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Baldwin County, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Herschel Walker makes campaign stop in Milledgeville

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker made a stop in Milledgeville on Tuesday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Herschel Walker Campaign Stop in MilledgevilleHerschel WalkerMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker made a stop in Milledgeville on Tuesday. Walker was born and raised in Wrightsville, about 45 miles from Milledgeville. We spoke with Walker about why he decided to run. He says there are several things he disagrees with and that he wants to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Ocmulgee National and Historical Park honoring Native American history

John Brown and Pedro Zepeda will build a 13-foot canoe for the Ocmulgee National and Historical Park Visitors Center.
Cameron Branscomb,

John Brown (Left) and Pedro Zepeda (right) working on the Ocmulgee National Historical Park CanoeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – John Brown and Pedro Zepeda will build a 13-foot canoe for the Ocmulgee National and Historical Park Visitors Center. Brown, who is part of the Muscogee Nation, says that before the removal of the Muscogee Nation from the park, canoe making was…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Schools getting head start in recruiting teachers

Like many school districts, the Houston County School District has a shortage of teachers, and it's hoping to fill those spots with former students.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Houston County School District holds future educator signing dayFuture Educator Signing DayPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Like many school districts, the Houston County School District has a shortage of teachers. Leaders are hoping to fill those positions with former students. The Houston County School District held a Future Educator Signing day on Tuesday. 18 high school students took part. The goal is…
Bibb County, Featured, Happening Now, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Middle Georgia professor, lawmaker react to leaked Supreme Court document

The unprecedented leak of a draft to strike down federal protections of abortion rights by the Supreme Court is on the forefront on many people's minds.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— The unprecedented leak of a draft to strike down federal protections of abortion rights by the Supreme Court is on the forefront on many people’s minds. Dr. John Hall, a political science professor with Middle Georgia State University, says while there can be changes from the first draft to the final opinion, he doesn’t expect many…
Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins Police Department investigating after teen shot in the face

Officers say they responded to the 200 block of Terry Kay Circle in reference to an Aggravated Assault.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating after a teenager was shot in the face Tuesday afternoon. Officers say they responded to the 200 block of Terry Kay Circle in reference to an Aggravated Assault. That’s where they found the 17-year-old male. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, and told police he was…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 25-29

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 25 and Friday, April 29, 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, April 25 and Friday, April 29, 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…

Morning Business Report: U.s. Home Prices Risen 20% In February
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. home prices risen 20% in February

Edward Smart,

Deutsche Bank is warning of a deeper downturn caused by federal reserve knocking down high inflation. They suggest the rising interest rates from central banks will hurt the economy. US home prices rose nearly 20% year-over-year in February. Chipotle’s staffing is back at pre-pandemic levels. The CEO says the company is exploring automated options, like robotic chefs. Most adults think…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

CVS on Gray Hwy robbed at gunpoint

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday at the CVS, located at 1271 Gray Highway. It was reported that a male subject, wearing all black with a mask on, entered the store. He pulled out a gun and demanded money from the clerk. After…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Eurie Martin’s family hosts vigil on 63rd birthday

"My dad he walked a long journey and I think he needs justice for his name."
Ariel Schiller,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A lot can happen in five years. For Eurie Martin’s family, a lot hasn’t happened to get justice for his untimely death. On what would have been his 63rd birthday, his sister and other family members came together Monday afternoon to remember Martin. “He was a kind person, and would do anything for anybody,” said Barbara Evans….

