Both Mercer Basketball Teams Prepare For The Southern Conference Tournament
Local Sports, Sports

Both Mercer basketball teams prepare for the Southern Conference Tournament

Mercer men's team seeded seventh while the Mercer women's team seeded one.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team rounded out the regular season with three consecutive losses, falling this weekend to Wofford 67 to 74. But now, the regular season goes out the window as the Bears look forward to the Southern Conference Tournament. The Bears finished this season with an overall record of 15 wins and 16 losses…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Jeremy Fermin announces run for HCBOE At-Large seat

“As a young educator, I will bring a fresh approach, along with new ideas, to support informed decisions moving forward."
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jeremy Fermin, a two-time Teacher of the Year, announces his campaign for the Houston County Board of Education Post 6, At Large seat. Fermin says his campaign pledge focuses on two primary goals: increasing teacher retention, and being a champion for the social and emotional well-being of everyone within the system. Fermin says he pledges to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Mercer University holding panel discussion on Russian-Ukrainian conflict Tuesday

The discussion is titled Perspectives on the Russia/Ukraine Conflict. Three professors will offer different perspectives of the war.
Cameron Branscomb,

Mercer UniversityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University is holding a panel discussion on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict Tuesday. The discussion is titled Perspectives on the Russia/Ukraine Conflict. Three professors will offer different perspectives of the war. Dr. Wallace Daniel will speak on Russia and Ukraine, Professor and Chair of Political Science Dr. Chris Grant will speak on Ukraine at war and Professor…

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Bibb County, Featured, Medical, WMGT

CFCG details process in grant application aimed at combating violence

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) is taking the next steps in the grant process aimed at reducing crime in Macon.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Community Foundation of Central Georgia details Grant ProcessMacon Violence Prevention InitiativeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) is taking the next steps in the grant process aimed at reducing crime in Macon. In December, the Macon-Bibb Commission awarded the foundation $2.5 million. In a news conference Monday, Mayor Lester Miller gathered with CFCG to help detail…

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Education, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Pre-K registration to open March 1

Pre-K registration in Houston County is set to open March 1.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Houston County Pre-K registration to openPre-K registration to openPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Pre-K registration in Houston County is set to open March 1. Registration will remain open until March 25. According to Blanche Lamb, the district’s coordinator for special programs, there are two parts to the registration. First, parents must fill out a form online with personal information. The other portion…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Andalusia Farm named National Historic Landmark

Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville is the home of author Mary “Flannery” O’Connor. 
Shelby Coates,

Courtesy of Georgia CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Andalusia Farm in Baldwin County is the newest National Historic Landmark in the United States. This makes the second designation for Georgia College, following the Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion which received the same recognition in 1973. “There are campuses across the country that have National Historic Landmarks, but this is a rarity in…

Tech Report: U.s. Bank Execs. Worried Of Possible Cyberattacks, Amazon Opens The First Cashier Less Tech.
Tech Report

Tech Report: U.S. bank execs worried of possible cyberattacks, Cashier-less tech makes its debut

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Bitcoins were donated Thursday in support of the Ukrainian Military. U.S. bank executives are uneasy about possibly becoming Russia’s prey for cyberattacks. The first Whole Foods with Amazon’s cashier-less tech opens, allowing customers to skip the register. Non-game subscription-based apps have saw a 41% increase in 2021. Categories: Tech Report Tags: amazon, apps, Russia, Ukraine

Mom To Mom: Handmade Bird Feeder
Education, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Homemade Bird Feeder

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — With it being colder nowadays, it can be really hard to find activities to do outdoors with the kids– but this activity is really fun to do inside and then to take outside! So we’ll be making a winter DIY bird feeder. All you’re going to need is some ice cream cones, bird seeds, some peanut butter and,…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins hydrant testing to start Tuesday

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you see dirty or cloudy water coming out of your faucet on the first of March, don’t be alarmed. The Warner Robins Fire Department has announced that they will be conducting their annual hydrant testing throughout the City of Warner Robins starting on Tuesday, March 1st. WRFD says the flowing of hydrants will most…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: One found dead at Tanglewood Apartments after standoff

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: Captain Jon Holland with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office has given 41NBC more details concerning the situation. The Sheriff’s Office got a call concerning shots fired around noon on Monday, after a Deputy was out serving an eviction notice. Law enforcement blocked off the area for a short time, and ultimately found a dead person inside the home. Holland…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Tractor Trailer crash on I-16 kills one on Monday morning

