Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County appoints bicentennial committee

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, said people on the committee were chosen by Commissioners.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 22 people will serve on the Macon-Bibb County Bicentennial committee. Commissioners appointed them during Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole Meeting. Most of the appointees were in attendance: Alex Habersham Andrea Cooke Anna Roberts Beverly Olson Chris Sheridan Denny Jones Dr. Beverly Glover Dr. Thomas Duval Gary Wheat Jaime Kaplan James Barfield Janice Ross Jim Montgomery Karla Redding…

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Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County, WMGT

Toomsboro Development Corporation to purchase property for revitalization

70 acres of property in Toomsboro will soon see new life, and bring in more opportunities to the community.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Toomsboro Development Corporation to purchase 70 acres of propertyToomsboroTOOMSBORO, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Wilkinson County town with a population of more than 500 people could double in size soon. 70 acres of property in Toomsboro will soon see new life, and bring in more opportunities to the community. “Well you know anywhere growth and development is needed. We welcome new people to…

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Dooly County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Dooly County High School celebrates hometown hero

Montravius Adams surprised students with food, gaming trucks and giveaways. He also plans to surprise three seniors, with $2,000 scholarships.
Cameron Branscomb,

Montravius Adams speaks to the students of Dooly County High SchoolVIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Dooly County High School celebrated the return of Montravius Adams. Adams is a Dooly County native, went to college at Auburn University and now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He took some time to speak with students and give them insight in to life as an NFL…

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Around the World, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Governor Kemp working to suspend fuel taxes to lessen the impact of rising gas prices

Haley Janes,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp spoke out on his social media that he and his team are working to make temporary suspensions in order to lessen the impact that high gas prices are having on Georgians currently. In the 2 Twitter posts, Kemp said that he would be working with Georgia government through the Georgia House and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Unoccupied building near downtown Macon catches on fire

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: (5:43P.M.)- According to Battalion Chief Todd Alligood, firefighters were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. No one was inside the building once they arrived. “It’s Fairley common that we come here, I’ve been here three or four times in the last couple months, usually a small spot fires, this time it got away, ” said Chief Alligood. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins car crash kills 2

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are dead after an accident in Warner Robins early Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Warner Robins Police Department, a Chevrolet Sonic was traveling east on Watson Boulevard at high speed around 4:54am when it left the roadway and struck a concrete pole near Austin Avenue. The collision caused the vehicle…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Showers likely Tuesday afternoon and evening; severe potential Wednesday morning

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Showers are likely around Middle Georgia during the late hours of Tuesday, and another cold front could bring strong to severe storms early Wednesday. Today Cloudy skies will dominate most of Middle Georgia this afternoon, though a few southern counties will see things clear up during the late afternoon and early evening hours. The northern and…

Mercer Women's Basketball Team Punches Its Ticket To The March Madness Tournament
Featured, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports

Mercer women’s basketball team punches its ticket to the March Madness Tournament

Mercer WBB wins its 4th SoCon Tournament title in five years.
Shaaz Peerani,

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (41NBC/WMGT) — Head Coach Susie Gardner and the Mercer women’s basketball team have set a new standard for the program. It’s a title, or it’s nothing. The Bears have won their 4th Southern Conference Tournament championship in the last five seasons and have clinched their spot in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. “It never gets old,” said…
Crime, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Man sentenced after using COVID loan to spend over $50,000 on a Pokémon trading card

31-year-old Vinath Oudomsine, was sentenced to three years after pleading guilty to one count of Wire Fraud.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Laurens County man has been sentenced after admitting he lied to obtain a COVID-19 disaster relief loan, then used a large portion of the money to buy a collectible trading card. 31-year-old Vinath Oudomsine, was sentenced to three years after pleading guilty to one count of Wire Fraud. He’s also fined $10,000, ordered him to pay…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Money, WMGT

To rent or to buy? Middle Georgia rentals growing in popularity

"Each unit has a private backyard which is really amazing and nice, all of the amenities are state of the art."
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— House prices are rising and buying a home might not be a possibility for most people. That’s why build to rent communities are popping up in places like Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. The communities are housing developments exclusively built to rent. Capstone Communities is bringing a build to rent community to Warner Robins. Its Executive…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Mayor to announce names for the Bicentennial Committee

One of the names Mayor Miller suggested for the committee is Alex Habersham. He's the publisher of the Macon Black Pages.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, is expected to announce the names of the Bicentennial committee Tuesday. One of the names Mayor Miller suggested for the committee is Alex Habersham. He’s the publisher of the Macon Black Pages, and has lived in Macon for most of his life. Habersham shared his feelings about being nominated, and what he hopes…

Bibb County Board of Education Post 8
Bibb County, Education, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Lisa Garrett running for re-election for BCBOE At-Large seat

"Me being able to grow up in this system, come back and serve this system. This is sort of the icing on the cake to serve in this capacity."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Lisa Garrett is running for re-election for the Bibb County School Board of Education Post 8, At-Large seat. Garrett is a retired teacher from the Bibb County School District. She says the board she’s been apart of hasn’t raised taxes in three years, and they’ve worked on getting the graduation rate to the highest it has been…

The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins hosted Middle Georgia leaders to kick off the solar power generation plant project.
Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Museum of Aviation opens Summer STEM camp registration

Camps are available for first through twelfth graders.
Cameron Branscomb,

WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- The Museum of Aviation opened registration for its STEM Summer Camps. The camp is back for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  Camps are available for first through twelfth graders. Students will participate in hands on activities like flight simulations and 3-D printing.  Camps start June 6 and are $130 per student, per week. Categories:…

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Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Peach County

Jury Selection begins in Murder trial for Demarcus Little

Haley Janes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jury selection began Monday in Peach County for the murder trial of Demarcus Little, who was charged with malice murder in connection to his former girlfriend’s death in 2020. Little was accused of killing 23 year-old Fort Valley State University student, Anitra Gunn, in February of 2020 after he was arrested for smashing a window…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Macon man charged with assault after shooting ex-girlfriend

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 30 year-old man has been arrested after an altercation with his ex-girlfriend ended in her being shot. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place at the Red Carpet Inn, around 8:47 a.m. on Monday. It’s reported that 30 year-old Damon Antwon Taylor and his ex-girlfriend– 30 year-old Candrika Tharpe– got into…

Living Well With Troy Thompson: Platelet Rich Plasma
Featured, Health, Living Well

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Platelet Rich Plasma

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today Troy Thompson and local Dermatologist Dr. Elise Barnett discuss Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), what it is and its benefits. PRP is created from blood plasma, from when you head into your local Dermatologist and they draw your blood. Once drawn, they spin the blood down until a golden looking liquid is left — that’s the PRP. PRP…

Tech Byte: Women's History Month
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TECH BYTE: Women’s History Month

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —You don’t need to be in school to learn about some amazing female trailblazers, you can get your “herstory” lessons right on your phone. Like the name, the Women’s History Month Trivia app uses games to help you learn about 31 different women in March. There’s a new trivia quiz about a different woman – like Florence Nightingale and…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Online Survey opens for Macon Mall amphitheater project

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Macon-Bibb CommunicationsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb is hosting an online survey for thoughts and ideas concerning the new Amphitheater coming to the Macon Mall for those who weren’t able to attend the in-person public input session on March 3rd. In the survey, participants can answer questions concerning who they’d like to see perform at the venue, what…