Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health gives tips on how to keep kids calm while meeting Santa

Experts say it's important to make sure your child is comfortable so you can make that first picture with Santa a fun and memorable experience.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents often want to make sure they get their kids’ photos made with Santa, but there are some things to know if your child is afraid of seeing him for the first time. Psychologists with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health say children between two and three may be wary of taking photos due to attachment to their…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

The Mentors Project of Bibb County holds Christmas party for homeless community

As many gather with their family for Christmas, the Mentors Project of Bibb County is giving back to those who don't have a home to go to.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As many gather with their family for Christmas, the Mentors Project of Bibb County is giving back to those who don’t have a home to go to. The Mentors Project held their annual Christmas party at First Presbyterian Church in Macon on Tuesday for the homeless community. Residents were treated to a Christmas dinner along with…

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End Zone, Featured, Houston County, Jones County, Local News, Sports

Former Northside football coach Chad Alligood takes Jones County AD job

Former Northside High School head football coach Chad Alligood, who announced his resignation from that position on Monday, will be the next director of athletics at Jones County High School.
Tucker Sargent,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Northside High School head football coach Chad Alligood, who announced his resignation from that position on Monday, will be the next director of athletics at Jones County High School. Alligood confirmed his next role in a tweet Tuesday night. “Blessed with this great opportunity!” he wrote. “God is good!” No further details are available yet….

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Local News, Weather

Rain and storms return Wednesday night

We will see another cloudy day Wednesday, ahead of a cold front that will bring heavy rain and a few strong storms early Thursday.
Cecilia Reeves,

The wedge front kept us cloudy and cool today across Middle Georgia, but changes are on the way through the end of the week. Overnight lows will once again fall into the 40s and low 50s with cloudy skies and a light breeze. Through the day Wednesday the wedge will continue to keep us in the clouds, but a warm…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Mostly cloudy skies hang around Middle Georgia Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Slightly cooler temperatures and strong breezes will accompany mostly cloudy skies Tuesday afternoon. Today It was once again a cloudy morning across Middle Georgia. It was a little cooler than yesterday morning for most spots, and unlike yesterday it wasn’t really foggy nor was it wet. Shower activity should remain at a minimum today despite the…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 5-9

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 5 and Friday, December 9, 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, December 5 and Friday, December 9, 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…

The Warner Robins Demons Fail To Win Their Third Consecutive Ghsa 5a Football State Title
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The Warner Robins Demons fail to win their third consecutive GHSA 5A football state title

The Demons played in their sixth consecutive GHSA 5A football state championship game.
Shaaz Peerani,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons faced the undefeated Ware County Gators in the GHSA 5A football state championship game. The Demons played in their sixth consecutive state title game and looked to win their third consecutive championship. However, things went differently for the Demons. The Gators took a two-possession lead early into the game and led 24-6…

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Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

Woman killed in Bleckley County after being hit by two vehicles

According to Georgia State Patrol, Chedeline Saint Louis was standing in the road on State Route 87 when she was hit by a car.
Clayton Poulnott,

BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– A woman is dead in Bleckley County after being hit by two vehicles. According to Georgia State Patrol, Chedeline Saint Louis was standing in the road on State Route 87 when she was hit by a car. The driver told troopers she was behind another vehicle, when the driver in front of her swerved to miss St….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority celebrates 60 years with big announcement

This year alone, the Industrial Authority used its pilot program to recruit more than $652-million in private investment.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–To celebrate 60 years, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority announced some big investments back to the community. This year alone, the Industrial Authority used its pilot program to recruit more than $652-million in private investment. It also presented more than $3 million to the Bibb County Board of Education and Macon-Bibb Commissioners. “There’s a lot of opportunities in Macon-Bibb….

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Local News, Weather

Staying cool Tuesday

Clouds hang around along with cool conditions before our next round of rain and storms pushes through later this week.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was another cloudy day in Middle Georgia as the wedge front kept us in the 50s through the day Monday. Clouds are still hanging around tonight with temperatures slow to fall into the 40s. The wedge front will be holding tight Tuesday, allowing for some sunshine, but also another cool day. Despite the cloud cover, rain will be holding…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Oglethorpe Power, Monroe County EMS break ground on new fire station

Oglethorpe Power partnered with Monroe County Emergency Services to build a new fire station just off I-75.
Brick Nelson,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe Power partnered with Monroe County Emergency Services to build a new fire station just off I-75. Members of the Monroe County Commission and Oglethorpe Power broke ground Monday on a new fire station that will help extend fire prevention services to the community. Fire Chief Matt Jackson says the new station was needed after Fire…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare looking to adopt out pets to loving homes, seeking volunteers

