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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…

Ask Angi: Back To School Home Organization
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, Local News, Weather

Fun in the sun continues to begin the new week.

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Conditions in Middle Georgia are remaining dry and pleasant behind last week’s cold front. Today It was a pleasant morning to begin our Monday around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the upper 60s and lower 70s with dew points in the mid 60s, making for a drier morning. There were a few high level clouds moving…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Average American paying $717 a month due to inflation

Edward Smart,

A new analysis shows inflation costing Americans $717 a month. Higher prices have already cost Americans $8,607 over the past year. Wells Fargo plans a major retreat from the mortgage business. The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plummeted 45 cents over three weeks. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: gasoline, inflation, Jane King, Morning Business Report, wells fargo
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Alleged domestic dispute ends with Macon man dead

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An alleged domestic dispute turned deadly this weekend in the 1300 block of Woodliff Street. It happened Sunday morning just before 1:30 am. The male victim, 45-year-old Deondra Fitchett, was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Coroner Leon Jones. Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators took the suspect, 27-year-old Tashanie Marie Negron into custody…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Motorcyclist killed in Riverside Drive accident

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision in the 2800 block of Riverside Drive. It happened Saturday night around 7:48p.m.. It was reported that a motorcycle collided with a vehicle, while headed south on Riverside Drive. The motorcyclist let go of the motorcycle and then slid into the northbound lanes of travel….

Northeast Vs Westside And Rutland Vs Howard Scrimmage Highlights
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Northeast vs Westside and Rutland vs Howard scrimmage highlights

The first game of the regular season is Rutland hosting Towers on August 18.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With high school football’s regular season a week away, several teams were in action today getting some final gameplay reps. The Northeast Raiders took on the Westside Seminoles while the Rutland Hurricanes faced the Howard Huskies. Highlights are above. The Hurricanes begin the 2022 regular season by hosting Towers on Thursday, August 18. The Seminoles face…

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Local News, Weather

Dry air returns for the weekend

There is an end to the stormy days in sight as a cold front moves through by Saturday afternoon. Lower humidity keeps rain chances low Sunday
Cecilia Reeves,

We are once again dealing with a stormy evening in Middle Georgia, but we are so close to some dry weather. A cold front is dropping into the area tonight, bringing drier air with it for the weekend. Still expect to see some fog and clouds to start Saturday as well as an isolated shower. As the front slowly pushes…
Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Bibb Sheriff’s Office: Warner Robins woman dies after crash on Hawkinsville Road

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Hawkinsville Road Friday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Hawkinsville Road Friday night. It happened just before 5:30 near Hawkinsville Road’s intersection with Rex Elder Boulevard. Witnesses told deputies a car was traveling south on Hawkinsville Road when the driver lost control and crossed over into the northbound lanes and collided with a panel truck. Macon-Bibb…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

New safety measures in place for Jones County football games

Fans who attend football games at Jones County High School will notice changes this season.
Brick Nelson,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fans who attend football games at Jones County High School will notice changes this season. The Board of Education created more safety measures in an effort to keep fans safe in the stands. Jones County High Principal Lance Rackley says one of the most noticeable changes for fans will be metal detectors at all entrances. “We…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Mercer women’s basketball coach shares her book with Bibb County first graders

Mercer women's basketball coach Susie Gardner wrote a book with the hope of sparking a love of reading in children. Bibb County first graders will all get a copy of it.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was Dr. Seuss who once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Mercer women’s basketball coach Susie Gardner wrote a book with the hope of sparking a love of reading in children. “I want kids to want to learn to…

City of Perry
Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Perry launches new podcast

You can learn about all the inner workings of the city by listening to the podcast.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a new way to learn about how the City of Perry works. The city started a podcast called “Inside Perry.” Tabitha Clark, Senior Communications Manager with the city, says her office came up with the idea to go along with the city’s Strategic Plan, which includes finding different ways to get residents to engage with…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Wesleyan College welcomes new students

Wesleyan College is welcoming a new group of students to its campus.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College is welcoming a new group of students to its campus. The school held its official induction ceremony Friday morning to welcome its new students. The college says its focus is teaching women to become leaders and giving them opportunities to follow their dreams. President of Wesleyan College, Megan Blight, says she’s exited to take on…