies at multiple locations.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (11/16): Four people were taken into custody Tuesday after the execution of search warrants by multiple law enforcement agencies at multiple locations. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, Middle Georgia Safe Streets Gang Task Force, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Task Force, Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, Butts County Sheriff’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Ingleside Avenue gets new comic shop

A comic shop is now open on Ingleside Avenue.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A comic shop is now open on Ingleside Avenue. The store, called Fanboy Collectibles and Comics, is new to Ingleside but not new to Macon. The store front moved from Columbus Road. Fanboy specializes in comics, cards, games and collectibles. Owner Michael Huffman says he’s been doing business on and off for about a decade, and…

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Visit Macon announces Tourism Awards as business booms

Haley Janes,

Tourism IndustryMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Visit Macon has awarded several Tourism Awards to local business workers as the tourism industry has seen a “significant recovery” since the pandemic. Visit Macon says that last year, the tourism industry in Macon contributed to the local economy as visitors spent nearly $369 million in direct spending, which was a 26.3% increase over 2020,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon recognizes crash responder safety week

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crash responder safety week begins today, hoping to prevent future emergency vehicle personnel from getting hit by negligent drivers. All drivers are meant to follow the move over law, stating that they need to give room for emergency vehicles. Fire Chief Shane Edwards expresses the importance of respecting road laws. “For us here in Georgia the…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: American credit card balances rose more than 15% from 2021

Edward Smart,

Americans’ credit card balances collectively rose more than 15% from the same period in 2021. American Airlines flight attendants picketed at nearly a dozen bases nationwide on Tuesday. Recent survey found a possible shift in attitudes about tips, they found a decline in consumers who say they tip 20% or more in restaurants. Sam’s Club undercuts Costco with $1.38 deal…

Westside To Face Warner Robins For The Girls Flag Football Division Ii Region 1 Area Title
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Westside to face Warner Robins for the Girls Flag Football Division II Region 1 Area Title

Westside will face Warner Robins in the Division II Region 1 Area title game on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7:15 p.m. at McConnell Talbert Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eight teams began the day looking to earn a spot in the Girls Flag Football Division II Region 1 Area title game. Four teams competed at McConnell Talbert Stadium, while the others battled at Ed Defore Sports Complex. In the first game at the MAC, Warner Robins dominated Northeast 20-0. In the second game, Northside defeated…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Tattnall Square Academy Vs. The Westfield School
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The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Tattnall Square Academy vs. The Westfield School

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Jack Baynes Field in Macon.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the second week of high school football’s playoffs, the End Zone Game of the Week features a GIAA 4A quarterfinals matchup between the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans and The Westfield School Hornets. The Trojans were 6-4 with a 3-1 region record in the regular season, securing the three-seed. The Trojans have played a rigorous schedule…

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Local News, Weather

Clouds hang around Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a dreary, rainy day across most of Middle Georgia, with some spots warming into the 70s. A cold front is currently pushing through the area, and will take the rain and drizzle with it as it pushes east. Wednesday will stay mostly cloudy with highs warming only into the mid 50s. Winds will be gusting up to 20…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb using new tool to track, target blight

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is launching a new tool when it comes to fighting blight. The new blight tracking and reporting application was developed as part of The Opportunity Project for Cities. A grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation also helped get the project off the ground. Macon-Bibb is one of four cities nationally…
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GBI working homicide case in East Dublin

Police performed a welfare check at a home on Pearl Street, Sunday morning.
Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working a deadly shooting in East Dublin. Police performed a welfare check at a home on Pearl Street around 11:00 Sunday morning. According to the GBI, officers found 59-year-old Jeffery Bell inside the home dead from a gunshot wound. GBI agents say they are pursing leads at this time. Anyone…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Amazon to cut around 10,000 workers

Edward Smart,

Amazon is preparing layoff that could total about 10,000 workers as company continues a cost cutting move. An Alzheimer’s drug developed by Swiss company Roche could not be proven to slow dementia. A third railroad union has rejected a tentative labor deal, raising the odds that America’s 110,000 freight railroad workers will go on strike early next month. A survey…

