Featured, Local News, Monroe County

GBI investigating after Monroe County inmate dies

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation following the death of an inmate in Monroe County Tuesday.
Tucker Sargent,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation following the death of an inmate in Monroe County Tuesday. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release, a deputy was conducting a headcount prior to shift change just before 6 p.m. Tuesday when he discovered an inmate had attempted suicide. Deputies and a jail…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry officials: State of city, Houston County is ‘growing’

Perry and Houston County leaders joined Tuesday to discuss the development of new organizations and technological advances to keep the city moving forward.
Brick Nelson,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – City of Perry officials say Perry and Houston County are growing. For some, Perry might be a quiet area, but city officials say it’s vastly growing and developing. Perry and Houston County leaders joined Tuesday to discuss the development of new organizations and technological advances to keep the city moving forward. Perry Mayor Randall Walker says he’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Kitty rooms upgraded at Bibb Shelter

Cats love to climb, scratch, stretch and play, and they can do all of that alongside potential new owners in the Bibb County shelter's new and improved kitty cat rooms.
Chace Ambrose,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cats love to climb, scratch, stretch and play, and they can do all of that alongside potential new owners in the Bibb County shelter’s new and improved kitty cat rooms. The rooms are designed to allow potential adopters to get to know the cats as well as just to give the cats a place to play….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

MWA announces resignation of executive director

MWA says Joey Leverette has resigned to "pursue other career opportunities and interests."
Tucker Sargent,

Joey Leverette (MWA)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority Tuesday announced Executive Director and President Joey Leverette has resigned his position at MWA. A brief news release from MWA says Leverette’s resignation was effective October 20 and that he’s leaving to “pursue other career opportunities and interests.” Leverette, a Gainesville, Florida native with more than two decades of experience…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 17-21

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 17 and Friday, October 21, 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, October 17 and Friday, October 21, 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…
Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County offices experiencing phone outage, temporary numbers provided

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  Some Macon-Bibb government phone lines are down due to an outage with the county’s phone provider. Macon-Bibb says that, at the moment, citizens calling government offices might consistently hear a busy signal– if that’s the case for you, they’ve provided a list of alternate temporary phone numbers. The county also says that the 911 and non-emergency…
Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office receives over $90,000 in H.E.A.T. grant

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded over $90,000 thanks to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s H.E.A.T. grant. BCSO is one of 21 law enforcement agencies that are receiving money for the Federal 2023 Fiscal year from the Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T) grant. The total of the BCSO’s grant is $90,620.86. The…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

New mural unveiled during “Rep the Rights” rally at Wesleyan College

"When I first heard about the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v Wade, I felt shocked and powerless."
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College held the final part to its reproductive rights event on Tuesday. The event showcased a completed mural all about reproductive rights. The mural was a collaborated effort by the college and local artist Erin Hawkins also known as “Mama Hawk Draws”.  Hawkins painted the initial design while students, faculty, staff and alumnae helped paint…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Manufacturing plant in Macon to expand, grow jobs

Macon's manufacturing plant with Nichiha USA is expanding
Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More jobs are about to become available in Macon now that a manufacturing plant is expanding. Nichiha USA’s Macon plant, which opened in 2006,  is about to benefit from a $150 million investment to implement advanced technologies and processes, which will also add an additional 500,000 square feet to the Macon campus. This expansion will help…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Unilever recalls shampoo due to carcinogenic chemical

Edward Smart,

Rent gains are starting to slow in many parts of the U.S. Unilever recalled popular brands of aerosol dry shampoo, including Dove, due to a contaminate with a chemical called benzene that can cause cancer. Three in five Americans think their pet is smarter than the average person. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Dove, Jane King, Morning Business Report,…

Ask Angi: Fall Landscaping
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Fall Landscaping

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — From routine lawn care to landscape redesign, there’s no shortage of outdoor projects to do this fall. Joshua Belcher, owner of Liberty Landscaping and pro at Angi, is here to walk us through this season’s top landscaping projects. “Fall is a really great time to plant just about anything,” says Belcher “So, if you want to be able…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain to return to Middle Georgia tonight

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia ( 41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front arriving tonight will bring some thunderstorms to Middle Georgia. Today Clear skies greeted Middle Georgia to begin our Tuesday, and they should stick with us into the lunchtime hours. Clouds will begin to move in from the west as we roll through the afternoon with thin upper-level clouds arriving before the thicker…

Macon Touchdown Club Week 10 Players Of The Week
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Macon Touchdown Club Week 10 Players of the Week

