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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, Unpublished, WMGT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

Arnold Booking Photo
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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain arriving later than expected Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain did not arrive in Middle Georgia ahead of the sunrise as expected. Today It has been a cloudy but dry morning around Middle Georgia. As we prepare to enter the lunchtime hours we have barely seen a lick of rain around the region. The large mass of storms expected to arrive ahead of the sunrise…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Pharmaceutical companies to create Monkeypox vaccine

Edward Smart,

Carnival says its booking almost doubled once vaccinations and other restrictions were lifted. Pharmaceutical companies are working on a monkeypox vaccine. Tonix CEO says monkeypox has been overlooked for years. Travel is roaring back into the world. 87% of foreigners say they were attracted by the strength of the U.S. dollar. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Carnival, Jane King,…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Baldwin Vs Peach County, Pt. 2
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Baldwin vs Peach County, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, August 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Braves Field.
Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Our first End Zone Game of the Week for the 2022 season features the Baldwin Braves hosting the Peach County Trojans. The visiting Trojans finished last season 8-4 and lost in the GHSA 3A state quarterfinals. Even with a record four games above .500, it was the Trojans’ worst record since 2013, which was also…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 18-year-old dies after Wednesday afternoon shooting

An 18-year-old who was shot Wednesday afternoon has died.
Haley Janes,

UPDATE (10:20 p.m.) – An 18-year-old who was shot Wednesday afternoon has died. Deputy Coroner Luanne Stone pronounced Ashton Fort dead at the hospital at 9:22 p.m. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 18-year-old male is in critical condition following a shooting Wednesday afternoon. That’s according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, which says the shooting happened “in the…

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Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Sisters share dream of becoming pilots

Students at MGA's Eastman campus got a chance to look at aircraft and watch them take flight during a Fly-In event Wednesday.
Ariel Schiller,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University is celebrating Aviation Week. Students at the Eastman campus got a chance to look at aircraft and watch them take flight during a Fly-In event Wednesday. Breland Wray, a senior in the Aviation Program at MGA, has wanted to fly helicopters since she was a little. “My uncle, he was a Blackhawk…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying rainy and cool Thursday

During the day Thursday we could see some sunshine, but rain and storms will be back, especially during the afternoon.
Cecilia Reeves,

We saw a start to our rainy weather pattern today, with much of Middle Georgia seeing at least a few showers. More scattered showers are possible overnight, but the better rain chances will wait until Thursday. During the day Thursday we could see some sunshine, but rain and storms will be back, especially during the afternoon. A few thunderstorms are…

Bs Report: August 17th Braves: The Roaring Twenties
Local Sports, Sports

BS Report: August 17th – Braves: The Roaring Twenties

The Braves are building a new dynasty by keeping young talent through the decade.
David Tufts,

The Braves are building a new dynasty by keeping young talent through the decade. Bill Shanks explains how these latest deals will keep the Braves in a solid winning position that will last for years to come. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Bill Shanks, MLB

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Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Senator Jon Ossoff announces bill to fund law enforcement and mental health

Senator Jon Ossoff visited Macon Tuesday to make an announcement about a bill he introduced that will fund law enforcement and mental health services.
Ariel Schiller,

UPDATE (8/17) : Senator Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to fund law enforcement and mental health services has been signed into law by President Biden. “I am pleased the president has signed into law my legislation funding local law enforcement and mental health care,” Sen. Ossoff shared. “Georgia communities deserve and demand safety, and my bill—now law— will make Georgia a safer…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County Schools adding school safety director position

The Baldwin County School District is creating a school safety director position.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County leaders adding new ‘School Safety Director.’School Safety DirectorMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District is adding more safety measures by creating a new position. The position of  ‘School Safety Director’ will proactively ensure a safe and secure school environment. Safety remains a concern for school leaders in the district, and that’s why Superintendent Dr. Noris Price…