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Crime, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Man arrested in connection to body found along Highway 96 in Twiggs Co.

According to the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, the body was located on December 19th
Shelby Coates,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a body found along Highway 96 West. Authorities arrested 52-year-old Stacy Gene Wehunt on Friday, January 21st. He is charged with Concealing the death of another, Tampering with evidence, Making false statements, Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and Possession of a firearm during…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, Travel

Ribbon cutting held in anticipation of Hotel 45 opening soon

The hotel will officially open Febraury 1, but it's accepting reservations now.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– People gathered in downtown Macon Tuesday, to celebrate a project that has taken the city nearly a decade to complete. Hotel 45 has been a dream project for community leaders stemming from former Mayor Robert Reichert, and stretching into Mayor Lester Miller’s term. Now that the hotel is ready for booking, hotel staff and tourist agencies see…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

COVID-19 vaccine: One year later

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 63% of Americans are fully vaccinated.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It’s been about one year since the COVID-19 vaccine was released. In that time, people have seen three variants of COVID, and booster shots are recommend. The vaccine someone might receive today, is no different than when it was first rolled out. Chief Clinical Officer of Atrium Health Navicent, Sandy Duke, says COVID deaths have greatly been…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Department of Juvenile Justice receives accreditation

Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice, Tyrone Oliver, says they try to provide the kids in their facilities with as many opportunities as possible.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon’s Department of Juvenile Justice received accreditation from the American Correctional Association. In November of 2021, the ACA conducted an audit of the Macon Youth Development Center and Macon Regional Youth Detention Center.  The Macon YDC scored 100% on the ACA mandatory standards, and 98.4% on non-mandatory standards. The Macon RYDC scored 100% on mandatory standards, and…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny and breezy weather returns Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

A cold front is moving through Middle Georgia this evening, helping to clear out our clouds and bringing cool temps to the area tomorrow morning. High pressure will be settling in across the southeast Wednesday, which will keep skies sunny and warm temps into the upper 50s. Although our temperatures will be close to normal for this time of year,…
Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Twiggs County man dies in space heater fire

Haley Janes,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was killed in a fire on Home House Drive in Drive Branch this past weekend, the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Fire Investigations Unit and Twigg’s County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office is investigating. According to the Insurance and Safety Fire Commission’s press release, 62 year-old Michael Curry of Twiggs County…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

5 arrested on gun, drug charges after search warrant

Deputies seized approximately 6 pounds of marijuana, an AR 15 rifle, three Glock handguns, one of which was reported stolen, and cash.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes and Gang Unit Investigators, along with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, made several arrests after guns and drugs were discovered during a search warrant on January 21. While executing the warrant at a home on Riverside Drive, deputies seized approximately 6 pounds of marijuana, an AR 15 rifle, three…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Piedmont Hospitals in Macon to require medical masks for staff, visitors, and patients

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Cloth masks aren’t enough to be allowed into two Macon hospitals anymore. Now, you’ll need to have surgical masks, KN95 or N95 to enter. The change is in effect for Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital and is for all visitors, patients, and staff. According to a news release from the hospital, the goal…

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Crime, Dooly County, Featured, Local News

GBI charges mom with murder, remains found in Crisp Co.

41NBC Web Producer,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A missing person investigation is now a murder investigation. Police in Vienna asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to help locate 4-year old Jayceon Mathis after family members reported they had not seen him in several months. The missing person report was initially made with the police on January 20. Authorities located his mom, Keara Cotton, on…

Monroe Teen Web
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

UPDATE: Missing Monroe County teen found, reported safe

Ethridge was first reported missing Saturday night around the Rivoli Road area
Shelby Coates,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reports they have located missing 17-year-old Jorja Ethridge. According to an emailed update, the teen is safe and unharmed. Ethridge was first reported missing Saturday night around the Rivoli Road area. Deputies say she was possibly hiding in the Bolingbroke area. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, she had been…

Morning Business Report: Hospitals Want $25 Billion From Federal Government
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Hospitals want $25 billion from federal government

Edward Smart,

Hospitals want more money to cover shortages of staff and supplies. The restaurant association is asking Congress to replenish the restaurant revitalization fund. The trade group says 88% of restaurants saw indoor dining demand wane because of Omicron. Americans want to save $1.9 million for retirement. Around 53% think they’re ‘very likely’ to succeed. Costco is offering cheaper breakfast alternatives…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News, Telfair County, Weather, Wheeler County, Wilcox County

Cloudy skies and showers stick around Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clouds and rain have moved into much of Georgia thanks to a system in the gulf. Today It was a much warmer start around Middle Georgia this morning as temperatures jumped between 10 and 20 degrees this morning when compared to yesterday. This is largely due to the blanket of clouds that filled in overnight as…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County Sheriff shares updated photos of missing teen

They ask anyone in the Bolingbroke area to check their back yards and out buildings for her.
Ariel Schiller,

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released these photos of Jorja Ethridge that show what she was wearing the night she went missing.FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released updated pictures of missing teen, Jorja Ethridge from the night she went missing. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Ethridge went missing Saturday night around the Rivoli Road area….