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man from Ellabell Georgia died Monday morning after a single vehicle traffic collision involving a tractor trailer. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Macon-Bibb 911 center was notified of an incident on Interstate 16 West near mile marker  4 around 7:34 a.m. It was reported that a tractor trailer was travelling westbound on…

Morning Business Report: Third Starbucks Café Voted In Favor Of Union Representation
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Morning Business Report: Third Starbucks café voted in favor of union representation

Edward Smart,

The Russian ruble has fallen 30 percent. FedEx and UPS suspends package services in Ukraine after Russian invasion. About 40% of those filing taxes are expecting refunds this year. A Starbucks Café in Arizona on Friday became the third store in favor of union representation. This is the latest in a rising wave of organized labor pushes across U.S. cities….
Featured, Local News, Washington County

Person injured in Washington County shooting

41NBC Web Producer,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on Ivey Drive. According to a posting on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page, one person was taken to the emergency room with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Two homes and several vehicles were damaged by gun fire during the incident. Investigators recovered approximately 21 shell casings from…

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Bleckley County, Featured, Local News, Racing

Accident at Cochran Motor Speedway sends 6 to hospital

41NBC Web Producer,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to a post on Cochran Motor Speedway’s Facebook page and an article by DirtOnDirt.com, an accident Saturday sent a car flying off the track and the driver and several onlookers to the hospital. The accident took place during a preseason practice. 17-year-old Parker Martin, a driver at the track, was among those injured, the website…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Local News, Music

Georgia singer shoots latest music video in historic Hay House

The R&B singer recorded the video for her new song 'Money and Cars'
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia singer and dancer Jazmine Robinson makes her way back to Middle Georgia to record her latest music video. And she is bringing along some famous faces with her. The R&B singer recorded the video for her new song ‘Money and Cars’ at the historic Hay House in downtown Macon. Robinson says the song is all…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Suspect enters through rear door in Cod Tail armed robbery

A man entered through a rear door just before 10:00p.m. Saturday night
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Saturday night at the Cod Tail restaurant at 1034 Gray Highway. According to a news release, a man entered through a rear door just before 10:00p.m. Deputies say the man pulled out a gun and demanded money from the store employee. After getting the…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Deputies investigating Family Dollar armed robbery

A man with a gun entered the store just after 9:00 Friday night.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Family Dollar located at 2035 Shurling Drive. According to a news release, a man with a gun entered the store just after 9:00 Friday night. Deputies say the man demanded money from the store clerk. He ran from the scene after getting the cash….

Mercer Softball And Baseball Highlights From Feb. 25
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Mercer softball and baseball highlights from Feb. 25

Mercer baseball and softball begin a busy weekend of play.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer baseball and softball teams began a busy weekend of play tonight. The Mercer softball team is hosting the Mercer Invitational with Middle Tennessee State and Murray State. The Bears first played MTSU, who they fell to 2-1 after leaving their sixth inning effort short one run. In their second game of the day, the…

Highlights And Scores From Day One Of Ghsa High School Basketball Playoffs Sweet 16
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Highlights and scores from day one of GHSA high school basketball playoffs sweet 16

Both boys and girls teams from Northeast High School are headed to the elite eight.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA high school basketball playoffs sweet 16 tipped-off tonight. Northeast High School had a successful day as both the girls and boys teams are headed to the elite eight as the Raiderettes beat Heard County 71-45, while the Raiders beat Coosa 72-57. Here are some other scores for the girls: In class 5A, Warner Robins…

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Local News, Weather

Cooler this weekend, rain returns Sunday

Cecilia Reeves,

A cold front moved through Middle Georgia this afternoon, bringing some cooler and drier air to the area. Overnight we will see our lows drop to the mid 40s, but we should warm up quickly Saturday with partly cloudy skies. Sunday will bring our next of showers to the area as a low pressure system moves through during the afternoon….

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Money, WMGT

Middle Georgia realtor says current housing market is unlike anything she’s seen

For many, the American Dream of buying a home is seeming more and more like that's what it will always be: just a dream.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For many, the American Dream of buying a home is seeming more and more like that’s what it will always be: just a dream. Jennifer Omega, owner and broker of Topstone Realtors, says the housing market in Macon is unlike anything she’s ever seen before. She says over the last year, the average price of a…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Veteran’s family outraged over Dublin VA’s letter about potential exposure to hepatitis and HIV

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin recently notified veterans of possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

VA Medical CenterDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin recently notified veterans of possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV. The VA sent out letters to more than 4,000 veterans this month concerning the potential risk of exposure and recommending they get tested for hepatitis B and C and HIV. We spoke with one veteran’s family…