Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in Monday night shooting

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says one person is dead after a shooting Monday night.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: (5/10 7:32 a.m.) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested 21-year-old Ja’Kobe Alonzo Archie of Macon in connection to the death of 16-year-old Kymelo Early. Archie is being held in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center without bond. He’s charged with involuntary manslaughter.   UPDATE: (5/9 9:27 p.m.) – Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the victim of Monday night’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Victim identified in deadly hit-and-run case

It happened just before 11 o'clock Monday night on Mercer University Drive.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: (7:32 a.m.) – The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Larry Simmons. ORIGINAL STORY:  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A male pedestrian is dead after being struck by an “unknown vehicle” Monday night, and Bibb County deputies are asking for the public’s help to solve the case. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the incident was called in at…

Ask Angi: How To Pay Your Pros
Ask Angi, Featured, Money

Ask Angi: How to Pay Your Pros

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — While it’s not uncommon to deal in cash when working with skilled trades pros, it’s important to consider other options for paying your pros. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to talk about the pros and cons of the different ways to pay for your next home project including some advice on when to tip….

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Morning Business Report: U.S. to limit next-generation COVID vaccines to high-risk people

Edward Smart,

Consumers expected the price of everyday goods to stay elevated in the coming years. Median expectation is that inflation will be up 6.3% one year from now. The U.S. will limit next-generation COVID vaccines to high-risk people this fall if congress doesn’t approve more funding. Congress needs to pass funding within the next few weeks to ensure the vaccines are…

Perry And Houston County Host Elite Eight Matchups In The Ghsa Baseball State Playoffs
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Perry and Houston County host Elite Eight matchups in the GHSA Baseball State Playoffs

Houston County to face Buford in a game three decider for a spot in the Final Four.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA baseball Elite Eight matchups began today, and the Perry Panthers hosted the Cedartown Bulldogs in the 4A bracket. The Bulldogs scored three early runs in the top of the first; however, Perry scored two runs to cut the deficit to one in the bottom of the frame. The score remained the same until the…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

A voicemail may be the key to solving a Warner Robins murder

Warner Robins Police Sgt. Paul Peck says a witness told police they'd missed a call from Jackson. That call led to a voicemail in which Jackson could be heard arguing with someone about a firearm.
Cameron Branscomb,

The home of Octavius JacksonWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Octavius Jackson was found dead in his home from a gunshot over the weekend. Warner Robins Police Sgt. Paul Peck says a witness told police they’d missed a call from Jackson. That call led to a voicemail in which Jackson could be heard arguing with someone about a firearm. Peck said…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center adding Women’s Health Clinic

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Carl Vinson VA Medical CenterCarl Vinson VA Medical CenterDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Officials at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center broke ground on the New Primary Care and Women’s Health Clinic earlier this year. The goal is to help meet the growing demand of services for women veterans. The Women’s Health Center at the VA currently serves 5,000 veterans, and…

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Local News, Weather

Warmer weather returns Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a cool day in Middle Georgia, with highs warming into the low and mid 70s. This little taste of early spring is going to be short lived, as highs Tuesday warm back into the 80s. High pressure over our area will be keeping it sunny for much of the work week. At the same time as the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Atrium Health Navicent celebrates ‘National Nurses Week’

National Nurses Week is this week, and hospitals across middle Georgia are celebrating with a week full of events.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Atrium Health Navicent celebrates National nurses weekNurses WeekMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — National Nurses Week is this week, and hospitals across middle Georgia are celebrating with a week full of events. Atrium Health Navicent in Macon hosted therapy dogs Monday. They were there to provide comfort for nurses. Courtney Anderson, a RN with Atrium Health Navicent, says it’s nice feeling comforted,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning approves new apartment building

Macon Bibb Planning and Zoning approved a new, 62-unit apartment building in east Macon Monday.
Cameron Branscomb,

The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Bibb Planning and Zoning approved a new, 62-unit apartment building in east Macon Monday. The apartments, located on Baconsfield Drive, will include one, two and three bedroom units. Stanley Stewart, the Vice President of the Belvedere Manor Neighborhood Association, says he hopes that the apartments are made available for…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center holds ‘Blessing of the Hands’ ceremony

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin celebrated its nurses Monday with a "Blessing of the Hands" ceremony.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosts Blessing of the hands ceremonyBlessing of the HandsDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin celebrated its nurses Monday with a “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony. The ceremony was held as part of National Nurses Week to show appreciation to nurses past and present. A prayer was said to request…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny conditions are returning to Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A blocking pattern over the Eastern US will keep sunny weather over Georgia for the next several days. Today Conditions were cooler to begin the week in Middle Georgia. Most of the region saw early temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Skies were mostly clear to begin the day as well, however a few…

