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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Department of Driver Services reopens with upgrades

The Warner Robins Department of Driver Services building is reopening after being closed several months for upgrades.
Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Warner Robins Department of Driver Services building is reopening after being closed several months for upgrades. The facility held its reopening ceremony Monday to reveal a new waiting lobby and touch screen technology. Commissioner of Georgia Driving Services, Spencer Moore, says this facility will be one of the most efficient in the state. “This…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley Police Department addressing recent violent crimes in same area

A teenager is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Valley over the weekend.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fort Valley community reacts to string of violent crimesFort Valley Police DepartmentFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teenager is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Valley over the weekend. Resident Barbara Carson recalls the moment the shooting happened. “It was terrible, and whoever it was, I know they got injured, hurt or killed because it was…

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Baldwin County, Education, Local News

Baldwin Masonic Lodge provides school supplies for students

Chapter 486 held a Back to School Bash in Milledgeville
Shelby Coates,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Masonic Lodge is making sure kids have what they need as they head back to school. Chapter 486 held a Back to School Bash in Milledgeville on Saturday. The chapter gave away 200 book bags filled with school supplies. They also served hot dogs, snow cones and snacks to students who stopped by.  …

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Three teens sentenced to 20 years for 2020 robbery of single mom

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Roman Carter, Dohboreas Stephens, and Christopher Evans have been sentenced after committing  Robbery by intimidation and Aggravated Assault in 2020. Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard says the 3 pled guilty, and were sentenced to 20 years on Monday– with Carter and Stephens serving 10 of those years in prison and Evans spending 5 of…

Ask Angi: Project Planning 101
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Project planning 101

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Whether you’re planning on remodeling your kitchen or repainting your home’s exterior, you should always start a home project with a plan. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her guide to project planning. “Before you start on any home project, get clear about what you’re looking to get out of…

Mom To Mom: Water Dye Game
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Water dye game

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking for a fun, different way to teach your toddlers about their shapes, colors, animals, this is a fun activity for them. That includes water. Because what kid doesn’t love water, right? So all you’re going to need for this is a transparent glass dish, water, a plastic cup and you just need some fun educational…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Wet weather begins the new week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy conditions and widespread showers are likely throughout the day Monday. Today It was warm and humid across Middle Georgia to begin the morning. The skies were blanketed by clouds that had filled in overnight, and many of those clouds will be with us throughout the week. There was no rain ahead of the sunrise, but…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak

Edward Smart,

Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak in the U.S. which could mean higher prices for turkeys come Thanksgiving. The Vast majority of corporate executives are bracing for a recession or think the U.S. economy is already in one. Stifel financial show that 18% of corporate executives, business owners and private equity investors believe the economy is already contracted and is…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Body found in Warner Robins

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Police are investigating after a body was found over the weekend. A post on the department’s Facebook page said the body of a deceased female was found in the 600 block of South Pleasant Hill Road. The female has no outward signs of trauma or obvious manner of death. An autopsy will be…

The End Zone Highlights: Baldwin County Hosts Peach County For Our Gotw
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Baldwin County hosts Peach County for our GOTW

This is the first time since 2013, the Braves and Trojans have played each other.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans traveled to Milledgeville to take on the Baldwin Braves. This is the first time since 2013, the Braves and Trojans have played each other. Here are the highlights from Braves Field:   Categories: End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: baldwin braves, Bill Shanks, Braves Field, high school football,…

The End Zone Highlights: Tattnall Faces Schley County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall Square hosts Schley County

The Trojans were coming off a 9-2 season last year. The Wildcats were ranked #1 in A-Division II.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Tattnall Square Trojans welcomed the Schley County Wildcats to Jack Baynes Field Friday. The Trojans were coming off a 9-2 season last year. The Wildcats were ranked #1 in A-Division II. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, Jack Baynes Field, Schley County Wildcats,…

The End Zone Highlights: Westside Seminoles Visit Central Chargers
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside Seminoles visit Central Chargers

The Chargers are coming off a 1-9 season.  The Seminoles also had a losing season last year.  It was the first one in school history.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Westside Seminoles went on the road to take on the Central Chargers. The Chargers are coming off a 1-9 season.  The Seminoles also had a losing season last year.  It was the first one in school history. Let’s take a look at the highlights from Henderson Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill…

The End Zone Highlights: Veterans Hosts Richmond Academy
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans hosts Richmond Academy

The Warhawks have a new head coach, Josh Ingram, who was the Offensive Coordinator the last four seasons at Veterans.
Clayton Poulnott,

