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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb leaders speak about county’s low homicide rate last month

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis believes it's due to community involvement.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported only one homicide in August. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis believes the lack of violence is due to community involvement. “I think people are aware that maybe there is another way to settle things without shooting at each other,” he said. Sheriff Davis thinks help from the local government and community…

Monroe County Black History
Education, Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County Black History Museum set to open permanent location

There have been exhibits at temporary locations over the years.
Ariel Schiller,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Telling Our Story Black History Museum is a project 13 years in the making. Over the years there have been exhibits at temporary locations, but now the museum has a permanent location at the William Hubbard Complex. Rosemary Alexander Walker is the creator of the ‘Telling Our Story Black History Museum’ in Monroe County. The Board…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center opens new program to promote dental hygiene

The goal of the program is to train nurses in oral health and educate the veterans about the necessity of oral health.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center wants to help reduce pneumonia cases in their facility, so they recently started the HAPPEN program. It stands for Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses. According to dental hygienist Michelle Lord, preventing pneumonia starts with your teeth. Cleaning them properly can help prevent bacteria from entering your lungs. The goal…

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Crime, Featured, Taylor County

UPDATE: Taylor County Schools close Friday; 3 teens wanted after shooting

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: According to Sheriff Jeff Watson, Friday afternoon all 3 teens were taken into custody. Howell turned himself in and Alsobrook was arrested at his home in Taylor County. BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Taylor County Schools are closed Friday September 3, 2021, after a shooting involving 3 students happened Thursday evening around 6:50 p.m. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office released…

Tech Byte
Featured, Tech Byte, Technology

Tech Byte: Tesla’s humanoid robots

41NBC Web Producer,

Elon Musk isn’t settling for just space- he’s reaching for the stars again as he now wants to make human-like robots. This week’s Tech Byte takes a look at his latest project in the works. Tesla’s CEO thinks his latest idea is out of this world- Elon Musk says Tesla already makes robots on wheels – why wouldn’t a humanoid…

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Local News, Weather

Low humidity, dry conditions Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

It felt really nice across Middle Georgia this afternoon and evening as we are just starting to see the impact of high pressure to our north. Through the day tomorrow we will see the dry air fully settle in, creating a comfortable afternoon and evening across the area. A cold front to our south will stall through the day Saturday,…
Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Local hospitals offering intravenous COVID-19 treatment

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported more than 6,000 cases Thursday.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you test positive for COVID-19,  you can get a monoclonal antibody treatment within the first week of symptoms. Atrium Health Navicent is offering the treatment at five locations with a physician’s referral. The Georgia Department of Public Health reported more than 6,000 cases Thursday. Dr. Sandy Duke is the Chief Clinical Officer with Atrium Health Navicent….

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Mayor Lester Miller visits Macon-Bibb’s ‘Construction Ready’ program

The participants will graduate from the free program on September 24. Many of them say they've learned valuable skills.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) —Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller visited the county’s “Construction Ready” participants Thursday afternoon, speaking with them about their journey through the program and potential job opportunities. The participants will graduate from the free program on September 24. Many of them say they’ve learned valuable skills. “I am a person who’s interested in starting my own business,” Keshel Coates said….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Fire Department promotes 10 firemen

10 firemen are taking on new roles of leadership after being promoted in a ceremony Thursday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department has a lot to celebrate. Friends and family celebrated the promotion of 10 firemen at a ceremony Thursday. Two firefighters were promoted to Captain, four moved up to Lieutenant and four more to Sergeant. Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards says the Macon-Bibb community can feel safe knowing the promoted firemen will do…

Bs Report: September 1st The Dawgs Roster
Sports

BS Report: September 1st – The Dawgs Roster

It's looking like a good start to the season for UGA with much of the Dawgs major talent returning.
David Tufts,

College football has returned once again, and this year looks good for the Bulldogs. Head Coach Kirby Smart has a lot of assets returning, and he’ll need them to topple the Tigers of Clemson in their opening game. Bill Shanks takes a look at the roster for the Dawgs to start 2021, and why he thinks this will be the…
Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Robins Regional Chamber hosting job fair Thursday

The Robins Regional Chamber is hosting a job fair Thursday, September 2.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Robins Regional Chamber is hosting a job fair Thursday, September 2. 900 positions are available from 25 different employers. The positions include manufacturing,  food processing, food service, administrative and medical. April Bragg, the Robins Regional Chamber’s President and CEO, says it’s a great opportunity for job seekers to meet potential employers. “Many employers have…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County School District expanding Parent Laundry Resource Center