Tech Byte: Apps To Help You Garden
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TECH BYTE: Apps to Help You Garden

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s finally feeling like spring, so it’s time to take up gardening again but not everyone has a green thumb, but it is possible to keep your plant or plants alive and well. Let’s look at how tech is making gardening a little easier. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to add a little more green to your home…

John Milledge Academy's Baseball Team Headed To The Gisa 3a State Finals
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

John Milledge Academy’s baseball team headed to the GISA 3A State Finals

The GISA 3A Baseball State Finals will take place Friday, May 13, at Grayson Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Trojans of John Milledge Academy looked to lock in a spot in the GISA 3A Baseball State Finals as they hosted the Tiftarea Academy Panthers in a doubleheader. In game one, the ball game was tied one apiece after four innings of play. However, the Trojans scored six unanswered runs in the bottom of the fifth,…

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Local News, Weather

Dry and cooler weather returns for the weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

  Severe storms moved through the southern part of Middle Georgia this afternoon. As expected, wind was the main impact with most storms today, and we did see a good amount of damage (trees and power lines downed ). As we head into the rest of the evening dry air will continue to move into the area, cooling us into…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Fraternity chapter hosts appreciation lunch for Houston County educators

Members of the Omega Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated held a teacher appreciation lunch at Huntington Middle School Friday as a part of National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Cameron Branscomb,

Members of the Omega Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi providing lunchesWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Members of the Omega Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated held a teacher appreciation lunch at Huntington Middle School Friday as a part of National Teacher Appreciation Week. “It’s everything,” the chapter’s co-chair of Teacher Appreciation, Joseph Harris, said. “Because…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Central State Hospital Redevelopment Authority to add cameras to Renaissance Park

A new partnership is forming in hopes of putting a stop to crime at Renaissance Park in Milledgeville.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Redevelopment Authority to add cameras to Renaissance park Renaissance ParkMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new partnership is forming in hopes of putting a stop to crime at Renaissance Park in Milledgeville. Central State Hospital, which has been vacant for several years, has become a tourist attraction for many. “We have had issues where somebody did take some property from us,”…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Georgia Military College hosts Broadway star ahead of musical

Georgia Military College welcomed a Broadway star to its stage Friday afternoon.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Broadway star visits Georgia Military CollegeBroadway Star visits GMCMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Military College welcomed a Broadway star to its stage Friday afternoon. Lila Coogan played ‘Anya’ in the traveling Broadway tour of Anastasia. She met with students at GMC for a workshop as the students prepare for the school’s program. Coogan tells us her love for theater began…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Work Program provides special needs students with work experience

Nicholas Haynes, a special needs student at Central High School, committed to Project Search on Friday.
Cameron Branscomb,

Nicholas Haynes (right) and his mother(left) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nicholas Haynes, a special needs student at Central High School, committed to Project Search on Friday. Project Search is a program made for graduating high school students with disabilities to build work skills. Students will go through a 9-month program at Middle Georgia State learning on the job training. Students…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Twiggs school employees receive pay raise, candy for ‘appreciation week’

The TCPS school board unanimously approved a five percent raise for teacher
Shelby Coates,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County Public Schools got an early start on Teacher Appreciation Week. On Friday, April 29th, the Twiggs County School Board members visited classrooms and passed out Payday candy bars to teachers. This was ahead of Sunday’s distribution of a $2,000 state incentive that went to all teachers and staff. Additionally, during an April 26th meeting,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Macon-Bibb Clerk of Commission Janice Ross receives state honor

Janice is known as the glue that holds the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners together
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Macon-Bibb’s Clerk of Commission Janice Ross is the 2022 Clerk of the Year for the state of Georgia. The Georgia County Clerks Association (GCCA) and ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, announced the honor on Friday, April 29th, during the state conference in Savannah. “The Commission and I are so proud of Janice for what she’s accomplished in…

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Featured, Johnson County, Laurens County, Local News, Washington County

Nearly 100 dogs rescued following investigation into animal fighting

Nearly 100 dogs were rescued after an investigation into animal fighting in three Georgia counties.
Tucker Sargent,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nearly 100 dogs were rescued after an investigation into animal fighting in three Georgia counties. According to a news release posted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the investigation, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, culminated in the…