Vince Dooly
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

“Honoring the Past, Promoting the Future” seeks to help veterans and others at April event at Luther Williams Field

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Veteran Support Organizations and Georgia GOP have announced an event set to celebrate veterans and provide opportunities to young people looking to join the military. The event is called “Honoring the Past, Promoting the Future”, and the ceremony is set to honor Vietnam Veterans, Celebrate UGA Coach Vince Dooley, and give away scholarships to young…

Living Well With Troy Thompson: Ear Care Tips
Health, Living Well

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Ear Care Tips

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today Troy Thompson sits down with Dr. Joel Hoffman to have a helpful discussion about when you get ringing in your ears and how to care for your ears. Dr. Hoffman says Tinnitus is the constant ringing in the ears but it isn’t exclusively ringing, it can also be a buzzing, popping or even clicking and can only…

Mom To Mom: Cupid Float
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Cupid Floats

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Mandy Williamson has a very special drink you make for your family on Valentine’s Day! It’s called Cupid’s float and you’ll need some cherry soda (or you can use something like Sprite or 7up mixed with Grenadine), whipped cream, ice cream, some cherries and some Twizzlers. First put in the ice cream into the cup and then add…

Ask Angi: How To Deal With Emergency Repairs On Your Own
Ask Angi

Ask Angi: How to Deal With Emergency Repairs on Your Own

Drake Rozelle,

Burst pipes, overflowing toilets and power outages– surprises can be fun, but not when they come in the form of a home emergency. Now it might be your first instinct to call up an expert to do the repairs but some repairs are easy enough to do on your own. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, it’s likely you’re…

Waffle House Suspect
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Two men rob Waffle House, shoot employee

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred Friday morning at around 1:24a.m. ,at the Waffle House located at 3907 Arkwright Road. According to a press release the suspects entered the restaurant through the back door armed with handguns and wearing masks. Both suspects fired shots striking Waffle House employee ,20-year-old…

Metro Pcs Robbery
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

BCSO looking for man who robbed Metro PCS at gunpoint

The Sheriff's Office says a man entered the store with a handgun and demanded money from the employees.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a cell phone store Thursday. It happened at the Metro PCS on Pio NoNo Avenue just after 7 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office says a man entered the store with a handgun and demanded money from the employees.  After taking cash, he ran out of the store. No…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Georgia Legal Services Program offering resources to Middle Georgia renters

Shannon Mills is a Supervising Attorney for the program. She says communication is key in situations where there are problems.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia Legal Services Program hopes to help Middle Georgia renters learn more about rental rights. The program at this link helps teach your rights as a tenant. It’s a self paced program with different topics from tenants and repairs, to the early stages of eviction. Shannon Mills is a Supervising Attorney for the program. She says communication…

A NIGHT TO SHINE
Exclusive Content, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Special needs community is ready for a ‘Night to Shine’

'Night to Shine' is a prom-styled event that celebrates people in the special needs community, by giving them a night they will never forget.
Peyton Lewis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Tim Tebow’s ‘Night to Shine’ is in eight days and people are getting excited and ready for the big night. ‘Night to Shine’ is a prom-styled event that celebrates people in the special needs community, by giving them a night they will never forget. For the last five years, seamstress Tara Ribar has helped with the event…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Peach County School District hosts Agriculture Day

Peach County Elementary School students got a chance to get up close and personal with livestock, and planting their own vegetables.
Cameron Branscomb,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Peach County School District held its first ever Agriculture Day or AG Day. Luz Morales, an agriculture teacher at Peach county High School, said there is a lack of exposure to agriculture in elementary school. So the school system put a team together to host AG Day. Peach County Elementary School students got a chance to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Friday stays rainy as temps cool

Cecilia Reeves,

Rain has started to move in across Middle Georgia ahead of a cold front. Heavy rain and a few thunderstorms will be possible overnight and into Friday. Severe weather is not expected, but a few thunderstorms could contain gusty winds. The cold front will usher in some much cooler air during the day on Friday, so temperatures will be falling…

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Education, Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County School District hosts annual ‘More than Scrubs’ event

School officials say engaging students at a young age helps them declare a major much sooner.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— High School sophomores in Houston County got an inside look at careers in healthcare, thanks to a partnership between the Houston County Career Academy, Central Georgia Technical College, Houston Health Care and the Houston County Development Authority. Students got to tour CGTC to learn about careers as a surgeon, EMT, and much more. A favorite throughout the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Douglass Theatre to host Black History Month movie series

All showings are free and will begin at 7 p.m. The first showing will be "Respect" on Friday, February 4.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Douglass Theatre will host a movie series celebrating Black History Month. The movies include Respect the story of Aretha Franklin, King Richard the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, and Judas and the Black Messiah a story on the assassination of Fred Hampton of the Black Panthers. Director of the Douglass Theatre, Gina Ward, said…

