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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Friends of the Library prepares for annual book sale

The sale benefits Houston County libraries, raising money for purchasing books and other daily expenses.
Cameron Branscomb,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Friends of the Library will host its 17th annual spring book sale. The sale benefits Houston County libraries, raising money for purchasing books and other daily expenses. There will be over 90,000 books from genres like non-fiction to cooking and everything in between. Books range from 0.50 cents to a $1.50. President of the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon’s Earth Day Festival returns after not being held in 2020 and 2021

Macon-Bibb celebrated Earth Day a little early this year with its annual Earth Day Festival held Wednesday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Earth Day FestivalEarth Day FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb celebrated Earth Day a little early this year with its annual Earth Day Festival held Wednesday. The event took Place at Tattnall Square Park. More than one hundred people showed up looking to have a good time. Several local organizations were there showcasing animals, plants and food. We spoke with event organizer…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety hosts summit in effort to decrease traffic deaths

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has seen an increase in traffic deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Governors Office of Highway Safety hosts summit to help decrease traffic deathsTraffic DeathsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has seen an increase in traffic deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. The office hopes its annual traffic summit will help decrease that rate. The summit was held in-person Wednesday for the first time since the pandemic began….

Fountain Park
Featured, Health & Fitness, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins working to create ‘Greenway’

The city of Warner Robins is thinking outside of the "park" when it comes to creating new experiences for residents to enjoy.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Warner Robins is thinking outside of the “park” when it comes to creating new experiences for residents to enjoy. City leaders are hoping to create a trail system to connect all of the city’s parks. “We’ve got some really great opportunities with low hanging fruit on existing storm water and power easements,”…

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Bibb County, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Interactive Pleasant Hill play premieres Saturday

The history of the Pleasant Hill neighborhood is coming to the Grand Opera House stage.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The history of the Pleasant Hill neighborhood is coming to the Grand Opera House stage. The interactive play, called “Healing a Haunted House,” was created through a year-long process of research and interviews. It takes audience members from the past to the present and also makes them think about the future of Pleasant Hill. It tells…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cold snap to end quickly for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The chilly conditions we have seen the last two mornings are leaving Middle Georgia today. Today You likely needed a thicker layer out the door this morning than what you would normally wear this time of year. Temperatures plummeted into the upper 30s and lower 40s this morning around the region, bringing what was likely the…

Morning Business Report: Moderna To Create A New Covid 19 Vaccine
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Moderna to create a new COVID-19 vaccine

Edward Smart,

Investors suspect an update on Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter today. Moderna says a new version of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine appears to provide stronger, longer-lasting protection against the virus than the original vaccine. Popeyes is set to open 200 more locations in the United States and Canada this year. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: elon musk, Jane…

Highlights And Scores From Ghsa Boys Soccer Playoffs Round Of 16
Local Sports, Sports

Highlights and scores from GHSA boys soccer playoffs round of 16

Only three Middle Georgia teams move onto the Elite Eight.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA boys soccer playoffs round of 16 kicked off today with FPD hosting Wesleyan. Sixteen minutes into the first half, a beautiful give and go leads to the Vikings’ only goal of the game. FPD had several chances to score throughout the half but failed to convert. With under six minutes left in the first…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: 16-year-old shoots father during altercation; charged with murder, assault

It happened just after 6:30 in the 200 block of Virginia Drive.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: More details about the shooting on Virginia Drive have been released by the Warner Robins Police Department. WRPD says the preliminary investigation revealed a domestic violence incident began with a physical altercation between an 18-year-old female and 35-year-old (to be deceased) man. During the altercation, the 16-year-old son of the 35-year-old used a handgun that was in his possession…

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Local News, Weather

Warming trend starts Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

We have been seeing cool conditions across Middle Georgia today, but after a cold night tonight, warm weather will be back for the week. Overnight lows will once again be falling into the 40s and 30s by early Wednesday morning. Dry air will help us warm quickly into the 60s by lunchtime with mid 70s returning by the afternoon. A…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to Sandersville homicide

35-year-old Santavious Roberts of Sandersville faces multiple charges.
Ariel Schiller,

Photo Credit to Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (April 19) – A man is now in custody in connection to the death of Mandell Damonda McCullough. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release says 35-year-old Santavious Louis Roberts, of Sandersville, was arrested Tuesday for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime….

