Featured, Local News, Washington County

‘Summer Breeze’ drug sweep nets multiple arrests in Washington County

Deputies set out to arrest about 27 people Tuesday
Shelby Coates,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than two dozen people are facing drug charges under a law enforcement operation known as Summer Breeze Drug Sweep. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office sent out deputies Tuesday to arrest about 27 people for the sale of illegal drugs. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says 15 individuals had been taken into custody. And the search…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections encourages voter registration

The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming election in November is October 11.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections encourages voter registration during National Voter RegistrationMacon-Bibb County Board of ElectionsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The third Tuesday of September is known as ‘National Voter Registration Day’, and the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is pushing for your vote. According to Mike Kaplan, Chairman for the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, there has been an increase in voter…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

City of Dublin appoints new Police Chief

Chief Moon has been with the Police Department since 1998, and brings over 30 years of experience.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Keith Moon appointed city of Dublin new Police ChiefNew Dublin Police ChiefDUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Dublin Police Department has a new Police Chief. Keith Moon was appointed to the position on September 15, after serving as Interim Police Chief since December 2021. Chief Moon has been with the Police Department since 1998, and brings over 30 years of experience. Since being…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. Department of Defense researching artificial intelligence to track supply chain

Edward Smart,

Workers are returning to U.S. offices at the highest rate since the pandemic began. Offices are up 55% from 48% early 2020. Ford is adding to the gloomy outlook for the world economy. They claim to have had a billion dollars of extra costs to make cars. The U.S. Department of Defense is pushing its contractors to ensure none of…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man hospitalized, 15-year-old boy in custody after Fort Valley shooting

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: Fort Valley Police Captain Marberry has provided some more information, as well as corrections to the previous release from Fort Valley Police concerning the shooting at Indian Oaks Apartments. Marberry says the victim is not a juvenile, but a 21-year-old man, and that the suspect behind the shooting is a 15-year-old juvenile male. FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A…

Macon Touchdown Club Players Of Week 5
Local Sports, Sports

Macon Touchdown Club Players of Week 5

Mark Schlabach spoke at this week's Macon Touchdown Club's meeting.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club named three Players of the Week for Week 5. The Back of the Week is sophomore running back Nick Woodford from Northeast. Woodford rushed 27 times for 257 yards with four touchdowns and added four receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown during the Raiders’ 47-21 victory over ACE. The Lineman of…

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Local News, Weather

Summertime heat returns this week

Mid 90s return to the forecast as high pressure continues to hang around for most of the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

Well we knew that our taste of fall last week was too good to be true, and in typical Middle Georgia fashion, we will get a bit of Summer’s revenge this week. A strong ridge of high pressure will be settling in over the Great Plains and the southeast, resulting in highs in the mid 90s starting Tuesday. This will…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County deputies warn of TikTok challenge following auto theft arrest

A 14-year-old is facing theft and entering auto charges
Shelby Coates,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a TikTok challenge following the arrest of a 14-year-old for auto theft. Deputies were investigating two stolen vehicles in the Juliette area on Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th. Deputies recovered both vehicles, and a 14-year is facing theft and entering auto charges. The Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley woman killed, infant injured in crash along Hwy 96

The multiple vehicle crash happened on Highway 96 and Allendale Road.
Shelby Coates,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley woman is dead and an infant is in critical condition following a morning crash in Peach County. Georgia State Patrol responded to a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 96 and Allendale Road just before 11:00 Monday morning. According to GSP, a 17-year-old driver in a Toyota Camry failed to stop and rear…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County School District opens ‘Student Support Center’

"When our students don't have their basic needs met, they are not going to learn at their full potential and that's what we're trying to do."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Houston County School District creates student support centerstudent support centerWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students and families in Houston County will now have access to more resources under one roof. The Houston County School District recently repurposed Lindsey Elementary School, to create a ‘Student Support Center.’ School leaders say families and students have already taken advantage of the resources available. Those resources…

West Laurens Investigation Into Social Media Post
Education, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Laurens County School District investigating social media post

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Laurens County School District is investigating a post that’s circulating social media. It’s causing outrage and concern over several communities. We have chosen not to show the photo that is being shared. The picture shows 5 West Laurens High School students standing side by side, with letters on their chest spelling out a racial slur. We reached…
Featured, Local News

Macon man dies in crash early Monday

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A male passenger is dead after a fatal crash on Pio Nono Avenue a little in the early hours of Monday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck took place just before 12:30 a.m., on Monday, September 19th, at the intersection between Pio Nono and Rocky Creek Road. It’s reported that an SUV and…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Hosts Pacelli
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford hosts Pacelli

