Visit Macon
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Visit Macon provides grants for more than a dozen organizations to kick-start tourism

Visit Macon recently granted more than a dozen organizations a total of $500,000 to help kick-start tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cameron Branscomb,

Tourism IndustryMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon recently granted more than a dozen organizations a total of $500,000 in Rescue Plan funding to help kick-start tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit Macon received more than 20 applications. Downtown organizations included in their applications their visions for ways to bring in tourists. The 567 Center for Renewal in Macon is one…

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Local News, Weather

Warm weather continues Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another sunny day in Middle Georgia as our high temps warmed back to the mid 80s. Clear skies and dry air will once again allow us to cool into the 50s tonight. Tomorrow will be another repeat of what we saw today with highs in the mid 80s and plentiful sunshine. By Thursday a cut-off low will approach…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

First Phlebotomy independent school opens in Milledgeville

Doris Tuft opened 'Survival Kit of Phlebotomy Training' to share her love for the profession.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Phlebotomy Independent School opens in MilledgevillePhlebotomy Independent School MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The first Phlebotomy independent school just opened in Milledgeville. Doris Tuft opened ‘Survival Kit of Phlebotomy Training’ to share her love for the profession. The class takes students through a six-week course in which they learn the steps of drawing blood. You must be 18 or older and have…

April 21st Bibb School Board
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Bibb Board of Education votes to approve Dr. Dan Sims as next superintendent

Bibb County Board of Education members voted 6-2 Tuesday night to approve Dr. Dan Sims as the district's next superintendent.
Ariel Schiller,

UPDATE (5/10):  Bibb County Board of Education members voted 6-2 Tuesday night to approve Dr. Dan Sims as the district’s next superintendent. 41NBC’s Ariel Schiller will have more coverage from the meeting during 41NBC News at 11. ORIGINAL STORY (4/21): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School Board made the next step in the search for the school district’s…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Man arrested and charged in shooting death of Warner Robins man

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 26 year-old man has been arrested in connection to the murder at Shannonridge Drive that had been partially overheard over a phone call. The Warner Robins Police Department says that 26 year-old Braley Trayveon Hollis is behind the shooting death of  38 year-old Octavius Jackson that took place on Saturday, May 7th. It’s noted…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Man arrested in connection to Kathryn Drive assault on husband and wife

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  A man has been arrested in connection to an incident on Sunday, May 8th, that hospitalized a husband and wife. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, an aggravated assault took place around early Sunday at the 4900 block of Kathryn Drive, where a husband and wife were assaulted in their home– though the call to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Temperatures to rebound around Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures are returning to the 80s following a cooler weekend. Today Fully sunny skies are in store for Middle Georgia today from sun-up until sundown. There may be a couple of small clouds, but that will be all. Highs will reach the low to mid 80s around the region with the warmest spots likely to hit…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 2-6

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 2 and Friday, May 6, 2022.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 2 and Friday, May 6, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…
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….

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

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
Local Sports, Sports

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
Featured, Tech Byte

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…