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Business, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick reaches 100 days in office

It's been more than 100 days since Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick took office, and while she's faced challenges, she's also accomplished some of the platform she ran on.
Ariel Schiller,

FileWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s been more than 100 days since Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick took office, and while she’s faced challenges, she’s also accomplished some of the platform she ran on. “We’ve already made progress with making sure our citizens have a voice here at the city by creating four new boards,” Mayor Patrick said. Mayor Patrick…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

MTA changes mask policy following federal judge’s decision

The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority has lifted its mask mandate after nearly two years following a ruling made by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle that said travel mask mandates were unlawful.
Cameron Branscomb,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority has lifted its mask mandate after nearly two years following a ruling made by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle that said travel mask mandates were unlawful. MTA says masks are now optional. MTA driver Jasmine Flemming said she was “shocked” and “amazed” when she heard the news. MTA’s CEO Craig Ross says…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

South Bibb Recreation Center to host garden show this weekend

As we move into spring planting season, the South Bibb Recreation center wants to teach you about gardening.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

File: April 2022MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As we move into spring planting season, the South Bibb Recreation center wants to teach you about gardening. The center is hosting its second ‘Southern Lawn and Garden Show’ on Saturday. It’s free to the public. Attendees will learn how to design a flower bed and also have the opportunity to listen to a panel…

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Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County, WMGT

Gordon community reacts to double homicide

Gordon residents are reacting to the deaths of two people killed Monday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Double Homicide in Wilkinson CountyWilkinson CountyGORDON, Georgia(41MNC/WMGT) — Gordon residents are reacting to the deaths of two people killed Monday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation tells us Jordan Lemaster was captured in Florida. He is charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection to the deaths of his aunt and uncle. According to the GBI, the bodies found at the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Historic Macon Foundation unearths history outside its front door

The Historic Macon Foundation did some digging outside its new location in downtown Macon and found some artifacts.
Cameron Branscomb,

Artifacts discovered under the Historic Macon FoundationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation did some digging outside its new location in downtown Macon and found some artifacts. Gary Blackburn, a retired art professor from Mercer University, along with several Historic Macon Foundation members, found pieces of chain links, corroded metals and glass. Members believe the pieces may be remnants…

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Featured, Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent’s “Tax Day Baby” receives over $1,500 for college fund

41NBC Web Producer,

Photo Credit to Atrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday was Tax Day, and Atrium Health Navicent had quite the way of celebrating it. At 5:17 a.m. Atrium Health Navicent welcomed its “Tax Day Baby”– this year, that baby is Prosper Hill. The Hill family received a check for $1,529 to get a head start on saving for Prosper’s future…

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured

Milledgeville shooting leaves one in the hospital; Milledgeville Police search for a suspect

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville Police Department is currently searching for a suspect in connection to a shooting that left a 34 year-old woman in the hospital. According to a release from MPD, Sunday, April 17th, Police responded to West Mitchell Street concerning shots fired around 2:09 a.m. When officers arrived, they found several shell casings in the road…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured

Drive-by shooting in Macon leads to investigation

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that took place outside of a  house on Vallie Drive. According to a witness at the scene, as well as confirmation from Lieutenant DeFoe with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19th. The BCSO says that a house…

Morning Business Report: United Airlines Continuing Mask Mandate Despite Federal Judge's Void
Business, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: United Airlines continuing mask mandate despite federal judge’s void

Edward Smart,

Only 43% of renters expect to own a home at some point in the future. Unites Airlines on Monday said it will continue to enforce COVID mask mandates for employees and travelers despite a federal Judge’s move to void Biden administration’s  mask mandate. More than half of college graduates above the age of 25 don’t work in their field of…
Crime, Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County, WMGT

Suspect Charged in Gordon double homicide

The victims were his Aunt and Auncle
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE- The GBI has arrested and charged Jordan Kyle Lemaster, age 34, with murder and aggravated assault for a double homicide that happened on Elm Street in Gordon ON Monday. Police found 70 year old Pamela Ann Williams and 74 year old Ricky Howard Williams deceased in their home. The Gordon Police Department asked GBI agents to assist with the…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Two arrested after Monroe County standoff

41NBC Web Producer,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —What began as a domestic violence call in Monroe County ended with two arrested after a standoff with authorities. According to a press release Monroe deputies responded to 4882 High Falls Road lot 7 just before 4pm Monday after getting a call about a possible domestic violence case and an intoxicated person shooting into the woods….