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….

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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…

Morning Business Report: American Gun Sales Continue To Surge
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: American gun sales continue to surge

Edward Smart,

U.S. life insurers made a large number of COVD-19 death-benefit payouts last year. Target plans to add more to its curbside pickup. This fall, retailers will begin testing at select locations to add a Starbucks order for customers picking up items. American gun sales continue to surge. Texas, Florida, California, and Pennsylvania all saw more than 1 million gun sales…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

17-year-old turns himself in, charged with involuntary manslaughter after boy’s death involving pellet gun

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 10 year-old boy has died after being struck with a pellet gun. This comes after he was airlifted to the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta and was in critical condition at the ICU. Detective Butch with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office tells 41NBC that the victim succumbed to his injuries from the incident before 11:00 a.m….
Elections, Featured, Local News

Former Ft. Valley Councilman LeMario Brown Running for Agriculture Commissioner

Haley Janes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Fort Valley Councilman is now running for a state seat after an unsuccessful bid for mayor. LeMario Brown announced that he is running for State Agriculture Commissioner on social media Tuesday, February 22nd. This comes after a close loss in the race for mayor of Fort Valley last year, in 2021. A recount…

BS Report
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BS Report: February 23rd – Georgia Basketball Struggles

UGA Men's Basketball nears the close of another disappointing season, but does it have to be this way?
David Tufts,

UGA Men’s Basketball nears the close of another disappointing season, but does it have to be this way? Bill Shanks talks about why college hoops in the state of Georgia has had so many struggles and what could be done to fix it. Categories: Sports

Mercer Men's Basketball Falls In Final Home Game Of The Regular Season
Local Sports, Sports

Mercer men’s basketball falls in final home game of the regular season

Mercer defeat The Citadel in their first matchup 71-64.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team played the final game in Hawkins Arena for the 2021-22 season as they hosted The Citadel. In the teams’ first matchup, the Bears took a 71-64 victory, but tonight was different. The first half was one of runs as each team kept answering the others’ run, but The Citadel got the…

Ghsa High School Basketball Round One Playoff Scores Day Two
Local Sports, Sports

GHSA high school basketball round one playoff scores day two

Middle Georgia high schools had a successful day in the GHSA high school basketball first-round of playoffs.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  Day two of round one of the GHSA high school basketball playoffs took place today. Here are scores for the boys. In class 4A, Westside is moving on to the round of 16 with a 69-63 victory over Lagrange. Perry also moves on with a 74-61 victory over Hardaway. In class 2A, Washington County advances with…

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Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Steve Williams announces candidacy for Houston County Commissioner Post 2

“I believe in a long-range plan for the types of investment, industry, and growth that will benefit our community."
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –In a press conference Wednesday morning, Steve Williams announced his candidacy for Houston County Commissioner Post 2. In an email sent to the 41NBC Newsroom, Williams says he aims to concentrate on four areas: growth and infrastructure; support of Public Safety; fiscal responsibility; and community collaboration, cooperation, and partnership. “Serving is not something that I do….

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Local News, Weather

Record warmth possible, again, Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

We hit a high temperature record in Macon this afternoon as we warmed up to 82° and tomorrow will be another potential record breaker. A few areas of patchy fog are possible during the morning Thursday, but sunshine will return for the afternoon. Highs will be warming to the mid 80s by late afternoon, likely tying or breaking the old…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

After school program helps students get involved in media

Students get to record videos, conduct interviews, and run a news room.
Cameron Branscomb,

Students in the class learning about communicationsMACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- The Frank Johnson Recreation Center has a free after school program encouraging students to get involved in media. The center let’s middle and high school students explore the world of journalism with a hands on experience. Students get to record videos, conduct interviews, and run a news room. Coordinator for the…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Mercer students bringing awareness to sex trafficking

Students at Mercer University are bringing awareness to sex trafficking.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mercer non-profit organization is bringing awareness to sex traffickingMercer UniversityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Mercer University are bringing awareness to sex trafficking. Businesses in downtown Macon are helping bring awareness to the problem by giving a percentage of their sales to an organization called “Traffick Jam.”‘ Funds raised will be used to help the organization go into Bibb County…

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Elections, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Talton announces run for Houston County Post 4 Commission seat

A Houston County native has announced his run for Commission Post 4.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Tal Talton Announces Candidacy for Houston County COmmissionHouston County CommissionWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County native has announced his run for Commission Post 4. Tal Talton met with several local supporters during his announcement on Wednesday. Talton says he is a fourth generation dairy farmer and that this will be his first time he’s running for any local…
COVID-19, Education, Featured, Local News

Mercer University no longer requiring masks on campus

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University students will no longer be required to wear masks  in school as of Thursday, February 24th. According to a letter to the Mercer Community from Bill Underwood, the president of Mercer University, over 90% of the college’s students, faculty and staff are vaccinated for the coronavirus, and that the risk for severe illness to…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

New Houston County Coroner swears in on Tuesday

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County has a new Coroner. A social media post from the Warner Robins Police Department shows the new Coroner, JimBob Williams, swearing in on Tuesday afternoon, February 22nd, 2022. Williams was appointed by Probate Judge Harris in this ceremony. In the post, WRPD thanks former Coroner Danny Galpin for his 41 years of service,…

Mom To Mom: Clean Teeth
Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Clean Teeth

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Getting your kids to brush their teeth can be difficult, but with this fun little craft you’ll be able to help them hopefully gain a newfound interest in it. So all you need is some construction paper and some jumbo size marshmallows and some glue and maybe some Play-Doh if you want to really get in there and…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Tonix Pharmaceuticals working on COVID vaccine and treatment

Edward Smart,

24% of Americans reduced or forwent expenses like food and medication so they could pay an energy bill within the last year. Mask mandate on planes are likely to be extended. Tonix Pharmaceuticals is working on a COVID vaccine and treatment. CEO Seth Lederman says COVID is becoming endemic despite virus being “wily” and able to mutate easily. Categories: Featured,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

As rain chances remain low pollen counts begin to rise

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure over South Georgia will keep rain chances low despite a cold front arriving today. Today    There were a handful of high level clouds around Middle Georgia as the day kicked off with temperatures in the 50s. Winds will blow out of the west-southwest today at about 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT

Eastman celebrates hometown hero Leonard Floyd

I feel like that inspires them to be the best they can be and that inspires me to be the greatest I can be.
Cameron Branscomb,

NFL Linebacker Leonard Floyd riding through EastmanEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- After winning the Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams less than two weeks ago, Leonard Floyd visited his hometown of Eastman to celebrate. Floyd visited his former elementary school, South Dodge Elementary School, hoping to inspire the students. “I feel like he definitely inspires them to be a better person…