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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Visit Macon offers resources for evacuees seeking shelter from Hurricane Ian

As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, storm evacuees are coming to Middle Georgia for safety and shelter.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, storm evacuees are coming to Middle Georgia for safety and shelter. Visit Macon is one of many organizations offering resources for evacuees including finding lodging and things to do. Aaron Buzza, the CEO of Visit Macon, wants to make sure evacuees have the shelter they need while they’re here. “We’re trying…

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Elections, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Herschel Walker stops in Forsyth on campaign trail

Senate candidate Herschel Walker made a stop in Forsyth Wednesday.
Drake Rozelle,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senate candidate Herschel Walker made a stop in Forsyth Wednesday. As part of his “Unite Georgia Bus Tour,” Walker gave a speech at Meadows Clay Sports, discussing several topics including inflation, identity politics and the treatment of the military and police. Walker was  adamant about making sure both the military and police are respected and promised…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

High Falls State Park opens reservations for Hurricane Ian evacuees

Reservations to the campgrounds at High Falls are filling up quickly.
Drake Rozelle,

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High Falls State Park has opened reservations to people evacuating. Reservations to the campgrounds at High Falls are filling up quickly. Park manager Terry Miller spoke about how hectic the process has been. “Yesterday was pretty hectic with Florida people trying to grab any spot they could, and we have a few sites left today,” he…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Laurens County welcoming Hurricane Ian evacuees

As Hurricane Ian continues to move north, Florida residents and those who live on the Georgia coast are continuing to evacuate.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Laurens County seeing influx of people trying to get away from Hurricane IanHurricane IanDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Hurricane Ian continues to move north, Florida residents and those who live on the Georgia coast are continuing to evacuate. One of those travelers is Julie Guerry. “I got up this morning, packed my dogs up, left Sea Island, Georgia, and I’m…

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BS Report: September 28th – The Braves and the Division

The Braves are heating up ahead of what looks to be a very exciting battle for the NL East Championship.
David Tufts,

The Braves are heating up ahead of what looks to be a very exciting battle for the NL East Championship. Bill Shanks discusses how the team looks a bit different than it did this time last year, but all the right pieces are in place. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Bill Shanks, New York Mets, nl east
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office investigating ‘possible drive-by shooting’

A man is in stable condition at the hospital after a "possible drive-by shooting" Tuesday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in stable condition at the hospital after a “possible drive-by shooting” Tuesday night. It happened just before midnight in the area of Central Avenue and Second Street, according to a Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies found a 40-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds at a home on Central Avenue. He was…

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Atlanta News, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Weather

Atlanta Motor Speedway offering campgrounds to those seeking shelter from Hurricane Ian

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Atlanta Motor SpeedwayATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening it’s campgrounds to those seeking refuge from Hurricane Ian. The campgrounds will provide camping spaces free of charge for dry RV and tent campers in its First Turn Campground. It will also have a limited number of camping spaces with water, power, and sewer available to…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Weather

Georgia Department of Transportation prepares for impact from Hurricane Ian

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to GDOTGeorgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has taken some actions to help prepare for the impact of hurricane Ian. According to a release from GDOT, impacts are expected to begin as early as Thursday and last through Saturday with wind gusts expected to be 34 mph or more, as well as rain, downed trees…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

UPDATE: Escaped inmate in custody

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: MCSO says that the escaped inmate Robert Jenkins  is in custody per the U.S. Marshalls, and that the vehicle was located in Muscogee County, Georgia. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to be on the lookout for an escapee from the Department of Corrections. According to a Sheriff’s office Facebook post, Robert Jenkins…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Mostly cloudy and breezy day ahead for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover and wind will increase today as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida. Today Cloud cover made its way into Middle Georgia overnight. Luckily for Middle Georgians, however, these clouds are thin and will let some sun through. Highs will reach into the mid to upper 70s around the region this afternoon, however strong breezes…

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

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Perry vs. Westside

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, at 7 p.m. at Herb St. John Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week seven is upon us, and most teams are heading into region play, and this week, the End Zone Game of the Week features a region battle between the Perry Panthers and the Westside Seminoles. The Panthers are coming off a 49-0 victory in a region battle against Howard, who was undefeated. This week, the Panthers…

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Local News, Weather

Ian brings increasing clouds, breezy weather Wednesday

It's time to bring in some of the Halloween decorations and lawn furniture because winds will become gusty Wednesday afternoon and get worse through the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a beautiful fall day in Middle Georgia with mostly sunny skies and cool temps, but we will soon be seeing the influence of Hurricane Ian on our forecast. This afternoon we started to see an influx of clouds associated with Ian, but tomorrow brings even more cloud cover. As of the 8pm update, Ian is still a…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