Georgia Southern football head coach Clay Helton spoke at this week's meeting.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the conclusion of high school football’s week 10 action, the Macon Touchdown Club announced its three players of the week. The first Co-back of the Week is Neico Sandifer, a junior wide receiver from Rutland. Sandifer had five catches for 179 yards and four touchdowns in the Hurricane’s game against ACE Academy. The second Co-back…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: 4 charged following drive-by shooting in Warner Robins

WRPD identified the four suspects arrested in connection with Monday's shooting as Carson Harris Parke, Mohamed Diallo, Dequwan O'Neal Richards and Xavian D'onte Fluellen.
Shelby Coates,

Carson Harris Parke, Mohamed Diallo, Dequwan O’Neal Richards and Xavian D’onte Fluellen. UPDATE (10 p.m.):  WRPD identified the four suspects arrested in connection with Monday’s shooting as Carson Harris Parke, Mohamed Diallo, Dequwan O’Neal Richards and Xavian D’onte Fluellen. All four face the following charges: Aggravated Assault Reckless Conduct Firearm Possession During Crime Obstruction of Officer Fleeing/Attempt to Elude a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Senator Ossoff announces new legislation for veterans

Senator Jon Ossoff is working to cut down a huge backlog of records requests at Veterans Affairs offices across the country.
Chace Ambrose,

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center responds to reportReportMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff is working to cut down a huge backlog of records requests at Veterans Affairs offices across the country. Veterans are often required to present their military records to access care and benefits. Senator Ossoff met with veterans at the VA clinic in Macon on Monday to…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

EPA to perform 5-year evaluation at old Powersville landfill

The Environmental Protection Agency will soon be taking samples at the site of the old landfill in the Powersville area of Peach County.
Chace Ambrose,

PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Environmental Protection Agency will soon be taking samples at the site of the old landfill in the Powersville area of Peach County. The 15-acre site is located north of the intersection of Georgia Highway 49 and Newell Road in Powersville. During an inspection in 1972, it was determined that the site was  being used…

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Local News, Weather

Thunderstorms possible Tuesday night

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a nice few days in Middle Georgia with sunshine and highs in the 80s, but rain is on the way Tuesday night. After a day of increasing clouds and highs in the 80s, a cold front will approach the area by late Tuesday. This front will bring a line of thunderstorms, some of which could be strong….
Dodge County, Featured, Local News

Eastman man charged with murder after shooting in Chauncey woods

65-year-old Donald Wayne Kuni is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following the October 13 shooting death of 41-year-old Sherrie Hutto.
Tucker Sargent,

CHAUNCEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – An Eastman man faces several charges, including felony murder, following the shooting death of 41-year-old Sherrie Hutto of Eastman. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release says 65-year-old Donald Wayne Kuni of Eastman was arrested on October 18 and charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

City of Forsyth seeing several public safety leadership changes

The City of Forsyth's public safety sectors are transitioning into a new era of leadership.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

City of Forsyth seeing changes in several Public Safety rolesPublic SafetyFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Forsyth’s public safety sectors are transitioning into a new era of leadership. One of those changes happened recently with the swearing in of a new fire chief. Kevin Bunn took on the position on October 1. He was previously a training chief for…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins organization getting into holiday spirit by creating care packages

The holidays can be tough times for the deployed men and and women at Robins Air Force Base.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

21st Century Partnership putting together care packages for the deployed men and women of Robins Air Force Base 21st Century PartnershipWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The holidays can be tough times for the deployed men and and women at Robins Air Force Base. That’s why the Warner Robins organization known as 21st Century Partnership is giving back. The organization is putting…

Mom To Mom: Diy Spooky Soap Bottle
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: DIY spooky soap battle

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today on Mom to Mom, we are making a cute, spooky Halloween decoration for your bathroom. Today we are making DIY Halloween soap bottles that are super cute for your bathroom or you can gift them. All you’re going to need are some soap bottles, we recommend choosing clear bottles. You’re going to get the ring spiders and…

Ask Angi: Easy Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Easy ways to increase the value of your home

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — When thinking about how to increase the value of your home, kitchen remodels and roof replacements are probably the first projects that come to mind. However, you don’t need to spend weeks or months renovating to increase the value of your home. In today’s Ask Angi segment, Mallory Micetich shares easy home projects that have high ROIs. “Looking…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Pasta company Barilla gets sued for false advertising

Edward Smart,

Employee contribution limit for 401K plans will jump $2,000 to $22,500 for 2023, the largest increase ever in terms of dollars and percentage. Pasta company Barilla under scrutiny for customers alleging false advertising. Over half of U.S. workers surveyed by Qualtrics want to work overtime or get extra shifts to make more money as cost-of-living increases.   Categories: Featured, Morning…