One Georgia Tour
Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Stacey Abrams talks with voters in Warner Robins

Stacey Abrams made several stops around Georgia Monday, including one in Houston County where she met with voters at The Pond to talk about her goals if she's elected governor.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stacey Abrams made several stops around Georgia Monday, including one in Houston County where she met with voters at The Pond to talk about her goals if she’s elected governor. “If we expand Medicaid to cover people based on their income, not whether they have children or disabilities, we suddenly cover people 18 years and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports increase in door-to-door pine straw scams

Spring is near, and your garden may be blooming, but so is a door-to-door pine straw scam.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County Sheriff’s reports an increase in the pine straw scamPine Straw ScamMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spring is near, and your garden may be blooming, but so is a door-to-door pine straw scam. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Tim James with the Outreach Section of the Department describes what the scam is and how it works. “What’s going to happen…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Tubman Museum hosts Women’s History brunch

The Tubman Museum held a brunch Monday afternoon to highlight women who are helping Macon move forward. 
Cameron Branscomb,

Tubman Museum Women’s History Brunch.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum held a brunch Monday afternoon to highlight women who are helping Macon move forward.  Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard was in attendance and was recognized for her work in Macon. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick was not in attendance but was also recognized. “We want to make…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Pi Day celebrations held around Macon

Local restaurants and schools celebrated 'Pi Day' Monday.
Cameron Branscomb,

Students at Ingram-pye Elementary MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local restaurants and schools celebrated ‘Pi Day’ Monday. Pi, or 3.14, is part of the equation to find the circumference of a circle. Ingram-Pye Elementary School celebrated by recognizing students for their leadership in and out the classroom. “We did highlight some of their genius in terms of talent, in singing, dancing,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny weather kicks off the new week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clear conditions will continue to hang around Middle Georgia as a new week begins. Today Cold weather made a big return over the weekend after a powerful cold front brought snow to northern Georgia and powerful winds and frigid temperatures to the majority of the state. This morning was no different as most of Middle Georgia…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man snatches money from Bloomfield Krystal

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The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Commercial Robbery by Snatching of the Krystal, located at 3909 Bloomfield Road just after 01:30 a.m. Sunday. It was reported that a male subject had pulled into the drive through and ordered a meal. When he pulled to the drive through window, he snatched money from the cash register. Once the individual…

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Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible tonight, cold and windy Saturday

Cecilia Reeves,

We have been stuck in the clouds today, but storms are on the way tonight across Georgia. A cold front will be moving through Middle Georgia during the early morning hours Saturday bringing a big change to our weather. Initially we could see a few pop up supercells ahead of the main line of storms, these could become severe. Timing…

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

Middle Georgia healthcare workers celebrated with parade of lights as second year of pandemic comes to close

Atrium Health Navicent healthcare workers were celebrated across Middle Georgia on Friday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Atrium Health Navicent Parade of LightsAtrium Health NavicentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent healthcare workers were celebrated across Middle Georgia on Friday. Friday marked the close of the second year of the pandemic. First responders held a parade of lights for healthcare workers in Baldwin and Peach Counties, as well as Macon-Bibb. “This last time we saw very few…

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Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County

McIntyre getting new sewer system

Senator Jon Ossoff helped secure $6.3 million in funding for McIntyre's new sewage system. 
Cameron Branscomb,

MCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff helped secure $6.3 million in funding for McIntyre’s new sewage system.  Previously, residents of McIntyre were relying on septic tanks to dispose of waste. Lines will now be put into place, connecting a homeowner’s system to the treatment center. The Chairman of the Wilkinson County Commission, Michael Gotell, says the sewage problem had…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

567 Center for Renewal holds 4th annual ‘Sculpture Walk’

Four artists from around the country designed several sculptures for the 567 Sculpture Walk.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four artists from around the country designed several sculptures for the 567 Sculpture Walk. Each sculpture is available for purchase. Some sculptures are already in place, including the one on DT Walton Sr. Way near the Walton building. The sculptures will be available to view for a year. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News Tags: 567…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Fire Department gives reminders ahead of Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department has some tips to keep in mind as the time jumps forward an hour.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb Fire Department highlights reminders for Daylight Saving timeDaylight Saving timeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department has some tips to keep in mind as the time jumps forward an hour. The department says it’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detector. You should change the batteries at…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Georgia now one step closer to high speed railway

$8 million in federal funding will go to the Georgia Department of Transportation to determine the feasibility of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Savannah.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — $8 million in federal funding will go to the Georgia Department of Transportation to determine the feasibility of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Savannah. Senator Jon Ossoff pushed for the initiative. The funding passed through the senate and the house Thursday night, We spoke with Greg Boike, Director of Public Administration for the Middle…

