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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…

Dickey Farms visit
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…

U.S. citizenship ceremony
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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Student found with boxcutter and hammer after threatening local school online

The FBI notified the school of the threats
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Tuesday, FBI agents notified leadership at Macon’s Academy for Classical Education that several online threats had been made against ACE and ACE students. The agents tracked the threat to an IP address of a student at the school. According to an email sent to parents by school Principal Laura Perkins, that student was absent from class but…
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Mount de Sales Academy golfer signs with Georgia College

"I started playing about every day at the end of seventh grade, and started playing travel tournaments all over the Southeast."
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Matthew Rogers, a standout golfer at Mount de Sales Academy, signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Georgia College. Golf is not like most team sports. It’s individualized, and participants travel independently with parents or a single coach; for Matthew, it’s his dad who has been right by him…

Highlights And Scores From Round One Of The Ghsa Girls Soccer Playoffs
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Highlights and scores from round one of the GHSA girls soccer playoffs

The GHSA girls soccer playoffs began April 12 and runs through May 6.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA girls soccer playoffs kicked off today, with the Stratford Academy Eagles hosting the Savannah Christian Raiders in round one of 1A Private. The Eagles asserted their dominance early as they scored within the first minute of play off a deflection. Then in a span of three minutes, Dylan Driver, an Auburn University signee, scored…

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Local News, Weather

Staying warm Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

We had another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with sunny skies and highs in the 80s. Overnight we will continue to see our cloud cover increase and our lows stay mainly in the low 60s and upper 50s. Tomorrow will start mostly cloudy with a bit of clearing by the afternoon. The clouds won’t stop us from warming into the…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley Mayor looks back, talks future after 100 days in office

"We are doing everything we can to make sure we are functional, to make sure the service that the city offer is A1 service and we're just emphasizing team work mentality."
Cameron Branscomb,

Jeffery Lundy being sworn in as Mayor of Fort ValleyPEACH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It’s been 100 days since Jeffery Lundy took office as Mayor of Fort Valley. Mayor Lundy’s run started with a court battle questioning his residency.  Since becoming Mayor, he has filled a number of vacancies, including Chief of Police, Public Safety Director, and City Attorney LaRhondra Patrick, now…

Easter eggs
Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

How to include those with special needs for Easter activities

"Pick up some chalk, and have chalk art events to create and use their creative side."
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Easter is on Sunday, and many usually gather for egg hunts and attend religious services. Bridgette Arno Sparks is an Educational and Behavioral Consultant with Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center. She says for those with special needs, it’s important to prepare them for high stimulating holidays like Easter. “Giving them expectations that may be specific to who may…