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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Macon Little Theatre board chair making history as first Black woman in position

As Black History Month comes to a close, Sheniqua Freeman is breaking barriers at the Macon Little Theatre.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Little Theatre making historyBlack History MonthMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Black History Month comes to a close, Sheniqua Freeman is breaking barriers at the Macon Little Theatre. She is the first Black theatre board chair in more than 85 years. She hopes more people of color will get involved in theater. Freeman says she got involved in theater at…
Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics, Unpublished, WMGT

Zachary Ivester announces run for Houston Commission Post 2

22-year-old Mercer University student Zachary Ivester is running for Houston County Commissioner Post 2.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 22-year-old Mercer University student Zachary Ivester is running for Houston County Commissioner Post 2. Current Commissioner Jay Walker is stepping down from the seat. Ivester says he believes it’s time to see the young generation come forward and effect change in local government. If elected, he wants to find ways to grow the county, strengthen…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Georgia College fraternity chapter closes

Sigma Alpha Epsilon confirmed the chapter's closing on its website Friday.
Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter at Georgia College and State University is closing. That’s according to a post on the national organization’s website, which said the closing is due to “violations of the fraternity’s health and safety expectations and guidelines.” “While suspending any chapter of our Fraternity is unfortunate, Sigma Alpha Epsilon has decided to…

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Education, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

Clean sweep for Georgia Military College Prep

Cameron Branscomb,

MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Military College Prep School celebrated their Raider State Championship with the presentation of rings. The Raider event is a multi-sport type of event that includes, a stretcher carry, a 5-k run, and a rope bridge. The men’s team, women’s team and mixed team all took home state championships. This was a year of many firsts….

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Education, Featured

Living Museum at John R. Lewis Elementary brings History to Life

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- John R. Lewis Elementary held a live wax museum to teach students about Black History. Students entered the gym to see teachers and volunteers dressed as historical black figures– including Martin Luther King Jr., John R. Lewis, Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman. Dean of Students for John R. Lewis Elementary, Keywon Harvey, played Lewis and read excerpts…

Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital Celebrates Third Birthday

Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital celebrates third birthday

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital (BKOCH) is celebrating three years of helping children within the Macon-Bibb community. Since opening it’s doors in Feb. 25, 2019, BKOCH has been the only dedicated pediatric hospital in central and south Georgia and has strived to enhance the lives of children through excellent patient care. Some…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County

Warner Robins man arrested with 13 pounds of marijuana, over $16,000 in cash, and more

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 30 year-old Warner Robins man has been arrested for theft and drug trafficking charges. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, Narcotics Investigators with WRPD as well as the WRPD SWAT team served a drug search warrant at 2251 Moody Road where they found 13 pounds of marijuana, 29 grams of fentanyl, oxycodone pills…

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Featured, Georgia News, Health, Local News, Medical

Macon-Bibb one among several communities to receive almost $75M in food, health grant funding

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Food banks, like many other facilities in the midst of the pandemic, have been stretched thin for resources due to the effects of COVID-19, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is looking to help solve that problem by providing almost $75 million in grants under the Federal CARES Act for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus…

New Roundabout Coming To Houston County
Featured, Houston County, Local News

New roundabout coming to Houston County, lane closures to occur

41NBC Web Producer,

KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new roundabout will be coming to a major highway intersection in Houston County, and drivers should be watching for traffic shifts within the coming weeks. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), a roundabout is scheduled to be installed at state route 247, the 247 spur, and U.S. Highway 129. Traffic shifts and some…

Living Well With Troy Thompson: Dealing With Ear Pain
Featured, Living Well

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Ear Pain

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today Troy Thompson and local ENT Dr. Joel Hoffman discuss ear pain and what to do if you’re experiencing it. Not to be confused with the ringing in your ears, ear pain (officially known as Otalgia) as an intense pain you can feel from deep within your ear and can be caused by many different things. Most might…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Tech Report: New Apple products rumored to be released next month

Edward Smart,

US retail workers’ union accuse Amazon of unlawful interference with union election at an Alabama warehouse. Peloton’s login page and on-demand classes were hit by a “major outage”. There were 4,000 instances of people reporting incidents within the fitness product. Apple stores to drop mask mandates. Apple recommends customers to wear masks, retail workers will still be required to wear…

Morning Business Report: Prices Continue To Rise Due To Russian Invasion
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Prices continue to rise due to Russian invasion

Edward Smart,

Oil prices are higher again as the conflict in Ukraine continues. Stocks are uncertain as the Russian military moves towards the capitol of Ukraine, Kiev. Biden said the United States are imposing sanctions that cut off Russia’s largest banks. Walmart says shoppers haven’t changed their spending habits despite inflation. The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell to a 52-year…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cooler conditions returning over the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures around Middle Georgia will begin to drop over the weekend following a cold front Friday afternoon. Today The skies over Middle Georgia were mostly clear until the late sunrise hours today. Cloud cover quickly filled in following that as a cold front will be arriving in the region during the lunchtime hours today. The chances…

Sports

Rant and Rave: February 24th – Who’s to Blame for the Lockout?