Rant And Rave: February 3rd Brady Retires
Sports

Rant and Rave: February 3rd – Brady Retires

This week Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss Tom Brady's retirement announcement and whether he really is the GOAT of the NFL.
David Tufts,

This week Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss Tom Brady’s retirement announcement and whether he really is the GOAT of the NFL. Plus the Super Bowl is here on 41NBC Sunday, February 13th, hear what Bill and Tucker think of the match-up. All that and Hawks trade predictions. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, baseball, cincinatti-bengals, Los Angeles Rams, mlb-lockout, NBA,…

Perry City Hall
Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

‘Perry University’ is accepting applications for five week program

Perry's Senior Communications Administrator, Tabitha Clark, says participants will get hands on experience with multiple city agencies.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you’ve ever wanted to know the ins and outs of a city government, now is your chance to find out. The city of Perry is accepting applications for it’s Perry University program. The five week program will cover things like leadership, economic development, public safety, and more. Perry’s Senior Communications Administrator, Tabitha Clark, says participants will…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman dies in Atlanta hospital as a result of January traffic collision in Macon

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic collision on January 20th on I-75 has resulted in the death of one. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident that happened on the exit ramp leading to Hartley Bridge Road happened around 12:30 a.m., when a vehicle driven by 32 year-old Ashley Whittington collided with another vehicle on the southbound exit…

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Bleckley County, Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office releases a statement concerning warrant for Sheriff Coody in sexual battery allegation

Haley Janes,

UPDATE(3): According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office jail website, Sheriff Coody was booked Friday night just after 8pm after turning himself in to authorities. He has since been released on bond. UPDATE(2): The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office has sent out a statement concerning the outstanding warrant for Sheriff Coody. According to their statement, Sheriff Coody is currently participating in…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Juvenile arrested in connection to January aggravated assaults, 2 suspects still wanted

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A juvenile has been arrested in connection to an aggravated assault investigation that involved 3 separate incident locations in West Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a 16 year-old male was arrested on February 2nd after investigation took place involving the incidents that took place at 3 separate homes on Summerhill Drive, Village Green…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics

Warner Robins City Administrator David Corbin suspended for 2 weeks without pay

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mayor LaRhonda W. Patrick of Warner Robins has sent out a letter confirming that City Administrator for the City of Warner Robins, David Corbin, has been suspended without pay for a 2 week period that went into effect Tuesday, February 1st. The City of Warner Robins confirms that this comes as Corbin signed a contract…

Tech Report: President Biden Attempts To Limit Tiktok; Meta, And Spotify See Decrease In Shares.
Tech Report

Tech Report: President Biden attempts to limit TikTok; Meta and Spotify see decrease in shares

Edward Smart, Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Meta shares plunge to an all-time low following decreases in their first quarter revenue. A Prime price hack could be on the horizon following Amazon’s earning report Wednesday. Spotify shares plummet Wednesday after fourth-quarter earnings announcement. President Biden and administration are attempting to restrict TikTok along with external apps. Categories: Tech Report Tags: amazon, Biden, Jane King, Morning Business Report,…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Americans’ satisfaction with society and government has plummeted

Edward Smart,

Americans’ satisfaction with most aspects of society and government has plummeted over the past couple of years, according to a survey released by Gallup. A new bipartisan bill aims to allow truckers to get their licenses quicker. More millennials regret buying their first home. Many new homeowners felt they had overpaid and were rushed to make a purchase. The restaurant…

Angeria Paris Van Michaels
Entertainment, Featured, Hancock County, Happening Now, Local News

Dreams and Drag: local queen joins ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’

41NBC's Marissa Russell sat down for an exclusive interview with Angeria Paris Van Michaels of Ru Paul's Drag Race to talk small town dreams and drag.
Marissa Russell,

Photo courtesy of VH1.SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – $100,000, and a drag superstar title, is on the line for a Hancock County native competing on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. After nine years of doing drag, Angeria Paris Van Michaels auditioned for season 14 of Drag Race. Unlike many competitors, producers selected Van Michaels to join the cast on her first try….
Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Former Milledgeville pastor pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teenager

The citizen reported Tuininga, was having sex with Ugandan female minors as young as 14-years-old who were under the care of the organization.
Clayton Poulnott,

Man found guilty in DouglasvilleMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Milledgeville pastor who was participating in missionary work in Uganda, pleaded guilty in court today for sexually assaulting a girl under the care of his church. 44-year-old Eric Tuininga, pleaded guilty to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places. Tuininga faces a maximum of 30 years in prison, followed…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon man sentenced to 35 years for his role in meth trafficking network

Chester was one of 19 charged after an investigation centered on drug trafficking in and around motels in the Eisenhower Parkway corridor.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man convicted for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking network was sentenced to 35 years for his crimes. On Wednesday, 34-year-old Roderick Chester was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chester was one of 19 charged after…