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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,…

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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….

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Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Rutland defeats Towers in the first game of the 2022 high school football season

Rutland scored all of its 15 points in the second quarter.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Rutland Hurricanes defeated the Towers Titans 15-0 in the first game of the 2022 high school football season. The Hurricanes struggled in the first quarter with a fumble on their first drive and an interception on the second drive. However, early in the second quarter, Rutland quarterback Marquies Lattner converted an easy touchdown run after…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Strong storms possible Friday

Showers and storms will be a bit more widespread Friday with a few potentially becoming severe. Highs stay in the low 80s.
Cecilia Reeves,

We have been seeing some mostly dry conditions across Middle Georgia with a few storms popping up this afternoon. Some dry air pushed in, in the mid levels, which really limited our storm activity north of Warner Robins. We are already starting to see the stationary boundary to our south push north and that will continue overnight. This will bring…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

2 arrested in Monroe County after search of repair shop turns up drugs, firearm

A Monroe County Sheriff's Office news release says the sheriff's office had received "numerous" complaints regarding illegal drug activity at 596 Indian Springs Drive (Forsyth Tire and Auto).
Tucker Sargent,

Ponder and Minyard (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are in custody following following the execution of a search warrant at a Monroe County repair shop Thursday. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office had received “numerous” complaints regarding illegal drug activity at 596 Indian Springs Drive (Forsyth Tire and Auto). “Investigators initiated…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Local health experts react to new Covid guidelines

The CDC has changed its Covid guidelines again.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The CDC has changed its Covid guidelines again. Dr. Jennifer Hoffman, Infectious Disease Physician with Piedmont Macon, says if you’re exposed to Covid-19, you no longer have to quarantine. Instead, you should wear a high-quality mask for ten days and get tested for Covid on day five. There are, however, different guidelines if you test positive…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, Unpublished, WMGT

One World Link expands to 35 Georgia counties

One World Link, which is powered by Americorps, is teaming up with local health organizations to expand public and rural health programs.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One World Link, which is powered by Americorps, is teaming up with local health organizations to expand public and rural health programs. Organizations that will get support from Americorps members are: The North Central Health District Atrium Health Navicent First Choice Primary Care They’re hoping to train and develop a new generation of public health leaders….
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Water Authority wins awards for service

The Macon Water Authority recently received several awards for its service.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority recently received several awards for its service. During the recent Utility Leadership Conference of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) in Seattle, Washington, MWA was awarded for its 100% compliance for its Lower Poplar Water reclamation facility. The Amerson water treatment plant also received an award for best water plant…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County Recreation Department increasing sports fees

The Monroe County Recreation Department is increasing its sports fees in three areas.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Monroe County Recreation Department adding fees to several sectors Monroe County Recreation DepartmentFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Recreation Department is increasing its sports fees in three areas. County commissioners approved a $25 fee for out-of-county participants. That’s a $15 increase from the previous fee. There will also be a late registration fee of $25. All increases will be…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County breaks ground for new aquatic center

Houston County will see its first county public pool in more than 50 years thanks to a new aquatic center that's now in the works.
Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County will see its first county public pool in more than 50 years thanks to a new aquatic center that’s now in the works. The Houston County Board of Education and county officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the construction of the Tommy Stalnaker Aquatic Center, which will be located on Cohen Walker…

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Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Dinosaurs to roam again in Warner Robins this weekend

Dinosaurs are roaming the Earth again in Warner Robins this weekend.
Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Dinosaurs are roaming the Earth again in Warner Robins this weekend. Jurassic Jungle is having its “Cretaceous Carnivore event” this Sunday at the Warner Robins Recreation Center. Families will be able to have a chance to get up close and personal with a wide of dinosaur species, and kids can learn how to train a dinosaur….
Education, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigating Snapchat threat made against school

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a threat on Snapchat caused law enforcement presence to be added to schools in the Monroe County School system on Thursday.
Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says a threat on Snapchat caused law enforcement presence to be added to schools in the Monroe County School system on Thursday. According to MCSO, a report came in about a “nonspecific threat against a nonspecific school” on the morning of August 18 via the social media site Snapchat. The threat…

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Baldwin County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Senator Warnock stops in Baldwin County on statewide bus tour

Senator Raphael Warnock brought his “Working for Georgia" bus tour to voters in Baldwin County Thursday.
Cameron Branscomb,

Sen. Raphael Warnock speaking to a crowd in MilledgevilleMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Raphael Warnock brought his “Working for Georgia” bus tour to voters in Baldwin County Thursday. He spoke to a crowd in downtown Milledgeville about the work he’s done in Washington so far and his plans for the future. Warnock is using the tour, which started Wednesday, to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia Regional Library expands ‘Play Card Program’ to more counties

Students in Macon County and Twiggs County now have access to library services by using their school ID numbers.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Middle Georgia Regional Library expands its play card program to two more countiesPlay Card Program expandsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Macon County and Twiggs County now have access to library services by using their school ID numbers. This is the first time the Middle Georgia Regional Library has extended its Play Card Program to counties outside of Bibb. The…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

WRPD: Cash register theft leads to Code Yellow at 5 schools

Five schools in Warner Robins were placed under a "Code Yellow" Thursday morning after a man stole a cash register from a convenience store.
Tucker Sargent,

Alicia Rose Sorrow Arnold (WRPD)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Five schools in Warner Robins were placed under a “Code Yellow” Thursday morning after a man stole a cash register from a convenience store. A Warner Robins Police Department news release says a man and woman were playing gaming machines at VIP Foods on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. when the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Pace Center for Girls receives grant from United HealthCare

The Pace Center for Girls plans to provide more mental and behavioral health services to girls in Bibb and Peach Counties.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Pace Center for Girls receives grantPace Center for GirlsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Pace Center for Girls plans to provide more mental and behavioral health services to girls in Bibb and Peach Counties. It’s thanks to a $160,000 grant from United HealthCare. The Pace Center for Girls plans to hire two more therapists to add to the three it already has….

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Man arrested after Narcotics search warrants lead to several drugs, guns

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after executing 2 narcotics search warrants on 2 separate residences on August 17th. The Gang Unit, SWAT team, Special Investigations Unit, and Response team worked to execute the warrants on 2 homes connected to 45-year-old Mario Parker. The homes searched are located in the 2800 block of Elpis…