Bibb County Schools hiring
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Schools hiring for multiple jobs

The Bibb County School District is looking to fill positions in the transportation and school nutrition department.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is looking to fill positions in the transportation and school nutrition department. The district hosted a Spring Hiring Blitz Thursday to fill multiple classified jobs. More than 20 people attended. We spoke with the Director of Transportation for the district, Anthony Jackson. He says they’re looking for applicants who are willing…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Dublin VA provides more services to veterans

The center recently purchased two outreach vehicles to help reach veterans in all 49 counties they cover.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center purchases two outreach vehiclesOutreach VehiclesDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re a veteran and in need of health care, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is making it easier for you. The center recently purchased two outreach vehicles to help reach veterans in all 49 counties it covers. The goal is to drive into rural communities…

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Featured, Georgia News, Health, Local News, Peach County

Fentanyl-related overdoses increase across Georgia, the DPH reports

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Fentanyl, an illegal and deadly substance, is on the rise– as well as overdoses. According to the Department of Public Health, Georgia has seen increased reports of overdoses from drugs mixed with fentanyl, including cocaine, meth, and counterfeit pills. A map from the DPH illustrates how just between February and March of this year, at least 66 emergency…

Monroe County Missing Man
Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office searches for missing man

Investigators are looking for John Douglas Higginbotham. He was last seen on January 27, at the truck stop off exit 201 in Jackson
Clayton Poulnott,

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help find a missing man. Investigators are looking for John Douglas Higginbotham. He was last seen on January 27, at the truck stop off exit 201 in Jackson. John may be driving a red 2006 Dodge Ram truck displaying GA tag TBV0623. If you have any information on his…

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Featured, Health, Local News

City of Forsyth drinking water was not tested for E. coli during April of 2020

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Forsyth has released some information concerning a period of time in 2020 where the regular monitoring of drinking water did not take place that could have affected people’s health. According to the release from Forsyth, the water system violated a drinking water requirement between April 1st and April 30th of 2020, where regular…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Fatal wreck on Moody Road kills 2; one identified as DA Investigator

Haley Janes,

District Attorney Investigator Richard Crooms — Photo Credit to Houston County DA’s OfficeWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 3-vehicle crash in Houston County killed 2 people on Wednesday afternoon. Captain Chambers with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office told 41NBC that it happened around 12:30 on Moody Road, where 1 car crossed into oncoming lanes of traffic and crashed into 2…

Tech Report: Tech Workers Flees Silicon Valley, Verizon Blames Bad Actors Are To For Spam Texts.
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Tech Workers flee Silicon Valley, Verizon blames bad actors for spam texts

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Tech workers search for work far from Silicon Valley. According to Verizon “Bad Actors” are to blame for thousands of spam text messages. Starting today The Samsung Galaxy A53 is available for purchasing. Dyson has revealed futuristic headphones that have an air-purifying visor. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Dyson, samsung, Silicon Valley, Verizon

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in connection to fatal Warner Robins hit-and-run

A 53-year-old Centerville man is dead after a hit-and-run Sunday night.
Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Warner Robins Police DepartmentUPDATE: An arrest has been made in connection to the fatal hit and run that killed 53 year-old Clinton Taylor. Wednesday, at 5:35 p.m., the Warner Robins Police Department arrested 38 year-old David Lord of Perry and charged him with felony hit and run, and released him to the Houston County Detention Facility. Lord…

Morning Business Report: Cdc Plans To Lift Mask Mandate For Airports And Airplanes
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: CDC plans to lift mask mandate for airports and airplanes

Edward Smart,

Delta Air Chief Health Officer Henry Ting says he believes the federal mask mandate for airports and airplanes will be lifted on April 18 or shortly thereafter. Biden plans to release roughly a million barrels a oil a day to combat rising gasoline prices. Easter chocolate kits are being recalled after allergy concerns. Pet owners can expect to spend anywhere…

Mercer Softball Defeats Florida A&m To End Six Game Losing Streak
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer softball defeats Florida A&M to end six-game losing streak

Katie Rearley pitched a complete game.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer softball team hosted Florida A&M looking to end their six-game losing streak. The Bears would start hot as Annie Potter hit an RBI double, and Kylie Helm followed with an RBI single to go up 2-0 in the first inning. Mercer adds two more runs in the fourth inning as Potter brings in her…

