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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office providing Christmas cheer with ‘Santa Village at Outreach’ Saturday

The Bibb County Sherriff's Office hopes the community will come out to enjoy its "Santa's Village at Outreach" Saturday.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Santa is visiting Macon Saturday to make sure every child has a Christmas filled with excitement. The Bibb County Sherriff’s Office hopes the community will come out to enjoy its “Santa’s Village at Outreach.” Corporal Tamika Nelson says the event will be a place where children can enjoy the Christmas season. “We just enjoy giving out…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Medical

Atrium Health Navicent reminds Middle Georgians to be cautious this holiday season

The holidays are a time of year for celebration, but they can also lead to accidents.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holidays are a time of year for celebration, but they can also lead to accidents. Atrium Health Navicent is encouraging Middle Georgians to be mindful of certain hazards this holiday season. Dr. John Wood, the Medical Director at Atrium Health Navicient, explained that during this time of year, people need to be cautious about things…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Firearm found in backpack at Northside High

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A firearm was found in a student’s backpack at Northside High school on Thursday. According to a callout sent by Principal Markeeta Clayton, an Anonymous Alert led to the search of a student’s backpack which contained a firearm at school. Clayton says that because of the anonymous alert system, the school was able to respond…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Investigation reveals husband killed wife in Warner Robins shooting

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  Investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman in Warner Robins Thursday has revealed that 32-year-old Alexander Fisher shot and killed his wife, 30-year-old Christy Fisher. The Warner Robins Police Department says that Alexander and Christy were having a domestic dispute, after which Alexander collided his truck into a vehicle that contained Christy, as well…

Kelsey Hollis Miss Georgia
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Miss Georgia, Warner Robins native Kelsey Hollis, finishes in Top 5 at 2023 Miss America competition

Miss Georgia, Warner Robins native Kelsey Hollis, made the Top 5 and finished as 4th runner-up.
Tucker Sargent,

Miss Georgia Kelsey HollisUNCASVILLE, Connecticut (41NBC/WMGT) – Miss Wisconsin is Miss America 2023. 20-year-old Grace Stanke took the title at the annual competition Thursday night, held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Miss Georgia, Warner Robins native Kelsey Hollis, made the Top 5 and finished as 4th runner-up. Miss New York Taryn Smith was 1st runner-up, Miss Texas Averie Bishop…

Georgia College Hosts Baldwin County Students For Education Day Game
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Georgia College hosts Baldwin County students for Education Day game

The Bobcats have lost 3 in a row, falling to 4-6 on the season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County grade school students packed Centennial Center for the Education Day game as the Georgia College men’s basketball team took on the University of West Florida Argonauts. The arena was packed to the brim, with students using their high-pitched yells to throw off the visiting Argonauts. The yelling worked in the first half as the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Historic Preservation Tax helping Macon bring in new businesses, restore old buildings

It's fueling new business growth and giving old buildings new life.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Partnerships between Historic Macon and local developers continue to take advantage of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives. It’s fueling new business growth and giving old buildings new life. The historic tax credit helps finance the renovation of historic buildings around Macon. Local contractors like Bryan Nichols have used the historic tax credit to preserve and develop historic buildings…

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Skies stay clear Friday

Highs will be staying mainly in the 50s on Friday with plentiful sunshine. Clouds and isolated showers are possible this weekend.
Cecilia Reeves,

We are seeing a cool night in Middle Georgia behind the cold front that brought us rain early this morning. Lows will be falling into the 30s by early Friday under clear skies. Sunshine helps us warm into the 50s pretty quickly Friday, but winds will be gusting up to 20 mph. Clouds will be returning Saturday as a low…

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Crawford County, Education, Featured, Local News

Crawford County names finalist in search for Superintendent

Haley Janes,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Schools has named the sole finalist in their search for a new Superintendent. In a social media post, the school system says that Mr. Anthony Aikens has been named as the only finalist in their Superintendent search as of December 12th. Aikens previously served as the Executive Director for the Griffin-Spalding school district, as…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth hires new Police Chief

Haley Janes,

Woodrow Blue Jr. — Photo Credit to City of DonalsonvilleFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Forsyth has a new Police Chief on the job. City Manager Janice Hall announced the news in early December at a council meeting, that Woodrow Blue had been offered the job and had accepted it. Blue’s first day as Police Chief will be Monday, December 19th. The…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine finally returns to Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies and cooler conditions will take over Middle Georgia following a cold front early Thursday. Today It was a wet start around Middle Georgia as heavy rain moved through this morning. Luckily the system had lost a lot of steam before it rolled in, and so nowhere in Middle Georgia had to deal with any…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Woman shot and killed in Warner Robins

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WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead this morning after being shot in Warner Robins. According to a press release from the WRPD, they received a call just after 12:40 this morning from a woman on Wallace Drive who claimed to have been shot. When officers arrived on the scene they detained a suspect. The victim was taken…

