Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Perry celebrates Black History Month

The City of Perry is honoring distinguished African Americans who have made an impact on the city with its banner project.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — You may notice new banners going up around the City of Perry this month. They’re for Black History Month. Each banner recognizes a distinguished African American who’s made an impact on the city. One of the people recognized with a banner is downtown manager Jazmin Thomas. Thomas’ great grandmother is also featured on a banner. She…
Business, Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia venues hosting big game celebrations

The Big Game is happening this weekend, and you can only watch it on 41NBC.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Big Game is happening this weekend, and you can only watch it on 41NBC. Several venues are hosting watch parties, including the Patio at Rigby’s. The newly renovated patio opens Friday, The game will play on a big screen blow up TV at the end of the patio area. They’ll also have it playing…

Over A Decade Later, The Mercer Men's Golf Team Has A Familiar Face Leading The Program
Local Sports, Sports

Over a decade later, the Mercer men’s golf team has a familiar face leading the program

Jason Payne returns to Mercer as the men's golf head coach over a decade later.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jason Payne, former Mercer men’s golf head coach, is again the new head coach as he returns to Middle Georgia after running the program from 2003 to 2007. “I still had a lot of friends in town and the golf community and even at Mercer. And when the opportunity came available, it was the perfect fit…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County moving forward with amphitheater plans

Macon-Bibb County is moving forward with its construction of an amphitheater next to Macon Mall.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Amphitheater construction moving forwardAmphitheaterMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is moving forward with its construction of an amphitheater next to Macon Mall. County leaders approved working with TVS, Piedmont Construction Group, Stage Front, and HGOR for the design and build. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller says the new amphitheater will help attract visitors to the county. Renderings of the property show…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park doubling in size

Macon could soon see more people visiting the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Ocmulgee Mounds expanding propertyOcmulgee MoundsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon could soon see more people visiting the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The park currently sits on 700 acres, but it will soon sit on 16,000 acres. Park Superintendent Carla Beasley says it’s an exciting time for the park and that the plan to purchase more property was a long time…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon comedy show, bike ride highlight events ahead of Valentine’s Day

The comedy club founder, Patrick Cunningham, says he came up with the idea of the show to bring some levity to Valentine's Day.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Clockwork Comedy and Grants Lounge is hosting a comedy dating show called ‘Macon Match Up’. The comedy club founder, Patrick Cunningham, says he came up with the idea of the show to bring some levity to Valentine’s Day. Three comics will perform. In between sets, the bachelors and bachelorettes will compete for their dates in the style…

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Crime, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

8th Grader at East Laurens Middle brings gun to school; charged with armed robbery

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A middle school student is being charged with armed robbery after using a handgun to rob another student on Thursday. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office posted a release Thursday afternoon, saying that School Resource Deputies and East Laurens Middle School were both told that an 8th grade student brought a gun to school the day before,…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Five suspects wanted for burglary of Powell’s Pharmacy

Haley Janes,

  UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office posted a video of the surveillance footage of the incident. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five masked suspects are wanted in connection to a commercial burglary at Powell’s Pharmacy on Bloomfield Road. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place on Wednesday, February 9th, around 5:30 a.m. It’s reported that 5…

Tech Report: Samsung Go Head To Head With Apple, Disney Looks To Create Virtual Theme Park.
Tech Report

Tech Report: Samsung go head to head with Apple, Disney looks to create virtual theme park.

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

  Samsung revealed their latest Galaxy phone that will be in competition with Apple’s iPhone13. Disney looks to create it’s own Metaverse Theme Park. The “booking.yeah” movement is back for booking .com, in it’s first ever Super Bowl commercial. Numbers increase for Neil Young on Spotify after exit. Categories: Tech Report Tags: Disney, Neil Young, samsung, spotify, Super Bowl

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Man arrested in connection to October fatal shooting on Eisenhower Pkwy

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in October of 2021, when a 59 year-old Harriett Patrick was struck by gunfire in her vehicle as she was driving west on Eisenhower Parkway. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, after investigation, 30 year-old Quteavis Quayshon Simmons was identified…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Temperatures to keep warming around Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another day of sunshine is leading to more warmth around the Peach State. Today Conditions were cold again to begin the day in Middle Georgia with several spots beginning the day below freezing. Fortunately warm conditions will arrive rather quickly with most if not all locations in the region likely to eclipse 60 degrees by noon….

