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Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Johnson County School District taking new safety measures following Friday shooting incident

The Johnson County Board of Education is working with law enforcement to increase security during football games. The district also plans to have safety drills involving teachers and students.
Brick Nelson,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Johnson County School District is taking new safety measures after a man fired shots during a football game Friday, sending students and fans running for safety. The district held a news conference Tuesday to announce the efforts. Police arrested Joshua Russell of Dublin in connection with the incident. He faces multiple charges. School district Superintendent…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Project aims to highlight stories of those living with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Treasure Maps: Macon, the newest iteration of The Storytelling Project, returns to Macon this fall.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Treasure Maps: Macon, the newest iteration of The Storytelling Project, returns to Macon this fall. The Storytelling Project was created five years ago in partnership between the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and L’Arche Atlanta to increase public awareness and motivate Georgia legislators to act now for this remarkably underserved community, according to a news release….

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb observing Black Business Month by promoting Black businesses

Macon-Bibb's Office of Small Business Affairs is holding several events this Black Business Month to promote Black-owned businesses.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Macon-Bibb’s Office of Small Business Affairs is holding several events this Black Business Month to promote Black-owned businesses. Events will also provide services and assistance to Black businesses.  “To address poverty and so many things that we have, having a small business can be an answer for that,” Director Charise Stephens said. “We have a lot…

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Bibb County, Community Calendar, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon ‘Pet Pantry’ hopes to curb pet surrenders

SOS partners with the Humane Society of the United States, Chewy and PetSmart to provide a tractor-trailer filled with bags of dog food, cat food, cat litter and other pet supplies.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — SOS Rescue hosted a pet pantry Tuesday for people who need help taking care of their furry friends. SOS partners with the Humane Society of the United States, Chewy and PetSmart to provide a tractor-trailer filled with bags of dog food, cat food, cat litter and other pet supplies. People can come and get up to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

New mom shares breastfeeding journey

Paige Parker is a new mom to her second child, a 3-week-old baby named Alice. She says she was able to breastfeed her first daughter for nine months, and when it came to decide on the plan for Alice, she decided she wanted to try breastfeeding again.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Paige Parker is a new mom to her second child, a 3-week-old baby named Alice. She says she was able to breastfeed her first daughter for nine months, and when it came to decide on the plan for Alice, she decided she wanted to try breastfeeding again. She’s sharing her story during National Breastfeeding Month. “So…

Tech Byte: Magic Bands
Entertainment, Featured, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Magic Bands

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re planning a trip to Disney soon, the company has added some more tech to make your experience even more magical! It’s part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Let’s look at some of the features of the MagicBand+! The My Disney Experience smartphone app isn’t the only tech you can take advantage of at…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Florida man arrested in Monroe County, stolen vehicle recovered

A Florida man faces multiple charges after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

Letroy Mosley (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)HIGH FALLS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A Florida man faces multiple charges after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office got a call from Georgia State Patrol about a stolen vehicle out of Atlanta being located at the Sunoco gas station in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Evening storm chances remain high

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The recent pattern of storms in the evening and nighttime will continue today. Today We again woke up to some patchy fog around Middle Georgia, however we did not see as many low level clouds fill in as yesterday. This will allow temperatures to rise faster through the first half of the day. Highs are anticipated…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Whole Foods founder to create plant based restaurants

Edward Smart,

Meme stocks return to the stock market. AMC, GameStop and Bed Bath & Beyond soared on Monday. Founder of Whole Foods is looking to start another big business. Called Healthy America, it will have spas and plant based restaurants. One of the rarest baseball cards was sold for an extraordinary price.   Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Jane King,…

Coach’s Corner 2022: Kip Burdette of the West Laurens Raiders

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Kip Burdette of the West Laurens Raiders.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Kip Burdette of the West Laurens Raiders. Coach Burdette has taken over the West Laurens program for his first year as a head coach, hear how he plans to rebuild with some new starters. Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, Kip Burdette, west laurens…

Macon Golfer Qualifies For The 122nd U.s. Amateur
Featured, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, WMGT

