Shanelle Booker
Featured, Local News, WMGT

First Assistant U.S. Attorney named for the Middle District of Georgia

Shanelle Booker is the first woman to serve as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, and the first black woman to hold both positions for the District.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Middle District of Georgia made an historic announcement on Monday. Shanelle Booker has been named as the Acting First Assistant U.S. Attorney and Criminal Division Chief for the Middle District of Georgia, making her the first woman to serve as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, and the first black woman to hold both positions for the District….

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Local News, Weather

Hot, dry week ahead for Middle Georgia

Cecilia Reeves,

  We started the week off with a hot and humid day in the area as highs warmed to 93° this afternoon. A cold front is slowly moving through this evening, bringing a few isolated showers, but mostly just dry air behind the front. High temps tomorrow will be a few degrees cooler than today, but still hot, in the…

Early Voting 2022 Primary
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Early voting sees increase from 2018

According to the Georgia Secretary of State's office,  early voting for the primaries is up 217% from this time in 2018.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — According to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office,  early voting for the primaries is up 217% from this time in 2018. It’s no different for some Middle Georgia counties that have nearly met or exceeded early voting numbers from four years ago. “In 2018, what we need to compare this to the midterms, we had 4,600…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Georgia Lions Club donates blankets to Veterans

Cameron Branscomb,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Lions Club donated blankets to the veteran residents at the Carl Vinson VA. The non-profit service organization, donated over 600 handmade blankets to the hospital. “This project coincides with our motto we serve and service from the heart and that’s what lions do,” said Lions club member Rosemary Cutuli. Cutuli said she made a post…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Pediatricians speak on baby formula shortage and its impact in Middle Georgia

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Local Pediatricians say not to worry as there are alternatives for the shortage of formulaFormula ShortageMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Baby Formula Shortage is impacting families across middle Georgia. Local Pediatricians are sharing tips on how to cope with the shortage. Despite the high volumes of families coming into Primary Pediatrics in Macon worried about the shortage, doctors say not to worry….

Tech Byte: Ipod
Featured, Gadgets, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Goodbye IPOD

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — From cassette tapes to CDs, we’ll soon be saying goodbye to another pastime – the iPod. Hard to believe, but the digital music player has been around for more than 20 years, and it won’t be for much longer. Apple first introduced the iPod on October 23, 2001. That meant music junkies didn’t have to carry around CDs,…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Walmart to create recruitment program for store managers

Edward Smart,

U.S. gasoline futures extend gains to top $4 a gallon for the first time ever. Walmart says its needs more store managers even though its paying 200 thousand dollars a year. Walmart had created a program to recruit and train college graduates to become store managers. Power companies are warning about the dangers of releasing balloons into the air. Mylar…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man shot and killed on Harold Street

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in the 700 block of Harold Street. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 9:01a.m. Saturday. It was reported that 27-year-old Damian Devonta Felton Sr. was fatally wounded by a gunshot wound while he was outside of his residence. The circumstances…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon elementary school hosts ‘Senior Walk’ for past students

High school seniors in Bibb County took a trip down memory lane on Friday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Heard Elementary hosts Senior WalkSenior WalkMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school seniors in Bibb County took a trip down memory lane on Friday. Heard Elementary School hosted its annual ‘Senior Walk.” Students cheered on the graduates with signs and smiles. 19 students were decked out in their caps and gowns with their families behind them. We got to speak with…

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Featured, Local News, Pulaski County, WMGT

Pulaski County family bringing awareness to mental illnesses by sharing their story

The state of Georgia has several mental health facilities, but that's not the case in many rural communities.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

A Pulaski Family shared their story on Mental HealthMental Health MonthHAWKINSVILLE, Georgia(41 NBC/WMGT) — The state of Georgia has several mental health facilities, but that’s not the case in many rural communities. A Pulaski County family is sharing their story during Mental Health Awareness Month. The Quigg family has been impacted by mental illness for years. “Bill was diagnosed with…

Tech Report: 05/13/2022
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Bitcoin drops below $30,000

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Two of Zenimax’s most awaited games get pushed back. Twitter is pausing hiring amid buyout from Elon Musk. Google promotes image equality by using 10 shades in skin tone pallets. The price of Bitcoin fell below $30,000 for the first time since July 2021. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Bitcoin, Google, twitter, Zenimax

Ask Angi: Creating A Relaxing Home Environment
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Creating a Relaxing Home Environment

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Your home environment has the ability to change your mood and stress levels for the better. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to talk to us about how to make our homes less stressful so we can truly love where we live. “A fresh coat of paint can completely change the feel of your…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

PHOTOS: Suspects break into Retro Raven, steal gaming consoles

The Retro Raven is located at 3100 Vineville Avenue.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning gaming store break-in. Deputies say they responded to a store alarm at the Retro Raven on Vineville Avenue just after 4:00 Friday morning. According to deputies, surveillance video shows two masked men entered the store by breaking the glass storefront. The suspects then broke glass cases…

Morning Business Report
Business, Health

Morning Business Report: Portions at U.S. restaurants getting smaller

Edward Smart,

Portions at U.S. restaurants are getting smaller based on government data. Food away from home has climbed 7.2% over the past 12 months. Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren wants companies to publicly reveal why they are raising prices. According to annual airline quality rating from Wichita State University, some passenger carriers were able to outshine others in overall performance this year….

Mom To Mom: Waffles
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Waffles

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  If you’re tired of the same old peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or you’ve just run out of bread, we have a really cute and fun, easy way to spruce up those peanut butter and jellies. All you have to do is grab some waffles out of your freezer, some bananas, peanut butter, jelly, and we can start…
Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Bibb County adds girls flag football to athletic events

"We have a lot of girls who want to compete in football, but to have girls flag football now for them, I think it's going to speak volumes."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District has announced the addition of girls flag football at high schools for the upcoming season. “We wanted to add it just to have another competitive sport for our girls,” said Bibb County Athletic Director Kevin Grooms. “We have a lot of girls who want to compete in football, but to have…
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports

Atlanta Falcons 2022 season schedule released

Atlanta Falcons host nine home games and play eight road games.
Shaaz Peerani,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The NFL has officially released the 2022 season schedules. Here’s a look at the Atlanta Falcons schedule: Week 1: Atlanta Falcons host New Orleans Saints, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Week 2: Atlanta Falcons @ LA Rams, Sept. 18 at 4:05 p.m. Week 3: Atlanta Falcons @ Seattle Seahawks, Sept. 25 at 4:25 p.m. Week 4:…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

BCSO looking for stolen truck from restaurant parking lot

Investigators say a Ford F-250 was stolen from the Texas Border Grill parking lot on Houston Road.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in a theft case. Investigators say a Ford F-250 was stolen from the Texas Border Grill parking lot on Houston Road between 8 p.m Wednesday night and 6 a.m Thursday morning. The truck’s license plate number is PKR9699. The blinker on driver’s side mirror is broken, there is…

Perry Entering Autos
Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry Police investigating multiple entering autos

The incidents happened between May 9 and May 11, at Perry Feed and Tack on Kellwood Drive.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Perry Police Department needs your help with a entering auto cases. Police are investigating multiple entering autos between May 9 and May 11, at Perry Feed and Tack on Kellwood Drive. They say this man in the picture above, along with a woman accompanying him, may be persons of interest from other entering autos in the…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered showers possible Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

  A few showers have started to push into Middle Georgia this evening as an area of low pressure moves closer. Cloud cover, as well as showers and storms will be increasing starting Friday morning. Scattered showers will be possible through the day Friday, but severe weather is not expected. The rain and cloud cover keeps our highs cooler than…