Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies: Man flees without cash after attempting to rob Zebulon Road CVS

It happened around 4:30 Sunday afternoon, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted robbery that happened Sunday afternoon at a Macon drugstore. It happened around 4:30 at CVS, located at 6381 Zebulon Road. Witnesses told deputies a “male subject” entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. He ran after not receiving any money. No one was injured. The…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

How the pandemic has impacted students in Bibb County

"Children who in the past who may have been very calm when something happened to them, may have had an outburst somewhat sooner in the process."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students in schools have had to adjust to new methods of learning due to the pandemic. They have all been faced with different challenges. Three years into the pandemic, students still face social and emotional changes. Prior to the pandemic, it wasn’t uncommon to see younger children exploring and engaging with others. Brett Copeland, the Child Development Director…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Burger King given ‘all clear’ after Sunday morning bomb threat

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office gave a Macon restaurant the "all clear" about two hours after a bomb threat was called in Sunday morning.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office gave a Macon restaurant the “all clear” about two hours after a bomb threat was called in Sunday morning. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says that around 8 a.m., a “male subject” called Burger King, located at 853 Riverside Drive, and said there was a bomb in the building….

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon man dies after being hit by vehicle on Hillcrest Avenue

It happened around 10 o'clock Saturday night in the 3100 block of Hillcrest Avenue.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Macon Saturday night. It happened around 10 o’clock in the 3100 block of Hillcrest Avenue, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. A passerby called the sheriff’s office to report a male lying in the roadway. Deputies arrived and found an unresponsive 53-year-old…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Byron woman dies following single-vehicle crash on Knoxville Road

It happened just before 5:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Byron woman died after a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening. The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. in the 8100 block of Knoxville Road, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies say a Chevy Trailblazer, driven by a 63-year-old woman, was traveling south on Knoxville Road when it left the road and hit…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies investigating after body found in sheriff’s office civil processing parking lot

The body was found in the back of a vehicle just before 3 p.m. Saturday.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in the back seat of a vehicle in the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Civil Processing parking lot Saturday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says that just before 3 p.m. Saturday, deputies went to retrieve equipment from a wrecked vehicle stored in the…

New Roundabout Comes To Baldwin County
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

New roundabout comes to Baldwin County

41NBC Web Producer,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new roundabout is now open to traffic in Baldwin County. This new traffic circle is at the intersection of Kings and Stembridge roads. The county says road department crews will still be in the area cutting trees on Kings Road for the next two weeks, and sod will be placed at the roundabout next week….

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Local News, Weather

Big cool down on the way for the weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

We had another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, with highs warming into the 70s. We are going to keep the party going with highs in the 70s and partly cloudy skies on Saturday, before we get a big forecast change Sunday. Overnight and into Sunday morning a cold front will move through the southeast, bringing cold air and gusty winds….
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Leaders host dedication for H and H mural

A long-awaited mural honoring a famous Macon eatery music groups like the Allman Brothers Band frequented is finally complete.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A long-awaited mural honoring a famous Macon eatery music groups like the Allman Brothers Band frequented is finally complete. The mural, located on a wall outside H and H in downtown Macon, has the faces of Mama Louise and her longtime business partner, the late Mama Inez Hill. The Allman Brothers are also on the mural….

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Business, Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Local businesses host ‘Anti-Valentine’s Day’ celebrations

Even if you're not single, the commercialization of the holiday can be too much for some.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Valentine’s Day can be annoying if you’re single. Even if you’re not single, the commercialization of the holiday can be too much for some. That’s why Hazard’s in Perry decided to throw an ‘Anti-Valentine’s Day’ party Friday night. “We have a big Voodoo doll, and we have little ones that you can color in and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

‘Buy Black Downtown Macon Tour’ back for second year, hoping for more foot traffic

The "Buy Black Downtown Macon Tour" is back for its second year.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Buy Black Downtown Macon Tour returns for second yearMaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The “Buy Black Downtown Macon Tour” is back for its second year. It’s happening Saturday afternoon. The tour got its start back in 2020 as a way of highlighting Black businesses in Macon. Downtown Macon has more than 400 businesses, and just 11% of them are Black-owned. It’s…

Rant and Rave
Sports

Rant and Rave: February 11th – Super Bowl Sunday

We've got an interesting contest this year for the Super Bowl on 41NBC!
David Tufts,