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Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Jones County Sheriff’s Deputy survives shooting thanks to his bullet proof vest

"This is one of the things every night when you go to bed that you worry that you're going to get that call."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Jones County Deputy is recovering after he was shot during a traffic stop. Sheriff Butch Reece says the incident happened early Sunday morning. “This is one of the things every night when you go to bed that you worry that you’re going to get that call.” The call was about one of hid deputies being shot. That…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County School District to offer hybrid scheduling

Instead of a traditional seven period schedule, they will have five classes.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-At the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, High School students in Bibb County will have the option to enroll in a hybrid schedule. It means instead of a traditional seven period schedule, they will have five classes. Students can take traditional courses and a block course at the same time, with this new schedule. Kevin Adams is…

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Featured, Local News, Macon County, WMGT

Montezuma responds to the passing of Mayor Larry Smith

According to city officials, Mayor Smith died of a heart attack while driving on January 21.
Cameron Branscomb,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There is a new Mayor in Montezuma after Mayor Larry Smith passed away recently. According to city officials, Mayor Smith died of a heart attack while driving on January 21. Before joining local government, Former Pro-Tem Nealie Johnson worked as an educator for over 30 years. She looks to give people hope during these trying times. “What…
Dodge County, Featured, Local News, Pets & Animals, WMGT

Dodge County Sheriff, residents express frustrations with animal issues

After a weekend of animal issues, Dodge County residents are raising concerns about the need for a county animal control.
Peyton Lewis,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)–  Residents and the Sheriff of Dodge County are fed up after a weekend full of issues involving stray animals. On Saturday, residents complained about a group of puppies being dumped along Telfair Road. Then on Sunday, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office was called out to an aggressive dog incident. The dog had been taken in temporarily by…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Showers possible Tuesday, staying cool this week

Cecilia Reeves,

  By tomorrow an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will help to bring in some moisture to the area. Depending on the exact location of that low, we could see some scattered showers. We are not expecting any thunderstorms, but showers could last into the early afternoon. A cold front to our north will be sweeping…

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Dooly County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

4 Year-old from Vienna goes missing, hasn’t been seen in months

Haley Janes,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 4 year-old child is missing from Vienna, Georgia, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations is looking for him. According to a press release from the GBI, 4 year-old Jayceon Mathis was reported missing by family members that say they haven’t seen him in several months. The complaint was filed on January 20th, 2022. The Vienna…

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Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News, Music

Niko Moon is announced as Cherry Blossom Festival’s third headliner

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival Organizers have announced their third major headliner for the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival– RCA Nashville breakthrough artist, Niko Moon. Moon will be performing at Carolyn Crayton Park on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage on Saturday, March 26th, 2022 as part of the Nightly Concert Series at the Cherry Blossom Festival. This series will…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Man breaks into Cashman’s Pub by kicking in glass doors, wanted by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man broke into Cashman’s Pub on Cherry Street in the early hours of Sunday, but  nothing was reported to have been taken. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect in the photos attached after it was reported that he entered the business around 3:00 a.m. on January 23, 2022, by kicking in…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Conflict between Russia and Ukraine could negatively affect economy

Edward Smart,

The threat of a ground war between Russia and Ukraine could rattle financial markets in the future– this may cause natural-gas prices to spike and stocks to fall. Department store Kohl’s was offered $9 billion to go private. This would reduce pressures to please the stock market. The FDA approves expansion of antiviral drug used to combat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 sickness….

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Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Covid Tech

Drake Rozelle,

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the CDC is urging us to step up their game to get the most protection possible. We can do that by getting tested for the virus, and wearing the right face mask. Since they’ve gotten harder to find, we now have another way to track down COVID-19 tests, and you don’t even need to leave…

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Featured, Local News, Telfair County, Weather, Wilcox County

Cool and sunny conditions hang around to begin the new week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will continue to stick around after a chilly but sunny weekend. Today It was a clear and cold morning around Middle Georgia to begin the new week. Temperatures were chilly all weekend with the coldest night of the year so far coming this past Saturday. We quickly dried out from Friday’s rain (and brief winter…