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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon car club organizes event to ‘Stop the Violence’

The event was originally brought forward after a former member of the Platinum Riders car club, lost their son to gun violence in the area.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Platinum Riders Car Club is putting together its’ first ‘Stop the Violence’ event in Macon. Organizers say the goal is to provide opportunities and resources to stop violence in Macon-Bibb County. The event was originally brought forward after a former member of the Platinum Riders car club, lost their son to gun violence in the area….

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin High School holds “Buy a Brick” campaign for garden

The Baldwin Grows garden was established in 2019, to teach students the importance of growing your own food.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Baldwin High School needs your help in creating a more inclusive garden for its students. The Baldwin Grows garden was established in 2019, to teach students the importance of growing your own food. Now, the school is expanding it’s garden to make sure every student can access it. Aketi Mayweather is the Garden Project Manager, and says the…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

The Royal Hanneford Circus comes back to town

For the first time in more than a decade, the circus is returning to Middle Georgia.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– There hasn’t been a circus in Macon since 2008. Performers say they’re ecstatic to be back in town. “It’s very nice to be performing again.  When we don’t work it’s like, what do we do?” said Royal Hanneford Circus performer, Robert Zerbini. Royal Hanneford Circus is teaming up with the Al Sihah Shriners in Macon, to put…

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Featured, Local News, Pets & Animals, Twiggs County, WMGT

Island Breeze Animal Rescue hosting low cost vet clinic

The clinic will provide rabies shots for $14, heartworm tests for $31, and free booster shots for cats or dogs.
Ariel Schiller,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you need low cost vet care, Island Breeze Animal Rescue is hosting a vet clinic Saturday. The clinic will provide rabies shots for $14, heartworm tests for $31, and free booster shots for cats or dogs. The rabies shot comes with a free microchip while supplies lasts. The founder of Island Breeze Animal Rescue, Crystal Vargas,…
Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Festival of Trees back for 35th year

It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for the museum and allows them to provide affordable, dynamic, educational programming to the Middle Georgia community.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 35th annual Festival of Trees is here just in time for the holiday season. The Museum of Arts and Sciences kicked off the exhibition on Wednesday. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the museum and allows them to provide affordable, dynamic, educational programming to the Middle Georgia community. We spoke with the Director of…

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Crime, Featured, Georgia News

Apartment shootings lead to 4 teens getting arrested

Haley Janes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Sandersville Police Department made a social media post Friday announcing that 4 arrests had been made in connection to a shooting from October. According to the SPD, about a month prior to this, the Uniform Patrol Division of the SPD responded to a shooting in the Ferncrest Apartments and Northside Apartments on October 13, 2021,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine and cooler temps to end the week

Cecilia Reeves,

  Rain showers are moving into Middle Georgia this evening associated with a cold front, that will be cooling us off just a bit. Behind the front we will see clearing skies and some dry air moving in just in time for sunrise. Friday will be another nice day in the area, as full sunshine settles in for the day…

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Atlanta Falcons host Salute to Service Youth Camp in Warner Robins

Robins Air Force base hosts the Atlanta Falcons
Shaaz Peerani,

On Wednesday, the Atlanta Falcons organization came down to the Robins Air Force Base to host a Salute to Service Youth Camp prior to Veterans day. This non-contact camp was for children 7 to 13-years-old of military active duty, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors of Robins Air Force Base. The camp would teach athletes proper tackling techniques and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Salvation Army sets up annual Angel Tree Program

The Angel Tree Program is a way for people to adopt a child's Christmas gift wishes and donate to a family.
Cameron Branscomb,

Tent at Shops at River Place for the Salvation Army Angel Tree.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Every holiday season, the Salvation Army participates in its annual Angel Tree Program. The Angel Tree Program is a way for people to adopt a child’s Christmas gift wishes and donate to a family. The program runs from November 11 to December 6. “I’ts what…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Purple Heart returned to Middle Georgia veteran after nearly 40 years

After a burglary almost 4 decades ago, a Dublin veteran got his Purple Heart back.
Peyton Lewis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )- More than 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded in the United States since 1932. These special medals are only given to those wounded or killed in action. Dublin veteran Gus Albritton has been honored with three in his lifetime. “When I came back from Vietnam in Fort Hood, Texas, they had an award ceremony for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Senator Raphael Warnock visits local children’s hospital

"What I saw in this building today is just inspiring," Warnock said after a tour of the children's hospital. "The amazing work being done by our healthcare professionals on the frontlines particularly in the middle of a pandemic."
Ariel Schiller,

Senator Raphael Warnock gives a press conference to talk about expanding affordable healthcare coverage.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock spent time in Middle Georgia on Veterans Day. He started the day at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, holding a news conference after a touro f the hospital that included a listening session with patients and healthcare providers. “What I…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