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Local News, Weather

Rain returns early Tuesday

Rain and clouds will be hanging around for most of the day Tuesday, before we get a big cool down later this week.
Cecilia Reeves,

Clouds have been increasing across Middle Georgia this evening ahead of our next chance of rain. A low pressure system, currently bringing rain to Mississippi and Alabama, will continue to push east overnight. At the same time, a wedge front is keeping conditions cool and stable overnight and into Tuesday. This will mean that while we could see an isolated…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

NewTown Macon develops new downtown lofts

NewTown Macon is moving forward with its goal of providing more housing downtown.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is moving forward with its goal of providing more housing downtown. The non-profit organization recently completed the rehabilitation of the Lee Building on Third Street. It’s now been developed as vintage lofts available to rent. NewTown Macon’s Director of Place, Emily Hopkins, says this is part of the organization’s strategic plan to add 600…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Festival of Trees returns to Museum of Arts and Sciences

Nothing says the holidays are here more than a nice Christmas tree, and the Museum of Arts and Sciences is delivering on that with its annual Festival of Trees fundraiser.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nothing says the holidays are here more than a nice Christmas tree, and the Museum of Arts and Sciences is delivering on that with its annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. “The Festival of Trees is in its 36th year and represents three generations of community involvement in the museum,” the museum’s director of communicatoins, Kyrie Hugdahl,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman shot along Baker Drive dies at Macon hospital

Deputies say the victim was shot in the 1200 block of Baker Drive
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happening on Baker Drive, Monday morning. According to an incident report, a woman was transported in a personal vehicle to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. Deputies say she was shot in the 1200 block of Baker Drive. The victim, 49-year-old Claudette June Brown, died at…
Education, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

UPDATE: Lockdown lifted, Twiggs County Schools cancels outdoor activities for today

The code yellow lockdown is out of an abundance of caution, said the school district.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE FROM TWIGGS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS:  The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Department has informed our Campus Police Department that they have discontinued the active search for the suspect and they have discontinued the Code Yellow Lockdown for all schools within the area. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Department and Campus Police Department no longer believe the suspect is in the area. In…

The End Zone Highlights: Windsor Hosts Westwood
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Windsor hosts Westwood

he Knights (8-1, 4-1) beat Covenant Academy 55-28 last week. The Wildcats were coming off a 66-16 win against Holy Spirit Prep.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Windsor Knights hosted the Westwood Wildcats in a GIAA 8-man semifinal game on Friday night. The Knights (8-1, 4-1) beat Covenant Academy 55-28 last week. The Wildcats were coming off a 66-16 win against Holy Spirit Prep. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Knights Field: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high…

The End Zone Highlights: Macon County Travels To Wilkinson County For Our Game Of The Week
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Macon County travels to Wilkinson County for our Game of the Week

Wilkinson County last made the playoffs in 2020 and hadn't won a playoff game since 2012.  Macon County made it to the quarterfinals last year.
Clayton Poulnott,

IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilkinson County Warriors hosted the Macon County Bulldogs Friday in the first round of the GHSA playoffs in single A. The Warriors (6-4, 1-2) won two in a row to get into the playoffs. The Bulldogs (5-5, 5-2) had won four in a row. Wilkinson County last made the playoffs in 2020 and hadn’t won…

The End Zone Highlights: Northeast Hosts Worth County
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast hosts Worth County

The Raiders (7-3, 6-1 in 2-AA), the #2 seed, were scoring 41 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. They made it to the quarterfinals last year. The Rams (8-2, 4-2 in 2-AA) were the #3 seed in the playoffs.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders welcomed the Worth County Rams to Thompson Stadium Friday. The Raiders (7-3, 6-1 in 2-AA), the #2 seed, were scoring 41 points per game while only giving up 14 points per game. They made it to the quarterfinals last year. The Rams (8-2, 4-2 in 2-AA) were the #3 seed in the playoffs….