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Baldwin County, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County, Milledgeville leaders discuss plan to decrease crime

Leaders have held several meetings since November to address the issue.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County leaders and City government come together to discuss crimeCrime PlanMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Milledgeville is working with Baldwin County to combat recent crime in the community. Leaders have held several meetings since November to address the issue. “We believe that our situation seems to be improving,” Baldwin County Commission Chairman Henry Craig said. “If you review our statistics…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County School District promotes acceptance through new initiative

The week is part of a Positive Behavioral Intervention Support or "PBIS" initiative to promote acceptance within schools.
Cameron Branscomb,

Bruce Elementary students and staff participate in a peace marchMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is participating in Peace Week. The week is part of a Positive Behavioral Intervention Support or “PBIS” initiative to promote acceptance within schools. Bibb County PBIS Coordinator, Curlandra Lightfoot-Smith, says being able to teach children healthy habits is important for success in…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Money, Unpublished, WMGT

Local economist explains what’s behind high gas prices

You might be feeling the pain at the pump due to an increase in gas prices.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — You might be feeling the pain at the pump due to an increase in gas prices. Dr. Greg George with Middle Georgia State University says the high prices are based on several factors including the pandemic, an increase in demand, inflation and the war between Russia and Ukraine. He says gas prices would normally be lower…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Demarcus Little found guilty in FVSU student’s killing, sentenced to life without parole

Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before reaching their verdict.
Tucker Sargent,

DeMarcus Little (Peach County Sheriff’s Office)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Demarcus Little was found guilty of murder Tuesday in the death of Fort Valley State University student Anitra Gunn in February 2020. Assistant District Attorney Cindy Adams tells 41NBC Little was found guilty on felony murder and aggravated assault-death by strangulation. He was found not guilty on the charge of…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin mayor responds to report recommending closure of Carl Vinson VA Medical Center

Mayor Joshua Kight said any changes would be "many years from now."
Tucker Sargent,

VA Medical CenterDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Dublin’s Mayor responded Tuesday to a recent U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs report that recommended the closure of the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. In a statement posted on the city’s Facebook page, Mayor Joshua Kight said he spoke with Carl Vinson VA Director Manuel Davila about the report on Tuesday….

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Bibb County, Business, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Business professor offers ‘lessons in longevity’ from YKK in Macon

The YKK manufacturing center sits off Interstate 16 in Macon.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia business professor is sharing his findings on why some businesses can survivor for years and others perish. Doctor Tamer Cavusgil is the Executive Director for the Center for Business Education and Research at Georgia State University. His team studied YKK for three years to find out how the zipper manufacturing company is standing the…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests 32 in Drug Bust Operation “Hell Froze Over”

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has sent out a release detailing the arrests of 33 different people in connection to a large-scale illegal drug operation. According to the release, over the past several months, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving complaints from concerned citizens speaking in reference to a high level of traffic, which…

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Former Byron Police Chief passes away

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to the family of William Maynard Watson(41NBC/WMGT) — A former Police Chief and City Marshal of Byron has died. William Maynard Watson passed away on March 5th at 82 years old. Watson not only served the city of Byron as Police Chief and as City Marshal, but also served 11 years in the Army National Guard, was a…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

The rain is wasting no time returning to Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new storm system coming from the west will bring plenty of rain to Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow. Today The cloud cover wasted no time moving in to Middle Georgia overnight, leading to mostly cloudy skies and much warmer conditions to begin Tuesday. Temperatures jumped between 15 and 25 degrees across the board when compared…

Morning Business Report: Travelers Re Evaluating Spring Break Plans Due To Gas Prices
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Travelers re-evaluating spring break plans due to gas prices

Edward Smart,

About 3 in 10 consumers say rising gas prices will greatly affect their decision to travel in the next six months. Unemployment rates fell in most states in January. Nebraska and Utah have the lowest at 2.2%. Covid-19 antigen test is being recalled after officials say it is not FDA approved. ACON Laboratories says the test can’t be legally imported,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

3 wanted for theft at Buddy’s Home Furnishing

41NBC Web Producer,

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators looking for three people they say stole items from Buddy’s Home Furnishing located at 892 Pierce Avenue on March 1, 2022. It was reported that three individuals entered the business to browse for items to buy. As one of the individuals distracted the salesperson, the other two individuals stole several notebook computers from the sales…

