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Flint Energies offers tips to save on energy bill

The most energy consuming factor is your AC unit, and recommends cleaning it and changing the filter.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Energy Bills Increasing in middle GeorgiaEnergy Bills IncreasingWARNER ROBINS. Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As temperatures increase across Middle Georgia, your energy bill is too.  For many Flint Energies customers, they’re feeling the heat of a high energy bill. “Oh my God it’s been awful, you know it goes from about a month ago, it went from like 200 to almost 500, so it’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Alexander IV School building serves a new purpose

“I'm from Macon and it means a lot to me just to see this building restored.”
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 90-year-old building that used to house Alexander School Number IV, found a new purpose. It’s now called Alexander IV Senior Living. “I’m from Macon and it means a lot to me just to see this building restored,” said Quinton Jones, Executive director for the facility. Jones says for years, he wondered what the building was going…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County seniors enjoy a day of carnival games

The carnival began in 2021 as a way to get seniors active.
Cameron Branscomb,

Warner Robins Senior Summer CarnivalWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Parks and Recreation held its second annual Senior Summer Carnival. The carnival began in 2021 as a way to get seniors active. After a warm reception, Warner Robins Park and Rec decided to make it an annual event. “I can come out I can socialize and mingle with people and…

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Strong storms and intense heat possible Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another day of record heat in Macon with highs once again reaching 100°. Tomorrow will be another hot day with highs in the 100s and heat index values over 105°. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Middle Georgia Friday from 11am-8pm. Make sure you are staying cool and hydrated Friday as thing start to heat up. We…
Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

Body found in vehicle in Ocmulgee River, reports Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office

Haley Janes,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vehicle with a body inside was recovered from the Ocmulgee River at 8:50 a.m. Thursday morning in Bleckley County. According to a release from the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to Dykes Landing on the Ocmulgee in reference to a vehicle located in the river. While removing the vehicle, Deputies found what appeared to…

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Business, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Peach County

Governor Kemp announces purchase of Megasite in Peach County

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp announced the purchase of an over 1,100 acre economic development site between the state of Georgia and the Development  Authority of Peach County on Thursday. According to Kemp’s office, the Peach County Megasite is located adjacent to GA Highway 96 with immediate access to several major metro areas across the south and midwest through I-75….

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Storm chances drop as heat wave continues

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Relief from the heat will be harder to come by today as rain chances drop. Today We will see plenty of sun throughout the day today in Middle Georgia. Cloud fields will begin to populate the sky during the lunchtime hours, however today’s rain chances are nowhere close to what yesterday’s were. Our highs today will…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Federal Reserve hikes interest rate up three-quarters of a percentage

Edward Smart,

The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by a super-sized three-quarters of a percentage point Wednesday, the biggest increase since 1994. Lego plans to invest more than $1 billion in a factory in Virginia to shorten supply chains and keep up with demand in U.S. Ford is recalling more than 3.3 million vehicles in North America that could roll away because…

Macon Continues To Be A Large Hub For The Southeast’s Biggest Tennis Tournaments
Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

Macon continues to be a large hub for tennis tournaments

"They just finished the adult state championship where they had probably 1,300 players here and used every available tennis court."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Area Tennis Association, in conjunction with the United States Tennis Association, hosted a tournament for 14 and under boys and girls featuring draws of 128 players each, with the best players from the southern region states. “Players are selected off of their national ranking. And so one of our players who just played in…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Professionals share tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer

"Having more people ready to respond to emergencies is a great way to reduce the risk of long term water related injury or death."
Cameron Branscomb,

Macon-Bibb County opens poolsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As the summer continues to bring high temperatures, people will look to get into water. James Bell is a water safety instructor for Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation. He says many water related injuries are due to a persons over estimation of their swimming skills. “You must wear your life jacket, I’m a certified…

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

How to beat the heat as high temperatures continue

The recent heat wave across Middle Georgia has brought temperatures into the triple digits.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The recent heat wave across Middle Georgia has brought temperatures into the triple digits. Dr. John Wood, Emergency Room Medical Director with Atrium Health Navicent, says you need to get ahead of the heat if you’re going to be outside. “Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water,” he said. “If you’re on medications that dehydrate you,…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County students continue to learn during the summer

