Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Law enforcement officers provide traffic safety tips ahead of busy travel weekend

"If you're going to travel, leave ahead of time," Bibb County Sheriff's Office Maj. Brad Wolfe said. "Leave sooner than you usually do to prepare for that traffic congestion."
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  More people on the roads for the Independence Day travel weekend means an increased risk of danger. “If you’re going to travel, leave ahead of time,” Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Brad Wolfe said. “Leave sooner than you usually do to prepare for that traffic congestion.” Maj. Wolfe and Cpl. Jason Stone with Georgia State Patrol…

Warner Robins Police safety preps
Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins prepares for Saturday’s Independence Day Celebration

Following three recent shootings, Warner Robins police are working to ensure safety is a top priority for the event.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City Of Warner Robins is getting ready for the 39th Annual Independence Day Celebration at McConnell-Talbert Stadium Saturday. Following three recent shootings, Warner Robins police are working to ensure safety is a top priority for the event. One of the major changes for this year’s event will be traffic flow. Police Chief John Wagner…

Independence Day Celebrations In Middle Georgia For 2022
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Laurens County, Local News

LIST: Middle Georgia’s 2022 Independence Day celebrations

Here's a look at several public Independence Day celebrations happening this year.
Haley Janes,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here’s a list of what’s going on in Middle Georgia and how you can choose to celebrate Independence Day this year: Centerville’s celebration on Friday night started at 6 p.m. with live music and food trucks until 10 p.m. The celebration concluded with a grand fireworks finale at Center Park Dublin is planning a fireworks…

firework safety
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Fire Department offers fireworks safety reminders

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department wants to remind you about fireworks safety measures as we approach the Independence Day weekend.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department wants to remind you about fireworks safety measures as we approach the Independence Day weekend. If you’re buying fireworks, you should read the warning labels before lighting them. You should keep a five gallon bucket of water nearby to put used fireworks in. If a firework fails to light, you should wait…

Mom To Mom: 4th Of July T Shirts
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: 4th of July t-shirts

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Today, on Mom to Mom we have an easy DIY 4th of July project for your kiddos. So basically all you’re going to need for this is a plain white t-shirt that you can get it at craft store or Walmart anywhere. Then you’re going to need some fabric paint, paint brush, a cardboard box. We recommend that…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Gas prices dropping since mid-Jun due to worry about recession

Edward Smart,

Gas prices have been dropping since mid-June according to Triple A. The average is now at $4.86 a gallon. The cost of owning the median-priced home in the second quarter required 31.5% of the average U.S. wage, the highest since 2007. American Airlines offered pilots raises totaling nearly 17% under a new contract. Its proposal includes a 6% raise at…

Warner Robins American Little League Is Into The Finals Of The Georgia District 5 Tournament
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Warner Robins American Little League is into the finals of the Georgia District 5 Tournament

Warner Robins American will face Dudley in the Georgia District 5 Little League Tournament finals.
Shaaz Peerani,

Warner Robins, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins American Little League is one of the better-known programs in Georgia. All-Star Team head coach Derek McElheny believes his athletes don’t understand the importance of their achievements just yet. “All-Stars is about the best in the area. You’re representing Warner Robins American Little League, but you’re also representing a city. You’re representing…

Houston County Missing Man
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Sheriff’s Office searches for man missing since last year

According to the Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, Dustin Wallace was reported missing by his mother on September 1, 2021.
Clayton Poulnott,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a man that has been missing for nearly a year. According to the Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page, Dustin Wallace was reported missing by his mother on September 1, 2021. If you have seen Wallace or have any information, call the Houston County Sheriff’s Office at (478)…

Wr Wanted Woman
Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins police need help finding a hit-and-run suspect

According to the departments Facebook page, the woman recently hit a road worker on Green Street.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help find a woman they say was involved in a hit-and-run. According to the departments Facebook page, the woman pictured above recently hit a road worker on Green Street. The post says the worker suffered a shoulder and leg injury. If you have any information, call the Warner…

Police Lights
Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Man, woman charged with Trafficking Cocaine after traffic stop

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says deputies pulled over James Jackson and April Jordan on I-75 south in Forsyth on Wednesday.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dublin man and woman were arrested in Monroe County after deputies found drugs in their vehicle. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies pulled over James Jackson and April Jordan on I-75 south in Forsyth on Wednesday. After a search of their car, deputies found more than one hundred ounces of cocaine with a street…

Hoco Health Grounbreaking
Health, Houston County, Local News, Medical

Houston County Health Department breaks ground on addition

Plans call for a nearly 12-thousand foot expansion to the complex. The expansion will make way for a dental suite, an isolation exam suite and a drive-thru for clinical services like vaccinations.
Drake Rozelle,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Health Department complex is expanding. Plans call for a nearly 12-thousand foot expansion to the complex. The expansion will make way for a dental suite, an isolation exam suite and a drive-thru for clinical services like vaccinations. The expansion should be complete by early spring of 2023. Categories: Health, Houston County, Local…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Depaul USA Daybreak, Macon Housing Authority break ground at future site of new affordable homes

Depaul USA Daybreak and the Macon Housing Authority broke ground Thursday at the future site of new affordable homes.
Cameron Branscomb,

Groundbreaking for new affordable housingMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Depaul USA Daybreak and the Macon Housing Authority broke ground Thursday at the future site of new affordable homes. A 110,220 square feet building will hold 82 home affordable homes. 16 will be used as housing for the homeless. The building will also hold a medical respite to provide after care. “As…

Cookies Dublin V.A.
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Girl Scouts donate 3,000 boxes of cookies to V.A.

