Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Another victim of June shooting pronounced dead

23-year-old Jarvis Devon Hill, one of the victims of a shooting in June, was taken to a local hospital for medical complications around 1 a.m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead about an hour later. 
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/28/22): 23-year-old Jarvis Devon Hill, one of the victims of a shooting in June, was taken to a local hospital for medical complications around 1 a.m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead about an hour later. An autopsy has been requested to find the cause of death. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Bibb County…

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B.S. Report: July 27th – The Falcons Rebuild

Matt's gone, Julio's gone, and Falcons fans have to face the music this season.
David Tufts,

Matt’s gone, Julio’s gone, and Falcons fans will have to face the music this season. Bill Shanks explains why the Falcons will probably be the worst team in the league this year, and why that is a good thing. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Falcons, desmond-ridder, marcus, mariota, NFL

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Von Lassiter of the Bleckley County Royals. After an undefeated regular season last year, coach Lassiter looks to take the Royals all the way in their new division. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Bleckley, Coach’s Corner, County, high school football, lassiter, Royals,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Middle Georgia to stay hot on Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Highs today made it to 96° in Macon with heat index values in the 100s for much of the afternoon. This starts a trend of mid/upper 90s that will continue for the rest of the week and into the weekend. A stationary boundary to our north will still be the main focus for rain and storms, but scattered storms will…
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, Money, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Mayor to propose reduced millage rate

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending lowering the county's millage rate by 2 mills.
Ariel Schiller,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending lowering the county’s millage rate by 2 mills. On August 2, the Mayor will recommend to Commission that the county millage rate go from 19.901 mills to 17.901 mills. The lower millage rate is part of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. It focuses on improving public safety, code enforcement, recreation,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital patients celebrate “Miracle Treat Day”

The Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital got an early start on celebrating the 13th annual "Miracle Treat Day", which is set for Thursday.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital got an early start on celebrating the 13th annual “Miracle Treat Day”, which is set for Thursday. It is a collaboration among the hospital, the Children’s Miracle Network and participating Dairy Queen locations. Kids at the hospital received Dairy Queen Blizzards at a pre-party Wednesday. “Giving a child an ice…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon pastor honored for 50 years of service

Pastor Eddie D. Smith Sr. of Macedonia Baptist Church was honored for his 50 years of service with the unveiling of Eddie D. Smith Sr. Way on Wednesday.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pastor Eddie D. Smith Sr. of Macedonia Baptist Church was honored for his 50 years of service with the unveiling of Eddie D. Smith Sr. Way on Wednesday. It’s a section of road located on Second Street between Central and Piedmont Avenues. Pastor Smith says the ceremony was about more than just himself. “Really inviting them…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports 40 homicides in 2022

According to Coroner Leon Jones, Macon-Bibb County is on track to surpass the number of homicides from 2021, which was 55.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide that happened Tuesday night. The killings brings the county’s homicide count for 2022 to 40. The sheriff’s office says four of them were “justifiable.” According to Coroner Leon Jones, Tuesday’s deadly shooting happened at Waverly Point Townhomes on Forest Hill Road. “To hear that mama scream…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon business owner donates life jackets for use at Amerson River Park

Following recent drownings in Middle Georgia, a local business owner is doing his part to help people stay safe in the water.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Following recent drownings in Middle Georgia, a local business owner is doing his part to help people stay safe in the water. Deo Oliver, the owner of Quick Kill Pest Control in Macon, donated 12 life jackets for use at Amerson River Park following several drownings there this year. Oliver says he felt something had to…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Washington County

3 arrested in connection to Sandersville vandalism cases

Haley Janes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Arrests have been made in connection to several recent vandalism cases in Washington County. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Steven Alexander Macinsky III, 20-year-old Robert Alton Windsor, and 19-year-old Randall Austin May have all been arrested for charges of interference with Government property, criminal trespass, as well as some counts of vandalism to…

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Bibb County, Local News

Woman charged with stealing ambulance from Macon hospital

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman, accused of stealing an ambulance, is facing felony theft charges. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies caught up with the stolen ambulance on Interstate 16 westbound on Saturday, July 16th. Deputies were able to box-in the emergency vehicle and bring it to a stop on the shoulder. The driver, Alexia Williams, was taken into…

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Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, Unpublished, WMGT

First case of monkeypox reported in Middle Georgia

The North Central Health District confirms the first reported case of monkeypox in Middle Georgia.
Ariel Schiller,

Credit: MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monkeypox cases are increasing, and there’s now a reported case in Middle Georgia. North Central Health District Public Information Officer, Michael Hokanson, confirmed the case but couldn’t share what county the case is in. “It is a notifiable disease to Public Health,” he said. “So an individual would be screened for testing if they meet…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman in critical condition following Rocky Creek Road crash

