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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…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins Police Department adding new cameras throughout city

"These cameras will help the investigators gather leads and hopefully solve these crimes and put the bad guys away."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Warner Robins was just designated as a Smart City. The first phase in the designation will focus on public safety. According to Warner Robins Mayor Larhonda Patrick, the city has grown so fast the number of law enforcement is lacking. That’s why the Warner Robins Police Department is focusing on alternatives to help decrease crime. In February,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and cooler temps settle in for the week

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a nice day across Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and highs in the upper 80s. The dry weather will be coming to an end on Wednesday as our next weather pattern starts to set up. A combo of mid-level forcing and continued moisture will spark up a few showers and storms through the day. Although we…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating death of 9-month-old child

Investigators were called to the hospital around 4:45 Tuesday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are investigating the death of an infant Tuesday afternoon. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators were called to the hospital at 4:41 p.m. They were told a 9-month-old had been traveling in a vehicle with her mother and two siblings throughout the day, and that when the family…
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Perry hosts Black History Month banner contest

The City of Perry is adding a more personalized element to Black History Banners it plans to display in February.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry is adding a more personalized element to Black History Banners it plans to display in February. Residents can submit their artwork on what Black History Month means to them as part of the city’s banner contest. The city will display the artwork on banners along Courtney Hodges Boulevard next year. Senior communications…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Mercer University receives grant to help autism patients

Mercer University wants to make sure families in rural communities get more resources for kids with autism.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University wants to make sure families in rural communities get more resources for kids with autism. Mercer School of Medicine in Macon and Savannah received a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH). $142,500 will be awarded each year for up to three years. According to Mercer University, the funding will be used to…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Monkeypox vaccine available in Middle Georgia

The North Central Health District is now offering the monkeypox vaccine at two locations.
Cameron Branscomb,

Credit: MGNWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Central Health District is now offering the monkeypox vaccine at two locations. The vaccine is available at the Houston County Health Department and the Baldwin County Health Department. It’s given out in a two-shot distribution similar to the Covid-19 vaccine. The health district currently reports 11 cases of monkeypox in its area….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Community garden keeping residents active

Atrium Health Navicent's Carlyle Senior Living Center is getting residents active with a garden run by residents.
Cameron Branscomb,

Carlyle community gardenMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent’s Carlyle Senior Living Center is getting residents active with a garden run by residents. The garden started three years ago as a way for residents to stay healthy mentally and physically. Tommy Goings, a resident at Carlyle Senior Living Community, says there’s a sense of pride in growing your own food….

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News

YKK $125M expansion into Macon on its way

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A $125 million business expansion is on its way to Bibb County. Governor Kemp announced Tuesday that YKK AP America Inc. will be expanding to include a new manufacturing facility and additional machinery and equipment in Bibb County. The new facility will create 100 new jobs in addition to the 250 jobs YKK AP already supports in…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Macon man charged with aggravated assault after shooting and chase at Harrison Rd Walmart

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — A 66-year-old man has been charged with 3 counts of aggravated assault in connection to an incident that happened on Wilson Road in early August. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, the incident in question happened at 11:37 a.m. on August 9th, where there was an encounter between Kenneth Thomas Cravey and 3 other individuals, all male,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

One more day of sun before clouds and rain return

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will continue to dominate Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today Skies around Middle Georgia were clear heading into the sunrise hours, but a number of low level clouds filled in as temperatures reached their low point. We will continue to see those clouds clear out as we approach lunchtime, and mostly sunny skies will take…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: MamaRoo swings and rockers recalled after baby death

Edward Smart,

More than 2 million MamaRoo swings and rockers are being recalled after the strangulation death of a 1o-month-old and close call involving another child. Dodge will discontinue its challenger and charger muscle cars next year. The company plans to transition to electric vehicles. McDonald’s has kicked off a recruitment drive to hire more over-50s. This is due to the labor…

The Macon Touchdown Club Previews Its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick Off Classic
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The Macon Touchdown Club previews its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic

The 7th Annual Macon Touchdown Club Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic will take place Saturday, August 20, at Mercer University.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club met at Mercer University to preview its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic. The four teams participating this season include the Northeast Raiders, the Mary Persons Bulldogs, the Northside Eagles and the Jones County Greyhounds. This will be the Raiders, Bulldogs and Greyhounds first time competing in the Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying dry Tuesday ahead of a rainy week

We get one dry day before the week turns soggy for Middle Georgia. The good news is that rain will keep temps cooler than normal.
Cecilia Reeves,

We had an excellent weekend of dry weather for Middle Georgia, but storms this evening are just a starter for what will be a wet week. Tuesday will perhaps be the only exception, with just a chance of a passing shower. Otherwise Tuesday should be pleasant and partly cloudy with highs in the 90s. Wednesday will usher in a wet…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Porcelain protester leaves strong message for Fort Valley leaders

A toilet was placed outside Fort Valley City Hall over the weekend with a message to the mayor and city council: "Get off your butt and do something."
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a protest that was flushed away almost as soon as it was noticed. It was business as usual outside of Fort Valley City Hall Monday. You’d never know a toilet was sitting outside it over the weekend. The toilet had a message for Mayor Jeffery Lundy and Fort Valley City Council: “Get off…

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Featured, Happening Now, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Senator Jon Ossoff announces insulin price cap for senior citizens

Insulin prices for senior citizens will soon be capped at $35 per month.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Insulin prices for senior citizens will soon be capped at $35 per month. Senator Jon Ossoff was in Macon at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center Monday to make the announcement. He says starting next year, seniors who need insulin won’t have to pay more than $35 per month for the life-saving medication. Senator Ossoff says the legislation…

Milledgeville First Ever Summer Sips Contest
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville hosting first ‘Summer Sips’ contest

A drink contest is underway in downtown Milledgeville and will continue through the end of August.
Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A drink contest is underway in downtown Milledgeville and will continue through the end of August. The contest, called “Milledgeville Summer Sips,” was created as a joint effort between Visit Milledgeville and Milledgeville Main Street as a way to promote the local food and drink industry. 13 businesses are participating, each with their own specialty off-menu…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports increase in illegal door-to-door sales

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is receiving more calls regarding illegal door-to door activity.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reporting an increase in illegal door-to-door sales illegal door-to-door salesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is receiving more calls regarding illegal door-to door activity. The sheriff’s office says it’s happening all over the county. According to Captain George Meadows with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the sheriff’s office gets at least one call…

Mom To Mom: Potty Training
Featured, Health, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Potty training

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, on Mom to Mom, we have some super helpful potty training tips. As a parent, you know potty training can be super stressful at times. Today we have some helpful ideas you can try to smooth things over with your kids! Up first, we have the color changing potty magic. And it’s basically just that. I don’t…