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Houston County Schools hosts first Mental Health Summit

The district hosted its first Mental Health Summit on Thursday.

May 5, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Children and teens seem to be dealing with more mental health challenges than ever before. Tangela Brice, the Project AWARE coordinator with Houston County Schools, says the district decided to try something new to connect parents with mental health resources. The district hosted its first Mental Health Summit on Thursday. “What we wanted to do…

Flint Energies provides grant for new mural in Fort Valley

Two Georgia cities were awared grants by Flint Energies as part of the company's Rural Murals project. One of the murals will be in Fort Valley.

May 5, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A middle Georgia city is getting another Instagram worthy mural this summer. Fort Valley won a grant from Flint Energies as part of the company’s Rural Murals program. Chris Johnson painted the current Fort Valley mural and will paint the two new murals. The other will be located in Buena Vista. Marian McLemore, Vice Present…

National Day of Prayer ceremony held in Macon-Bibb

Communities across middle Georgia took a moment Thursday to observe a day of prayer.

May 5, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb holds National Day of PrayerNational Day of PrayerMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Communities across middle Georgia took a moment Thursday to observe a day of prayer. A ceremony took place at noon at Macon’s Rosa Parks Square. Multiple speakers took the podium to pray on behalf of their organization. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller also proclaimed the day as a ‘National Day…

Georgia Academy for the Blind students receive 3d touch yearbook from Mercer students

Engineering students from Mercer University presented the graduating class of the Georgia Academy for the Blind with a gift they'll never forget.

May 5, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mercer University Engineering students presented the graduating class for the Georgia Academy of the blind with a touch 3-D yearbook.Touch 3-D YearbooksMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Engineering students from Mercer University presented the graduating class of the Georgia Academy for the Blind with a gift they’ll never forget. For the fifth year in a row, Mercer students presented the students with…

Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer service

Warner Robins held its 31st annual National Day of Prayer at City Hall Thursday.

May 5, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins held its 31st annual National Day of Prayer at City Hall Thursday. Pastors from several churches gathered to lead prayers for education, family race relations and other issues the world faces today. In 1988, President Ronald Regan declared the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer, and it has continued…

Update: Naked man attacks woman cutting grass in Lizella

Sgt. Clay Williams says a man was shot at a home on Trophy Place Thursday afternoon.

May 5, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (9:10 P.M.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Lizella on Thursday. The sheriff’s office says deputies responded to a man assaulting a woman at a home in the 3700 block of Trophy Place just before 5 p.m. Before deputies arrived on scene, the suspect was shot by the victim’s husband. When deputies arrived, they found…

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Two suspects wanted for armed robbery of Central Georgia Regional Credit Union on Ingleside Avenue

May 5, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Authorities are searching for the two men who held a teller at gunpoint and robbed the Central Georgia Regional Credit Union off of Ingleside Avenue. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the armed robbery took place around 9:05 a.m. on Thursday morning, where it was reported that 2 masked suspects entered the bank. One of…

Response To End Of Brightmark Plans In Macon

Community response to Brightmark no longer coming to Macon-Bibb

May 5, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Talks have come to a halt concerning Brightmark’s Plastics Recycling facility coming to Macon-Bibb. The community of Macon-Bibb and many others spoke up when they heard of the initial plans, and now, Peg Jones, President of”Save our River, and Stanley B. Stewart, a former mayoral candidate, are both thanking the people for doing so. Categories: Business,…

Thursday to be the hottest of the week; severe weather possible Friday

May 5, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will push towards the mid 90s today and a cold front could bring some severe weather tomorrow afternoon. Today The conditions outside have been pretty similar each day this week, and we will see that once again this afternoon. Plenty of sun with cloud fields that develop into the afternoon hours. Winds will come in…

Student injured in shooting at FVSU

May 5, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University’s Police Department is investigating an on-campus shooting that left one student injured. According to a release from FVSU, Campus Police responded to reports of a single gunshot being fired at a residential facility shortly before 7 p.m., Wednesday evening. At this time, the university can confirm that one student has been…

Reboot celebrates May the Fourth with Star Wars Trivia night

Five teams with the most points won Star Wars collectibles, arcade tokens to play at the bar and a drink token for one free drink.

May 5, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May the Fourth be with you! Wednesday was the unofficial holiday known as Star Wars day. Reboot in downtown Macon, celebrated the day with a Star Wars Trivia night. Participants showed up dressed in Star Wars apparel as they lined up to create teams. The trivia had different Star Wars related categories with various levels of…

Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center creates “adulting classes”

Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center in Warner Robins expanded their services to include an adult life skills class.

May 4, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Being an adult, or “adulting” if you will, can be tough for anyone, and transitioning to adult life can be much harder if you’re dealing with autism or a developmental disability. “We’re trying to get them to a point where they adjust outside in the community,” said Stephanie Jefferson, Learning Support Specialist for Puzzle Pieces…

GHSA baseball round two highlights and scores

FPD and North Cobb Christian to faceoff in a game three decider.

May 4, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA baseball playoffs round two action continued today as teams looked to lock in a spot in the Elite Eight. One of those teams was the FPD Vikings, who hosted the North Cobb Christian Eagles. The Eagles hit a two-run home run to right field in the top of the first with two outs. Then…

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating attempted armed robbery at east Macon dollar store

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery at an east Macon dollar store Wednesday.