We’ve got an interesting contest this year for the Super Bowl on 41NBC! Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent make their picks for the winner and the MVP, and more this week. Categories: Sports

Bs Report: February 10th Spring Training In Jeopardy
Sports

BS Report: February 10th – Spring Training in Jeopardy

As negotiations stall and the lockout continues, baseball fans may miss out on a yearly staple.
David Tufts,

As negotiations stall and the lockout continues, baseball fans may miss out on a yearly staple. Spring training is the next sports milestone after the Super Bowl and Bill Shanks, for one, is not happy that its fate is in jeopardy. Categories: Sports

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Chief Justice Nahmias of Supreme Court of Georgia resigns

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Supreme Court of GeorgiaATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Chief Justice Nahmias announced Friday, February 11th, that he will be resigning from the Supreme Court of Georgia. According to a release from the Supreme Court of Georgia, Nahmias’ exit will be effective July 17th of 2022, the last day of the court’s next term. Chief Justice Nahmias made note…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Two Macon men arrested for several gun and drug related charges involving cocaine, marijuana, Xanax, and more

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were arrested in connection to drug trafficking and gun charges on Thursday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the search warrants connected to the suspects were served next door to each other, at residences on Augusta Avenue and Riggins Mill Road. Officers seized 62 pounds of marijuana, 3.5 ounces of cocaine, 5.5…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Warner Robins man arrested for possession of several drugs including Methamphetamines, MDMA pills, marijuana

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Narcotics Investigators along with a few other agencies have arrested a Warner Robins man in connection to several drug violations. According to a social media post from the Warner Robins Police Department, 39 year-old Ricky Lane Jernigan of Warner Robins was arrested at the 100 block of Arnold Blvd on Thursday night,…

Tech Report: Moviepass Could Be Making A Comeback, Nike Tests Nft's Trademark Law
Tech Report, Technology

Tech Report: Moviepass could be making a comeback, Nike tests NFT’s trademark law

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Twitter earns 6 million active users daily during the fourth quarter of 2021. Co-founder of “Moviepass”, Stacy Spikes, is committed to revive the movie streaming service. Apple sets up airtag updates to prevent unwelcomed tracking. Nike is testing NFT trademark law by suing resellers. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: apple, Moviepass, nike, twitter

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Georgia Power Foundation invests $80,000 to support family justice centers, including Macon

Haley Janes,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Power Foundation is investing $80,000 to support family justice centers– one of which is located in Middle Georgia. A release from the office of Governor Brian Kemp says these developments will be coming to Macon-Bibb, Cobb, and Ware Counties, and describes the centers as a convenient location where victims and their families can receive…

Ask Angi: Pro Vs Diy Help
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Hiring a Pro vs DIY Help

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Buying and maintaining a home is a lot of work and no one expects you to have all of the answers. There’s no easy manual for how to take care of your home, especially if it’s your first time owning. “One question we get all the time is ‘How do I know when to hire a pro and…

Mom To Mom: Valentine's Day Minions
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Valentine’s Day Minions

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Mandy Williamson has another special and recognizable treat for you to make for your family on Valentine’s Day! First, you’re going to need some Twinkies, then you’re going to need some construction paper in blue, black, and red, some tape and some googly eyes. You just want to start with your blue construction paper and kind of cut…

Morning Business Report: Auto Companies Impacted By Truckers Protest In Canada
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Auto companies impacted by truckers protest in Canada

Edward Smart,

Auto companies are being impacted by the truckers protest in Canada. Truckers are blocking bridges making it harder to get parts there and back. A judge rules that Hertz must make car theft complaint data public. CBS claims Hertz had wrongly accused some people, even those who didn’t rent a car from Hertz. American Airlines to offer hot meals again…

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Dodge County, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, Telfair County, Weather, Wheeler County, Wilcox County

Rain chances for this weekend are almost negligible

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A stubborn high pressure system has severely limited rain chances for this weekend. Today We will continue to see sunny conditions around Middle Georgia as we head into the weekend. Our highs today will be a couple of degrees warmer than yesterday across the board, resulting in most of the region climbing over 70 degrees this…

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Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Two behind bars after drug bust in Twiggs County

41NBC Web Producer,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are behind bars in Twiggs County after a search warrant leads to a drug bust. According to a release from the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office a warrant was served at a home on Oakview Drive in East Twiggs County. Deputies located marijuana, methamphetamines, firearms, money, and items used to manufacture and distribute narcotics….