Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Wrightsville disabled children’s home owner arrested, charged with cruelty to children

62-year-old David Fahey was arrested and charged with four counts of felony cruelty to children and three counts of felony false imprisonment.
Tucker Sargent,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wrightsville man is now in custody on charges of felony cruelty to children and three counts of felony false imprisonment. According to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release, 62-year-old David Fahey was arrested after a nearly two-month long investigation into allegations of abuse of disabled adults and children at King’s Cleft, located at 159…
Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

New VA Center coming to Perry

Construction will start later this year, and the facility is expected to open in December of 2023.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Eastgate Shopping Center has been nearly vacant for several years, but not anymore. Ashley Hardin, Economic Development Administrator for the City of Perry, says a development and investment company bought the property in January to turn it into a new VA clinic. “About 48,000 square feet remaining in this building will be renovated, gutted, and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Mayhem players help students celebrate Read Across America Day

Springdale Elementary is promoting reading on Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Cameron Branscomb,

Macon Mayhem players reading to Springdale Elementary studentsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Schools across America celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday Wednesday. March 2 is Read Across America Day and also the writer’s birthday. The Macon Mayhem, Macon’s Southern Professional Hockey League team, visited Springdale Elementary School to read to students. Players read Dr. Seuss books to the students and even let students…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

National Pet Adoption Week serves as reminder of pet responsibilities

Local shelters are reminding people of factors to consider when adopting an animal.
Ariel Schiller,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s National Pet Adoption Week this week! Local shelters are reminding people of factors to consider when adopting an animal. The Humane Society of Houston County says you should think about the time commitment and expenses that come with adopting a pet and also the yearly cost of vaccines and shots. Boarding costs are also a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

BBB offers tips for protecting your money on financial apps after man accuses roommates of theft

The Better Business Bureau suggests keeping your accounts locked and to use a two-step password verification. Also, avoid banking with apps like CashApp or PayPal.
Cameron Branscomb,

Antonio Walker Walker told investigators his roommates stole his phone and used Cash App to send the money to their own bank accounts. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the matter as a theft.  The Better Business Bureau suggests keeping your accounts locked and to use a two-step password verification. Also, avoid banking with apps like CashApp or…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County inspections take place at Central State Hospital following lawsuit filed in 2021

Baldwin County leaders met with state officials Wednesday to inspect 13 buildings at Central State Hospital.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County filed lawsuit over unkept buildings at Central State HospitalCentral State HospitalMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County leaders met with state officials Wednesday to inspect 13 buildings at Central State Hospital. The inspections follow a lawsuit the county filed against the state’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities after an alleged breach of contract. The county accuses the…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Dirt bike crash leaves one dead in Perry

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Saturday, February 26th, a man suffered fatal injuries after crashing his dirt bike into another vehicle. According to investigations from the Georgia State Patrol, it was around 7:11 p.m. when troopers responded to the scene on Washington Street at Northside Drive. It was found that the driver of a Yamaha dirt bike, 27 year-old Sirtrayvis R….

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Former 41NBC personality passes away from pancreatic cancer

Haley Janes,

MACO N, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A beloved former member of the 41NBC team has passed away. According to a social media post from family Wednesday morning, Silas “SiMan” Alexander passed away after his battle with pancreatic cancer. A fellow former coworker from Alexander’s time at 41 reached out and spoke concerning his time here. Alexander was a news director and…

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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News

When will Macon’s Cherry Blossoms bloom this year?

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–  One of the most loved things about cherry trees is that they all bloom at once during the spring. The Japanese Yoshino Cherry Tree has always been the iconic center  piece for the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival here in Macon, and many are wondering when they’re all going to bloom. A release from the Cherry Blossom Festival’s President…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

2 Arrested after narcotics search reveals cocaine, guns

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit has arrested two in connection to gun and drug charges during the execution of a narcotics search warrant. According to the BCSO, the warrant was served early Wednesday morning at a residence in the 1200 block of Rocky Creek Road. Investigators arrested 41 year-old Deandre Deshae Williams and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

China Express robbed at gunpoint

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery Tuesday night just after 10:00p.m. at the China Express, located at 1493 Gray Highway.  It was reported that the suspect, described as a young male, wearing all black with his face covered,  approached an employee at the dumpster in the back of the restaurant. The suspect pulled out a gun and…
Education, Featured, Georgia News

Sonny Perdue named 14th Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Board of Regents named former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG) on Tuesday. Perdue will begin his duties on April 1. “The Board is excited to work with someone who has both the leadership and executive experience that Gov. Perdue does and who is…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

National Pancake Day helps Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

"These funds fund critical care that can help save lives. It's so much more than pancakes."
Ariel Schiller,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Tuesday was National Pancake Day.  It’s more than just free pancakes, it helps raise money for local children’s hospitals including the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon. Renee Bryan is the Children’s Miracle Network Director for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. She says donation days like National Pancake Day help children stay locally for…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County park to incorporate history of former slave

Jones County recently received a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a new park.
Cameron Branscomb,

A boulder carved by Jacob HutchingsCLINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County recently received a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a new park. The park, located in Clinton, will incorporate the history of former slave stone mason Jacob Hutchings. Hutchings was born into slavery in 1831. He learned the art of stone cutting in a patch of…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County School District mask policy change now in effect

Effective Tuesday, March 1, masks are now optional in all schools.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County School District changed mask policyBibb County School DistrictMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—  The Bibb County School District has made a change to its mask policy. Effective Tuesday, March 1, masks are now optional in all schools. Students, staff and visitors will not be required to wear a mask. Several teachers and students weighed in on the change. Tyler Carpenter, a…

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Local News, Weather

Warming trend continues Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

After seeing a few clouds earlier this morning, clear skies helped us warm into the mid 70s across Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring a cool start with lows in the upper 30s and low 40s, but highs will once again warm into the 70s. Low humidity will contribute to potentially high fire danger once again tomorrow, so be careful with…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Society Garden hosts Mardi Gras event

If you didn't get the chance to travel to New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, you can celebrate in Macon.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fat TuesdayFat TuesdayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you didn’t get the chance to travel to New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, you can celebrate in Macon. Society Garden is hosting a Fat Tuesday event at 6 p.m. Tuesday This is the first time having the event since 2020. Organizers say they got a positive response after holding the event in 2020…

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Featured, Georgia News, Health, Local News, Medical

Piedmont Healthcare conducts survey to gauge the health of local communities

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont healthcare is currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in order to study the current needs of the communities that it serves. The healthcare company is inviting the public to weigh in on the subject by opening a survey in hopes to better understand local health challenges and identify different health trends within each community. The…

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Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Destressing a Rental

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — From renovations to move-in day, landlords and tenants have a lot on their plates when renting a new house, but there are a few things both parties can do to ensure a smooth rental process. “I know the rental process can seem daunting to first-time landlords – I’ve been there. But don’t worry – there are a few…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Technology

Flint Energies to partner with Conexon to bring fiber broadband to 31,000 homes and businesses in Middle Georgia

Haley Janes,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday morning, Governor Kemp announced a new partnership to deliver fiber broadband to 31,000 underserved businesses and homes in numerous Middle Georgia counties. The partnership will effect a total of 9 counties in middle Georgia, including Crawford, South Houston, Macon, Peach, Taylor counties. Flint Energies and Conexon Connect will be joining forces, with a plan to…