Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, Money, WMGT

BBB offers tips to avoid scams with tax filing deadline approaching

Tax season is a few days longer this year, and that means there are a few more days for scammers to try and scare you into giving them your hard earned money or your private information.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tax season is a few days longer this year, and that means there are a few more days for scammers to try and scare you into giving them your hard earned money or your private information. Kelvin Collins, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia, says the common scam we’ll see…

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Local News, Weather

Good Friday brings good weather to Middle Georgia

Cecilia Reeves,

A cold front is currently pushing through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing clearing skies and dry air. That dry air will allow overnight temperatures to cool into the low 50s by early Friday. This cool start won’t hinder our warming temps as we make it back to the 80s by the afternoon with plentiful sunshine. Enjoy the beautiful day, because…

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Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Watson Boulevard Chick-fil-A relocating soon

The Chick-Fil-A at 1867 Watson Boulevard is a beloved part of the Warner Robins community, but in a few weeks, it's moving to Russell Parkway.
Ariel Schiller,

The Chick-Fil-A located at 1867 Watson Boulevard will soon relocate to 621 Russell Parkway.WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Chick-Fil-A at 1867 Watson Boulevard is a beloved part of the Warner Robins community, but in a few weeks, it’s moving to Russell Parkway. Restaurant operator Pat Braski says the location at Watson wasn’t designed for the amount of people the…

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Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Atrium Health Navicent updates visitor policies

Haley Janes,

Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify portions of its visitation policy as a result of the current number of COVID-19 cases. According to a release from Atrium Health Navicent, due to a decrease in local COVID hospitalizations and flu cases, the new visitation policy will allow visitors under the age of…

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Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrests 4 for guns & drugs

Haley Janes,

Photo Credits to Johnson County Sheriff’s OfficeAccording to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Sunday, April 10th, a deputy stopped a Nissan Altima on N. Myrtle Street in Wrightsville for an insurance violation. The driver, 23 year-old Damonta Stanley, had an active arrest warrant from Texas. The deputy noticed the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and asked for the…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man arrested after attempting to rob Robins Financial Credit Union in Forsyth

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: Major Daniels with the Forsyth Police Department tells 41NBC that the suspect behind this incident, Douglas Hambrick, has been arrested for armed robbery. Daniels says additional charges are also being processed. Hambrick, who had a pre-existing medical condition, has been sent to Atrium Navicent in Macon, where he is being examined before being taken to jail. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)…

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Crime, Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrests pair for possession and distribution of marijuana

Haley Janes,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 21 year-old and a 20 year-old for drug charges on Saturday, April 9th after a traffic stop. According to a JCSO social media post, deputies performed a traffic stop on State Route 15 South of Wrightsville on a Lexus GS350 for window tint violations. Deputies smelled a strong odor…

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Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Johnson County deputy, wife charged with contributing to delinquency of a minor

Deputy Steven Wilcher and his wife, Amber Wilcher, were arrested before being released on bond.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Johnson County Sheriff’s OfficeWRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Johnson County deputy was fired after being arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A Johnson County Sheriff’s Office news release says former deputy Steven Wilcher and his wife, Amber Wilcher, were arrested on April 10 after the sheriff’s office “became aware of an incident at 102…

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Featured, Georgia News, Pets & Animals

Bald eagles in Georgia test positive for Avian Flu

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Avian Flu has been detected in bald eagles here in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ wildlife resources division, samples from three dead bald eagles tested at the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study in Athens came back as suspected positive, and, recently, those results were confirmed by the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Iowa….

Tech Report: Over 9 Billion To Be Invested In Google, Smartphone Repair Costs Could Be Reduced In The Near Future.
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Over 9 Billion to be invested in Google, Smartphone repair costs could be reduced in the near future.

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Russia’s Netflix users have launched a lawsuit, regarding Netflix’s departure from the Russian market. U.S. and International law enforcement has seized control of “Raidforums”. Over 9 Billion dollars will be invested in Google’s offices, and data centers. Samsung could possibly reduce the cost of smart phone repairs with a new approach. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Google, netflix, Russia, samsung

Morning Business Report: Starbucks Weighing Better Benefits For Nonunion Workers
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Morning Business Report: Starbucks weighing better benefits for nonunion workers

Edward Smart,

Amazon is hitting some third-party sellers with a fuel and inflation surcharge. This 5 percent surcharge will apply directly to sellers, not shoppers, although it could lead to price increases. Bed, Bath & Beyond is seeing a sales slump as shoppers struggle to find what they need there. Starbucks is weighing better benefits for nonunion workers. CEO Howard Schultz said…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured

Family Dollar on Shurling Drive robbed Thursday morning

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar on Shurling Drive Thursday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, at about 9:40 a.m. two male suspects entered the store, and demanded money from the clerk while acting like they had firearms. After getting an undisclosed amount of money,…

Mercer Women’s Lacrosse Team Dominates Wofford
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer women’s lacrosse team dominates Wofford

