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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Jeremy Grissom appointed as Macon Violence Prevention Coordinator

Macon-Bibb Commissioners appointed Jeremy Grissom to the role on Tuesday. Grissom will start in the next two weeks.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb Commissioners appoint Coordinator for the Macon Violence Prevention InitiativeMVP InitiativeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative now has a coordinator. Macon-Bibb Commissioners appointed Jeremy Grissom to the role on Tuesday. Grissom will start in the next two weeks. Grissom will coordinate all of the initiative’s events, including working with violence interrupter groups and working with groups who…

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Featured, Local News, Taylor County

Crews respond to Tuesday storm damage in Taylor County

Taylor County experienced down power lines, trees and destroyed homes after storms came through Tuesday.
Cameron Branscomb,

A residential home destroyed by strong windsTAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Taylor County experienced down power lines, trees and destroyed homes after storms came through Tuesday. Taylor County EMA Director David Windham said Wednesday crews are working “countless hours to keep Taylor County safe.” Windham says officials identified 22 homes impacted by the storm. “Please be aware of downed trees,…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Telfair County

Armed Robbery at Telfair Dollar General

Haley Janes,

MILAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspect behind an armed robbery that occurred on Monday night at the Milan Dollar General. According to a social media post from the Telfair County Sheriff’s Office, a male entered the store brandishing a semi-automatic pistol around 8:50 p.m., demanding cash from the register. The clerk complied,…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

UPDATE: More details released on Monroe County standoff

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a gunman barricaded himself in a home off Estes Road and Cardiff Drive.
Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (04/06) — More details concerning the standoff have been revealed in a release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The situation began when deputies were sent to 17 Cardiff Drive around 5:00 p.m. in reference to a dispute. According to the release, Robert Bruce O’Neal was drunk and had attempted to drive away from the residence in a vehicle….

Ask Angi: Popular Eco Friendly Updates
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Popular Eco-Friendly Updates

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — We all want to be more environmentally friendly, but it can be hard to know where to start, especially when it comes to our homes. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to give us her top tips for eco-friendly home projects. “One key to sustainability when updating your home is using what you already…

Tech Byte: Spring Break
Featured, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Spring Break

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —We’re in the middle of Spring Break season! Whether you’ve already booked your trip, or you’re planning one for the summer, let’s look at some smartphone apps that’ll help keep you organized, and make your vacation even better. The Tripadvisor app can help you with planning and booking that trip. It has recommendations for where to stay and what…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Local church partners to host golf tournament benefiting African villages

"Who knows if they're going to make it back to their village, but with these filtration buckets they can source the water locally."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Golf Tournament benefitting African VillagesGolf TournamentMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Christ Chapel Macon has partnered with the Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge to hosts a golf tournament. All proceeds raised will go towards funding for filtration buckets for the villages in Africa. The buckets are a project stemming from ‘Africa Oasis’, an organization that focuses on clean water. We spoke with event organizers…

Morning Business Report: Oil Executives Called To Testify About High Gas Prices
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Oil executives called to testify about high gas prices

Edward Smart,

Big oil executives have been called by democrats to ask questions about high gas prices. The FDA is investigating illnesses linked to Lucky Charms. Consumers have complained that they began vomiting after eating Lucky Charms cereal. KIA America secures multi-year naming rights to The Forum. JetBlue Airways have made a $3.6 billion all-cash offer for spirit airlines.   Categories: Featured,…

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Local News, Weather

Another round of severe storms is possible this afternoon

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A second storm system will bring another opportunity for severe weather to Middle Georgia. Today It was the warmest morning of the week to kick things off around Middle Georgia today. It was also very humid as much of the region went through the morning with an abundance of fog. Things will remain calm for the…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

BCSO investigating armed robbery at bank

It happened at the MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union on Lasseter Place around 10:30 a.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a Macon bank on Tuesday. It happened at the MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union on Lasseter Place around 10:30 a.m. Bibb County investigators say the suspect entered the bank with a gun and demanded money.  After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers,…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Severe weather damage seen across Middle Georgia Tuesday evening

The severe weather system that moved through Middle Georgia on Tuesday included several tornado warnings.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Middle Georgia Severe weather damageWeather DamageMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The severe weather system that moved through Middle Georgia on Tuesday included several tornado warnings. Rain and gusty winds brought down several trees and power lines in Macon, causing road closures. “We heard this explosion, literally it was an explosion,” resident Bill Youngblood said. “It didn’t take me long to get…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s Rosa Taylor Elementary School will be closed Wednesday

