Georgia Secretary of State Announcement
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Floyd Griffin announces run for Georgia Secretary of State

Former State Senator and Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin is running for Georgia Secretary of State.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — Former State Senator and Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin is running for Georgia Secretary of State. He made an official announcement Thursday morning outside the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections. Griffin says he wants to build trust back in the election process. He promised to appoint a female deputy to the office if elected. Griffin also…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon liquor store takes stand against Russia

Macon Beverage Outlet has moved its Russian vodkas to the bottom shelf and has also turned the bottles around to hide the labels. 
Cameron Branscomb,

New Ukrainian Vodka at the Macon Beverage OutletMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Beverage Outlet has moved its Russian vodkas to the bottom shelf and has also turned the bottles around to hide the labels.  The moves follow Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. The liquor store is now offering Khor, a Ukrainian-based vodka. “They’re not huge sellers,” Wine and Spirits Consultant…

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Baldwin County, Local News, WMGT

Georgia College brings back in-person Spring Musical for first time since 2020

The Spring Musical at Georgia College is back, making it the first in-person musical performance there since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Georgia College first Spring in person musical since 2020MusicalMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Spring Musical at Georgia College is back, making it the first in-person musical performance there since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The college says the pandemic impacted students who were heavily involved in theater, which resulted in them finding other ways to perform, including virtual…

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Baldwin County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville teacher aspires to turn property into non-profit educational farm

Debbie Waugh, a teacher at Central Georgia Technical College, will soon retire to work full-time on her farm.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Milledgeville Teacher to turn property into non-profit educational farmEducational FarmMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Debbie Waugh, a teacher at Central Georgia Technical College, will soon retire to work full-time on her farm. Waugh says her goal is to turn her 20-acre property into a non-profit educational farm for students. Her goal is to teach others about the beauty of nature. “I…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Police Department offering $8,000 through CrimeStoppers to whoever solves 2016 homicide

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Warner Robins Police Department is announcing that they will reward $8,000 to whoever provides information to help solve an unsolved homicide that occurred in 2016. According to a social media post from the WRPD, on October 23rd of 2016 officers were sent to the 100 block of Ruth Ct., in reference to a person who…

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Featured, Health, Medical

Dublin VA Medical Center says so far, sterilization concerns haven’t caused any infections

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia– The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin has provided an update concerning the current testing results following sterile processing concerns. In early February, the VA center sent out 4,600 letters to veterans in Middle Georgia, warning any who had a procedure at the VA within the last year to get tested for blood pathogens like hepatitis B,…

Mom To Mom: St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Snack
Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Rainbow Snacks for St. Patrick’s Day

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Want something sweet to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s how you can make your very own rainbow in a cup! You’re going to need some of the Skittles, mini marshmallows and some Rolos. Now we can assemble this fun rainbow in a cup. First, you want to take your mini marshmallows and put them in the cup….

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Education, Featured, Hooked on Science

Hooked on Science: Balloon Rocket

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how a rocket balloon works! Using common household items like string, a straw, a piece of tape and a long balloon, we see that the balloon shoots across the string thanks to a handy scientific law known as Newton’s Third Law of Motion. The Third Law of Motion states that…

Morning Business Report: Russian Ruble Now Worth Less Than 1 Cent
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Russian Ruble now worth less than 1 cent

Edward Smart,

Russia appears to have officially declared cyberwar on the U.S. The New York Post reports that big U.S. banks are under constant attacks by cyber criminals looking to steal client information. The Russian Ruble is now worth less than 1 cent. Western nations and investors have been quick to dump Russian investments. Babysitting costs jumped 11% in 2021, outpacing inflation…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man shot on Arkwright Road

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of one person shot. The incident  was reported to have occurred  just after 11:20p.m  Wednesday night ,in the 3900 block of Arkwright Road. The male victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance. He is listed to be in critical  but stable condition at this time. We’ll…

Ghsa Basketball Playoff Quarterfinals Scores And Highlights
Local Sports, Sports

GHSA basketball playoff quarterfinals scores and highlights

Middle Georgia high schools send six teams to Final Four
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA high school basketball quarterfinals tipped off last night. Here are scores from the Middle Georgia schools still in the competition. Girls scores: In 5A, Warner Robins moves into the Final Four with a 63-56 victory over Greenbrier. The Demonettes will face Woodward Academy Saturday at 6 p.m. at Fort Valley State University. In 4A,…

Sports

BS Report: March 2nd – Negotiations Failed

More bad news for baseball fans as the opening games of the season have been cancelled with no hope of a deal in sight.
David Tufts,

More bad news for baseball fans as the opening games of the season have been cancelled with no hope of a deal in sight. Bill Shanks has some words about who’s responsible and what this means for the future of America’s favorite pastime. Categories: Sports Tags: MLB, mlb-lockout, rob-manfred

Mercer Baseball Upsets 10th Ranked Florida State
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer baseball upsets 10th ranked Florida State

Mercer begins season 8-1.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer baseball team took down the 10th ranked team in the nation, the Florida State Seminoles, 6-5 last night. The Bears would enter the 9th inning down 3-5. Mercer’s first two batters of the inning, Trevor Austin and Wesley Franklin would take walks, and then both would advance to second and third base on a…
Crime, Featured, Local News, Washington County

Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigating drive-by shooting in Tennille

A Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook post Wednesday said one home was damaged by gunfire.
Tucker Sargent,

TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a drive-by shooting on Easy Street in Tennille. That’s according to a post on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page Wednesday night, which said one home was damaged by gunfire. The post did not mention any injuries. We’ve reached out to the sheriff’s office for more information and are…

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Local News, Weather

Staying warm and dry this week

Cecilia Reeves,

High temperatures in Middle Georgia once again warmed into the 80s this afternoon, making for a great spring afternoon. Thanks to dry air in place over the region, we will still be seeing a pretty cool night tonight, with lows in the mid 40s. High pressure will slowly be pushing east through the day tomorrow and into Friday. This will…
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….