The Eagles (3-0) were averaging 41 PPG and trying to remain undefeated on the season. The Vikings (3-1) shut out Mount de Sales last week 38-0.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles welcomed the Pacelli Vikings from Columbus in Week 5. The Eagles (3-0) were averaging 41 PPG and trying to remain undefeated on the season. The Vikings (3-1) shut out Mount de Sales last week 38-0. Check out the battle of the private schools from Eagle Field: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

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End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE welcomes Northeast in our Game of the Week

The Raiders came into the game after beating Carver last week, the #2 team in AAA. The Gryphons (4-0) were looking to remain undefeated on the season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons hosted the Northeast Raiders in our Game of the Week Friday night. The Raiders came into the game after beating Carver last week, the #2 team in AAA. The Gryphons (4-0) were looking to remain undefeated on the season. Here are the highlights from Shaaz Peerani: Categories: End Zone, Game of the Week,…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mount de Sales visits Westfield

It was the first time these two teams had played since 2013.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers traveled to Marvin Arrington Stadium to take on the Westfield Hornets in Perry. The Hornets (2-2) had won eight straight against Mount de Sales.  The Cavaliers (2-1) were only scoring 16 points per game while giving up 21  points per game. It was the first time these two teams had played…

The End Zone Highlights: Southwest Hosts Jordan
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest hosts Jordan

The Patriots (0-3) were looking for their first win of the season.  The Red Jackets (0-3) lost to ACE last week, 49-20.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots welcomed the Jordan Red Jackets to Henderson Stadium Friday night. The Patriots (0-3) were looking for their first win of the season.  The Red Jackets (0-3) lost to ACE last week, 49-20. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Henderson Stadium, high school football, Jordan Red…

The End Zone Highlights: Bleckley County Travels To West Laurens
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County travels to West Laurens

The Royals (3-0) were coming off a win against the #4 team in Class A, Schley County. The Raiders (1-2) had been shut out the last two weeks by Houston County and Vidalia, respectively.
Clayton Poulnott,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The West Laurens Raiders hosted the Bleckley County Royals Friday night. The Royals (3-0) were coming off a win against the #4 team in Class A, Schley County. The Raiders (1-2) had been shut out the last two weeks by Houston County and Vidalia, respectively. Here are the highlights from Royal Stadium:   Categories: End Zone,…

The End Zone Highlights: Peach County Visits Perry
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County visits Perry

The Panthers (2-1) beat Veterans 37-6 last week. The Trojans (2-1) were also coming off a huge win last week, beating Jones County 35-3.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers in Week 5. The Panthers (2-1) beat Veterans 37-6 last week. The Trojans (2-1) were also coming off a huge win last week, beating Jones County 35-3. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium:   Categories: End Zone, Local…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 5 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 5.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 5: Games featured on The End Zone: Northeast – 47 ACE – 21 Peach County – 7 Perry – 35 Jordan – 0 Southwest – 61 West Laurens – 0 Bleckley County – 33 Pacelli – 21 Stratford – 7 Mount de Sales – 21 Westfield…

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Bibb County, Health, Local News, WMGT

Macon Mental Health Matters offers courses to help teens deal with mental health issues

"The biggest part is listening to him more, validating what they're feelings are and trying to be more open about what he has to say."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Mental Health Matters hosting first of several sessions to tackle stigma of mental healthTeen Mental Health First Aid CourseMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Mental Health Matters is looking to change the stigma surrounding mental health. It’s doing so with a course known as “Teen Mental Health First Aid.” MMHM is helping parents help teens struggling with mental health challenges. The free…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation helping fight hunger around the world

Rise Against Hunger and Northrop Grumman partnered with the Museum of Aviation, to pack 10,000 meals to be shipped around the world.
Cameron Branscomb,

Volunteers packing food bagsWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rise Against Hunger and Northrop Grumman partnered with the Museum of Aviation, to pack 10,000 meals to be shipped around the world for those who struggle with hunger. September is Hunger Action Month, and the Northrop Grumman is putting together 25 “Rise Against Hunger” events. Over 100 volunteers packed bags of food…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Middle Georgia school receives national recognition

The award is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps.
Cameron Branscomb,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kings Chapel Elementary is one of six Georgia schools named as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. The award is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps. Principal William Ray says this award is a collective community effort. “We want to be a school that our community can be…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with robbery of north Macon Dollar Tree

A 23-year-old is now in custody in connection to the armed robbery of Dollar Tree on 175 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. this week.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9/16): A 23-year-old is now in custody in connection to the armed robbery of Dollar Tree on 175 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. this week. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says Taqwa Suwan Dixon of Macon was identified as one of the suspects involved and warrants were issued for his arrest. He was located at his home and…