Central High School FAMU visit
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

FAMU representatives visit Central High School

Students at Central High School got a college visit unlike any other Friday.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Central High School got a college visit unlike any other Friday. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University, also known as FAMU, brought its president’s tour all the way from Tallahassee to Macon. Students were able to visit with different school departments and attend a presentation complete with a Broadway style performance. We spoke with the…

Senator Ossoff working to expand clinic
Business, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, Peach County, Unpublished, WMGT

Senator Ossoff gets funding to expand CareConnect in Fort Valley

Senator Jon Ossoff is making good on his promise to expand the CareConnect facility in Fort Valley.
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff is making good on his promise to expand the CareConnect facility in Fort Valley. He was able to get $430,000 for the expansion of the 1000 square foot facility. The funding passed both the house and the senate. Senator Ossoff said in February that the expansion of CareConnect would allow for more…

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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Rides arrive at Carolyn Crayton Park ahead of Cherry Blossom Festival

The Cherry Blossom Festival is just a week away, and rides are already on-site at Carolyn Crayton Park.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival is just a week away, and rides are already on-site at Carolyn Crayton Park. There are about 35 rides this year, including a brand new ride called Jekyll and Hyde, which takes thrill seekers to a height of about 130 feet. James Graybeal, Road Manager for The Drew Exposition, says this year’s…

Morning Business Report: Gas Prices Surged 70 Cents In Two Weeks
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Gas prices surged 70 cents in two weeks

Edward Smart,

Americans are making changes to their driving habits as U.S. gas prices surge beyond $4 a gallon. U.S. average gas prices surged 70 cents in two weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. United Airlines to let unvaccinated workers return. The carrier will allow employees back in non-customer-facing roles who got religious or medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates. American…

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Dodge County, Dooly County, Featured, Local News, Pulaski County, Telfair County, Weather, Wilcox County

Plenty of showers expected throughout the day Friday; severe threat still in place for early Saturday morning

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Messy weather will hang around the southern half of the Peach State Friday afternoon, and a cold front overnight will bring strong storms to Middle Georgia. Today The mild, humid, and wet trend continued for another morning around Middle Georgia, and several spots began the day with some fog. It will overall be a cool day…

Southwest High School Student Athlete Signs Nil
Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Southwest High School student-athlete signs NIL

Travion Searcy will continue his athletic and academic career at Central State University.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southwest High School student-athlete Travion Searcy, signed a National Letter of Intent with Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. During his time at Southwest, Searcy played basketball and football. He spoke about what it means to be a student-athlete and gave advice for younger athletes. “Being a student-athlete is hard, but you got to do it….

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Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible Friday, early Saturday

Cecilia Reeves,

We are getting a nice break from the rain this evening across Middle Georgia, but more rain and even severe storms are on the way Friday. We will be watching closely as several round of showers and storms move north from the Gulf of Mexico. Showers will start during the morning hours, with mainly light to moderate rain. By the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon woman dies following single-vehicle crash on Zebulon Road

It happened just after 5 p.m. Thursday.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman died Thursday after a single-vehicle crash on Zebulon Road. It happened just after 5 p.m. in the 7400 block of Zebulon Road, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 34-year-old Tiffany Fuller was traveling east when her vehicle left the road and collided with a mailbox. Macon-Bibb…

Historic Macon revitalization
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Historic Macon’s Beall’s Hill project reaches milestone

Historic Macon celebrated a huge milestone in the revitalization of the Beall's Hill Neighborhood Thursday night.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Historic Macon celebrated a huge milestone in the revitalization of the Beall’s Hill Neighborhood Thursday night. The organization completed the work on the train recreation building where the County Cooperative Extension Office is now housed. There are also other projects in the works, including 12 affordable housing units to be built in the heart of the…

Clean streets matter
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

First waste convenience center opens in Macon-Bibb County

If you're a Macon-Bibb resident, getting rid of items that take up space in our homes can be a challenge. Unfortunately, sometimes that challenge turns into illegal dumping, which Mayor Lester Miller says is the last thing the county wants. That's where the new 11th Street Convenience Center comes into play.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s now been more than a year since Macon-Bibb county started the Clean Streets Matter Initiative. If you’re a Macon-Bibb resident, getting rid of items that take up space in our homes can be a challenge. Unfortunately, sometimes that challenge turns into illegal dumping, which Mayor Lester Miller says is the last thing the county wants….