Rosa Taylor Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday due to power issues.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rosa Taylor Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday due to power issues. That’s according to an email sent by Bibb Schools spokesperson Stephanie Hartley Tuesday night, which said teachers and staff are to report at 12 p.m. Students will not participate in virtual learning. “We apologize for the inconvenience this may create for some families,”…
Dooly County, Featured, Local News

Dooly County Schools closing on Wednesday

The school system made the announcement in a Facebook post Tuesday night.
Tucker Sargent,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All Dooly County Schools will be closed on Wednesday for an “inclement weather day” due to the potential for severe weather. “Students, faculty, and staff will not report to the schools,” a post on the school district’s Facebook page said. “All after-school activities are canceled tomorrow. Please follow the guidance issued in weather reports and stay…

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Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible again Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

A very warm air mass over the area will quickly become unstable by the afternoon, resulting in storm development. All types of severe weather will be possible across the area, but to put some fears to rest, tornadoes will be a bit of a lower threat than today. Regardless, have a way to get your severe weather warnings tomorrow, and…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County EMA reports major damage, but everyone is ‘accounted for’

Storms Tuesday afternoon caused major damage in Houston County.
Tucker Sargent,

BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  There were several reports of downed trees and power lines in Houston County Tuesday after strong storms moved through the area. Several trees were seen snapped near the intersection of State Route 96 and Old Hawkinsville Road. Old Hawkinsville Road between Highway 247 and State Route 96 was impassable as crews worked to clear trees and…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

A social media scam is phishing for personal information

A recent finding by the Better Business Bureau shows scammers are targeting Instagram emails and passwords.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Some people are losing their personal information due to a new social media scam.  A recent finding by the Better Business Bureau shows scammers are targeting Instagram emails and passwords. The BBB says watch for an email stating your Instagram account has violated its copyright restrictions followed by a suspicious link. According to Kevin Collins, President and…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Peach County Schools, Macon Mayhem raise Autism Awareness

The Macon Mayhem wore jerseys designed by special education students from Byron Elementary and Byron Middle School.
Cameron Branscomb,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of Autism Awareness Month, the Macon Mayhem wore jerseys designed by special education students from Byron Elementary and Byron Middle School. The jerseys were worn on April 2 as a part of the Mayhem’s Autism Awareness night. Students and staff from Byron got a chance to visit practice and a game. Director of Game Operations…

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

Local lawmakers reflect on 2022 legislative session

"We did on some pretty historic tax cuts, income tax cuts for the state of Georgia."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia’s legislative session officially wrapped up Tuesday afternoon. We spoke with Minority Leader Representative Dr. James Beverly, and Majority Caucus Chair State Senator John F. Kennedy, about what was accomplished during the 2022 session. Senator Kennedy says most of what they set out to accomplish passed this year. Representative Beverly says he’s proud of what they did…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Messianic Jewish Temple welcomes public to prayer wall

"We want to give them that opportunity to be prayed over. There's no strings attached."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Beth Yeshua International sits quietly off Price Road. Much like any other church or synagogue, you can visit on weekends and pray during the services. You can also visit during the week and pray at their prayer wall. It’s a replica of the Western Wall in Israel. “Since 2015 we’ve prayed over 2,600 prayer requests. That does…

Morning Business Report: Walmart Helps Seize $4 Million In Fraudulent Gift Card Scams
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Walmart helps seize $4 million in fraudulent gift card scams

Edward Smart,

Technology developed by Walmart has identified and seized nearly $4 million in fraudulent gift cards. These scams have been targeting towards mostly elderly victims.’ JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon calls for U.S. to increase their minimum wage. Elon Musk is the largest stakeholder of Twitter, holding 9% of their shares. Research says that almost half of gen Z and millennials would…

Ask Angi: Cutting Remodeling Costs
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Cutting Remodeling Costs

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  A remodeling project is an exciting time to update your home to better suit your lifestyle and match your family’s needs – but it can easily get out of hand when it comes to cost. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to offer advice on how to save money on your next big home…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: State continues its investigation into the Laurens County Animal Control

Laurens County Animal Control is closed pending an investigation by the State Department of Agriculture.
Ariel Schiller,

UPDATE (4/4/2022): The State Department of Agriculture sent a release to the 41NBC Newsroom to give an update on the investigation of the Laurens County Animal Shelter. It states the investigation remains on going and they continue working with county officials.  They say the discussions are going well with the mutual goal of lifting the order as soon as possible….