The two week program gives students an opportunity to learn from courses in T.V., drama, medieval times and fashion.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Houston Summer Enhancement ProgramHouston Summer Enhancement ProgramWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— School may be out for the summer, but some 4th through 7th grade students in Houston County are still learning. Dr. Marion Robinson is the Site Coordinator for the ‘Enhancement Program’. He says the program gives students creative freedom in arts. “They learn throughout the school year and enhance that along…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

GEICO celebrates Juneteenth by donating $25,000

The Regional Vice President, Frankie Silva, says it was important for the company to make this donation.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— GEICO is celebrating Juneteenth a little early by donating $25,000 to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. This is the first time GEICO has celebrated Juneteenth, after the pandemic canceled past scheduled celebrations. GEICO as a company has partnered with multiple Urban League affiliates. The Regional Vice President, Frankie Silva, says it was important for the company…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Piedmont Macon hospitals launch new medical records system

Piedmont Macon locations are taking a step to enhance the system's check-in process.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon locations are taking a step to enhance the system’s check-in process. The hospital has launched an electronic medical records system known as ‘EPIC’ that allows records to be accessed across all Piedmont facilities. Patients can access their medical records and even make an appointment from their phone. You can also speak with a physician…

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BS Report: June 15th – The Braves are Burning Up

The Braves are blazing through early summer with a 13 game (so far) winning streak!
David Tufts,

The Braves are blazing through early summer with a 13 game (so far) winning streak! Bill Shanks goes over why these wins are so important and who may lead the Braves to another division title. Categories: Sports
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County demolishes old Greyhound bus station

"If we're going to instill economic development in our community, we got to make sure when people get off the interstate that it is a nice pleasant experience."
Drake Rozelle,

Macon-Bibb County SealMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As part of its continued effort to remove blighted buildings, Macon-Bibb Public Works Department and the Urban Development Authority demolished another building. This time the county tore down the old Greyhound bus station on Spring Street. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, said the bus station was picked because of its location near the interstate, and the…

Houston County District Attorney Officially Sworn In
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Houston County District Attorney officially sworn in

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PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston county has a new District Attorney for its judicial circuit district. District Attorney William Kendall was officially sworn into office on Monday by Governor Brian Kemp. He had been acting as District Attorney since September of last year when George Hartwig stepped from the position. Kendall has a background in the United States Marine Corp….

Macon Soccer Club Hopes To Keep Kids Busy With Its 6v6 Summer League
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Macon Soccer Club hopes to keep kids busy with its 6v6 Summer League

"It gives them something to do during the summer other than just being at home and being on the couch most of the time or on their phone."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Soccer Club is hosting its 13th annual 6v6 Summer League for rising sixth-graders to outgoing seniors. “The most important part of your career and your season is the offseason,” said academy director Adrian Juarez. “Summertime is the offseason. Many players go to summer camps here in town or other places. But this league, what…

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Business, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Atlanta-based Agile Cold Storage to build facility in Macon

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  An Atlanta-based company is working to build its 3rd cold storage warehouse in Macon, as an effort to invest into construction to support domestic and export markets. The company, Agile Cold Storage LLC, announced the start of construction on their Macon storage facility on June 15th, stating that Phase 1 of the 275,000+ square foot multi-temp…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Family Dollar on Napier robbed Wednesday morning

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday morning, the Family Dollar at 3600 Napier Avenue was robbed. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place at 10:16 a.m., when a male suspect entered the store brandishing a firearm, demanding money from the clerk. After taking the money, he fled the store in a van that appeared to be silver….

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Strong storms to follow hot afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will peak over 100 degrees for much of Middle Georgia this afternoon and thunderstorms are likely this evening. Today It was a relatively pleasant morning to kick things off around Middle Georgia today. Heat indices and actual temperatures were identical this morning thanks to drier air that moved in yesterday evening and overnight. It will…

Macon Bacon Defeat The Forest City Owls On Back To Back Days

Macon Bacon defeat the Forest City Owls on back-to-back days

Bacon are 7-8 on the season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After defeating the Forest City Owls by 15, the Macon Bacon hosted the Owls at Luther Williams Field, looking to repeat that performance. The Bacon scored first in the bottom of first, but the Owls tied it in the top of the second, 1-1. The Bacon had a four-run third inning as they took a 5-1…