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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…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Crisis situation in Perry ends in deadly shooting

The Perry Police Department says officers responded to 115 Bedford Court to a report of a suicidal man with a gun.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man is dead after being shot by deputies during a crisis situation on Tuesday afternoon. The Perry Police Department says officers responded to a home on Bedford Court to a report of a suicidal man, 32-year-old Matthew Deese, who had a gun. When they arrived, officers set up a perimeter and evacuated everyone near the home….

Highlights And Scores From Ghsa High School Basketball First Round Of Playoffs
Local Sports, Sports

Highlights and scores from GHSA high school basketball first-round of playoffs

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

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA high school basketball playoffs are officially underway, and several Middle Georgia schools were in action tonight. Here are some scores on the boys’ side. In class 6A, Houston county falls to Evans 64-56. Northside falls at Grovetown 93-37. In class 5A, Warner Robins beat Woodward Academy 47 to 34. Veterans moves on to…

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Local News, Weather

Staying warm Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a warm day in Middle Georgia with highs warming into the 80s. Tomorrow will be another warm day with mostly to partly cloudy skies as a front stays just to our north. An isolated shower will be possible during the afternoon and evening, but most of us will be staying dry. Thursday will be our warmest day of…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Macon man arrested in connection to shots being fired at undercover deputy

A Macon man is now in custody after deputies say he was "one of the individuals involved" in firing shots at an undercover deputy earlier this month.
Tucker Sargent,

Cameron Lavon Braxton (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (2/22/22):  A Macon man is now in custody after deputies say he was “one of the individuals involved” in firing shots at an undercover deputy earlier this month. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators, along with members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested 22-year-old Cameron Lavon…

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Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

‘Tykes, Tots, and Teens Sale’ returns to Perry

The Tykes, Tots, and Teens Sale is back for its semi-annual spring sale at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Tykes, Tots, and Teens Sale is back for its semi-annual spring sale at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. You can find everything from strollers to toys to clothes and books. According to organizer and owner of the sale, Laura Johns, it helps parents save a lot of money. “I think according to the USDA, it costs between…
Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Bibb Schools to host ‘Chat with the Dietitian’ virtual program

The Bibb County School District is starting  a virtual series called "Chat with the Dietitian," during which parents will join a Teams Meeting to talk about health eating habits.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is starting  a virtual series called “Chat with the Dietitian,” during which parents will join a Teams Meeting to talk about health eating habits. This month’s topic is Heart Health. We spoke with Dalia Kinsey, a Registered Dietitian with Bibb County Schools, about the need for the series. She says the…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Board of Education looks for community input as search for new Superintendent continues

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education has given an update on its search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. Curtis Jones, who is retiring at the end of June. The district says it’s received 33 applications, 16 of those candidates being from Georgia. The Georgia School Boards Association is helping board members review those applications….

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured

Couple arrested in connection to 6-month-old baby’s death

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of a baby in early February. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Atrium Health Navicent Hospital staff contacted the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFACS) on February 6 after discovering a 6-month-old baby had internal injuries that DFACS thought could be part of a…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Education, Featured

Masks to become optional in Bibb County Schools starting March 1st

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Masks in Bibb County Schools will become optional starting March 1st, 2022. According to a release from the Bibb County School District, Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones announced the change to the district’s mask policy in response to the current decrease in community spread of COVID-19. Per federal mandate, the release says masks will still be required…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins City Administrator submits letter of resignation

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  The City Manager of Warner Robins has submitted his letter of resignation. According to a Public Information Officer from the City of Warner Robins, City Administrator, David Corbin, handed in his letter of resignation on February 22nd, 2022. In the letter, Corbin says he has enjoyed his time serving the citizens of Warner Robins, and…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 14-18

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 14 and Friday, February 18, 2022.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 14 and Friday, February 18, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Spring-like temperatures to stick around this week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High temperatures around most of Middle Georgia will return to the 80s beginning today. Today There was plenty of cloud cover to begin the day in Middle Georgia along with plenty of warmth and humidity. If you’re someone who typically doesn’t get up until after 9 am, however, you would never know there was a blanket…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

MWA Board Member taken into custody

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Desmond Brown was taken in to custody on one count of Contempt of Superior Court.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon Water Authority board member was arrested during a court case Monday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Desmond Brown was taken into custody on one count of Contempt of Superior Court. He was elected to MWA District 2 in 2020. That is all the information we have right now.  Stay with 41NBC for…

Chief Tim Chatman of the Dublin Police Department teachers his Transformers program to teens at Moore Street School Tuesday.
Education, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Former Dublin Police Chief accepts role with school district

“I’m proud for the opportunity to bring my experience to the table.”
Clayton Poulnott,

Chief Tim Chatman of the Dublin Police Department teachers his Transformers program to teens at Moore Street School Tuesday.DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Dublin City Schools announced Monday night, the hiring of former Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman. He will be the district’s new Safety Director, beginning with the 2022-23 school year. Chatman served the past five years as the City of…