GMC celebrates veterans in Middle Georgia

Georgia Military College celebrated Veterans Day Thursday with events to thank veterans everywhere.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Georgia Military College honors Veterans with day full of eventsGeorgia Military CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Military College celebrated Veterans Day Thursday with events to thank veterans everywhere. “As a veteran, as a son of a veteran, today is really a time to reflect, to reflect on the sacrifices of all the veterans and the veterans families,” Maj. Gen.  David…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Macon apartment complex

A man is dead after being shot at the Shadowood West Apartments on West Highland Drive.
Clayton Poulnott,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 20-year-old Braylon Alexander Jones in connection the homicide of  30-year-old Cyrus Norwood. The incident happened at the Shadowood West Apartments on West Highland Dr. The Sheriff’s Office says Jones was found at a home in the 4100 Block of Arkwright Road. He was taken into custody to be interviewed, and…

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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Local News

Macon’s 2021 Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Celebration Parade

41NBC welcomes you to our special presentation of the Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Celebration Parade hosted by 41NBC's Shelby Coates and Tucker Sargent.
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The Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Parade is presented by Cox Communications. Production partners for the Veterans Day Celebration are the Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Bacon, Visit Macon, and Macon-Bibb County. Media partners are 41NBC/WMGT-TV and 99WDEN. Special thanks to our 41NBC broadcast sponsors: Berkner Insurance Agency, Sea Felton Trial Lawyers, Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, Magnolia Manor Senior…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and clouds likely Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Our streak of nice weather will be coming to an end Thursday as a cold front approaches from the west. Our day will start with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. We will continue to deal with these scattered showers through the day with a few peeks of sunshine possible. By the evening…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics, WMGT

IRS files nearly $800,000 lien against Warner Robins

Mayor Randy Toms said Wednesday he recently found out about it and is launching a full investigation into how it happened.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Internal Revenue Service has filed a nearly $800,000 lien against the City of Warner Robins. Mayor Randy Toms said Wednesday he recently found out about it and is launching a full investigation into how it happened. He says it’s not an issue of back taxes but an issue of mistakes in reporting and notices…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

New plane painting facility opens at Macon Airport

Dean Baldwin Painting is bringing its national connections and more career opportunities to Middle Georgia.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After a year and three months of building and coordinating, the Dean Baldwin Painting Facility is finally done, and the company’s CEO, Barbara Baldwin-McNulty, is ready to put people to work.. “We take people off the streets,” she said. “We take them literally with no skill and we will take time to train them. “We’ll invest…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Beer Company wins Macon Burger Week for second year in a row

Macon Beer Company was announced as the winner of 2021 Macon Burger Week.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Burger Week Economic ImpactEconomic ImpactMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Beer Company was announced as the winner of 2021 Macon Burger Week. It’s the restaurants second straight title. According to the restaurant, the week-long event helped bring more foot traffic through the doors. “It’s really great to be able to see new faces and really just show them what Macon Beer…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Armed robbery at Tanya’s Food Market leaves investigators searching for suspect

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release Wednesday concerning an armed robbery at a food market off of Jeffersonville Road in Macon. According to the BCSO, the robbery took place around 1:11 a.m., when a masked person entered Tanya’s Food Market, and demanded money from the clerk while brandishing a knife. After taking an…

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Crime, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

October fatal shooting at Dublin Cricket Wireless leads to arrest on November 5th

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –According to a Dublin Police Department Incident Report from October 16, a man was found outside of the Cricket Wireless store off of High Street Dublin lying on the ground with a gunshot wound- the Dublin Police made an arrest in early November in connection to this shooting. The incident report states that around 3 a.m. on…

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COVID-19, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

FVSU partners with Fort Valley Church of Christ for community health event

In one line, people were picking up their vegetables and cleaning products. In the other line, an option to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Fort Valley State University partnered with Fort Valley Church of Christ to ensure the community was fed and vaccinated. The event took place Tuesday morning at The Festival Park in Fort Valley. In one line, people were picking up their vegetables and cleaning products. In the other line, an option to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Michael W….

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Byron votes to decrease distance liquor can be sold from schools and churches

The expectation is for the change to be beneficial to the city as it continues to grow.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

BYRON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Byron City Council is making a change when it comes to alcohol sales near schools and churches. The Council voted to decrease the distance between a business selling liquor and a school or church. According to Byron Mayor, Michael Chidester, the distance will go from 600 feet to now 300 feet. The new distance will be in line…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia Food Bank applies for grant

"We plan to expand our building here, we are in a facility that was built in 1980 and hasn't had any significant changes to the administrative are."
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank applied for a $4 million grant from the American Rescue Plan. The grant will be administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Macon-Bibb County. If approved, the grant will be the food bank’s first capital funding since 2006. “We plan to expand our building here,” CEO of the…