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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Safety tips to keep in mind if lightning strikes your home

"In any case, have a fire escape plan and working smoke alarms," Fire Safety Educator Jeremy Webb said. "You want to have at least two ways out."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Lightning strikes home in MaconLightning Fire SafetyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The summer months bring storms, and those storms often feature lightning. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department says it’s important to be prepared. “In any case, have a fire escape plan and working smoke alarms,” Fire Safety Educator Jeremy Webb said. “You want to have at least two ways out.” “In case…
Bibb County, Dooly County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

More than 1,000 contraband items seized in Georgia prison shakedowns

Full-facility shakedowns took place at Coastal, Central, Dooly, Lee, and Valdosta State Prisons.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections seized more than 1,000 contraband items at multiple state prisons during facility shakedowns. The department announced Friday it completed five full-facility shakedowns at Coastal, Central, Dooly, Lee, and Valdosta State Prisons. According to a GDC news release, GDC Tactical Squads, Immediate Response Team, Investigators and Agents conducted the unannounced shakedowns in…

FOPAS
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Friends of Perry Animal Shelter mourns death of founder

“He was a great guy. He would do so many nice things in the community and for his friends and family."
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Friends Of Perry Animal Shelter is remembering one of their founders, Davis Cosey. He passed away on July 17. Cosey helped start the shelter to meet a need in Perry. The FOPAS Volunteer Director, Lynne Gibbs, says Cosey would help with the legal and financial aspects of the shelter. She says he was the biggest supporter…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Bike ride from Georgia to Florida raises funds for youth home

The 350-mile ride raises funds for the Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia.
Shelby Coates,

Paul Anderson Youth HomeVIDALIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A five-day bike ride from South Georgia to Central Florida wraps up this weekend. The 17th annual ride runs from July 19th to July 23rd. The 350-mile ride raises funds for the Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia, Georgia. Five rides make the journey to raise funds for the home, which offers a…

Legislative Session
Elections, Featured, Local News, Politics, WMGT

DECISION 2022: Georgia AG candidates share plans if elected

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia’s top attorney is hoping to stay in office for another four years. Current Attorney General Chris Carr, has held the office for six years. He has addressed issues like human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse. He says if elected again, he plans to continue focusing on public safety issues. “Your community, your business, everything deserves…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine and more heat return over the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb and rain chances will drop as more sun returns this weekend. Today It’s another cloudy one for Middle Georgia as we get ready to roll into the weekend. Highs this afternoon are in the mid to upper 80s, however due to the excessive moisture in the air (dewpoints are in the low to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Body found near B&B Food Mart in Macon identified

Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC a body was found Tuesday afternoon at 4400 Chambers Road near the B&B Food Mart.
Haley Janes,

UPDATE: Leon Jones says that the body has been identified as David Alton Bowen of Houston County. He was 35 years old. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC a body was found Tuesday afternoon at 4400 Chambers Road near the B&B Food Mart. According to Jones, the body belonged to a man in his 30s…

Tech Byte: Guide To Theme Parks
Featured, Gadgets, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Theme Parks

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Summer means it’s time for a trip to your favorite theme parks! Let’s look at some smartphone apps you’ll want to download before you visit them. There’s already good news for Disney park goers this summer. The company announced it’s enhancing its My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps with a much needed car locator feature. How many times…

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BS Report: July 21st – UGA News from Media Days

The Dawgs made a splash at SEC Media Days. Bill Shanks talks about the news heading into next season.
David Tufts,

The Dawgs made a splash at SEC Media Days. Bill Shanks talks about the news heading into next season. Categories: Sports Tags: Bulldogs, Georgia, kirby, SEC, SMART, UGA

Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner, Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner 2022: Brian Nelson of the Mary Persons Bulldogs

On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Brian Nelson of the Mary Persons Bulldogs.
David Tufts,

On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Brian Nelson of the Mary Persons Bulldogs. The Bulldogs have a lot of returning starters as well as some young talent. Hear how coach nelson plans to mold them into a playoff team this season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, brian nelson,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Lightning strike causes west Macon house fire

"Right now it's pretty much a total loss because the roof is gone off it, but it can be rebuilt."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A lightning strike left a home on Peninsula Avenue unlivable. According to Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Battalion Chief, Michael Williamson, a call came in for a house fire around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Crews arrived on the scene to find the roof fully engulfed. Williamson says the homeowner confirmed a lightning strike started the fire. “Right now…
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Host families play a critical role in baseball summer leagues

"Leagues wouldn't go on without host families."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Coastal Plain League includes college baseball players who come from all over the country to participate in this summer league for just over two months. Being in a new city for a short period can bring several challenges, a critical one being housing. “These kids can’t afford to come here, stay in a hotel or…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Taylor County