The collision happened in the 1700 block of Rocky Creek Road around 8:52 p.m.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in critical condition following a crash in Macon Tuesday evening. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the collision happened in the 1700 block of Rocky Creek Road around 8:52 p.m. According to witness statements, a red Infiniti sedan and a burgundy Chevrolet Equinox collided. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 59-year-old Shirley…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Two arrested with drug and traffic charges after chase with MCSO

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday evening, 2 men were arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on drug and traffic violation charges. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, around 9:13 p.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a  2010 Honda Accord after witnessing it commit a traffic violation on I-75 South. When the deputy requested assistance after making…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Consistent heat to stick around Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s around Middle Georgia the rest of the week. Today Our current pattern will be bringing our highs this afternoon into the mid to upper 90s around Middle Georgia. Most of the region will be seeing heat indices in the lower 100s, however a few spots will still…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again

Edward Smart,

The Federal Reserve will try to lower inflation when it raises interest rates again today. Chipotle says more price increases are coming, saying its chain is facing higher food, packaging and labor costs. Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is experiencing a demand surge as EU and UK drop tariffs on US-made whiskey. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: chipotle, interest…

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Lee Coleman of the GMC Bulldogs

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Lee Coleman of the GMC Bulldogs.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Lee Coleman of the GMC Bulldogs. The GMC program has turned into a force to be reckoned with under coach Coleman’s leadership. Find out what his plans are for this season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, gmc bulldogs, high school…

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Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

35 athletes from Intensity Athletics in Warner Robins to compete at AAU Junior Olympics

Several athletes from Middle Georgia will be making their way up to Greensboro, North Carolina this week to participate in the AAU Junior Olympics. Of those qualified athletes, 35 are from Intensity Athletics, a Warner-Robins-based track and field program.
Shaaz Peerani,

Coach Hoy Thurman III talks with his athletes (Photo: Shaaz Peerani)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several athletes from Middle Georgia will be making their way up to Greensboro, North Carolina this week to participate in the AAU Junior Olympics. Of those qualified athletes, 35 are from Intensity Athletics, a Warner-Robins-based track and field program. “Our big goals for the program…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Mid and upper 90s return Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another hot July day in Middle Georgia, but the hottest days of the week are still to come. High pressure will help us warm into the mid and upper 90s Wednesday and Thursday. To go with this intense heat, we will also see high humidity well into the weekend. Heat index or “feels like” temps will be warming…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Coroner: 2 dead, 2 injured following shooting at Waverly Pointe apartments

Coroner Leon Jones says two people were pronounced dead at the hospital.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (10:19 p.m. ) – Macon-Bibb Corner Leon Jones has identified the victims of Tuesday night’s shooting. Jones says 17-year-old Jayden Ellington and 26-year-old Roctavia Edwards were pronounced dead. He says 17-year-old Devin Washington is in critical condition at Atrium Health Navicent and 18-year-old Christian Edwards is in stable condition at Atrium Health Navicent. UPDATE (10:05 p.m.) – The Bibb…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

NBHA Youth & Teen World Championship visits Perry

The competition features riders from ages 6 to 18-years-old. Riders maneuver their horses around three barrels and compete for the fastest time.
Cameron Branscomb,

PERRY, Ga, (41NBC/WMGT)- The National Barrel Horse Association Youth & Teen World Championship is being held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds this week. The competition features riders from ages 6 to 18-years-old. Riders maneuver their horses around three barrels and compete for the fastest time. “Barrel racing, if you can tell, has a lot of like extraneous activity where the…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Sandersville residents express concerns following vandalism of downtown mural

The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Sandersville Police are investigating after a downtown mural was vandalized.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Washington Sheriff’s Office investigating vandalism caseVandalism caseSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Sandersville Police are investigating after a downtown mural was vandalized. According to the sheriff’s office, the crime could be connected with other crimes in the county. The mural, created earlier this year, depicts the image of Allisha Gray, an Olympic gold medalist from Washington…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Pleasant Hill continues town hall meetings

Pleasant Hill residents are getting the chance to talk with community leaders about how blight affects their daily lives.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pleasant Hill residents are getting the chance to talk with community leaders about how blight affects their daily lives. The Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Organization hosted the fourth of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night at L.H. Williams Elementary School. The meeting centered around blight and how it impacts residents’ financial status and access to basic needs….

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Business, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Georgia’s Integrated Resource Plan gets approval

Georgia's integrated resources are expected to change over the next 20 years.
Ariel Schiller,

Credit: Pixabay MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia’s integrated resources are expected to change over the next 20 years. According to Tim Echols, Vice Chair of the Georgia Public Service Commission, the Public Service Commission approved Georgia’s Integrated Resource Plan. Some of the changes include closing coal plants continuously until 2038 and replacing them with natural gas plants. Echols says Georgia’s…