Zyon Hardwick
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Teen who prompted manhunt after Westside gun incident held at gunpoint by homeowner

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post Thursday that the teenager taken into custody Wednesday was held at gunpoint by a homeowner after prompting a manhunt by multiple agencies that included the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Corrections and the Georgia State Patrol.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (8:30 p.m.) –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Thursday that the teenager taken into custody Wednesday was held at gunpoint by a homeowner after prompting a manhunt by multiple agencies that included the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Corrections and the Georgia…

Tucker Sargent Vineville Career Day
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Vineville Academy of the Arts hosts Career Day

People from several backgrounds and occupations spent the morning in grades Pre-K through 5 teaching students about what they do for a living.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Vineville Academy of the Arts held Career Day Thursday. People from several backgrounds and occupations spent the morning in grades Pre-K through 5 teaching students about what they do for a living. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent was among the participants. He says he believes we may have some future journalists on our hands and that he loved…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Habitat’s ‘Light More Homes’ begins in Macon

The Christmas lights were turned on a little early at Mercer Village in Macon.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Habitat Light More Homes kicked off in MaconLight More HomesMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Christmas lights were turned on a little early at Mercer Village in Macon. It’s part of the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity’s 15th annual “Light More Homes” fundraiser. Funds raised go toward ensuring lights are on for homeowners across Bibb and Jones counties. All the lights on…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb prepares new safety measures at Amerson River Park

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department partnered with the Parks and Beautification and NewTown Macon to insert more safety measures at Amerson River Park in place in case of an emergency.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – It’s too cold to swim now, but Macon-Bibb County is taking steps to protect you the next time you visit Amerson River Park following several incidents in recent years. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department partnered with the Parks and Beautification and NewTown Macon to insert more safety measures at Amerson River Park in place in case of an…

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Elections, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Senator Raphael Warnock kicks off “One More Time” runoff tour

Senator Raphael Warnock made a stop in Fort Valley on Thursday to kick off his "One More Time" runoff tour.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Warnock kicks off ‘One more Time’ Runoff Tout in Fort ValleyWarnock in Fort ValleyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock made a stop in Fort Valley on Thursday to kick off his “One More Time” runoff tour. The tour is a push to get people to the polls. “Let’s vote together, let’s stand together, let’s fight together, let’s show…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Macon Mental Health Matters spreads joy to seniors at Elaine Lucas Senior Center

Christmas cheer came a little early for seniors at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Macon.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Mental Health Matters hosts ‘Polar Express’ experience for Seniors at the Elain Lucan Senior CenterPolar ExpressMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Christmas cheer came a little early for seniors at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Macon. Thanks to Macon Mental Health Matters, they got to experience their own Polar Express. For the second year, seniors got to ride on horse…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Freeze warnings active ahead of Friday morning

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A freeze warning is in effect across Middle Georgia ahead of frigid temperatures Friday morning. Today It’s a sunny day for us around Middle Georgia, however it is also a cool one. Highs will top off in the low to mid 50s with wind chills hovering in the upper 40s and lower 50s throughout the afternoon…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Tattnall Square Academy Vs. The Westfield School, Pt. 2
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Tattnall Square Academy vs. The Westfield School, Pt. 2

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,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Uniquely, the End Zone Game of the Week features two teams from Middle Georgia competing in the playoffs as the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans will host The Westfield School Hornets in the GIAA 4A quarterfinals. The Westfield School finished the regular season with a 5-5 record and a 2-2 region record, earning the 6-seed. The Hornets…

Both Warner Robins Basketball Teams Defeat Houston County In Their First Game Of The Season
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Both Warner Robins basketball teams defeat Houston County in their first game of the season

The Demonettes made it to the 5A Final Four last season.
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The boys and girls Warner Robins High School basketball teams began their season with victories over Houston County. The Demonettes fell in the 5A Final Four last season and began this one with a dominating 90-19 victory over the Bears. The Demons fell in the 5A Sweet Sixteen last season and began this one with…

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Local News, Weather

Cold and sunny weather returns Thursday

We will have another chilly day in Middle Georgia Thursday, with the return of clear skies and breezy conditions.
Cecilia Reeves,

Some very cold air is pushing into Middle Georgia tonight, which will result in lows dropping into the 30s. Skies will be clearing through the day Thursday, but highs will only warm to the mid and low 50s. Winds will be gusting up to around 15mph by the afternoon. Mid and upper 50s will be sticking around as our high…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin motel makes 2023 Georgia ‘Places in Peril’ list

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released the list Wednesday
Shelby Coates,

Dudley MotelDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Laurens County site makes the 2023 List of Georgia’s 10 Places in Peril. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released the new list Wednesday. The list includes the Dudley Motel, Cafe and Service Station in Dublin. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation shared these facts about the site: Prominent Black business owner Herbert “Hub”…

Bs Report: November 16th The Mariota Problem
Sports

BS Report: November 16th – The Mariota Problem

It's been an interesting rebuilding year for the Falcons with a new quarterback at the helm.
David Tufts,

It’s been an interesting rebuilding year for the Falcons with a new quarterback at the helm. Bill Shanks explains why a few surprising wins for the birds, doesn’t mean that Marcus Mariota is the QB that they need. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Bill Shanks, Marcus Mariota, NFL

Jefferson Web
Featured, Local News, Washington County

Man wanted for Wendy’s drive-thru robbery in Sandersville

Sandersville Police responded to the Wendy's restaurant Tuesday night.
Shelby Coates,

John JeffersonSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sandersville Police are looking for the man accused of robbing a Wendy’s restaurant Tuesday night. Police are looking for John Jefferson. Sandersville Police posted to Facebook saying that Jefferson reached through the drive through window and took cash from the employee. Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office searched the area, but could not find…

Roberta All
Crawford County, Featured, Local News

4 charged in Roberta fight, shooting at store

Roberta Police and the Crawford County Sheriff's Office responded to a fight at the AUM convenience store
Shelby Coates,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Roberta Police charge four men in connection to a fight and shootout at the AUM Convenience Store. Police Chief Ty Matthews says three of the men are in custody, but 21-year-old Jamarcus Bryant remains on the loose. Bryant is charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm on or near a public roadway, possession of firearm during…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Westside High School to conduct asynchronous learning Thursday and Friday

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the person who ran from Campus Police Wednesday is now in custody.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (8:30 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the person who ran from Campus Police Wednesday is now in custody. That’s the only new information we have right now. UPDATE (6:30 p.m.) – Macon’s Westside High School will conduct asynchronous learning on Thursday and Friday of this week following an incident Wednesday afternoon. The district released the following…

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Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Warner Robins targeting housing shortage

The City of Warner Robins is working to strengthen its housing shortage by meeting with developers.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

City of Warner Robins partners with the Economic Development Department to target housing shortageHousing ShortageWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is working to strengthen its housing shortage by meeting with developers. The city hosted a ” Lunch and Learn” on Wednesday, educating developers on the process of seeking permits, dealing with water and sewer lines and…

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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….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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…

Visit Macon
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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
Featured, Morning Business Report

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…