UPDATE: Arrests made in connection to Reynolds shooting

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The Reynolds Police Department has released more details concerning the shooting, including the names of those arrested. According to Reynolds PD, the 2 males that were shot and had non-life threatening injuries, were also the persons of interest that were arrested. Those two have been identified as 20-year-old Dayshon Davis from Butler and 19-year-old Ladarius Johnson. They were both…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms stick around Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

After an eventful evening of storms for Macon, we are seeing dry conditions across the area tonight. Overnight we could see a few isolated storms pop up, but expect most of us to stay dry overnight. Through the day Friday we will see a stalled stationary boundary just to our north that will keep showers and storms in the forecast….

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County school leaders increase safety measures

"It's very important that we are proactive, and that we are practicing our drills, and our teachers, parents and students are knowledgeable."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County School District adding more security measures for studentsBaldwin County School DistrictMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Baldwin County School leaders are adding more safety measures as students prepare to return to the classroom. This is due to the incident that happened in Uvalde, Texas. Tara Burney, Principal of Midway Hills Primary, recalls how she felt about the shooting. “Yes I’m the principal…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Museum of Aviation unveils new exhibit created by students

Students were tasked to to create an exhibit, and tie in a connection to the Robins Air Force Base.
Cameron Branscomb,

The Cyber security exhibit WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Museum of Aviation unveiled a new cyber security exhibit designed by high school students. The exhibit is part of a six-week long camp through the Georgia Tech Research Center. Students were tasked to to create an exhibit, and tie in a connection to the Robins Air Force Base. Erin Tapp is…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Meal changes happening in Houston County Schools

Houston County will go back to charging students who are not eligible for free and reduced meals.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Houston County School District School NutritionSchool NutritionPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— If you’re child attends a school in Houston County, they may not be eligible for free meals this year. That’s because the U.S. Department of Agriculture is not providing free meals to all schools in Georgia. Houston County will go back to charging students who are not eligible for free and reduced…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Community Church of God gives away food, school supplies

The church gave away more than 14 thousand pieces of chicken and book bags.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Community Church of God in Macon gave out frozen chicken and school supplies Thursday. The church gave away more than 14 thousand pieces of chicken and book bags. Senior Pastor Jason McClendon, says the church wants to make sure everyone in the neighborhood is taken care of. “Not only one of the ways of crime intervention…
Featured, Hancock County, Local News, WMGT

Hancock County woman dies from injuries sustained while in custody

While deputies were taking her to the Sheriff’s Office, she fell out of a patrol car and sustained significant injuries.
Clayton Poulnott,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a woman who died while in custody of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Hancock County Sheriff Terrell Primus asked the GBI to investigate an incident on July 15. The GBI says Hancock County deputies were called to a home on Hickory Grove Church Road in…

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Crime, Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Indoor marijuana growth operation found in Johnson County; 43 plants seized

Haley Janes,

KITE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department found an indoor marijuana growth operation inside a building while responding to a call for a medical emergency alarm. According to JCSO, it happened Tuesday, July 19th, when deputies were dispatched after receiving a call for a  medical emergency alarm that was activated at 1998 Minton Chapel Road in Kite. Reports…

Mom To Mom: Ice Cream Party Hack
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Ice cream party hack

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — We know that party planning for kids can be extra stressful, so being prepared is definitely a win. So today, we have an ice cream party hack that’s going to help change your life for the better. Basically, what you want to do is scoop that ice cream ahead of time. It’s pretty easy. All you need is…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Columbia 350 plane crashes in Perry Wednesday

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Officers with the Perry Police Department responded to a plane crash in Perry Wednesday afternoon, where a Columbia 350 was reported to be down with significant damage. According to Perry PD, the incident happened around 2:09 p.m., at the Perry Airport at 275 Myrtle Field Road, where officers found the small plane down on the runway…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Wet Thursday ahead

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A large mass of storms will move south through Middle Georgia this afternoon and evening. Today It was a mostly cloudy start to our Thursday around Middle Georgia. We had slivers of the sunrise that got through the clouds, bringing an interesting yellow-orange shade to many areas. There was no rain to begin our morning, however…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Mega Millions Jackpot at its fifth largest prize ever at $630 million

Edward Smart,

Gas prices are heading to a national average of 4 dollars a gallon. California currently sits at $5.84, Georgia averages $3.98. Faze Clan, an online media company, goes public using a Spac merger. The Mega Millions Jackpot is now at it’s fifth largest prize ever, 630 million dollars. The odds are 1 in 302 million. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report…