May 4, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery at an east Macon dollar store Wednesday. It happened just after 8 p.m. at Family Dollar, located at 160 Emery Highway. Deputies were told a man wearing all black with a mask entered the store with a gun and demanded money…

Deputies looking for man, vehicle involved in hit-and-run

Deputies say the vehicle involved in the incident is a gray SUV, and was driven by a man with gray hair.

May 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office need your help in solving a case. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the scene of a hit-and-run accident on Juliette Road around 10:45 Tuesday morning. Deputies say the vehicle involved in the incident is a gray SUV, and was driven by a man with gray hair. The SUV…

Staying hot Thursday with scattered storms

May 4, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

It is really starting to feel like summer in Middle Georgia with two straight 90° days. We will keep the warm conditions overnight as lows fall into the mid 60s with patchy fog. Tomorrow will be another hot day as a warm front sits well to our north, bringing in warm, humid conditions. Highs will once again warm into the…

Over 60 pounds of marijuana recovered during traffic stop

During a search, the deputy found approximately 64 pounds of suspected marijuana in vacuum-sealed bags.

May 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A traffic stop leads to a drug arrest in Crisp County on Tuesday. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a California man identified as 52-year-old Kristian Stucky, for failure to maintain lane on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 96. During the stop, the deputy smelled marijuana in the vehicle. During a search, the…

Community groups show appreciation to Bibb County teachers

Fathers Among Men, District 32, and Adjust Your Vision served a barbecue lunch to Appling Middle School teachers.

May 4, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and several organizations showed their appreciation to Bibb County teachers on Wednesday. Fathers Among Men, District 32, and Adjust Your Vision served a barbecue lunch to Appling Middle School teachers. They enjoyed chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs. We spoke with Benjalyn King, the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year for Appling Middle School. King…

Man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking semi-automatic rifles

43-year-old Chadrick Purnell will serve ten years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

May 4, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon man convicted for his role in trafficking semi-automatic rifles was sentenced on Tuesday, after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 43-year-old Chadrick Purnell will serve ten years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. According to court documents, law enforcement used data to identify shell casings collected…

Acres & Oak Kitchen selected as ‘Small Business Rock Star’

A middle Georgia small business was selected as a 'Small Business Rock Star.'

May 4, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

One Middle Georgia Business was selected as a Small Business Rock StarSmall Business Rock StarsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A middle Georgia small business was selected as a ‘Small Business Rock Star.’ The Georgia Department of Economic Development selected ‘Acres & Oak Kitchen’ in Macon for the honor. This is all in celebration of Georgia Small Business Week this week. The…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department prepares for new fire training facility

It was a bittersweet moment for the Macon-Bibb Fire Department on Wednesday.

May 4, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County Fire Department hosts last burn at training facilityNew Fire Train Facility to be constructedMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a bittersweet moment for the Macon-Bibb Fire Department on Wednesday. The fire department lit its last fire at its fire training facility ahead of the facility’s demolition. A $2.8 million facility funded by Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax…

One act of kindness becomes nationwide challenge

Rodney Smith's life changed after he decided one day to get out out of his car to help an elderly man mow his lawn.

May 4, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rodney Smith’s life changed after he decided one day to get out out of his car to help an elderly man mow his lawn. Smith was in college at the time, and soon decided to start the Raising Men and Women’s Lawn Care Service. The foundation provides lawn care for the elderly, disabled, single parents and…

Congressman Sanford Bishop presents checks in Macon

Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop spent Wednesday in Middle Georgia with big checks in hand.

May 4, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

Congressman Bishop presenting a check for $11,400,000 to Central Georgia Technical CollegeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop spent Wednesday in Middle Georgia with big checks in hand. He presented Central Georgia Technical College with a check for $11.4 million. The money comes from American Rescue Plan funds in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Congressman Bishop also presented checks…

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Man arrested for drugs and guns while out on bond for similar charges

May 4, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 22 year-old has been arrested in connection to guns and drugs being found in the 700 block of Tidewater Circle. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Investigators and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Task Force were executing a search warrant when they found a Taurus .38 revolver, 14 pounds of marijuana, materials…

The district hosted its first Mental Health Summit on Thursday.

Two Georgia cities were awared grants by Flint Energies as part of the company's Rural Murals project. One of the murals will be in Fort Valley.

Communities across middle Georgia took a moment Thursday to observe a day of prayer.

Engineering students from Mercer University presented the graduating class of the Georgia Academy for the Blind with a gift they'll never forget.

Warner Robins held its 31st annual National Day of Prayer at City Hall Thursday.

Sgt. Clay Williams says a man was shot at a home on Trophy Place Thursday afternoon.

Five teams with the most points won Star Wars collectibles, arcade tokens to play at the bar and a drink token for one free drink.

Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center in Warner Robins expanded their services to include an adult life skills class.

FPD and North Cobb Christian to faceoff in a game three decider.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery at an east Macon dollar store Wednesday.

Deputies say the vehicle involved in the incident is a gray SUV, and was driven by a man with gray hair.

During a search, the deputy found approximately 64 pounds of suspected marijuana in vacuum-sealed bags.

Fathers Among Men, District 32, and Adjust Your Vision served a barbecue lunch to Appling Middle School teachers.

43-year-old Chadrick Purnell will serve ten years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

A middle Georgia small business was selected as a 'Small Business Rock Star.'

It was a bittersweet moment for the Macon-Bibb Fire Department on Wednesday.

Rodney Smith's life changed after he decided one day to get out out of his car to help an elderly man mow his lawn.

Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop spent Wednesday in Middle Georgia with big checks in hand.

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