6-year-old girl hospitalized after being shot in Macon

A 6-year-old girl is in stable condition at the hospital after being shot on Wren Avenue Tuesday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 6-year-old girl is in stable condition at the hospital after being shot on Wren Avenue Tuesday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the incident was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center just before 5:30. The caller stated the child was possibly grazed by a bullet. The shooting is under investigation, and…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville man found dead with multiple gunshot wounds

27-year-old Chavonta Braddy was found dead at his home Tuesday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead at his home Tuesday. A Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office news release says Baldwin 911 received a call just after 12:30 p.m. in reference to a family member discovering 27-year-old Chavonta Braddy dead in his home, located at 129-A Edwards Street. Deputies…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb shelters preparing to house Hurricane Ian evacuees

Residents in Florida are evacuating their homes ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival, and several humanitarian groups in middle Georgia are preparing to house those impacted by the storm.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Florida are evacuating their homes ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival, and several humanitarian groups in middle Georgia are preparing to house those impacted by the storm. The American Red Cross is one of those groups. It’s set up headquarters in Macon to provide evacuees shelter and comfort. Holly Winner, the executive director of the…

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Dooly County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia farmers preparing for possible impact of Hurricane Ian

Farmers across middle Georgia are preparing for the potential of severe weather.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Farmers preparing for possible impact of Hurricane IanHurricane IanVIENNA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Farmers across middle Georgia are preparing for the potential of severe weather. With Hurricane Ian inching closer to Florida, its possible parts of Georgia could feel some of those effects. Warbington Farms in Vienna is harvesting as much of their crops as possible. They expect the biggest impact from…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Macon 16-year-old charged with murder of another teenager

A 16-year-old is in custody after Bibb County Investigators charged him with the death of 16-year-old I’ming Trevon Jackson.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Macon teenager was arrested Tuesday in connection to the shooting death of another teenager. A 16-year-old is in custody after Bibb County Investigators charged him with the death of 16-year-old I’ming Trevon Jackson. Jackson was shot on Hollingsworth Road on September 13. He died three days later at the hospital. The juvenile in custody is charged…

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Dooly County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Dooly County preparing for Hurricane Ian impact

Rural parts of middle Georgia are taking precautionary measures ahead of Ian's arrival.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Dooly County preparing for possible impact of Hurricane IanHurricane IanVIENNA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Rural parts of middle Georgia are taking precautionary measures ahead of Ian’s arrival. The storm was a Category 3 hurricane as of Tuesday night as it approached the Florida coast. Although there’s still uncertainty about what impacts Georgia could see, Dooly County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) isn’t taking…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Water Authority preparing for Hurricane Ian impacts

The Macon Water Authority is clearing its stormwater systems of debris and blockages ahead of any potential impact from Hurricane Ian.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority is clearing its stormwater systems of debris and blockages ahead of any potential impact from Hurricane Ian. MWA has made several inspections of more than 50 “hotspots” in Macon-Bibb County that regularly clog, as well as spots reported by the public. MWA asks residents to inspect areas around their homes and clear…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Governor Kemp issues State of Emergency due to Hurricane Ian

Haley Janes,

FileGeorgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency for all counties in Georgia Tuesday to prepare for hurricane Ian’s impact predicted to take place this week. The state of emergency goes into effect starting 7 a.m. on Thursday, and will continue until midnight on Friday, October 28th.   Categories: Featured, Georgia News, Local News Tags: Hurricane Ian

Tech Byte: Apple Out With New Outdoors Watch
Featured, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Apple out with new outdoors watch

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Apple isn’t just coming out with new iPhones. Let’s check out one of the tech company’s new and improved watches. Apple is touting its new Apple Watch Ultra, which it calls its most rugged and capable Apple Watch ever. If you’re athletic, or into the outdoors, this watch is for you. Apple says it’s meant to take on…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Clouds and wind begin to move into Middle Georgia this afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover and wind will increase this afternoon in Middle Georgia as Hurricane Ian continues north. Today Sunny conditions continued to hang around Middle Georgia to get things rolling today. Some clouds could be seen off to the southeast, however. Those clouds are tied to Hurricane Ian and will be advancing northward throughout the day today….

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Morning Business Report: Flight attendants expected to demonstrate at 21 airports around U.S

Edward Smart,

Flight attendants at United and Southwest Airlines on Tuesday are expected to demonstrate at 21 airports around the United States. They look to draw attention to low wages and bad working conditions. Economists found 4 workers who are more likely to be laid off first. Those include recent hires, high earners, millennials, and coders. Stores are looking to offload overstock…