Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Mercer women’s lacrosse team claims the Big South Conference regular-season title

Mercer has only one non-top 25 loss on the season.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer women’s lacrosse team played their final game of the regular season against Campbell University at home. As usual, the Bears scored early, capitalizing in the first minute of play; however, Campbell answered each of Mercer’s first three goals of the period. After being tied 3-3, the Bears scored eight consecutive goals, taking an 11-3…

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

‘Garage’ film opens discussion about sexual assault, trauma

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but the subject can be tough to address for many survivors and their friends and family. That’s why creator Aaron Sanders is using his short suspense film Garage to start the conversation. The 10-minute film is based on his own childhood trauma experience. It tells the story of a man,…

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

Local health experts offer details on Covid-19 treatment now available for kids under 12

More than two years into the pandemic, kids under the age of 12 can now get treatment for Covid-19.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More than two years into the pandemic, kids under the age of 12 can now get treatment for Covid-19. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Remdesivir for patients 28 days of age or older. Dr. Jason Smith with Primary Pediatrics says it’s another option to treat kids who get severely…

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Bibb County, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Health & Fitness, Local News, WMGT

Bike Walk Macon to host several events for Bike Walk Month in May

May is just a few days away, and that means the start of Bike Walk Month.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May is just a few days away, and that means the start of Bike Walk Month. Bike Walk Macon is hosting multiple events that celebrate walking and biking. The organization will offer free biking classes as well as several walking events. We spoke with Bike Walk Macon’s Engagement and Education Manager, Kaylee Pruitt. She says the…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Several Middle Georgia communities receive CHIP Grants

Several communities in Middle Georgia were awarded a $400,000 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) Grant to continue their revitalization efforts.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Several communities in middle Georgia receive CHIP GrantsCHIP GrantsPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Several communities in Middle Georgia were awarded a $400,000 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) Grant to continue their revitalization efforts. The grants were made possible by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Home investment Partnership Program funds. The communities include Baldwin County and the cities of Perry and…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Three teens arrested in connection to shooting at Gold Cup Bowling Center

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  Three teens have been arrested in connection to a shooting at the Gold Cup Bowling Center that took place on April 24th, 2022. According to the release from the Warner Robins Police Department, the incident involved a shooting in which 18 year-olds Phillip Bango, Kolby Tucker, and Ja’rico Ogburn engaged in a shooting in which…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County judge sentences 23-year-old to life in prison for felony murder

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The man convicted of Felony Murder in connection to the 2020 shooting that left Jamal Smith dead has been sentenced to life in prison. According to a release from the Houston County District Attorney’s office, 23 year-old Terrence Rouse has been convicted and sentenced as of April 2022 in reference to an armed robbery gone wrong…

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Local News, Weather

Dry weather returns to Middle Georgia after cold front

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cooler and dry air is taking over the Peach State following a cold front yesterday afternoon. Today It was a cooler morning around Middle Georgia to kick off our Wednesday. Temperatures for most of the region fell between 10 and 20 degrees from what we woke up to yesterday. It will be a cooler afternoon as…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in connection to shooting death of 15-year-old

The teen was shot Tuesday night near Academy Sports + Outdoors in west Macon.
Tucker Sargent, 41NBC Web Producer,

Suspect Arrested: Tajiri Antwaun HarrisUPDATE #2 (4/27):  A 20-year-old is in custody in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old in Macon Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators, along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested 20-year-old Tajiri Antwaun Harris of Macon. Harris was located at his home and taken into custody….
Local Sports, Sports

Georgia Military College into the GHSA boys soccer Final Four

GMC is the only high school team from Middle Georgia, boys or girls, to make the Final Four.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA boys playoffs Elite Eight round kicked off today, and only one Middle Georgia team made it to the Final Four. Ace Charter School lost to Drew Charter 1-0 after the Eagles scored on a header in the 52nd minute. FPD fell to Athens Academy 8-1, ending their season. Veterans’ season also ended with a…

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Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Wrightsville man arrested on child porn charges

30-year-old Jake Robert Scott is being held in the Johnson County Jail.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Johnson County Sheriff’s OfficeWRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wrightsville man is in custody after being arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of child pornography. A Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post says 30-year-old Jake Robert Scott is charged with two felony counts of sexual exploitation of children (possession of child pornography). The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and…

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Local News, Weather

Cooler air returns Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

We finally saw a little bit of rain across Middle Georgia this afternoon, as a cold front moved through the area. The rain didn’t last long, and we are already seeing clearing skies and dry air moving in. This dry air will result in lows in the 40s Wednesday morning and a sunny start to the day. Sunshine sticks around…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Money, WMGT

Governor Brian Kemp introduces new Tax Cut Bill

The Governor says the bill will save a family of four making $60,000 a year, around $600 on their state taxes.
Cameron Branscomb,

Gov. Brian Kemp signing bill HB 14-37MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Kemp stopped at White Diamond Grill in Bonaire to announce House Bill 14-37. HB 14-37 is the largest tax cut Georgians have ever seen, and only the second tax cut in Georgia history. Governor Kemp expressed this bill will emphasize his outlook on how government should use tax dollars. “I…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Periods Easier celebrates anniversary, begins new campaign

The organization currently provides menstrual products to all schools in Bib County.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Periods Easier Kicking off new campaign to help studentsMacon Periods EasierMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Periods Easier is celebrating three years of providing menstrual products to the community. The organization currently provides menstrual products to all schools in Bib County. In celebration of its three year anniversary, the organization is beginning a new campaign. “From March 26th to August 2nd students…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 18-22

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 18 and Friday, April 22, 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 18 and Friday, April 22, 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…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections recommends next Elections Supervisor

The motion passed 4-1 to name Canetra Ford to the position, which opened up this year after the previous Elections Supervisor resigned.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections named its recommendation for the Elections Supervisor opening. The motion passed 4-1 to name Canetra Ford to the position, which opened up this year after the previous Elections Supervisor, Jeaneatta Watson resigned. We spoke with Board Chair Mike Kaplan, who says Ford has nine years of experience working with the Board…
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Middle Georgia high school girls soccer teams fall short of Final Four

Middle Georgia high school girls soccer teams struggle in the Elite Eight.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA Elite Eight kicked off tonight, and the only Middle Georgia high school to host a game was ACE. ACE hosted Towns County in the 1A Public Bracket. The first half did not have much action as ACE took four shots while Towns County took zero. The second half was much better as both teams…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain and storms possible Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

After another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, rain is back in the forecast tomorrow. A cold front is pushing east from Alabama overnight and will weaken a bit as it does. Tomorrow as we see some daytime heating we are expecting at least a few storms to pop up along the front. The timing of the storms should be sometime…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Woman shot, killed in vehicle at Macon apartments identified

Deputies responded to the scene at 6:16p.m., Monday
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: 10:27 PM- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has ruled this case as a death investigation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: 8:34 pm- Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirms the victim of the shooting is 25-year-old Jessica Shontae Reeves. UPDATE: 8:05pm –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirms the  25-year-old female victim has died from her injuries. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Superintendent Finalist for Bibb County School District tours schools

"I am a fan of Dr. Curtis Jones, I've been a fan of victory in progress for several years and I'm just excited about having the opportunity to follow his incredible progress."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County School District Sole Finalist for SuperintendentSuperintendentMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County School District will soon have a new Superintendent. In a school board meeting last week, board members voted 6-2 in favor to select Dr. Dan Sims as the sole finalist for the position. On Monday, Dr. Sims was in town to tour schools in the district. Miller Middle…