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Bibb County, Health, Local News, WMGT

Check for expired PPE as new COVID wave approaches

Health experts want to make sure you're prepared and throw out expired PPE.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Personal Protective Equipment can expire just like medicine and food.Personal Protective Equipment can expireMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Just like food products and medicine, your disposable masks purchased during the pandemic have an expiration date. Bryan Scott, a pharmacist at Scott’s Pharmacy in Macon, says it is extremely important to check those expiration dates if you stocked up in 2020. He describes why…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Runoff election for MWA chairman happening Tuesday

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Runoff elections are happening across the state Tuesday. This includes the race for Macon Water Authority chairman in Macon-Bibb County.  During the May election, no candidate got more than 50% of the vote.  So the two candidates are preparing to face off on Tuesday, June 21st.  The two candidates in the running are Desmond Brown and Gary…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

17-year-old killed in vehicle crash in Kathleen

The crash happened around 5:20 Monday evening
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: The Houston County Coroner has identified the victim of the crash as Baylee Rogers of Macon. KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – A 17-year-old female is dead and two others are injured in a rollover crash in Houston County. Coroner James Williams say he responded to a crash around 5:20 Monday evening along the 100 block of Woodard Road, near…

Ask Angi: Best Projects To Do This Summer
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Best Projects to Do This Summer

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Take advantage of summer’s sunny days and warm weather and long days by prioritizing the right home projects this season. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through this summer’s hottest home projects. “The better weather and longer days in the summertime can make it the perfect opportunity to get those projects…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: New cancer treatment cures 14 patients in experimental trial

Edward Smart,

New data on a breast cancer treatment from AstraZeneca and Japanese drug maker Daiichi Sankyo brought a standing ovation in their annual meeting in Chicago. The drug, Enhertu, enabled women to live six months longer than other conventional means of Chemotherapy. Evidence suggests this drug could be used to treat other types of tumors, after six months of experimental treatment,…

Mom To Mom: Father's Day
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Father’s Day

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  With father’s day on the way, we always try to find different gifts for our kids to give dad or grandpa, or maybe a coach, someone fun that they care about in their life. This is a really cute activity whether they play golf or not. All you need for this activity is some golf balls, some colored…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Fatal accident on Rivoli Drive

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON-BIBB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred at Sunday at 9:42 p.m. on Rivoli Drive. It was reported that a Toyota Camry, driven by  37-year-old Sam Ha of Macon, was traveling south on Rivoli Drive near Charter Lane when it went off the roadway striking a power pole. Ha was pronounced deceased…

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Local News, Weather

Dry weather returns for the weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

We have been dealing with strong storms for most of the evening across Middle Georgia, but soon many of us will be staying dry and clear. A cold front is slowly pushing south this evening, and should be through the area by tomorrow morning. Behind the front we will see clear skies and dry air as well as breezy conditions….

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Freedom Georgia Initiative celebrates Juneteenth in Wilkinson County

Families from across the United States are in rural Wilkinson County this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Juneteenth Campout in Freedom GeorgiaJuneteenthTOOMSBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families from across the United States are in rural Wilkinson County this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. The Freedom Georgia Initiative is hosting the Juneteenth Campout on its more than 500-acre property. For Eric Wilson, Juneteenth is a time to come together and celebrate freedom. “Even though we’re coming from all over, we’re…

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

New small businesses opening despite rising costs

With costs rising for food,  gas, and other necessities, it might seem crazy to open a business right now, but that's not stopping some people.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With costs rising for food,  gas, and other necessities, it might seem crazy to open a business right now. Oh Honey is the newest business on the block in Ingleside Village in Macon. Owner Adriana Horton spent several years working in corporate bakeries and coffee shops. Eventually, she decided to open her own bakery. After going…

Fathers Day Event Web
Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Father’s Day Luau returns to Macon this weekend

The event is happening on Father's Day at Lake Tobesofkee
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Father’s Day Luau is making a return to Lake Tobesofkee in Macon. The event is happening on Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th from 8:00am to 8:00pm at Sandy Beach. The address is 6880 Moseley Dixon Road in Macon. Organizers, Sipp’s Entertainment, say there will be live musical acts, including Just Friends Show Band, Ladies of…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Two people found dead during welfare check at Warner Robins home

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: Houston County Coroner James Williams has identified the two women found dead in a Warner Robins home. Williams reports officers found the bodies of 78-year-old Elsie Coates and 60-year-old Annette Coates. The coroner says the women are mother and daughter. And they lived together in the home. The GBI will perform an autopsy to confirm causes of death. Coroner…

Jeremy Hunt And Chris West
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Jeremy Hunt, Chris West make final public appearance ahead of Tuesday runoff, former opponent files lawsuit

The two candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Georgia's Second Congressional District seat made a final public appearance Thursday ahead of Tuesday's runoff election day. One of their former opponents was there, too.
Tucker Sargent,

Jeremy Hunt and Chris WestMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The two candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Georgia’s Second Congressional District seat made a final public appearance Thursday ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election day. One of their former opponents was there, too. Jeremy Hunt and Chris West received the most votes in the May 24 primary, followed by Macon businessman…

Macon Bacon Defeat The Savanah Bananas For The First Time This Season
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Macon Bacon defeat the Savanah Bananas for the first time this season

A nine-run seventh inning propelled the Bacon to a 14-6 victory.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon looked to defeat their rivals, the Savannah Bananas, for the first time this season after losing six straight. The Bananas scored first in the top of the second, but the Bacon took a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the frame. Bananas retied the game at three in the top of the fourth,…

Bibb County Sherriff's Office
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Former Bibb County Sergeant appeals firing for violating conduct

The report also says she was hungry and had to use the restroom. She says she urinated in a trash bag, tied it up and left it inside the trash can.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A former Sergeant is appealing his termination from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, after an internal investigation found him to be at fault for leaving a 14-year-old, who was seven months pregnant at the time, inside of an interrogation room for nearly 24 hours. According to a report we obtained from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, two…

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

North Central Health District reports increase in Covid-19 cases

Houston County is at the top of the list experiencing the highest increase in cases.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

The North Central Health District reports increase in Covid-19 casesCovid Cases IncreasingMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Covid-19 cases in Middle Georgia are increasing, but not hospitalizations. The North Central Health District is reporting all 13 of its counties are experiencing high levels of Covid-19 transmissions. Houston County is at the top of the list experiencing the highest increase in cases. Michael Hokanson, Public…

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Featured, Local News, WMGT

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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Featured, Local News, Weather

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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Featured, Local News, Weather

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…