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Education, Featured, Local News, Wilcox County, WMGT

Wilcox County High School students recognized through work-based learning program

The program is allowing juniors and seniors to go to school while learning skills to prepare them for a career.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

ABBEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students at Wilcox County High School are being prepared for the workforce through a program called ‘Work-Based Learning.” The program is allowing juniors and seniors to go to school while learning skills to prepare them for a career. There are currently 45 students in the program. “It’s a nationwide program and one of the things they encourage us…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies: Man drives himself to Circle K after being shot

It happened around 2:30 Monday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is in critical condition at the hospital after being shot Monday afternoon. Bibb County deputies say 23-year-old Rasheed Ramon Law was shot in an unknown location and drove himself to Circle K on Forsyth Street around 2:30 before calling 911. He was taken to Atrium Health Navicent. Call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Fire responds to Monday house fire

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened Monday.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened Monday. Battalion Chief Todd Alligood says crews responded to a fire on Twin Wells Drive, near Houston Road, just before 1 p.m. Alligood says the man who lived at the home wasn’t there, but authorities are unsure about the status of the man’s dog. Follow…
Bibb County, Featured

Teen killed in Christmas car accident

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident that took place at 8:45 p.m. on Christmas on Ayers Road near Troon Way. It was reported that 16-year-old Angelica Maio was traveling west on Ayers Road and collided with an SUV that was traveling east on Ayers Road. Maio was transported to Piedmont Macon Medical Center where she…

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Bibb County, Featured

Christmas car accident sends 3 to hospital

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accident on Christmas that occurred at around 11:50 a.m.December 25th on Mount Pleasant Church Road at its intersection with Briarmont Drive. It was reported that 41-year-old James Bucky Hammock, of Fort Valley, was traveling east on Mount Pleasant Church Road and collided with an SUV. The SUV was traveling west bound on…
Bibb County, Featured

Man hit by car on Christmas Eve

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Anthony Road near Cedar Street. The incident was called into Macon-Bibb 911 Center on December 24, 2021 at around 9:50 p.m. Friday night. It was reported that 54-year-old Joseph Lennos Wright Jr., of Macon, was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Anthony Road near Cedar…

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Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Last minute Christmas shoppers opt for local stores

Avoly Wainwright, co-owner of Meme's, says they saw a lot more last minute shoppers than expected.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The owners of Meme’s Boutique in downtown Perry celebrated the end of the Christmas shopping season by popping a bottle of champagne. The store closed down at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Avoly Wainwright, co-owner of Meme’s, says they saw a lot more last minute shoppers than expected. “It means a lot when they come in and they’re…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

26th annual Anita Ponder Holiday Feast to be held at Terminal Station

Along with meals, the feast also provides clothes, toys for kids and hair cuts.
Cameron Branscomb,

Held at the Macon Historical Terminal Station, the feast will feed almost 2,000 people. Along with meals, the feast also provides clothes, toys for kids and hair cuts. People who attend can take bags of toiletries, clothes, and food. The Macon Charter Jack and Jill Foundation also helps wrap gifts and pass out food on Christmas day. The foundation was…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Forest B. Johnson and Associates gives away free meals for Christmas

The law firm partnered with S & S Cafeteria to give away 500 meals to anyone who drove up.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Forest B. Johnson and Associates spread Christmas cheer Friday morning by giving out some free meals to people in need. The law firm partnered with S & S Cafeteria to give away 500 meals to anyone who drove up. People had a choice between turkey or ham plates. We spoke with the Managing Attorney for the Macon…
Featured, Georgia News, Health, Local News, Medical

2021: COVID-19 and the return to normal

Middle Georgia and the nation have come a long way from when we all first learned about coronavirus
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, but Middle Georgia and the nation have come a long way from when we all first learned about coronavirus and how it spreads. That’s why taking a look back shows us just how far we have come. The year 2021 started with local communities crafting COVID mandates and restrictions to…

Rant And Rave: December 23rd Happy Holidays!

Rant and Rave: December 23rd – Happy Holidays!

Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent talk about the gifts Georgia sports fans got this year, and the one's we wish we could return.
David Tufts,

Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent talk about the gifts Georgia sports fans got this year, and the one’s we wish we could return.
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Travel, WMGT

Holiday travel expected to increase as Christmas approaches

AAA estimates more than 3 million Georgianz will be on the roads this holiday season. That's nearly a 28 percent increase compared to last year.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Christmas is just two days away, and many people are expected to be out on the roads traveling. AAA estimates more than 3 million Georgianz will be on the roads this holiday season. That’s nearly a 28 percent increase compared to last year. With Macon being in the middle of the state, many people will travel through…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Santa Claus joyrides through Macon just two days before Christmas

There were more than 20 stops on Santa's route throughout Macon.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Santa Claus is obviously is very busy these next couple of days, and somehow he found a way to squeeze a joyride through Macon into his schedule. Santa’s joyride began at the Rosa Jackson center. We caught a glimpse of Santa and the Grinch on top of a fire truck near Davis Homes on Leaf Street. We…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley Church holds Christmas toy drive for families in need

The toy drive started in 2020, when Pastor Anthony Dixon saw a need for the church to help in the community.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- St. Peter AME Church hosted its second annual toy drive Thursday. The toy drive started in 2020, when Pastor Anthony Dixon saw a need for the church to help in the community. With the help of the community, the church collected 1,000 toys to help 100 families in Fort Valley. Pastor Dixon says the toy drive is…
Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Fort Valley State University student killed at home in South Carolina

Investigators say 23 year-old MiAysha Brannon was shot and killed by her father.
Haley Janes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Fort Valley State University community is mourning the death of a student. Investigators say 23 year-old MiAysha Brannon was shot and killed by her father while visiting home in South Carolina. According to a Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office report, there was a domestic dispute Sunday morning that is thought to have led to the…

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 3 Arrested in connection to November fatal shooting in Milledgeville

Haley Janes,

  UPDATE: (12/23/2021) — Deputies arrested 3 suspects in connection to the fatal shooting of Javon Jackson that took place in November. Booking reports from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office say 24 year-old T’andre Alexander, 19 year-old Garuyntae Ivey, and 17 year-old Devion Boyd were arrested Tuesday morning for murder. Jackson was found shot in the Southwood Mobile Home Park…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

U-Haul stolen from family in Macon, located in Atlanta

According to the family, a piano and some children's toys were the only things left in the back of the U-Haul.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Police located the U-Haul stolen from a family in Macon earlier this month. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a family moving from Florida to Alabama stopped at the Macon Marriott on Coliseum Drive December 13 to rest. Hours later, someone stole their U-Haul with everything they owned inside it. The U-Haul was recently found abandoned on…

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BS Report: December 22nd – Gifts for Georgia Sports Fans

Georgia sports fans have had a good year in 2021, will next year be even better?
David Tufts,

Georgia sports fans have had a good year in 2021, receiving a gift we’ve been waiting over two decades for with the Braves taking the World Series. Now that the Dawgs are in position to make history as well, would it be greedy to want 2022 to be just as generous? Categories: Sports

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Atrium Health Nacvicent details how to have a safe holiday with new Covid-19 variant

Doctors remind everyone to frequently wash your hands, wear a mask and social distance.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s that time of the year where people are gathering with family to celebrate the holidays. Before you get together though, there are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe from Covid-19 and the new Omicron variant. Doctors remind everyone to frequently wash your hands, wear a mask and social distance. “The fact is…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Greek Corner Pizza catches fire

Fire officials arrived on scene to heavy smoke coming from the building.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-  The Greek Corner Pizza restaurant on Vineville Avenue caught fire just before 11 a.m Wednesday. Fire officials arrived on scene to heavy smoke coming from the building. Owner of the restaurant, Arty Passias, was the only one in the building when the fire started. He says, the business just received a 98 on their health and safety…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office unveils new camera system

The tool will survey large events.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new camera system Wednesday. The enforcement device has two cameras sitting on top of a retractable pole. There’s one pan and tilt camera, and a 360 degree view camera. The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation donated the $26,000 dollar tool. The tool will survey large events. Bibb County deputies say the…