Tech Byte: Apple's New Lineup
Featured, Gadgets, Tech Byte

TECH BYTE: Apple’s New Lineup

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Apple is bringing tech fans some good luck ahead of St. Patrick’s Day! March means new products for Apple, including a makeover for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. It’s already available in several colors, but the tech company is adding a new green finish, just in time for St. Patty’s Day. You can already pre-order these…

Ask Angi: Creative Way's To Take On 2022's Top Projects
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Creative Ways to Take on 2022’s Top Projects

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Home owners nationwide are trending toward specific home projects, like kitchen remodels, living room upgrades and outdoor projects. Mallory Micetich ,a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk you through how to tackle these popular home renovation projects and save some money along the way. “According to a recent survey we did at Angi, kitchen remodels…

Tech Report: Amazon Stock Has Second Best Day Of Year, Lyft & Uber Drivers Fight Over Masks And Gas.
Business, Featured, Technology

Tech Report: Lyft and Uber drivers fight over masks and gas

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Some Peloton stores will have subscriptions ranging from $60 to $100 for workout courses. Amazon stock experiences it’s second best day of 2022. Lyft, and Uber drivers are conflicted over gas prices and face masks. Meta Platforms will be temporarily allowing users to call for violence against Russia. Categories: Business, Featured, Technology Tags: amazon, Lyft, Meta, Uber

Mom To Mom: Leprechaun Bait
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Leprechaun Bait

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today we are going to make some leprechaun bait, this is just a fun way to get your kids involved and excited about St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s delicious. You’re going to need some Chex Mix, some Lucky Charms (preferably the limited edition ones since they have clover shaped marshmallows), popcorn, M&M’s (green ones are preferable), some pretzels,…

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Local News, Weather

Rain returns Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

Just as we start to warm up to around normal, another storm system will be bringing rain to Middle Georgia. Overnight, we will see some increase in our cloud cover ahead of a storm system that is already bringing heavy rain an storms to parts of Texas. Tuesday you can expect some patchy fog to start the day, otherwise partly…

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Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Stacey Abrams talks with voters in Warner Robins

Stacey Abrams made several stops around Georgia Monday, including one in Houston County where she met with voters at The Pond to talk about her goals if she's elected governor.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stacey Abrams made several stops around Georgia Monday, including one in Houston County where she met with voters at The Pond to talk about her goals if she’s elected governor. “If we expand Medicaid to cover people based on their income, not whether they have children or disabilities, we suddenly cover people 18 years and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports increase in door-to-door pine straw scams

Spring is near, and your garden may be blooming, but so is a door-to-door pine straw scam.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County Sheriff’s reports an increase in the pine straw scamPine Straw ScamMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spring is near, and your garden may be blooming, but so is a door-to-door pine straw scam. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Tim James with the Outreach Section of the Department describes what the scam is and how it works. “What’s going to happen…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Tubman Museum hosts Women’s History brunch

The Tubman Museum held a brunch Monday afternoon to highlight women who are helping Macon move forward. 
Cameron Branscomb,

Tubman Museum Women’s History Brunch.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum held a brunch Monday afternoon to highlight women who are helping Macon move forward.  Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard was in attendance and was recognized for her work in Macon. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick was not in attendance but was also recognized. “We want to make…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Pi Day celebrations held around Macon

Local restaurants and schools celebrated 'Pi Day' Monday.
Cameron Branscomb,

Students at Ingram-pye Elementary MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local restaurants and schools celebrated ‘Pi Day’ Monday. Pi, or 3.14, is part of the equation to find the circumference of a circle. Ingram-Pye Elementary School celebrated by recognizing students for their leadership in and out the classroom. “We did highlight some of their genius in terms of talent, in singing, dancing,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny weather kicks off the new week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clear conditions will continue to hang around Middle Georgia as a new week begins. Today Cold weather made a big return over the weekend after a powerful cold front brought snow to northern Georgia and powerful winds and frigid temperatures to the majority of the state. This morning was no different as most of Middle Georgia…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man snatches money from Bloomfield Krystal

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Commercial Robbery by Snatching of the Krystal, located at 3909 Bloomfield Road just after 01:30 a.m. Sunday. It was reported that a male subject had pulled into the drive through and ordered a meal. When he pulled to the drive through window, he snatched money from the cash register. Once the individual…