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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen

The Jones County Sheriff's Office needs your help in the search for a teen who was reported as missing on Friday.
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Jones County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in the search for a teen who was reported as missing on Friday. According to the sheriff’s office, 16-year-old Amyah Escarlett Bessant was visiting a relative in the Joycliff Road area in Jones County Thursday and hasn’t been seen since leaving that home around 6 o’clock that evening….

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Early voting begins in Georgia

A line wrapped around the building at the Board of Elections in Macon-Bibb County for most of the day. According to Board Chairman Mike Kaplan, the first day went smoothly, even with the long line at the Board of Elections.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting began Monday in the state of Georgia. A line wrapped around the building at the Board of Elections in Macon-Bibb County for most of the day. According to Board Chairman Mike Kaplan, the first day went smoothly, even with the long line at the Board of Elections. “We’re all up and running in all…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Georgia Democrats encourage early voting

The Georgia Democrats are encouraging people to get out and vote during early voting.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Democrats are encouraging people to get out and vote during early voting. They’re hoping voters will make their voices heard during this election cycle. State Representative Miriam Paris says voting and reproductive rights, community safety, and investments in healthcare, jobs, and education are on the ballot this year. “Make a plan to vote and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office continuing effort to hire more deputies

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced an expansion of a program to hire more deputies to increase law enforcement presence in Macon-Bibb County.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced an expansion of a program to hire more deputies to increase law enforcement presence in Macon-Bibb County. The sheriff’s office, along with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department and county leaders, spoke during a news conference Monday about how they are addressing residents’ concerns and working to bring more deputies into the community….

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County leaders take next step in CHIP Grant process

Baldwin County is taking the next step toward providing funding to help the elderly and disabled repair their homes.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County taking next step in Chip Grant processBaldwin Chip GrantMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County is taking the next step toward providing funding to help the elderly and disabled repair their homes. The county received its first CHIP (Community Home Investment Program) Grant from the Department of Community Affairs in April. Since April, the county has requested people in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warm weather kicks off the new week in Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

Parts of northwest Georgia are already under Freeze Watches/Warnings ahead of a blast of cold air arriving tomorrow.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A warm start to the week in Middle Georgia will be followed by a blast of fall weather. Today Our Monday around Middle Georgia will be the warmest day of the week. It will also be the cloudiest. The…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Toys R Us finds second life in new in-store locations

Edward Smart,

Toys R Us has found second life as new in-store locations have opened in select Macy’s department stores across the country and celebrating with nine days of free events. Select Applebee’s are offering a special limited time deal that will allow kids to eat free on Halloween. Co-founder of Arizona Beverages has doubled down on maintaining the 99-cent price for…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at Pio Nono Arby’s

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Sunday night at the Arby's located at 3952 Pio Nono Avenue.
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MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Sunday night at the Arby’s located at 3952 Pio Nono Avenue. The sheriff’s office says it happened just after 10:15. Deputies say a masked male entered the restaurant with a gun and demanded money from the registers. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, he…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Four men shot in downtown Macon

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–  Several people were shot in downtown Macon Saturday morning around 2:35 a.m. It was reported to investigators that several males were arguing, prior to the incident. The males that were arguing went in separate directions. Several of the males walked to their vehicle that was parked near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Cherry Street,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 9 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 9.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 9: Games featured on The End Zone: John Milledge – 21 Stratford – 7 Mary Persons – 18 Peach County – 35 Griffin – 35 Westside – 14 Tattnall – 41 Mount de Sales – 13 Perry – 35 Baldwin – 0 Dublin – 21 Dooly…

The End Zone Highlights: Mary Persons Travels To Peach County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons travels to Peach County

The Trojans (3-3) were ranked #7 in AAA. This was their region opener.  The Bulldogs (4-3, 0-1) lost itheir region opener to Jackson last week, 28-14.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Mary Persons Bulldogs to Trojan Stadium on Friday night. The Trojans (3-3) were ranked #7 in AAA. This was their region opener.  The Bulldogs (4-3, 0-1) lost itheir region opener to Jackson last week, 28-14. Peach County had beaten Mary Persons three years in a row. Tucker Sargent has…

The End Zone Highlights: Westside Hosts Griffin
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside hosts Griffin

The Seminoles (5-1, 1-1 in 2-AAAA) beat West Laurens 22-8 last week. The Bears fell to Perry, 50-7.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles hosted the Griffin Bears at Ed DeFore Sports Complex on Friday night. The Seminoles (5-1, 1-1 in 2-AAAA) beat West Laurens 22-8 last week. The Bears fell to Perry, 50-7. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, Griffin Bears, high school football,…

The End Zone Highlights: Baldwin Hosts Perry
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin hosts Perry

The Panthers (6-1, 3-0 in 2-AAAA) had won six in a row and were scoring 44 points per game while only allowing 14 points per game. The Braves (2-4, 1-1 in 2-AAAA) beat Howard 45-0 in their last game.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers traveled to Milledgeville to take on the Baldwin Braves. The Panthers (6-1, 3-0 in 2-AAAA) had won six in a row and were scoring 44 points per game while only allowing 14 points per game. The Braves (2-4, 1-1 in 2-AAAA) beat Howard 45-0 in their last game. Bill Shanks has the highlights…

