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Law enforcement agencies attend annual UTAC training event in Perry

New technology like drones and robots are helping law enforcement agencies when it comes to preventing disasters.

October 26, 2022

Brick Nelson,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – New technology like drones and robots are helping law enforcement agencies when it comes to preventing disasters. The annual UTAC (Unmanned Tactic Application Conference) training began this week at Perry Guardian Center. The event trains law enforcement agencies on advances in robotics and drone technology. President and CEO of FLYMOTION, Ryan English, says the training shows how…

Purple lights on for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

As you drive around Macon, you might notice some light bulbs are purple.

October 26, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness month Purple Light DayMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — As you drive around Macon, you might notice some light bulbs are purple. The bulbs are to spread awareness about domestic violence and to highlight ‘Purple Light Day’ each October 26. Sharon Stafford founded the organization known as “Loved One’s Against Domestic Violence/ A Voice for La’Smockie Fountain.” Fountain,…

Stacey Abrams visits Fort Valley as she makes final push for voters

Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams is hoping to get more people out to the polls.

October 26, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Stacey Abrams makes a stop at Fort Valley State University to get more people to the polls.Stacey Abrams Bus TourFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams is hoping to get more people out to the polls. With just a few weeks until election day, Abrams is traveling across Georgia with her ‘Let’s Get It Done’ bus…

Man arrested for trying to rob Forsyth credit union

Officers responded to 76 East Johnston Street around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon.

October 26, 2022

Shelby Coates,

Michael LoftisFORSYTH, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth Police arrested a man Wednesday for trying to rob a credit union. According to Forsyth Police, officers responded to a panic alarm at Robins Financial Credit Union at 76 E Johnston Street around 4:30 p.m. Once on scene, officers say they discovered Michael Loftis had entered the bank and approached the teller counter. Officers…

Warner Robins man sentenced to life in prison after 2021 murder

A Warner Robins man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of felony murder and aggravated assault Wednesday in Houston County Superior Court.

October 26, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Gregory Davis (Houston County District Attorney’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of felony murder and aggravated assault Wednesday in Houston County Superior Court. A Houston County District Attorney news release says the conviction of 22-year-old Gregory Tyshon Davis was…

Disney Princess: The Concert Comes To Macon

Disney Princess: The Concert is coming to Macon

October 26, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Disney Princesses are on their way to Macon! The Disney princess concert is set to be held at 6 p.m. on November 1st at the Macon City Auditorium next week. 41NBC’s Haley Janes got to speak with 4 Broadway powerhouses- Christy Altomare, who played the original Anya in “Anastasia”, Isabelle McCalla, who played Jasmin in “Aladdin”,…

School speed camera questions answered

When are citations issued?

October 26, 2022

Chace Ambrose,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Speed traps. That’s how a lot of people are referring to the photo-enforced school zone cameras now in use in Macon-Bibb County. There’s a lot of misinformation about these cameras including when the cameras are issuing tickets, at what speed and at what time of day. To clear some of that up, 41NBC’s Chace Ambrose spoke…

Morning Business Report: Hyundai to invest $5.5 billion in electric vehicle plant in Georgia

October 26, 2022

Edward Smart,

Amazon announced it will now allow customers to make payments through Venmo. Hyundai Motor broke ground on a 5 and a half billion dollar electric vehicle and battery plant in Georgia. Haunted houses rake in between $400 million and $500 million annually. An estimate 1,500 haunted houses operate each year. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: amazon, EV, Halloween, Hyundai,…

Cooler and drier conditions return Wednesday

October 26, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will return to Middle Georgia with cooler and drier conditions in the wake of last night’s cold front. Today There were a few showers left around Middle Georgia this morning from the cold front that moved through overnight, however by the time the sunrise arrived they were gone. The clouds have been clearing through the…

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Jones County vs. Warner Robins

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Greyhound Field.

October 25, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two weeks remain in high school football’s regular season, and it’s a crucial time as several region titles are beginning to be determined. And this week, the Jones County Greyhounds host the Warner Robins Demons in a 5A Region 2 battle. The Greyhounds are 5-3, with a 3-1 region record after picking up a crucial victory…

Mercer quarterback, Fred Payton, sets program record for most touchdowns thrown in a single season

Fred Payton currently ranks third in the FCS with 24 touchdown passes thrown.

October 25, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After the Mercer football team’s loss to #7 UT Chattanooga, the Bears fell to #16 in the FCS polls; however, all was not bad news. Quarterback Fred Payton threw three touchdowns in the game, getting his total to 24 on the season, which breaks the program’s single-season record once set by John Russ in 2013. Payton…

Mercer hosts annual Basketball Tip-Off Event

The women open their season on Nov. 7 at home against MTSU, while the men begin their season on the road against Eastern Carolina on Nov. 8.

October 25, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The NCAA basketball season begins in less than two weeks, so the Mercer basketball teams hosted their annual Tip-Off Event at Mercer Village. The men’s and women’s teams signed autographs, gave out goodies, danced, and competed in a few competitions, while fans also had a chance to see the 2022-23 rosters. The men’s team has nine…

Lane closures to take place in Macon Wednesday night

The Georgia Department of Transportation is reminding people to plan for an alternate route Wednesday night.

October 25, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GDOT Lane ClosuresGDOT Lane ClosuresMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation is reminding people to plan for an alternate route Wednesday night. Riverside Drive between Spring Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will be closed from 10 p-m to 5 a.m. Crews will be setting bridge beams over the road. If you need to travel through that area…

Local organization looking to increase Latino voter turnout

We're two weeks away from election day, and the push to get people to the polls is increasing.

October 25, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GLAHR Action Network working to get Latino Voters to the PollsLatino VotersMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We’re two weeks away from election day, and the push to get people to the polls is increasing. One middle Georgia organization is focusing on Latino voters by going door to door. Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, or GLAHR Action Network, is hoping to…

Centerville Police investigating after body found on Jeanette Place

Centerville Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in the backyard of a home on the 100 block of Jeanette Place on Monday.

October 25, 2022

Brick Nelson,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Centerville Police are investigating after a woman’s body was found in the backyard of a home on the 100 block of Jeanette Place on Monday. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, Centerville Police conducted a welfare check on an elderly woman around noon on Monday, and that’s when they discovered her body in the backyard….

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.

October 25, 2022

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…

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.

October 25, 2022

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…

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.

October 25, 2022

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….

MWA announces resignation of executive director

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

October 25, 2022

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.

October 25, 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…

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

October 25, 2022

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…

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

October 25, 2022

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…

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."

October 25, 2022

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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Manufacturing plant in Macon to expand, grow jobs

Macon's manufacturing plant with Nichiha USA is expanding

October 25, 2022

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…

New technology like drones and robots are helping law enforcement agencies when it comes to preventing disasters.

As you drive around Macon, you might notice some light bulbs are purple.

Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams is hoping to get more people out to the polls.

Officers responded to 76 East Johnston Street around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon.

A Warner Robins man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of felony murder and aggravated assault Wednesday in Houston County Superior Court.

When are citations issued?

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Greyhound Field.

Fred Payton currently ranks third in the FCS with 24 touchdown passes thrown.

The women open their season on Nov. 7 at home against MTSU, while the men begin their season on the road against Eastern Carolina on Nov. 8.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is reminding people to plan for an alternate route Wednesday night.

We're two weeks away from election day, and the push to get people to the polls is increasing.

Centerville Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in the backyard of a home on the 100 block of Jeanette Place on Monday.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Macon's manufacturing plant with Nichiha USA is expanding

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