Morning Business Report: Americans Could Face All Time High In Credit Card Debt By Mid Year
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Americans could face all-time high in credit card debt by mid-year

Edward Smart,

Disney parks set to rebound as tickets sales set records. Their streaming service has now gained 130 million subscribers. The Discovery-WarnerMedia merger gets U.S. antitrust clearance. Credit card expert Ted Rossman said Americans could face an all-time high in total credit card debt by mid-year. Credit card balances rose by $52 billion in the final three months of 2021. Categories:…

Highlights From Warner Robins Vs Wayne County Region Tournament Semifinals
Local Sports, Sports

Highlights from Warner Robins vs Wayne County region tournament semifinals

Warner Robins downs Wayne County 68-60
Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first of many high school basketball region tournaments have started as the one seed Warner Robins Demons faced the four seed Wayne County Yellow Jackets in the semifinals of the GHSA 5A Region 1 tournament Wednesday night. Tonight was a much tighter contested game as the Demons won 68 to 60. Jordyan Keith led…
Crime, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Peach County man face child pornography charges

The investigation began after the GBI received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A man is in the Peach County Jail after being arrested on child pornography charges. The Peach County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation searched the home of 21-year-old John Marin Wells on Wednesday, regarding a sexual exploitation of children investigation. The investigation began after the GBI received a cybertip from the National Center for…

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Local News, Weather

Warming trend continues into the weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

Middle Georgia made it back to the mid 60s this afternoon under sunny skies, setting us up for a warm end to the week. Although our temperatures will be falling to the 30s overnight, we will warm quickly Thursday. High pressure to our southwest will bring in some warm conditions with continued clear skies through the end of the week….

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center investigates improper sterilization

The Medical Center is alerting veterans about potential health issues after re-usable medical devices were not properly sterilized.
Clayton Poulnott,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is alerting veterans about potential health issues after re-usable medical devices were not properly sterilized. The Medical Center sent more than 4,600 letters to veterans around Middle Georgia.  It says anyone who has had a procedure at the VA within the last year, is encouraged to get tested for blood pathogens…

New Perry Hotel renovations
Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Halo Group holds groundbreaking for New Perry Hotel

The first phase includes converting 18 hotel rooms located in the Motor Court, into 11 studio and one bedroom apartments.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The first phase of renovations for the New Perry Hotel has begun, as the Halo Group celebrated with a groundbreaking  Wednesday. The first phase includes converting 18 hotel rooms located in the Motor Court, into 11 studio and one bedroom apartments. The apartments will be walking distance from downtown Perry. According to the Halo Group Executive Director,…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured

UPDATE: Man and woman identified in murder suicide at Macon hotel

Haley Janes,

UPDATE #3: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as 43-year-old Michael Ray Reid Jr. from Merced, California.  The woman has been identified as 44-year-old Tammy Sherrell Calhoun, from Macon. Their bodies were taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for an autopsy. This investigation is ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office says more information will be provided…

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Bibb County, Crime, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s office offers tips on how to protect yourself and business from a robbery

If you're a business owner in Macon and have not set up a security system, now is the time to do so.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County Sheriff’s office offers tips on protecting your business from a robberyRobbery Safety TipsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several robberies have taken place in Macon-Bibb since the beginning of the year. The Bibb County Sheriff’s office wants you to be on high alert in case it happens to you. If you’re a business owner in Macon and have not set…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Houston County, Local News, Medical, Unpublished, WMGT

Local clinics offering new monoclonal antibody medication

Atrium Health Navicent and Houston Healthcare are now offering a different medication at their monoclonal antibody treatment clinics.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent and Houston Healthcare have offered monoclonal antibodies to help Covid patients since last summer. The medication they offer is now changing though after the FDA pulled the Emergency Use Authorization for Regeneron, saying it was less effective against fighting the Omicron variant. Sheldon Mattox, Director of Post Surgical Rehab and Educational Services at…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured

UPDATE: Stolen Jeep found in parking lot on Vineville Ave; search for suspects continues

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has sent out an  update saying that on Thursday morning around 8:40 a.m., the BCSO received a call saying that the stolen Jeep was found abandoned in a parking lot in the 2000 block of Vineville Avenue. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for the 3 suspects behind the theft.   MACON,…