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Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Money, WMGT

Governor Brian Kemp introduces new Tax Cut Bill

The Governor says the bill will save a family of four making $60,000 a year, around $600 on their state taxes.
Cameron Branscomb,

Gov. Brian Kemp signing bill HB 14-37MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Kemp stopped at White Diamond Grill in Bonaire to announce House Bill 14-37. HB 14-37 is the largest tax cut Georgians have ever seen, and only the second tax cut in Georgia history. Governor Kemp expressed this bill will emphasize his outlook on how government should use tax dollars. “I…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Periods Easier celebrates anniversary, begins new campaign

The organization currently provides menstrual products to all schools in Bib County.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Periods Easier Kicking off new campaign to help studentsMacon Periods EasierMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Periods Easier is celebrating three years of providing menstrual products to the community. The organization currently provides menstrual products to all schools in Bib County. In celebration of its three year anniversary, the organization is beginning a new campaign. “From March 26th to August 2nd students…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 18-22

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 18 and Friday, April 22, 2022.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 18 and Friday, April 22, 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…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections recommends next Elections Supervisor

The motion passed 4-1 to name Canetra Ford to the position, which opened up this year after the previous Elections Supervisor resigned.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections named its recommendation for the Elections Supervisor opening. The motion passed 4-1 to name Canetra Ford to the position, which opened up this year after the previous Elections Supervisor, Jeaneatta Watson resigned. We spoke with Board Chair Mike Kaplan, who says Ford has nine years of experience working with the Board…
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Middle Georgia high school girls soccer teams fall short of Final Four

Middle Georgia high school girls soccer teams struggle in the Elite Eight.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA Elite Eight kicked off tonight, and the only Middle Georgia high school to host a game was ACE. ACE hosted Towns County in the 1A Public Bracket. The first half did not have much action as ACE took four shots while Towns County took zero. The second half was much better as both teams…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and storms possible Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

After another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, rain is back in the forecast tomorrow. A cold front is pushing east from Alabama overnight and will weaken a bit as it does. Tomorrow as we see some daytime heating we are expecting at least a few storms to pop up along the front. The timing of the storms should be sometime…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Woman shot, killed in vehicle at Macon apartments identified

Deputies responded to the scene at 6:16p.m., Monday
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: 10:27 PM- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has ruled this case as a death investigation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: 8:34 pm- Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirms the victim of the shooting is 25-year-old Jessica Shontae Reeves. UPDATE: 8:05pm –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirms the  25-year-old female victim has died from her injuries. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Superintendent Finalist for Bibb County School District tours schools

"I am a fan of Dr. Curtis Jones, I've been a fan of victory in progress for several years and I'm just excited about having the opportunity to follow his incredible progress."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County School District Sole Finalist for SuperintendentSuperintendentMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County School District will soon have a new Superintendent. In a school board meeting last week, board members voted 6-2 in favor to select Dr. Dan Sims as the sole finalist for the position. On Monday, Dr. Sims was in town to tour schools in the district. Miller Middle…

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Featured, Hancock County, Local News, Pets & Animals

Atlanta Humane Society, Hancock Animal Friends, and ASPCA work to save 65 dogs from middle Georgia home

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Atlanta Humane Society is working to remove, shelter, and rehome 65 dogs from an overwhelmed pet owner in Middle Georgia. Hancock Animal Friends, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) , and the Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) are all working together on the site. The organizations are working to remove the animals, and…

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Featured, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: FitBit

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Many people are getting devices they can wear to track their steps each day, but some of these devices can even track your heartbeat, to make sure it’s healthy. Let’s look at how the Fitbit is doing that. Fitbit wants to take tracking both your steps and heart health to the next level. The Food and Drug Administration…

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Featured, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Zelle

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  While they are convenient, there’s always a risk when using payment apps, or banking online, especially as criminals get creative, and come up with more ways to scam you. Let’s look at ways you can fight back, and keep your personal information safe. It doesn’t take long to find several Zelle payment app users online, who say they…
Dooly County, Featured, Local News

Man killed by train in Dooly County

41NBC Web Producer,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Vienna Police Department, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Norfolk Southern railroad are investigating after a 21 year old man was hit by a train and killed.  According to a post on the Vienna Police Facebook page, the incident happened around 8:30 pm Sunday at East Pine Street and North 7th Street. The victim, Stantavious Rashard…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Gray Highway Dairy Queen Robbed

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery  at 10:55 P.M , Friday night, at the Dairy Queen, located at 1185 Gray Highway. It was reported that a male subject approached a store employee a they were taking out the trash. The subject pulled out a gun  and walked the employee back into the store….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Emery Highway Family Dollar robbed

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Family Dollar located at 160 Emery Highway. According to a release it happened  just before 11:00am Sunday morning when two male subjects entered the store with  firearms and demanded money from the store clerk. One of the subjects fired a shot into the ceiling of the…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

The background of sole finalist for Bibb County Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sims states he wants to move the Bibb County School District from VIP or Victory in Progress to MVP, More Victory Planned.
Ariel Schiller,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Dr. Dan Sims will potentially be named the next superintendent of the Bibb County School District. Dr. Sims is a Georgia native. According to his cover letter, he chose to stay in Georgia for his 27 year career. Also he’s a three time Georgia State University graduate. He received a Bachelor’s in Mathematics, and a Master’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health & Fitness, Local News, WMGT

Homegrown Yoga hosts ‘Yoga for a Cause’ to help local charity

Homegrown Yoga partnered with the Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia to do a donation based yoga class and silent auction.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon yoga studio is combining their workout with helping a local charity. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Homegrown Yoga partnered with the Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia to do a donation based yoga class and silent auction. Around 30 people attended the yoga class that took place in their outside studio….

Former Stratford Academy Athletic Director Resigns
Local Sports, Sports

Stratford Academy’s Mark Farriba resigns as athletic director

Mark Farriba steps away from Stratford Academy after serving as the athletic director for eight years.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After spending 13 years as the head football coach and eight as an athletic director of Stratford Academy, Mark Farriba has resigned. Farriba retired from his head coaching role after the 2021 football season and was offered a new position as the dean of students. Farriba planned on taking that position and keeping his athletic director…

Mercer Dominated By Wofford In Game One Of A Three Game Series
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer dominated by Wofford in game one of a three-game series

Wofford scores 10 runs in the eighth inning.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer baseball team hosted Wofford in game one of a three-game SoCon series. Wofford got off to a hot start scoring five runs in the first two innings. Going into the bottom of the fourth, Wofford was up 6-0, but Treyson Hughes would cut the deficit in half with a two-run home run. The score…

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Local News, Weather

Heating up this weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a beautiful, warm Earth Day here in Middle Georgia, and more nice days are on the way for the weekend. High pressure is sitting pretty securely over the region and will hang out there for a few days. Highs over the weekend will be warming to the mid 80s with sunny skies each day. Overnight lows will fall…