Macon golfer qualifies for the 122nd U.S. Amateur

"Last summer, I don't know if I would have dreamed of this."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods are just some legends who have captured a U.S. Amateur championship. And now, Mercer golfer and Macon native Jay Spivey has a chance to add his name to that prestigious list at the 122nd U.S. Amateur. “It’s just an opportunity that I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid,…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms possible Tuesday

We will definitely still need the umbrella for most of this week as pop up storms stick around, but cooler weather is in the weekend forecast.
Cecilia Reeves,

We have been seeing scattered storms across Middle Georgia for much of the day today, with a few more possible overnight. Tuesday morning we will be waking up to some patchy fog and low cloud cover before the sun returns to heat us up. Highs will be warming to the mid and low 90s by the afternoon with scattered showers…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville restaurant back open following weekend fire

Buffington's employees experienced a scary situation early Saturday morning while they were closing down the restaurant.
Ariel Schiller,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Buffington’s employees experienced a scary situation early Saturday morning while they were closing down the restaurant. The electrical panel caught fire, and thanks to a quick acting employee, the fire was contained in minutes. Buffington’s owner Mike Hufstetler says a lot of things went right that morning, and he’s thankful the situation wasn’t much worse. “Luckily the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Photo booth now available in downtown Macon

You may have noticed a new photo booth on the corner of Second and Poplar Streets in downtown Macon.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You may have noticed a new photo booth on the corner of Second and Poplar Streets in downtown Macon. The booth made its debut on July 27, just before Bragg Jam. The booth was made made possible by a collaboration between Fall Line Brewing and NewTown Macon. Director of Place for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, says…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Downtown Macon parking meters undergoing upgrades

The parking meters in downtown Macon are undergoing some upgrades.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The parking meters in downtown Macon are undergoing some upgrades. You may have seen signs on the meters recently asking you to use the Passport parking app or ppprk.com to pay for parking. According to Assistant Director for the Urban Development Authority, Robert Stephens, the meters have been experiencing receiver issues due to the shutdown of…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Macon celebrating 150 years of education

St. Joseph's Catholic School in Macon is celebrating 150 years of educating children.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

St. Joseph’s celebrating 150 years of education150 years of educationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Macon is celebrating 150 years of educating children. The school is also celebrating the start of a brand new school year. The school was established in 1872 and has kept a lot of its traditions while also incorporating new ones. For example,…

Mom To Mom: Paint Drip Flower Pots
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Paint drip flower pots

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we are making paint drip flower pots, which is a super fun activity for your kids to do over the summer and they make really cool gifts as well! All you need are some flower pots, which you can get at any store, acrylic paint, and some tape, maybe some seeds and a flower to put in…

Ask Angi: Back To School Home Organizations
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Back to school home organization

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you have school-aged children, you know how hectic back-to-school can be. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to give us her top tips for organizing your home before the school year. “Start the school year off right by decluttering and organizing your kids’ most used spaces,” said Carson “Think about their rooms, their…

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Featured, Johnson County, Local News

UPDATE: Dublin man charged after firing shots into air near Johnson County football stadium Friday

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office identified the man they saw fired shots into the air just outside of Lovett Stadium during a football game Friday night.
Tucker Sargent,

Joshua Jerome Russell (Johnson County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/6): The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office identified the man they saw fired shots into the air just outside of Lovett Stadium during a football game Friday night. An updated news release says 27-year-old Joshua Jerome Russell of Dublin was taken into custody and is charged with felony aggravated assault (multiple counts), felony possession…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office releases photos of suspects from attempted armed robbery that resulted in man’s death

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office released photos Saturday of the suspects and the vehicle they were believed to be driving.
Tucker Sargent,

(File: August 2022) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office released photos of the suspects and the car they were driving Friday night. Both suspects are in their 20s. One was described as being tall and slender and the other was described as being short and heavyset.UPDATE (8/6):  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office released photos Saturday of the suspects and the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

830 High hosts inaugural art show

830 High in downtown Macon is hosting its first art show featuring three local artists.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

830 High hosts inaugural art showArt ShowMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — 830 High in downtown Macon is hosting its first art show featuring three local artists. Artists Anna Richards, Erin Hawkins and Rudy Mendes are all active in the Macon art scene. They also work in the workspace of the 830 High building. A new exhibit gives them the opportunity to showcase…