Mercer is 5-0 in Big South Conference play.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer women’s lacrosse team hosted Wofford for a midweek matchup. The Bears started hot, outscoring the Terriers 9-1 in the first period. Mercer’s offense slowed down in the second as they only scored three goals, taking a 12-1 lead at halftime. The Bears picked off right where they left off, outscoring Wofford 5-2 in the…

Mercer Softball Team Falls To #19 Auburn In A Midweek Matchup
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer softball team falls to #19 Auburn in a midweek matchup

Auburn only allows one hit the entire game.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer softball team hosted #19 Auburn in a midweek matchup. The teams were scoreless for the first two innings, but then in the third, the Tigers would hit a two-run home run followed by a solo home run to take a 3-0 lead. Auburn would score one run in the fourth, two in the fifth,…

Highlights And Scores From Ghsa Soccer Playoffs Day Two
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Highlights and scores from GHSA soccer playoffs day two

GHSA soccer playoffs will be played through May 6.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Coverage from day two of the GHSA soccer playoffs begins with the FPD girls soccer team hosting Calvary Day. The Vikings struck first, scoring within the first four minutes of play, but Calvary Day shut down the Vikings’ offense for the rest of the half. In the second half, the Cavaliers made a push, scoring one…

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Business, Crawford County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Governor Brian Kemp signs 3 agriculture bills into law

All bills signed by the Governor Wednesday will take effect July 1.
Ariel Schiller,

MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Governor Brian Kemp visited Dickey Farms Wednesday to officially sign House Bill 1150, House Bill 1303, and Senate Bill 396. He says improving Georgia’s agriculture industry has been a top priority for his administration. “Protecting our farms are important, helping with food insecurity is important,” Governor Kemp said. “But the ag education piece for our young people…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

18 people become U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremony

"It's not a white America, or Black America, or another race of America, it's the United States of America."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 18 people from 14 different countries walked into the Federal Courthouse in Macon on Wednesday, as citizens from countries like South Korea, Ukraine, Venezuela. Later in the day, they left the courthouse as U.S. citizens. Latif Nourozi immigrated to the U.S. from Afghanistan. It wasn’t safe for him to stay there anymore, because of his work as…

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Local News, Weather

A few strong storms possible Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

A cold front is approaching our area this evening moving from west to east from Mississippi and Alabama. Ahead of the front, we will continue to see partly to mostly cloudy skies and warm conditions overnight. Storms will be rolling in early Thursday morning (starting around 5 am) and weakening as they continue to push east. Rain will be likely…

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Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston Medical Center helps man battle through Covid coma

Adam Farber was admitted to Houston Medical Center after battling Covid-19. He was put on a ventilator, and then fell into a coma for 42 days.
Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Adam Farber is up and walking after spending 60 days in a Houston County hospital. In November of 2021, Adam Farber was admitted to Houston Medical Center after battling Covid-19. Farber was put on a ventilator, and then fell into a coma for 42 days. Almost three weeks later, and being in the hospital for 60 days,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Atrium Health Navicent brings awareness to child abuse

According to Child Abuse Pediatrics Specialist, Doctor Yemika Head, 1 in 10 children will experience at least one form of abuse.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Beverly Knight Olsen Children’s Hospital planted blue pinwheels. The Blue Pinwheel is a symbol for child abuse awareness. According to Child Abuse Pediatrics Specialist, Doctor Yemika Head, 1 in 10 children will experience at least one form of abuse before the age of 18. “Some kids personality…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb welcomes MHIRJ; company expected to create 200+ jobs

Macon-Bibb officially welcomed a new business to town on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MHIRJ comes to MaconMacon-BibbMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb officially welcomed a new business to town on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The MHIRJ Aviation Group unveiled its new facility at Macon Regional Airport. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, county commissioners and business leaders attended the ceremony. The aviation group, which offers maintenance and refurbishment for the aircraft industry, is…

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

Macon Volunteer Clinic expands service eligibility to Twiggs County residents

Twiggs County residents may now be eligible to receive healthcare services at the Macon Volunteer Clinic.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Volunteer Clinic expanding it’s eligibility for services to Twiggs CountyTwiggs CountyMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County residents may now be eligible to receive healthcare services at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. The clinic recently announced it’s eligibility expansion into rural Twiggs County. The clinic says only about 15% of Twiggs County’s 8,000 residents are insured. “They don’t have a lot of…

Morning Business Report: Twitter Shareholder Suing Elon Musk
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Morning Business Report: Twitter shareholder suing Elon Musk

Edward Smart,

Union representing pilots at Southwest Airlines says rising fatigue among pilots is a threat to the airline’s safety. Travel experts seeing upswing in American vacation planning for spring and summer. Airfares are up 20 percent now then they were pre-pandemic. Record number of small businesses raising their prices in response to inflation. Twitter shareholder is suing Tesla CEO Elon Musk…