Bs Report: December 14th Braves: Six Out, One In
Sports

BS Report: December 14th – Braves: Six Out, One In

The Braves trade deals this week have some fans worried.
David Tufts,

The Braves trade deals this week have some fans worried. With six players leaving and only a new catcher coming in, will next year’s team be able to keep up the momentum? Bill Shanks is here to explain why we may need to trust the process. Categories: Sports Tags: Dansby Swanson, MLB, nl east, sean-murphy
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Teen dies after shooting at Green Meadows Apartments

Coroner Leon Jones says an 16-year-old boy died at the hospital following a shooting Wednesday night at Green Meadows Apartments.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (10:25 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Wednesday night 16-year-old Nathaniel Alexander Elder was pronounced dead by medical staff at Atrium Health Navicent. Further details will be released once they’re available. Call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME if you have any information. UPDATE (10…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins holds annual Convention and Visitors Bureau luncheon

Buzzell said this year's tourism numbers are up thirteen percent, and if their predictions for next year are correct, that number will increase.
Drake Rozelle,

City of Warner Robins appoints Interim AdiminstratORCity of Warner RobinsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins held its annual Convention and Visitors Bureau luncheon on Wednesday. The luncheon is in celebration of making Warner Robins as a desirable tourist destination. Marsha Buzzell, Director for the Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau, spoke on what makes the city a good tourist spot….

Kelsey Hollis Miss Georgia
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis wins social impact prelim at Miss America

Hollis won the social impact initiative scholarship
Shelby Coates,

Miss Georgia Kelsey HollisWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County native and 2022 Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis is competing this week for the Miss America title, and she already has one win under her belt. Kelsey won the social impact initiative scholarship for her advocacy of autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion. Kelsey says her brother was diagnosed with autism at…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Non-profit hosts “Coffee for a Cause” to help individuals with developmental disorders

The Life Enrichment Center partnered with Morning Grind Coffee Shop, to open a coffee truck at New City Church.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–The Life Enrichment Center in Milledgeville is working with the community to serve coffee with a cause. The non-profit organization gives individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities an opportunity to engage with others in the community. These individuals like Socorro Walker, got the opportunity to live out her dream of being a college student. “I’ve been wanting to go to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Cox Communication gives Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful $2500 grant

"Cooperate partners such as Cox Communication help us meet our mission and goal of keeping our city beautiful through litter reduction, recycling and beautification."
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Cox Communications partnered with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to help cleanup the community. On Wednesday, Cox Communications presented the non-profit organization a $2500 grant. The group’s Executive Director says funding will help with beautification and litter cleanup. “We pride ourselves on working with the community and we need community partnerships,” said Executive Director Asha Ellen. “Cooperate partners such as…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Florida woman facing multiple charges after Monroe County arrest

A deputy reported smelling marijuana while speaking with the woman during a traffic stop. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of more than 4.5 pounds of ecstasy pills and less than one ounce of marijuana.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida woman faces multiple charges after being arrested in Monroe County Wednesday morning. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says that just after 5:30, a deputy observed a Nissan Altima traveling south on I-75 that was “equipped with what appeared to be a fraudulent temporary Florida license plate.” The deputy…
Featured, Local News, Washington County

16-year-old charged in connection to series of Washington County burglaries

Haley Janes,

RIDDLEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old has been charged in connection to a series of commercial burglaries in Riddleville over the last few months. According to WCSO, the juvenile was connected to the following burglaries: Riddleville Save A Lot (Convenience Store) between 09/04/2022-09/05/2022 Riddleville Save A Lot (Convenience Store) on 11/01/2022 Jet Food Store…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Armed Robbery at BP gas station leaves deputies searching for suspect

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that happened early Wednesday morning at a BP Gas Station. The incident took place at 4977 Mt. Pleasant Church Road around 6:40 a.m.– its reported that the male suspect entered the store brandishing a firearm. After demanding money from the…

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Local News, Weather

Strong thunderstorms to move through Georgia late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring a line of thunderstorms through Middle Georgia tonight and into tomorrow morning. Today/Tonight The cloudy skies will not budge for Middle Georgia today. Temperatures, however, will gradually climb until they reach their peaks later tonight. In fact, many spots likely will not see their high temperatures until it is almost…

High School Basketball Highlights And Scores From Dec. 13
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

High school basketball highlights and scores from Dec. 13

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With high school football season over, basketball season is in full swing. Scores for games played on Dec. 13 are below. Boys: Perry beat Westside 65-62. Rutland beat Central 72-66 in overtime. Veterans beat Northside 67-63. Southwest beat Jordan 77-53. Girls: Perry beat Westside 56-48. Central beat Rutland 76-13. Veterans beat Northside 77-27. Northeast beat ACE…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Peach County

UPDATE: Fort Valley Police arrest man wanted on multiple felonies

McCrary also has pending charges with the Byron Police Department.
Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (12/13): A man wanted in Fort Valley on multiple felonies is now in custody. On Monday, police sent out a BOLO for your help in finding Keldrick McCrary. He was arrested Tuesday for Smash and Grab Burglary, Aggravated Assault,  Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Pointing or aiming gun or pistol at another. McCrary also has pending…