More than 70 dogs and 20 cats are available for adoption at the Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare Shelter.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than 70 dogs and 20 cats are available for adoption at the Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare Shelter. “Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services is here to pick up strays in the community who need to be picked up, so sick, injured, and aggressive are obviously our top priority for public safety reasons,” manager Tracey Weather…

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Northside football coach Chad Alligood resigns

Alligood, who took over Northside High School's football program in 2020, made the announcement on social media Monday.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Northside High School is looking for a new head football coach. Chad Alligood, who took over the school’s football program in 2020, made the announcement on social media Monday. “I have been blessed in so many ways during my coaching career,” he wrote in a letter posted on his Twitter page. “Not many people can…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

GBI arrests Butts County deputy for stalking

The deputy faces three counts of misdemeanor stalking and three counts of misdemeanor harassing communications.
Shelby Coates,

ZEBULON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia deputy is in jail, accused of stalking and harassing an ex-girlfriend in three counties. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged Butts County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Marlin Moultrie of Flovilla. The 55-year-old deputy faces three counts of misdemeanor stalking and three counts of misdemeanor harassing communications. According to the GBI, on November 4th,…

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Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announces expansion of high-speed internet to rural Georgia

Twiggs County and other rural areas in Middle Georgia will soon have more efficient access to high-speed internet.
Brick Nelson,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County and other rural areas in Middle Georgia will soon have more efficient access to high-speed internet. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited Twiggs County on Friday to discuss the expansion of high-speed internet. Members of the Twiggs County Board of Education say the expansion is long overdue. “The opportunity to share this need with our senator…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Deputies investigating Macon church break-ins

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating two break-ins at two Macon churches
Shelby Coates,

Union Baptist Church suspectMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two break-ins at two Macon churches. The most recent break-in happened just before 3:00 Wednesday morning at the Bloomfield United Methodist Church at 5511 Bloomfield Road. Deputies say the two men entered from the Bonnie Avenue side of the church. And they stole a pair of…
Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Teen killed in car accident on I-16

Georgia State Patrol says the driver of a jeep hit a car in the rear.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teenager is dead after a crash in Twiggs County Wednesday night. The deadly accident happened on I-16 west near GA 112. Georgia State Patrol says the driver of a jeep hit a car in the rear. The passenger in the car, 19-year-old Khamya Ellis, was killed. The driver of the car was taken to a…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins man dies from injuries in Thursday crash

The crash happened at the intersection of Carl Vinson Parkway and Elberta Road.
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is the victim of a deadly crash involving a motorcycle. Houston County Coroner James Williams tells us 20-year-old Nathan Newton died from his injuries Friday morning. The crash happened around 10:00 Thursday night at the intersection of Carl Vinson Parkway and Elberta Road. Williams says Newton was on a motorcycle traveling…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Highway 11 Halls of Horror hosts ‘Deck the Halls of Horror’

The Highway 11 Halls of Horror is hosting its first "Deck the Halls of Horror."
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County is offering up some holiday fear. The Highway 11 Halls of Horror is hosting its first “Deck the Halls of Horror.” It started Friday, December 9 at 7 and runs through Sunday, December 11. It’s open from 7-11 Saturday and 5-8 on Sunday. The event will include food trucks, bounce houses and photo ops….

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Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Savannah man facing burglary, theft charges in Twiggs County

Deputies responded to a burglar alarm at the Walthall gas station on Highway 96
Shelby Coates,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Savannah man is facing burglary and criminal trespass charges in Twiggs County. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglar alarm at the Walthall gas station on Highway 96 around 11:30 Saturday night. Deputies say the store was closed, but the store door and window were broken out. Deputies say surveillance video helped them…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Salvation Army still has 150 angels to be adopted

“Your kindness ensures every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning, and that parents don’t have to decide between paying bills or buying toys."
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With only six days left before the deadline for all Angel Tree gifts to be returned, The Salvation Army still has 150 “forgotten angels” yet to be adopted. “Our community of donors, partners, and volunteers is what keeps The Salvation Army Angel Tree program alive year after year,” said Sgt. Melissa White of The Salvation Army….
Dodge County, Featured, Local News

Person found dead in Dodge County house fire

Fire crews responded to a home on December 7th in Milan.
Shelby Coates,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly fire in Dodge County. According to the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King, the fire happened around 11:00 p.m. on December 7th in Milan. The Milan Fire Department responded to a fire on Lonnie Burns Road in Dodge County. Commissioner John King…

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Local News, Weather

Rain, cooler conditions return Friday

Our brief interlude of spring in December is coming to an end Friday as a wedge front and chance of showers cools us down
Cecilia Reeves,

It was another day of record breaking heat in Middle Georgia, but a cool down is on the way to end the week. A wedge front will be building in across parts of Middle Georgia during the day on Friday, keeping us cloudy and cooler. Highs will still be above normal, but 80s should be done for quite a while….