The Baldwin County School District is expanding its parent laundry resource center in an effort to help more families.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District is expanding its parent laundry resource center in an effort to help more families. The first center, established in 2019, has helped more than 50 families have access to a washer and dryer. The district is now expanding access to Midway Hills Primary and Midway Hills Academy. “Our requirement is that…

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Business, Entertainment, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Houston County, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Business owners react to Perry’s Food Truck Friday cancellation

The city of Perry passed new Covid-19 restrictions on Monday and canceled events like Food Truck Friday, meaning food trucks will stay parked until further notice.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Perry passed new Covid-19 restrictions on Monday and canceled events like Food Truck Friday, meaning food trucks will stay parked until further notice. Raymilia Garcia, the owner of Salsa’s Mexican Grill in Warner Robins, says Food Truck Friday is the best event her restaurant attends. They can sell a day’s worth of food…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Fairview Park Hospital reports more than 35 patients died of Covid-19 in August

Fairview Park Hospital reports more than 35 of its 200 admitted Covid patients died in August.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Fairview Park Hospital reports more than 35 of its 200 admitted Covid patients died in August. The hospital says around 90% of the patients who died were unvaccinated. That’s why Fairview Park is encouraging the public to get vaccinated. Hospital leaders strongly encourage the community to avoid large gatherings and wear a mask. “There’s no vaccine that…

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Featured, Health & Fitness

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Upper body and core circuit

41NBC Web Producer,

Coach Malcom Strapp brings 41NBC another Workout Wednesday exercise, this time focusing on the upper body and core circuit. Coach Strapp does these exercises in 3 rounds with 30 seconds of work, then 30 seconds of rest each, ending with 1 – 1.5 minutes rest after each round. ROUND ONE: Push-ups Taps with toe taps/ Mountain Climbers ROUND TWO: Shoulder taps into…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning updates COVID-19 guidelines

DECAL says the new guidelines encourage staff to get vaccinated.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Department of Early Child Care and Learning, also known as DECAL, updated its COVID-19 guidelines. Micah’s Playhouse in Dublin says since the start of the pandemic, they’ve been doing everything possible to limit the spread of the virus. “We have an app that we check the children in on, instead of the parents, different people touching the…

Hurricane Ida Help
Featured, Local News, Pets & Animals, Twiggs County, WMGT

Island Breeze Animal Rescue traveling to help Hurricane Ida victims

They need non perishable food and drinks in addition to pet food.
Ariel Schiller,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Island Breeze Animal Rescue in Twiggs County needs your help getting supplies to victims of Hurricane Ida. The rescue is heading to Louisiana Thursday morning. Although they’re working with several other shelters across the country, they do need supplies to take to the Metairie Humane Shelter that was hit hard by the storm. We spoke with the…

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Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Pulaski County, WMGT

Restaurant to close on busiest night to support daughter

The Grill in Hawkinsville is putting family first.
Peyton Lewis,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Grill in Hawkinsville is a staple. The owners say they’re in the business of making meals and memories. However, they decided to make memories of their own this week. Paula and Cornbread Nixon are putting their family first by closing their doors on Friday, to go support their daughter in the Bleckley County High School marching…

Giving Board Update
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Famous Mike’s updates the ‘Giving Board’

Mike Seekins says the new parameters are working better, and business is doing well.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Famous Mike’s is back to business as usual, after seeing a slump for several days last week. According to owner Mike Seekins, his business was uncharacteristically quiet for three days in a row. He says ‘The Giving Board,’ which offers a free meal to people in need, was so popular paying customers felt like they couldn’t get…

Electric Bus tour
Bibb County, Featured, Going Green Saving Green, Local News, WMGT

Tim Echols visits Macon Transit Authority

He got a chance to ride on one of Macon Transit Authority's electric buses.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Tim Echols, Vice Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission, was in Macon Tuesday. He got a chance to ride on one of Macon Transit Authority’s electric buses. Echols is an advocate of electric vehicles. He says Macon and UGA are the only places in the state that use electric buses. He’s hoping other cities like Savannah…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to Flash Foods armed robbery

A man wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Macon gas station Sunday is now in custody.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (8/31) – A man wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Macon gas station Sunday is now in custody. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says deputies got a tip Monday that 46-year-old Jonathan Paul Wilson was at L&W Sports Bar. Deputies, along with the U.S. Marshal’s Office Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took Wilson into…