The End Zone Highlights: Tattnall Visits Mount De Sales
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall visits Mount de Sales

The Cavaliers (2-4, 0-1) had lost four in a row after losing to FPD 36-10 last week.  The Trojans (4-3, 1-0) had won two straight, including a 33-28 win against Stratford last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcomed in the Tattnall Trojans to Mike Garvin Stadium on Friday night. The Cavaliers (2-4, 0-1) had lost four in a row after losing to FPD 36-10 last week.  The Trojans (4-3, 1-0) had won two straight, including a 33-28 win against Stratford last week. Tattnall beat Mount de Sales 61-33…

The End Zone Highlights: Dooly County Welcomes Dublin
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dooly County welcomes Dublin

The Fighting Irish (3-2) were coming off a huge 31-13 win against Bleckley County last week. The Bobcats had won four straight. They were scoring 37 points per game and giving up 20 points per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish went on the road to play the Dooly County Bobcats. The Fighting Irish (3-2) were coming off a huge 31-13 win against Bleckley County last week. The Bobcats had won four straight. They were scoring 37 points per game and giving up 20 points per game. Check out the highlights from The…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Hosts John Milledge In Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford hosts John Milledge in our Game of the Week

Stratford had won four in a row against John Milledge in a 5-game series.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The John Milledge Trojans traveled to Macon to take on the Stratford Eagles. The Trojans (6-0) were scoring 52 points per game while only allowing 8 points per game.  They had won 42 games in a row. This was their region opener. The Eagles (5-2, 0-1) lost their region opener last week to Tattnall, 33-28. Stratford…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

The Macon Fair Food Frenzy is back in downtown this weekend

Director of NewTown Macon said the goal of the frenzy is to bring the taste of the fair to those who aren't able to go.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– If you’re looking for the taste of fair food, the Fair Food Frenzy is back in downtown Macon this weekend. This is the third year NewTown Macon is hosting the frenzy. Director of NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, said the goal of the frenzy is to bring the taste of the fair to those who aren’t able to go….

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Georgia National Fair credits the volunteers for its success

The volunteers are known as the Fair Crackers. Some have been volunteering for more than two decades.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fair CrackersFair CrackersPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The key to a successful Georgia National Fair is the volunteers behind it. The volunteers are known as the Fair Crackers. Some have been volunteering for more than two decades. Maryann Brantley is one of those Fair Cracker. She’s been volunteering for 29 years. Growing up, Brantley says she’s always loved the fair, and being a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Macon-Bibb County hosts Employee Wellness Day

Most county offices closed at 11:30 Friday morning for the county's Employee Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Day.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is putting its employees’ health first. Most county offices closed at 11:30 Friday morning for the county’s Employee Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Day. The event, held at Carolyn Crayton Park, had activities including yoga, a 3K race, games and giveaways. The county’s HR Wellness Coordinator, Shannon Dobbs, says it’s part of a wellness…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Teen dies after shooting incident near Davis Homes

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The unknown male in connection to this incident has been identified as 16-year-old Johntavious Solomon. Friday morning, he was pronounced dead. His body is being sent to the GBI Crime Lab for an autopsy. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An incident took place at Davis Homes just off Main Street Wednesday morning, that resulted in a man being hospitalized– the…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Social security recipients to receive 8.7% increase next year

Edward Smart,

Fear of looming recession is pushing the country’s biggest banks to prepare for the worst. Social security recipients will receive sharpest increase to their benefits in four decades next year in an effort to offset inflation. It plans to increase 8.7% in 2023 for 70 million eligible Americans. 73% of American business owners believe their business can survive economic downturns….

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Stratford Academy Vs. John Milledge Academy, Pt. 3
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Stratford Academy vs. John Milledge Academy, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Field.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Academy Trojans will make their way to Eagle Field to face the Stratford Academy Eagles in the End Zone Game of the Week for week nine. The Stratford Academy Eagles are coming off a 7-4 season where they fell in the first round of the 1A private playoffs. Since former head coach and…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine, cooler temps return for the weekend

Friday brings a nice day with plentiful sunshine and cooler high temps. This will set us up for great weather this weekend.
Cecilia Reeves,

High pressure has returned to Middle Georgia behind a cold front today, making for clear skies and quickly cooling temps. Overnight we will see lows dropping to the upper 40s, with winds calming by early Friday. Through the day Friday we will see a warm up into the mid 70s with plentiful sunshine. This dry weather will continue through the…
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Westside Seminoles win first girls flag football game in Bibb County Athletics history

"There's some talented girls in Macon and around, and it's just awesome that these girls have another platform."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a momentous day at Ed Defore Sports Complex as girls’ flag football officially began play as Bibb County Athletics partnered with Falcons in the Community. Here are some rules and regulations to keep in mind. The game consists of two 20-minute halves with a running clock and first downs are 20 yards. Once a…