The Dublin V.A. is getting a cookie delivery that would make most kids' eyes go wide with excitement.
Ariel Schiller,

LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Dublin V.A. is getting a cookie delivery that would make most kids’ eyes go wide with excitement. The Girl Scouts Of Historic Georgia donated 3,000 boxes of their famous cookies to the V.A. Thursday as part of the Girl Scout Cookies From Home program. They say it’s important to honor military men and women. “I…

Perry City Hall
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry residents to see small utility fee increase

Perry residents will soon see an increase on their utility bill.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry residents will soon see an increase on their utility bill starting July 1. The average increase will be about 1.5%. The fire protection fee will increase from $22 to $23. The storm water fee will increase from $5 to $5.50 per Equivalent Residential Unit. Natural gas will increase from $4.70 to $5. Perry’s Finance Director,…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb Sheriff’s Office: 5,000+ warnings, 2,000+ citations issued following installation of school zone speed cameras

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it's taking an extra measure to keep students safe.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is taking an extra measure to keep students safe. It recently partnered with county leaders to purchase cameras from Altumint. Major Brade Wolfe, who oversees patrol operations for the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, says the cameras will give deputies an extra set of eyes. Resident Mildred Fleming says she witnesses hundred of…

Bs Report
Sports

BS Report: June 30th – Trae and Murray

The Hawks are making moves, and have acquired Spurs guard Dejounte Murray.
David Tufts,

The Hawks are making moves, and have acquired Spurs Guard Dejounte Murray. Bill Shanks discusses how Murray’s defensive prowess will pair with Trae Young’s lightning offense. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Dejounte Murray, NBA, San Antonio Spurs

Emergency Room
Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Keep safety in mind this holiday weekend

With the 4th of July just days away, it's important to keep safety in mind as you celebrate. 
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the 4th of July just days away, it’s important to keep safety in mind as you celebrate.  Dr. Sanam Patel, an emergency room doctor at Piedmont Macon, says they see a lot of hand injuries and burns this time of year. Patel recommends keeping a hose or a bucket of water nearby as you use…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Highs in the 90s returning ahead of the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More heat and humidity will be coming to the Peach State ahead of Independence Day. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies will continue to hang around the Middle Georgia region during the evening hours. More clouds will fill in as storms develop through the evening hours. Storms will for the most part be small, however they will…

100 Year Old Volunteer
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Medical

Baldwin volunteer soon to celebrate turning 100

Drake Rozelle,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin has a volunteer organization called Harriet’s Closet. The group is made up of about 15 volunteers who aid cancer patients and cancer survivors, one of these volunteers is Meldra Panchelli and she is about to turn 100-years-old. Panchelli has been volunteering around Milledgeville since 1974 long before Harriet’s Closet was founded and shows…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Another round of scattered storms for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More scattered storms will populate the skies of Middle Georgia this evening. This Evening The storm activity began a bit earlier for us in Middle Georgia today. In fact, Macon, Warner Robins, and several others along the I-16 corridor saw rain early to begin our Wednesday. The southern counties began to see thunderstorms fire up as…

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Featured, Local News, Politics, Wilkinson County, WMGT

Democratic Candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams visits McIntyre

"We know that rural Georgia matters, that the strength of rural Georgia is emblematic of the strength of our state."
Cameron Branscomb,

Stacy Abrams with residents of McIntyreMCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-As part of her campaign tour, Democratic Candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams, visited Wilkinson County. She spoke to community members about her goals if elected Governor. Abrams talked about her platform to expand Medicaid for all Georgians, and the economic growth it will bring to rural areas. She also addressed the overturning of…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Forsyth unveils new sculpture representing diversity

"It's a local project through and through and it addresses our community and the unity of our community."
Cameron Branscomb,

The Forsyth Fire outside Forsyth City HallFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The city of Forsyth unveiled a new public art installation outside its City Hall. The art installation was a part of the Georgia Installation Community Grant. The 1,500 pound sculpture features a circle of clasped hands to represent unity. “It’s a local project through and through and it addresses our community…

Bibb Judicial Circuit
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Free resources available for notaries following change in application process

If you're looking to become a notary or wish to renew your status, there are a few changes to the application process in Bibb County.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking to become a notary or wish to renew your status, there are a few changes to the application process in Bibb County. As of June 1, notaries in Bibb County need to take and pass the notary exam. Superior Court Clerk Erica L. Woodford says she’s seen an uptick in notary issues including…