With the ongoing MLB lockout now threatening the whole season, who are fans going to blame?
David Tufts,

With the ongoing MLB lockout now threatening the whole season, who are fans going to blame? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss whether the owners or the players will get the most heat. That and more this week. Categories: Sports

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Local News, Weather

Cold front brings a few showers, cooler weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

Warm weather will be continuing into Friday as a cold front traverses the southeast. Ahead of the front, a few isolated showers will be possible, but most of us should be staying dry through the afternoon. Highs Friday will be warming into the mid and upper 70s, but winds will still be gusting up to 20 mph. The front will…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia professor who spent four years in Ukraine reacts to Russia conflict

A Middle Georgia professor is reacting to Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine.
Cameron Branscomb,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) – A Middle Georgia professor is reacting to Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. Professor of History at Georgia College, Dr. William Risch, who spent four years living in Ukraine, teaches a class on Modern Eastern Europe. He contributes the tense relations to a peace treaty that was not signed by Ukraine in 2015. “He has not…
Featured, Happening Now, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Senator Jon Ossoff reacts to Russia-Ukraine conflict

"I just want to take a moment to express my heartfelt sorrow for the innocent people of Ukraine who are enduring a brutal military assault," Senator Ossoff said. "All of the women, and children, and men who face this violence and brutality unprovoked."
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lawmakers from Georgia are addressing the situation happening between Russia and Ukraine. While visiting Middle Georgia Thursday, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced he’s meeting with the Secretary of State, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other senior federal officials Thursday night. The goal is to get the latest updates on the situation….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Daybreak hosts 9th annual ‘Macon Sleepout’

Several people will be trading in their bed to sleep in a tent Thursday night.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Daybreak hosts 9th annual Macon SleepoutMacon SleepoutMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several people will be trading in their bed to sleep in a tent Thursday night. Daybreak Depual USA is hosting its ninth Greater Macon Sleepout fundraiser. The event helps people of all walks of life come together in solidarity with the homeless community. Community members near and far can participate…

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Business, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, Money, Peach County, WMGT

Senator Jon Ossoff working to expand rural clinic in Peach County

CareConnect in Fort Valley opened five years ago, and the CEO and Clinical Director, Dr. Ajay Gehlot, says the number of patients has doubled in the last two years.
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — CareConnect in Fort Valley opened five years ago, and the CEO and Clinical Director, Dr. Ajay Gehlot, says the number of patients has doubled in the last two years. “When we opened the office, we didn’t expect (it),” he said. “That’s why we started small.” Dr. Gehlot says the location sees more than 1,000 patients…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb leaders break ground on new amphitheater

County leaders broke ground on the facility Thursday morning.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon Amphitheater GroundbreakingMaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb leaders announced an investment in an amphitheater back in September. County leaders broke ground on the facility Thursday morning. The amphitheater is set to open by the summer of 2023. Mayor Lester Miller, alongside other local leaders, arrived in high spirits to let the community know about the next stop. “It’s going to…

Secretary of State Race
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Secretary of State candidate Jody Hice makes campaign stop in Macon

Congressman Jody Hice visited Macon Wednesday night to talk to voters about why he's running against Brad Raffensperger for Georgia Secretary of State.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Congressman Jody Hice visited Macon Wednesday night to talk to voters about why he’s running against Brad Raffensperger for Georgia Secretary of State. Hice says he’s running because he’s concerned about election integrity under Raffensperger’s leadership. He also wants to get rid of ballot drop boxes and eliminate outside money from influencing elections in the state….

Wastewater improvement grant
Featured, Local News, Money, Washington County, WMGT

Tennille receives $12 million for wastewater improvements

During the last year, Tennille Mayor Eartha Cummings has been working to receive a grant to help update the city's wastewater facility to be in compliance.
Ariel Schiller,

TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — During the last year, Tennille Mayor Eartha Cummings has been working to receive a grant to help update the city’s wastewater facility to be in compliance. “Because our plant is so old as well as it’s not large enough for us to continue on,” she said. “So we needed more capacity to even be able to…

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COVID-19, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Police Department offering $8,000 through Crimestoppers to whoever solves 2015 homicide

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is looking to reward $8,000 to whoever provides the information to help solve an unresolved homicide case from 2015. According to a social media post from the WRPD, on September 10th of 2015, an armed robbery occurred in which officers arrived at Lulu’s Food…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man killed in I-75 officer-involved shooting was a disabled veteran from Florida

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says one person was pronounced dead at 7:25.
Tucker Sargent, Haley Janes, Chace Ambrose,

UPDATE #2 (2/24/22): Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the man killed in a shooting Wednesday night as 63-year-old disabled veteran Steven Lewis Finfrock from Titusville, Florida. Jones says he’s made numerous calls to the family but has yet to make contact with them. Jones is looking for the public’s help in finding the man’s family.   UPDATE (2/24/22): The Georgia…