Mercer Women's Lacrosse Falls To #10 Florida In The Final Non Conference Game
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer women’s lacrosse falls to #10 Florida in the final non-conference game

Bears' losses all come against top-25 teams
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer women’s lacrosse team took on the 10th ranked University of Florida in the final non-conference game of the season. Less than a minute into the game, the Bears scored first as Lyndsey Lewis put one in off of a free position shot. Florida would quickly answer with their own goal, but 26 seconds later,…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon man charged in hit-and-run death of woman

U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took 27-year-old Nathan Charles Epps into custody Wednesday, after warrant were issued for his arrest.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is now behind bars in connection to a deadly hit-and-run in July. U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took 27-year-old Nathan Charles Epps into custody Wednesday, after warrant were issued for his arrest. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says Epps hit and killed 65-year-old Irene Stubbs in the 2000 block of Old…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Strong storms possible Thursday morning

Cecilia Reeves,

Tomorrow will bring a busy start to the day weather-wise, as a line of strong storms moves into the area during the morning hours. The current track of the line of storms will put it in our area as early as 4am. Storms will likely move in with damaging, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rain as they move from…

Wcso Tobacco Vape Store Arrest
Featured, Local News, Washington County

Sandersville man charged after authorities execute search warrant at Tobacco & Vape Store

33-year-old Mashrah Tawfik Nagi faces multiple charges, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office says it anticipates "more arrests to follow."
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Sandersville man was arrested Wednesday after authorities executed a search warrant at a tobacco and vape store. A Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post said WSCO, the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force, the Georgia Department of Revenue and the Sandersville Police Department executed the search warrant at Sandersville Tobacco & Vape Store,…

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

CDC says people older than 50 can get second booster shot

The CDC now recommends people older than the age of 50 get a fourth Covid-19 shot.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The CDC now recommends people older than the age of 50 get a fourth Covid-19 shot. The CDC says that during the recent Omicron surge, the boosted population was 21 times less likely to die from the illness than people who weren’t vaccinated. We spoke with Chief Clinical Officer for Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Sandy Duke….

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Gray getting 2 new restaurants, Tractor Supply Co.

Fast food restaurants Taco Bell and Alabama-based Jack's will soon open in town as well as a Tractor Supply Co. location.
Cameron Branscomb,

The new Jack’s located in GrayGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gray officials recently approved plans for three new businesses. Fast food restaurants Taco Bell and Alabama-based Jack’s will soon open in town as well as a Tractor Supply Co. location. Mayor Ed Barbee says bringing new businesses not only helps the city economically, but also the entire county. The mayor cited…

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Baldwin County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Georgia College psychology students study impact of Covid-19 on college students

Georgia College Psychology students have been studying the impact Covid-19 has had on college students.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Georgia College students research Covid-19 impact on College studentsCovid-19 researchMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College Psychology students have been studying the impact Covid-19 has had on college students. The students surveyed 154 students and found loneliness increased during the pandemic. Emma Kraby is one of five students involved in the research. She says they were specifically looking at what life…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County nearing 1-year anniversary of start of fight against blight

It's been almost a year since Macon-Bibb started its fight against blight.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb County demolished 150th building ahead of year into fight against blightBlightMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s been almost a year since Macon-Bibb started its fight against blight. April 14th marks the one-year anniversary of the campaign. The county demolished its 150th structure Wednesday afternoon. The home at 849 Lilly Avenue was the 50th home demolished this year. Demolitions began with a…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley police looking for burglary suspect

Police say a man is wanted after a burglary at Rock on Foods on Peach Parkway.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Fort Valley Department of Public SafetyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley police need your help identifying a burglary suspect. A post on the Fort Valley Department of Public Safety’s Facebook page says the man is wanted for a burglary at Rock on Foods, located at 972 Peach Parkway. His photos are attached. Contact Cpt. Marberry at (478) 825-3383…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to Marathon armed robbery; 3 more suspects still wanted

Deputies were told four males entered the store with handguns and demanded money from the register. They fled the scene in a silver Ford Escape.
Tucker Sargent, Haley Janes,

Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (3/30) : A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the armed robbery of the Marathon gas station at 4505 Broadway. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, investigators found the vehicle that was connected to the incident Wednesday morning around 7 a.m. The silver Ford Escape was found at Discovery Inn on Chambers…