KATHLEEN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Veterans Warhawks welcomed the Richmond Academy Musketeers to Freedom Field. The Warhawks have a new head coach, Josh Ingram, who was the Offensive Coordinator the last four seasons at Veterans. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Freedom Field, high school football, Richmond County Musketeers, Shaaz Peerani, Tucker…

The End Zone Highlights: Howard Welcomes Southwest
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Howard welcomes Southwest

The Huskies and Patriots looking to start off undefeated this year, after both had losing seasons last year.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) —The Howard Huskies hosted the Southwest Patriots at Ed Defore Sports Complex. The Huskies and Patriots looking to start off undefeated this year, after both had losing seasons last year. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, high school football, howard huskies, Shaaz Peerani, southwest patriots,…

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Elections, Featured, Johnson County, Local News, WMGT

Herschel Walker campaigns in hometown of Wrightsville

"Having the opportunity for a hometown small town guy represent our community is very exciting for me and so many people in our town."
Ariel Schiller,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— When politicians visit voters, small towns like Wrightsville get overlooked most of the time. When the politician is from Wrightsville though, it makes a difference. Republican Senate candidate and former football star, Herschel Walker, visited his hometown to meet with supporters. Wrightsville Mayor, Janibeth Outlaw, shared what it’s like to see him run for office. “Having the…

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Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County millage rate decreases

County Commissioners voted due to lower the millage rate by three quarters of a mill.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Monroe County Millage Rate decreasingMillage RateFORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Monroe County could see a decrease in property taxes. County Commissioners voted due to lower the millage rate by three quarters of a mill. Chairman of the Board, Greg Tapley, says several factors helped in the decision to lower the rate, including new businesses expanding into the county and property improvements. “Even with…

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Bibb County, Business, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Forbes features Macon as “South’s Best Kept Secret!”

The article mentions some of the best food spots in town, like Macon bagels, and Nu-Way Weiners.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The secret is out about Macon, thanks to Forbes magazine. Writer Katie Chang wrote an article titled “A Weekend Guide to Macon, One of the South’s Best Kept Secrets.” The article mentions some of the best food spots in town, like Macon bagels, and Nu-Way Weiners. The new Hotel Forty-Five gets an honorable mention. She also wrote…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

The Macon Film Festival is back

The schedule includes films screenings and other events at multiple venues throughout Macon.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– It’s lights, cameras, and action for the 17th Annual Macon Film Festival. The schedule includes films screenings and other events at multiple venues throughout Macon. More then 80 films from around the world will be showcased. On Friday, students from Jones and Jasper counties attended a screening of student-made films at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. There…
Houston County, Local News

City of Perry designated ‘Broadband Ready Community’

Perry joins more than 50 communities across Georgia.
Shelby Coates,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is now considered a “Broadband Ready Community.” The Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced the designation earlier this week. “The City of Perry’s Broadband Ready designation demonstrates we are embracing technology and recognize this infrastructure is important to continue attracting businesses and remote workers to Perry,” said Ashley Hardin, City of Perry…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

YKK opens medical clinic at Macon plant

The clinic is staffed by a physician assistant and medical technologist.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Employees at YKK USA can now receive on-site medical care at a clinic at the Macon Plant. The health clinic is for full-time Macon manufacturing plant employees thanks to a joint venture with Macon Occupational Medicine (MOM). “We are so excited to be able to provide our YKK Macon team with this on-site access for their…
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Streaming breaks record, Gen Z relies on TikTok instead of Google

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Netflix along with major streaming services are breaking records– last month along they represented a 34.8 % share of total television consumption. FOX, CBS, AND NBC will conjointly pay over $1 Billion to broadcast conference sports. Experts have mixed reviews about the Metaverse. Gen Z is now starting to use TikTok as a search engine instead of Google. Categories: Tech…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Vehicle chase in Houston County leads to arrest of armed robbery suspects

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vehicle pursuit in Houston County led to 2 arrests Friday morning. The Georgia State Patrol says around 7 a.m., a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on an Infinity SUV for following too close and improper tag display on Interstate 75 North in Houston County. The driver didn’t yield for the trooper, and instead…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Tractor trailer driver dies in Monroe County wreck

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Cobb County driver is dead after a crash in Monroe County Friday morning. According to a press release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to a crash on GA 401 (I-75) Northbound near mile marker 191 where a tractor trailer was blocking the roadway– deputies shut down 2 lanes. While at the scene,…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Americans still awaiting tax refunds could accrue interest on return

Edward Smart,

Millions of Americans are still awaiting their tax refunds from the IRS. The money coming in may be accruing interest. The IRS generally pays interest on refunds that are delayed by more than 45 days after the filing deadline. Proctor & Gamble is developing a bamboo-based toilet paper as part of its efforts to reduce its reliance on wood pulp….