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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…

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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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon church pressing forward after gunfire damages building

Community Church of God is continuing to hold services after gunfire damaged the church's windows and doors in July.
Cameron Branscomb,

Inside of the church damaged by floodingMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community Church of God is continuing to hold services after gunfire damaged the church’s windows and doors in July. The shooting also led to water damage from the church’s sprinkler system. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responded to gunfire in the area around 10 p.m. on July 26….

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

Baldwin High School expanding culinary opportunities for students

Baldwin High School is giving its students an opportunity to pursue a career in culinary arts.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin School District partners to expand culinary interestCulinary partnershipMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin High School is giving its students an opportunity to pursue a career in culinary arts. The school district partnered with Helms College to offer a $10,000 scholarship. High school students in the district’s culinary arts course will receive credit that will count toward Helms College. Principal Jason…

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Featured, Local News, Macon County

Macon County residents get access to high speed fiber internet

30% of Macon County residents now have access to fast speed internet.
Brick Nelson,

OGLETHORPE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Almost 3,000 Macon County residents now have access to high speed internet for the first time. It’s all thanks to a partnership between the county and Kinetic Wireless. The county held a ribbon held ceremony Wednesday to announce Kinetic’s expansion of high speed internet. Michael Foore, Kinetic’s President of Operations in Georgia, says this will benefit thousands…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Couple arrested and charged for fatal Waverly Pointe Townhouse shooting

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people have been charged in connection to a deadly shooting that took place at the Waverly Pointe Townhouses in late July. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it was during the search of a townhouse after the shooting happened that investigators were able to find 2 of the suspects in connection to the deaths…

Hooked On Science: Corn Sweat
Education, Featured, Hooked on Science

Hooked on Science: Corn Sweat

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — This week Science Guy Jason Lindsey takes Hooked on Science out to the field…a corn field that is! He’s out in Iowa in the middle of a field where farmers grow a whole bunch of corn. Corn sweats like we do, and when they sweat it comes from the leaves. The water stays on the leaves and then…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cloudy skies have returned to Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy skies have returned to Middle Georgia overnight and will stick around the rest of the week. Today Cloudy skies moved into Middle Georgia during the overnight hours and will dominate the region today. We may see a few pockets of sunshine later this afternoon, however overall things will be cooler due to the arrival of…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: American Airlines set to buy 20 supersonic airplanes

Edward Smart,

The Food and Drug Administration says they will allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter without a prescription to adults. This will encourage those that are uncertain with the high cost of hearing aids. American Airlines has agreed to purchase 20 supersonic overture planes from Boom Supersonic. They will hold 65 to 80 passengers while flying on sustainable…

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

End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Baldwin vs Peach County

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

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s finally high school football’s week one of the regular season, hence the beginning of The End Zone this Friday. This week, The End Zone game of the week features the Baldwin Braves and the Peach County Trojans. The home team, Baldwin Braves, is coming off of a 6-4 season, with a loss in the first…