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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…

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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…

Mercer Baseball Defeats In State Foe Georgia State In A Midweek Matchup
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Mercer baseball defeats in-state foe Georgia State in a midweek matchup

Mercer hits two home runs on their way to a 10-run victory.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer baseball team hosted in-state foe Georgia State in their midweek matchup. The Bears began scoring in the bottom of the second inning. Jozsef Rohrbacher scored two on an RBI single after three Bears walked with two outs in the inning. Following him, Colby Thomas doubles to bring in another run, capped off by Bill…

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

Jones County Sheriff’s Office looks for missing man

Sheriff Butch Reece says 52-year-old Anthony Duncan was last seen on Monday, March 28 at around 8 p.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing man. Sheriff Butch Reece says 52-year-old Anthony Duncan was last seen on Monday, March 28 at around 8 p.m. He’s possibly driving an older green Honda Accord with silver rims. Duncan is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 190 pounds. If you have…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Sandersville man arrested after weekend shooting

Cedtavious Montrell Harris is now in custody.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Sandersville man is now in custody following a shooting Sunday morning outside of Tennille. That’s according to a post on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. 21-year-old Cedtavious Montrell Harris is charged with aggravated assault, reckless conduct and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime following the…

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Bibb County, Local News

Meeting held to discuss old Appling Middle School property’s future

A meeting was held Tuesday night at the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center about the future of the old Appling Middle School property.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A meeting was held Tuesday night at the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center about the future of the old Appling Middle School property. The school was originally slated to be torn down, but those plans were changed after the district heard concerns from local residents. “There have been many educators and a number of students that have…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Georgia elections official Gabriel Sterling talks election misinformation in visit to Macon

#MiddleGAVotes hosted a partner appreciation luncheon Tuesday. Deputy Secretary of State Gabriel Sterling spoke to the group on the importance of voting and dispelled misinformation from the 2020 election.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — #MiddleGAVotes hosted a partner appreciation luncheon Tuesday, during which Deputy Secretary of State Gabriel Sterling spoke to the group on the importance of voting and dispelled misinformation from the 2020 election. #MiddleGAVotes coordinator Marty Koplin explained the importance of Sterling talking with the group. “It’s important for us to learn from the past when there have…

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

Macon wig shop explains Alopecia

A local wig shop is explaining what Alopecia is following the joke comedian Chris Rock made about Jada Pinkett-Smith during Sunday's Oscars ceremony.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A local wig shop is explaining what Alopecia is following the joke comedian Chris Rock made about Jada Pinkett-Smith during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony. Shh! It’s a Wig employees say they see many clients dealing with Alopecia, which is an autoimmune disorder that attacks hair follicles and can cause people to lose their hair. Shh! It’s a…