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

Naomi Judd’s death offers reminder of need for mental health awareness

Country music star Naomi Judd died on Saturday, one day ahead of the start of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country music star Naomi Judd died on Saturday, one day ahead of the start of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Her daughters released a statement to the Associated Press Saturday saying they lost their mother to “the disease of mental illness.” We spoke with Macon Mental Health Matters Program Director Andrea Cooke. She says…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Macon-Bibb Health Department to hold Community Vision Clinic Tuesday

The Macon-Bibb Health Department, along with the Prevent Blindness Association of America, is hosting a vision clinic on Tuesday, May 3.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Health Department, along with the Prevent Blindness Association of America, is hosting a vision clinic on Tuesday, May 3. Dr. Stephen Summerow will be performing eye exams on 20 people who made appointments. The health department will also hold walk-in retinal scans between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The clinic will serve those without…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth hosting second ‘Taco Week’

The Forsyth-Monroe Chamber of Commerce is holding the second annual Taco Week this week.
Cameron Branscomb,

The Pickled Okra Taco Week TacosFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth-Monroe Chamber of Commerce is holding the second annual Taco Week this week. The event was started as a way to fight back against the impact of Covid on local businesses.  “So in the evening when you get off of work, you and your family can go out or you…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville Fire Department to host youth basketball fundraiser

The Milledgeville Fire Department is hoping to combat crime in the area with a fundraiser basketball game.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Milledgeville Fire Department hosts Basketball FundraiserBasketball FundraiserMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville Fire Department is hoping to combat crime in the area with a fundraiser basketball game. The Fire Department hosts the event each year to collect funds for the youth, but it wasn’t held the last two years because of the pandemic. The event benefits local youth programs with…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Early voting starts in Middle Georgia

If you plan to vote early, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Early Voting Kicks off in middle GeorgiaEarly Voting in GeorgiaMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting started Monday. If you plan to vote early, there are a few things to keep in mind. One of the most important things to remember is to bring your ID. We visited several voting locations in Middle Georgia Monday and saw a few people turn…

Tech Byte: Market Wagon
Featured, Technology

TECH BYTE: Market Wagon

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Having your food delivered doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy. One smartphone app is bringing your local farmers market straight to your door, let’s see how it not only benefits users, but the community as a whole. Meet Market Wagon! The smartphone app serves more than 30 cities across the country – delivering food and goods from…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Hot week on deck for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Summer conditions are taking over in Middle Georgia this week. Today It was another mild morning around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the low to mid 60s and there were a handful of clouds overhead. Partly cloudy skies will dominate Middle Georgia all week along along with winds out of the southwest and temperatures in the…
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Day 3 highlights and scores from round one of the GHSA baseball playoffs

Round two action begins May 3.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Day three of GHSA baseball playoff action continued today, with Tattnall Square Academy hosting Savannah Country Day in round one of the 1A private bracket. It didn’t take the Trojans long to score their first runs of the game, as they put up four in the first inning. Tattnall would tack on another three runs in…

Longtime Jones County Athletic Director Takes Over At Stratford Academy
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Longtime Jones County athletic director takes over at Stratford Academy

Barry Veal leaves Jones County after 29 years.
Shaaz Peerani,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After the resignation of former Stratford Academy athletic director Mark Farriba, the Eagles wasted no time naming a new athletic director. After 21 years as Jones County’s baseball coach and another eight years as the athletic director, longtime Greyhound Barry Veal will be making his way to Macon as the new AD at Stratford Academy. Veal…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies: 30-year-old man shot near Bowden Homes Friday night

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Cedar Avenue near Bowden Homes Friday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Cedar Avenue near Bowden Homes Friday night. It happened just after 9 o’clock, according to a sheriff’s office news release. The release said deputies responded to the 2300 block of Houston Avenue regarding a person shot. They were told a 30-year-old man was walking…
Crime, Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Jones County deputies respond to suicide call, charge man with Murder

Deputies responded to a reported suicide call on Holloman Road. When deputies arrived, they found Shyanne Schroader with a gunshot wound.
Haley Janes,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In March, deputies with the Jones County Sheriff Office were called to respond to a suicide. That case is being ruled as a murder. Deputies responded to a reported suicide call on Holloman Road. When deputies arrived, they found Shyanne Schroader with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators say they had a feeling something wasn’t…